Class of 1905
We are showing a more or less recent picture of Herford Elliott, of Lowell, Mass., who was married on October 15, 1932. We have shown a picture of the "Class Grandbaby"; next month we hope to show pictures of some of our twins, and in the future will show other pictures of especial interest.
Walter A. Conley Jr. '35 has been elected a member of the Dartmouth news board.
We are all sorry to learn o£ the death on December 15, 1932, of Mrs. R. N. Chamberlin, Lafayette's mother, and we extend to him our deep sympathy.
Lafayette writes that Fletcher Hale Jr. is at Severn, Md., preparing for Annapolis. He will take his examinations in March or April.
Ned Estes writes, among other things: "Our plans for the future are slowly takingdefinite shape. My daughter will remain inAmerica to prepare for college. My son (13)will return with me in August to RobertCollege, and my wife's mother will goback with us and keep up the old hometraditions." Ned's present address is 20 Fern St., Auburndale, Mass.
We are advised that George R. Colson, recently civil engineer with United Fruit Cos., at Almirante, Panama, is now located at 152-03 88th Ave., Jamaica, N. Y. The street number looks funny, but that is the way we got it.
And Fletcher Hatch is on the move gain, but still, judging by the address, with the United Fruit. His most recent whereabouts is spelled: "c/o Cia Bananera, Port Limon, Costa Rica."
To our neighboring classes we announce the recent issue of the '05 News, No. 7, containing a list of all of our children, arranged chronologically, and giving the names of their respective colleges, so far as that is possible. We will send copies on request while they last. The following excerpt from Ike Maynard's letter appears in the News, as a sample of what appears on this page (a bit of advertising for the Mag.). It may interest others and so is reproduced here, as follows:
"The only '05 news I have is that JakeSmith gave me a ring during the holidays.I believe this is Mrs. Smith's home, and theycame out for a visit. I invited Jake downto the Dartmouth Club luncheon; he came,and we had a splendid visit. He is lookingfine. After luncheon was over Jake askedme if I had an engagement for dinner thatevening. Upon my replying 'No,' he said,'Well, well, what an appetite you will havefor breakfast.' He's the same old Jake.Isn't he a card, though, with his good,clean fun?
"The other day I happened to be reading a book entitled 'The History ofHollis, New Hampshire.' I was looking upone of my ancestors who was an officer inthe company of minute men formed inHollis who fought at Lexington and laterat Bunker Hill, Bennington, etc. Amongthe celebrities from Hollis mention wasmade of a gentleman by the name ofWheat. It seems that he inaugurated thefirst stage coach line between Concordand Boston, later extending this serviceup as far as Hanover. Mr. Wheat not onlyowned the stage coach line but drove oneof the coaches himself. It seems that hewas famed along his route because of avery huge nose, and when some of hiscustomers complained through the Amherst 'Cabinet' that he did not announcehis coming with the blast of a bugle Air.Wheat replied that he could not afford abugle, and when any of his prospectivepassengers saw his nose going by theywould know that the coach would followin about ten minutes. At one time drivingnear Hanover he met Dr. Eleazar Wheelockin his carriage. The road was somewhatnarrow at the point where they met, andMr. Wheat took hold of his nose, movedit to one side and then remarked, 'Well,Mr. President, I believe you can passnow.' When advertising a branch line hewas installing Mr. Wheat promised that allnew passengers would at the end of thejourney be treated to a drink of rum. Iunderstand that Mr. Wheat had plenty ofpassengers!
"With kindest regards, I remain"Yours sincerely, IKE."
Walter P. Emery writes, with reference to the " 'OS News," as follows: "Just to giveyou my own reaction, it is a very effectivereminder that about 30 years ago we inherited a priceless recompense which hasbeen accruing in value ever since. Moreover the depression cannot depreciate it." Also, "Besse, Conley, and I often havelunch together; occasionally Goodrich joinsus. We have expressed many opinions, buthave not settled any questions of local,national, or world importance." Which only proves that we ought not to blame Congress or the President for not settling what we can't settle ourselves. We are all milling around, aren't we?
