CLASS OF 1915
The writer is so filled with Dartmouth spirit and hospitality upon his return from the second secretaries' conference which it has been his pleasure to attend that he feels like taking a few columns of this MAGAZINE to expound on what a great time he had for two perfect days in Hanover. But on second thought it seems that it would be like the "Wish you were here" cards we have all received from our friends who travel in distant lands. Of the 136 members of the class who are reported to be readers of this MAGAZINE I am sure a large percentage would be more than jealous of the pleasure this secretary had in Hanover, and would either leave their business (if they have any at this time) and head for Hanover, or would resolve not to answer any more class letters just to spite the writer. Eear of consequences, therefore, prevents any lengthy report of the Hanover conference.
On May second 1915 was 17th on the list with a percentage of 30 on quota raised for the Alumni Fund. We were, however, 37th on the list of percentage of the class who had contributed to the fund. In other words 34 members have contributed 30% of the class quota, or $1,304 out of a required $4,392. Of course by the time this column is read this statement will be out of date, but the obvious conclusion is that the other 87% of this class ought and of course will come through with the remaining 70% of the class quota. Dick Clark is our efficient class agent and would appreciate hearing from you at once. Don't forget that the fund is to be raised by June 30, and that your name should be included in the list of contributors. Check and DOUBLE (the) check.
The Secretary was listed among those who had a 100% record for contributions to this MAGAZINE during the past nine months for a total of over ten thousand words. By the way, this was quite a bit over the average and just 16 words more than was sent in by the representative of the class of 1916. If this record is to continue, every member of the class should send at least one letter per year to this office.
One of the new secretaries to be welcomed at Hanover this year was John Pelletier, a brother of Phil. This gave an opportunity to check up on the older brother, who also crashed through with a letter last week, promising to be on hand for the reunion in 1935. H. T. Rich still admits of two hobbieswriting and traveling—but is striving to support his wife and son Stuart by working with his father as a custom house broker. We still expect to read a great American novel from his pen some day.
Stick Parnell is still in Manchester, N. H., and would enjoy a line from any of the class. He reports a most enjoyable visit not long ago with his former roommate Don Bennink, now in Lowell, Mass. According to Stick, Don has a fine place in Lowell, which he seems to be ably supporting by selling bonds and doing some publicity work.
Joe Harris, who has been with Best Foods, Inc., for some time, now hangs his hat in their New England offices at 275 Vassar St., Cambridge, Mass.
Freddy Pearee reports meeting Leon Williams and Pendy Pendleton occasionally in Washington, D. C. While Freddy is still in the law game, specializing in federal tax matters, Leon is at the accounting game, and Pendy is in the engineering department of the Southern Railway Co. Freddy remarks that the prosperous appearance of Pendy belies the present price of the stock of his company. Perhaps he has used Leon in balancing his accounts and Freddy to keep down the federal tax.
From Springfield, Vt., comes the news that Larry Edgerton has returned from the Chelsea Naval Hospital with the loss only of one appendix. Also that he has recently been reelected as Exalted Ruler of the Elks in his town for a second year.
Art Rowe is back with the Dupont Co. in Buffalo, N. Y. His home address now is 139 Victoria Blvd., Kenmore, N. Y. He says that he hasn't seen a 'lser in two years and would enjoy a call.
En route back to San Francisco after a short stay in the East, Al Livingston writes of how the depression has dealt him out a very good job as manager of certain real estate on the Pacific Coast which the Prudential Insurance Company has been obliged to take over by the foreclosure process. Al got to Hanover for one night while in the East, and stayed with Jack Bowler there.
Kell Rose gives a full report on several of the class in his city. Of course he did not disclose whether they were borrowers or depositors in his bank. He disclosed that he and John Healy occasionally attend boxing bouts together, as spectators, not as participants. That Fred Child still handles his 245 pounds with his usual grace. That Trace Brownell, Ralph Brown, Dick Clark, and Roy Lafferty also cross his path from time to time.
And with this we say adieu until the October issue. It is hoped that there will be lots of letters and visits to comment upon by the writer in that issue.
Secretary, 18 So. Court St., Woodsville, N. H.
