Class of 1911

Thanks are hereby tendered to the many men who have come to the aid of the grand old class with their return of many postcards and letters in answer to the general appeal which was made. For the sake of those upright gentlemen who are fearful lest their dues are in arrears, may it be said that unless a man received a bill signed by one Les Hawkridge his dues are paid until next reunion. This is in answer to the many inquiries received on this subject. Demon is a good guy in that respect—he will let any of you know if you owe him money.

The fall football games have continued to produce opportunities for 1911 reunions. Those in Hanover have been very informal but nevertheless most enjoyable. Some entirely new faces were seen appearing and disappearing through the front corridor of the Hanover Inn during the home games. For instance, there were Gov. Jordan and wife Betty, who have been hibernating in Groveton, N. H. They were a welcome sight, and it is hoped that having found the way it will be possible for them to reappear again soon.

Hen Seaver and his wife and daughter drove over from Glens Falls, where Hen was trying to inveigle the farmers thereabouts into purchasing some of his excellent insecticides. Hen has swapped firms, thereby gaining a promotion. He is district sales manager of the Ausbacher-Siegel Corporation, 50 Union Square, New York City. The fa*mily residence is 735 West 172d St.

Bob Barstow is usually here once each year to talk to the boys in Rollins Chapel. This time he came'just to watch the boys at play on Alumni Field.

Hugh Kenworthy was showing his young hopeful where he used to collect his A's and B's in Dartmouth Hall. Hugh Jr. had been visiting prep schools, planning to put a year in one on his way to Dartmouth.

Art Ganley and Gene Gardner found it desirable to get a little relief from the activities of the big city.

Dave Heald, Bert Shurtleff, and Bill Henderson might be added to the list of the usual Hanover week-enders.

Ken and Elizabeth Clark had their finelooking family here for the occasion. It is easy to understand why mother and dad are so happy to take their youngsters about with them.

It was pleasant to renew acquaintance with Dave and Anna Swain, who likewise had taken advantage of the Columbus Day holiday.

Then there were the Wheldens and Chick Jordans, the famous shoe salesmen. Dick and Priscilla were on their way home from Montreal, apparently another one of these business trips arranged with malice aforethought. It seems that these two company representatives had to have a sales conference, and Hanover seemed to be the nearest point for both of them to meet.

The Harvard game party may well be classed as a successful affair. When you read the following names how could you expect it to have been otherwise. Here is the list: Cupe Adams, Briggs, Burleigh, Butts, Chamberlain, Josh Clark, Clute, Crooks, Harvey, Hawkridge, Henderson, Ingersoll, Art and Log Jackson, Chick Jordan, Wee Kimball, Learoyd, Macomber, Mayo, Paul, Pendleton, Sanderson, Shurtleff, Sterling, Fred Sprague, Stucklen, Al Wheeler, and Dutch Whitman. Chet Butts of course was master of ceremonies. Why the "of course" I don't know, except that every man was wearing a tag with the name Butts on it. This probably was some kind of a joke. As last year the dinner was in the same room with other classes of near-by years so that there was opportunity to visit with 1912ers, Thirteeners and Tenners, and so forth. In fact there was much interchange of conversation and other things. Jack Ingersoll and Sticky Pendleton did their old time stunts at the piano. Cupe Adams tried to make an announcement, with the usual success of previous class presidents on similar occasions. The net result was that finally it was necessary to address each man individually, the purpose being to invite him to' take advantage of Bert Shurtleff's hospitality the next morning.

PARTY AT THE PLAZA

I have it on good authority that Bert's party was O. K. Certainly Bert deserves the thanks of his friends in the class for throwing open his suite at the Copley Plaza and extending to all a cordial invitation to come and help themselves.

I understand that Walt Gibson was on from the Coast for the game, although I did not see him, so I am unable to state this fact with great conviction.

There seems to be no reason why the night-before-the-game dinner should not be continued, so this is due warning to all to try to make it next year.

Al Wheeler made his farewells to the class, since he is leaving for Southern California. Al has sold his house and contents, has bought a trailer, is packing his family therein and going West to seek new fields to conquer. So don't forget, Al, that we all want to know all about your trip and how you make out.

If anybody can send in the addresses of George Byrnes, Harlan Sanborn, or Bob Shackford, that information will be most welcome, or if they have no addresses, any other information will be accepted.

Bud Schell has been living for some time at his summer place in Keeseville, N. Y. Bud had a bad automobile smash about a year ago and is not yet able to go back to his business, although he is gradually getting mended. Bud has a big fine looking six-foot-two-inch son in the Clark School this year

The lastest address of Bill Carlisle is 28 West 58th St., New York City. Other information is lacking.

Another clipping from Tom Dreier's Sunny Meadows Farm Philosophy: "Wealways pause at Intervale to look at ChesterEmerson's garden at Maple Villa. Chester,a Dartmouth graduate, after years of workin the city, is now using his ability to buildup an all-year-round house that will satisfy guests who do not demand luxury.He gives personal attention to his flowers.Fifty frames are planted with seeds earlyin the spring, and he transplants them atthe proper time. Naturally, being an idealist, he isn't satisfied with what he has accomplished, but he knows that his flowersgive many great pleasure."