The following letter reveals that C. C. Hills, of Norwich, Vt., is still on duty in respect to class matters, and you can be sure that during the next few weeks he will interview each of you personally or by mail, and here's hoping that you will meet him more than half way. Our contribution to the Alumni Fund last year did not measure up to our previous standard. To be expected, to be sure, but here's hoping, just the same. And here is the letter, written Sunday, January 29:
"Dear Mac: The 1905 Sons Dinner cameoff very pleasantly today at the HanoverInn. Bill Clough drove up from New London despite an old-fashioned New England blizzard. The recent publicity receivedby Bill in the ALUMNI MAGAZINE regardingfalse teeth and football had come to theattention of several of the sons, and madehis presence at the dinner a particularlyhappy one for all concerned. The following 'children' were present: Besse, Chase,J. M. Clough, W. P. Clough, Day, Ready,Knibbs, Loder, Luey, McClary, and Wilmot. Judging by the amount of PerryFairfield's good food consumed, all of thesons are seriously under-nourished, despitethe fact that none of them shows any external evidence of this result of the depression. H. C. Chase, of Milton, Mass., gave avery impressive exhibition, for a freshman,and fully lived up to his advance noticesas a trencherman. With a little more timeand careful training, it is evident that hewill give Emerson Day serious competition. R. E. Wilmot of New York also madean excellent record. Both Wilmot andJ. W. Knibbs )d appear to have an unusually accurate knowledge of their hometown, as evidenced by their handing methe names (and passwords) of several German restaurants which have their unqualified approval. I shall look up theseplaces at my earliest opportunity, as Ivalue advice coming from such obviouslyqualified investigators. As an interestingsidelight on the usually effective workingsof Dartmouth's 'selective system,' Wilmotadmitted to us that it was not until hissophomore year that he learned it waspossible to obtain 'pie a la mode' withanything except apple pie as its base. DeanBill please note.
C. C. H."
A letter from Bob Merriam says there is a plan on foot to get some of the boys in and around New York together for an informal dinner, with Rufus Day as their special guest. Rufus has been very much in the public eye in connection with his mission to Europe, and certainly deserves recognition from his classmates.
And speaking of Rufus, did you know that he is one of Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler's commission of seventeen, "whichwill meet with leaders of industry andfinance throughout the world and throughextensive research and analysis attempt toevolve a means of emergence from thedepression?" Funny thing: the article quoted also says "Dr. Butler omitted thename of Howard Scott, generally accreditedas the head of technocracy" (that was on January 16, before the rest "resigned"), and in the gravure section of the New York Herald Tribune of January 22, Rufus is shown in a splendid likeness in company with his associate, Professor Williams, and right next to him is a picture of this man Scott. Some contrast, if you ask me!
We greatly enjoyed being a dinner guest at the Albany home of Dr. Nelson K. Fromm and his charming wife and twin daughters, a few days ago. Nelson looks the same as ever, only of course he is not any younger than he was in 1905. While we did not have time to get the whole life story, we did gather that Nelson is still president of his Temple, lecturer and instructor in Albany Medical College, and general practitioner and specialist. We borrowed a picture of the twins for this page, but as it hardly does them justice we agreed to hold it up for a month pending the receipt of a promised better one. One of the twins is Elsbeth and the other is Jane, but we can't for the life of us tell you which is which; and why should we— they are both handsome girls and both sixteen—what's in a name, anyway?
Now that our prunes have served their original purpose, we are wondering where we can next turn to work the same racket. Stillman Batchellor says, "You have aracket with wonderful possibilities. Suggestyou try Ed Gilbert's toothpaste, and getsome personal testimonials." We could speak a good word for Ed's product, but do not recall that we have used it—yet; and our motto (in advertising) is: Truth first, last, and always. Do any of you boys sell men's suits?
Our Youngest Benedict
Secretary, 45 East Main St., Malone, N. Y.
