Class of 1900
The class dinner before the Harvard game took its usual form of real interest and of a fine get-together. The feature of the dinner was Harry Sampson's discussion of the moving picture situation from, the standpoint of a large operator of local theaters. The whole evening might well have been devoted to this subject because of the interest it aroused. About twenty men were present, and only one or two familiar faces were missed. Chet Downing was down from Exeter, Homer Keyes came over from New York, and, of course, Ben Prescott arrived the day before so as not to miss any event. Homer gave the only sentimental speech of the evening, voicing our feeling of loss for Captain Boyd, who represented more truly than anyone else the reunion spirit. That position he will always occupy in our minds. Walter Rankin presided with his usual charm, and Mac and Charlie Proctor gave interesting talks on the athletic and outdoor situation.
The question of where we will hold our next outdoor round-up is open for discussion since Kezar Lake will not be available. Send suggestions to Walter Rankin, Chairman-in-Chief.
Bill Colbert writes that he is enjoying himself as well as could be expected in his retirement in Augusta, Me. Reading, swimming, boating, and some contract take up his time. His health has been splendid except for an attack of bronchitis and arthritis, which sent him to the hospital for six days. Bill is thinking of returning to Washington, hoping that he can take up some work, but this will depend entirely on his condition. With all that Bill has been through he should have no anxiety about taking things easy. We are so glad that he is comfortable with enough to do to occupy his spare moments.
Pete Fletcher's thoughts continually turn East because of his cottage at Stinson Lake. He has just completed a snug cottage to rent—just right for a small family, with a maximum of comfort and convenience, and a minimum of work and cost. Stinson Lake is a beautiful place, and anyone who goes there will understand Pete's enthusiasm. As usual, he is very busy outside his teaching, deep in the publicity end of the college. He is adviser for the Men's Association, which includes all the men students, and also for the student newspaper. He doesn't say much about his extra-curriculum carpenter work in the South, but we infer that is going on as usual.
We are all glad to learn directly from Harry Jenkins that Butter is in fine shape again. He evidently had a rather tough time in late summer and early fall, but has resumed his practice with renewed vigor and enthusiasm. The reports from Nat Barrows indicate that his health is none too good, so that he was prevented from attending the Harvard game or any future contests in the fall schedule. That is just a shame this particular year, for no one would have enjoyed the Yale game and the work of the team as a whole as much as Nat. We certainly extend to him our deepest sympathy, and say take things very, very easy until you feel a lot better.
The news of Gus Hadley's death was a distinct shock to everyone. All will remember his enthusiastic participation at the reunion in June. In fact he seemed to be the one man in the class who had retained more of his youthful feeling than any. He was evidently taken very suddenly, and we hope his passing away was easy and without pain. He will no longer have to worry about the retention of the postmastership in Marion. These losses we must accept with a quiet philosophy, for certainly they have come to the class in greater numbers than seems to be our natural due.
Great news from Henry Teague. He has been appointed manager of the Mt. Kineo House on Moosehead Lake. He will continue to manage the Summit House on Mt. Washington. It certainly is going to be an active summer for Colonel Teague.
Secretary, 17 No. Balch St., Hanover, N. H.