Bob Kimball is again associated with the State Mutual Insurance Company of Worcester. Bob is living in Brooklinr, Mass., at 85 Strathmorr Road.

ELECTION RETURN FLASH FROM MASSACHUSETTS in the tenth Norfolk District (wherever the Hell that may be) Richard F. Paul, Republican, was elected to the House of Representatives. God help the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Just to prove that a couple of our broken-down ex-athletes are still active, the following football schedule of one Cap Hedges, football official extraordinaire, is given.

H. G. HEDGES' 1934 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 28-Drake-Utah at Drs Moines. Sept. 29—Coe-Upper lowa at Cedar Rapids. Oct. s—Washington-East Waterloo High at C. R. Oct. 6—Nebraska-Minnesota at Minneapolis, Umpire. Oct. 13-lowa-Nebraska at Lincoln, Umpire. Oct. 19—Drake-Grinnell at Des Moines. Oct. 20—Wisconsin-Purdue at Lafayette, F- J- Oct. 26-Washington High-Clinton High at C. R. Oct. 27—Ohio State-Northwestern at Evanston, Umpire. Nov. 3—Army-Illinois at Champaign, Umpire. Nov. 10—Pittsburgh-Nebraska at Lincoln, Umpire. Nov. 16—Grant High-Davenport H. S. at C. R. Nov. 17—Nortre Dame-Northwestern at Evanston, Umpire. Nov. 24—Nortre Dame-Army at New York City, Umpire. Nov. 29—Creighton-Idaho at Omaha.

The other gentleman referred to, Jack Ingersoll, although doing no officialing, is in position to discuss the rulings of the referees and others in a way that he could not when he himself was one. His specialty is broadcasting. Jack was in Hanover to broadcast the Maine and Vermont games. Here is his account of a broadcaster's life. "I am busier than the devil, with sixdaily news broadcasts;—doing a schedule of26 football games;—including summary ofthe Boston Redskins pro games, for 30minutes at 6:30 Sunday eve on WNAC;announcing the games at Fenway Park,over the loud speaker P A system;—andjust yesterday entered the movies;—havingmy picture taken in a 2½ minute introduction to a Fox Movietone film of racing greyhounds;—giving a brief history and storyon greyhound racing since the 16th century. The film will be shown next week Ithink, in 31 Greater Boston theatres. Hopeto finish up in Miami, December 8, broadcasting the Marblehead Hi—Edison Higame, and possibly to Mexico City a weeklater for M hi's game with Mexico's National Prep School. College games—HolyCross-Colgate, Harvard-Army, Boston College-Center, Holy Cross-Brown, Yale-Harvard, Holy Cross-Boston College."

ANOTHER ELECTION FLASH-A tight race, in which Burt Cooper, Republican candidate for the Governor's Council in New Hampshire was first announced as defeated, but on final tabulation was returned the winner. This makes Burt one of three Republican councillors against two Democrats. God help the Democrats. In addition Burt has been made a trustee of the State Industrial School, a member of the State Commission for Uniform Laws, and a member of the Governor's Advisory Committee on the Minimum Wage. His daughter Barbara is a sophomore at Colby Junior College in New London, N. H.

While we are on the subject of daughters and Barbaras and other classmates in general are boasting of the progress of their own offspring, I would like to rise to say that my own daughter Barbara is a freshman at Mount Holyoke. Also Bill Gooding can claim the same distinguished honor, since his daughter Elinor has also matriculated at the same South Hadley college.

Perc Deshon says that he is still very much in the hands of the doctors, but that he is expecting to be back on the active roll soon. His address is 1032 Tremaine Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.

Here is a good one from Boli Sherwin: "I attended a lecture recently given byGabe Farrell, subject Perkins Institute. Itwas interesting. Certainly enjoyed Harvardgame last week. My appetite is good andI have no trouble in sleeping well. Hopeyou are the same. I enjoy the ALUMNI MAGAZINE, and especially the class news."

Says Harold Card, "Change address to 87Chestnut St., West Newton, Mass. The newconnection is with Leisure magazine. Willsend Hawkridge a bit of the class tax soon.Be sure to keep the magazine coming.Best regards from all of us."

And then of course you remember Jinks Morton, the towhead playboy, who writes, "One boy ready for college next spring,one spring following. What shall I dosend boys to college or pay class dues? Iawait your decision. Regardless of decision,please send ALUMNI MAGAZINE." At this point he became facetious and offers his best wishes to certain class officers who are doing such a good job for the class. Names omitted to prevent violent blushes.

From Bob Barstow, "Busy steering theHartford Theological Seminary through itscentennial year, and bringing up three boysas potential Dartmouth timber."

At the recent meeting in Boston of the American College of Surgeons among those elected to membership to this August assembly was one Arthur M. Jackson of Everett.

Ah, here is one from the wife of one of those modest chaps. It says, "Bill has justbeen elected president of the WorcesterCounty Teachers' Association for 1934-35.We enjoy your efforts in the magazine agreat deal." Signed—Elizabeth S. Curtis. Thanks for the compliment, Betty, wish I likewise could say I enjoyed the efforts. However, you and others have helped make this issue a little more enjoyable by your co-operation.

Dutch Waterbury pauses to say, "Mytemporary address is now Orishany, N. Y.My son Palmer writes that he: enjoys Dartmouth. There are lots of grouse hereaboutsand I have lots of time to hunt."

From Mount Vernon, N. Y., "Nothingstartling to report. Like most of the restI am joining in the chorus of the dailydepression song. Best regards to all. Henry Hubert."

Perhaps I missed recording Dick Chase as one of the fall peeraders to Hanover, for Dick says, "I have been to Hanovertwice this fall but have missed seeing youeach time. Sorry. Our business is very goodat present, but it is all PWA money. Whenthat is gone we will likely be out of workagain."

Another father of a Dartmouth son says, "Still in mortgage business and not yet'liquidated' by the. New Deal. Son Edwardnow a sophomore at Dartmouth. Will seeyou on next occasion when find excuse toget to Hanover. Slim Eaton." [ED. NOTE: "Thank you!"]

Magazine editors please note. "I read the ALUMNI MAGAZINE with avidity ('strengthof desire'). Katherine says it is the bestalumni magazine she has seen. (She hasseen the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine and the Smith College Alumnae Quarterly.) What more could you want? Mert Wilson."

Some of the class may remember Dutch Irwin. He used to be in college with us, but apparently he is hard to please. He is always trying to get something on somebody. For instance, on the postcard which he returned appeared the following: Something. P. S. Whatsa idea-did, youwant to see if I was sober, could copystraight, or spell correctly. Or are you tryingto trace some 'Jafsie' money by checkingthe handwriting?"

Then from George Morris comes this, James Matthew Irwin (named after twosaints, 'oh, what's in a name') called recently, refused to be fed or watered, andsaid that as far as he is concerned it willbe all right if the Alumni Notes abstainfrom any further comment regarding histaste in clothing. In other respects his conversation was pleasant. Carl A. Hope calledand, in reply to 'How are you?' answered,'Sore, disgruntled, but determined, as usual. There, in his own sentence, is whatmakes 'Hopie' such an interesting and successful character."

Here's some sound advice from Josh Clark for you guys who are still reluctant to send your three bucks to Les Hawkridge. "Personally I cannot imagine any1911 man desiring to lose contact with theclass and College at this time of life, particularly at such a reasonable fee."

The following is from Hartford's prominent banker and resource in times of trouble for inters who fall into the clutches of the police. The name in Pat Partridge. "Latch string is always out, butI must be off the beaten track for 1911ers.Had lunch with Mac Rollins a couple ofmonths ago, who seems to be going overbig with Cosmopolitan. 'Cap' Capronidropped in a short time ago full of business and seems to be getting it. For myself—no better and no worse, I hope, eithermentally, morally, or financially."

Dave Heald was at one of the games, but I failed to see him, so here is his own testimony as to what he has been doing. "Only thing of real news is that Gretchen(18 yrs.) entered Wellesley this fall-hasbeen elected house president of 'The Elms'(her dormitory) and is rowing No. 7 oaron one of the freshman crews. She graduated at Nashua. High last June with honors,standing third in class of 265. Rest of usstill plodding along through the depression, but still keeping our health, happiness, and pep. David (15 yrs.) is sophomorein High School and hopes to enter Dartmouth in fall of '37."

I caught Sarg Eaton in a moment of meditation. Here is his story. "Had a birthday yesterday, so am very solemn and feelaged this morning. Sent a daughter toVassar this year, otherwise things are thesame with me."

Ed Poole is "still in business (no codeapplying, thank God)" says he. "Well andhappy. Hope to see you at the Yale game."

If Wee Kimball only knew how many paragraphs the Secretary does write from facts unknown he would not have written me as follows: "Next time I shall vote fora secretary who writes a paragraph for meand says simply 'sign here.' Am headingfor the West Coast next week, so will haveto miss all but the Harvard game."

Another testimonial—John Scotford writes: "I have always had the magazineand now even my wife reads it. Havingtwo children in college this year I ambadly bent, but will come through withdues just the same."

Here's a dirty crack. Cap Caproni, that fellow who would build a garage or fourstory bank building or what will you have, says, "Things very slow now. Will pickup soon I know. Must have confidence inWashington, D. C. Too many 'professors'there now!"

Bendy Griswold writes as follows: "Lastweek attended accountants' convention atChicago. Saw World's Fair and talked withGeorge Leach. More pleased about Georgethan the Fair. Also saw Walt Gibson fromPacific Coast. He is a man mountain andlooks grand. I have one. boy, a senior atExeter, and expect he will go to Hanovernext year. Have another boy at TiltonSchool in prep class. Am opening a branchoffice in Portland, Me., next month. Mylegal residence is now Portland."

Secretary, Hanover, N. H.