Class of 1916
The Boston party held on the eve of the Harvard game smacked of the days "when." Thirty members of the tribe checked in for the occasion, and it was great to see some that have not been around in many years—Luke Ollis, Rog Morse, Ollie Barr, Max Bernstein, Bill Caldwell, and many others. The New York delegation was upheld by Pike Larmon, and John Gile journeyed down from Hanover. John McAuliffe sandwiched the dinner in between officiating at a prep school game Friday afternoon and a college game Saturday afternoon. It was John who gave us the feature talk of the evening on some sidelights of football as it is played and should be played, and then put on an act as prophet for the Dartmouth games. He was right in his first prediction, and that, John, is as far as I will let the news out. At the game the following afternoon at least seven additional men were seen in the class section, so that over the two events attending either one or both at least forty of the class were accounted for. The crowd, the weather, and a very satisfying football game made the week-end perfect. Jack English has requested that a list of the ole-time songs be sent to him so that the reunion double quartet may have them music-perfect for you next June. Will you do this at once. They need the entire winter to get them all in proper shape. A feature of Jack's fall travels for Clinton Carpet did not escape the eagle eye of his boss, Ed Kiley— they include all the Dartmouth football games from Harvard on—so New York check him on the Princeton and Columbia games. Cliff Bean continues on his road to recovery, and about November first will have shaken the sands of Hampton from his shoes and returned to Melrose for a short time at least. Ernie Frey is still living in Hamburg, N. Y„ but is no longer trying to keep eggs and butter fresh in his cold storage building, but instead is now connected with Winfield H. Smith, Inc., of Springville, N. Y., which is about twenty miles south of Hamburg—commutes everyday and is quite wrapped up in speedreducing machinery. On Friday afternoon preceding the 1916 party the executive committee met at the University Club to start .the ball rolling for reunion next June. And by the way did you start that fund for funds for the fun? Here in a brief way is what has been started. For the days in Hanover the class will have Hitchcock Hall for rooms. In front of this will be pitched a tent for headquarters for meals, sings, and whatever you may wish, up to a game of contract with Bob Steinert. By meals we mean any of the ones that you may care to eat and do not wish to crash the restaurants. More concerning this some other time. But Friday evening will open the events with an informal supper and gettogether. Saturday night will be the usual banquet in an unusual place that a great many of you have never seen. It also has the convenience of being near Hitchcock. Sunday will be an all-day party at Lake Morey. Those are the scheduled events, and these, together with the class picture, are the ones that you will be asked to attend. There are of course teas, plays, and baseball games for the ladies, but more definite information will be forthcoming on these later. The point is, as the official party of the class every effort will be made to keep the cost of the events and the costumes down to a minimum. Also scheduled events will be conspicuous by their lack of numbers. In other words, there will be plenty of time to do as many things as you may want to do, and golfers will note this as well as those of you who have not seen Hanover in some time. But do not think that there will be a lack of entertainment for those who have nothing like that on their minds. There will be entertainment and innovations such as you have never seen before. Make your plans now—the Twentieth can be taken in and enjoyed but once. The usual after-reunion party will be scheduled for Lake Morey, where summer rates for one day cover our entire stay. That is a r£sum£, and details will be published every month concerning the various events. Remember your class dues include all issues of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE. SO keep posted. As your Secretary walked into the Garde Hotel in New Haven on November 2, the band struck up "Dartmouth's in Town Again," and believe me they were.
But consult your local papers for the details. Last month I published that Fred St. George Smith was married. Apologies to the ladies and to the engaged couple—for that is the status at the Yale game—they are engaged, not married. If Earnie Earley should read this column—no more spots, please. Seen at the Yale game:—P. Burnham and bride, Mil Streeter, Gus Emery, Herb Stiegler, Jack English, Paul Richardson, George Pratt, Fred Smith, Fred St. George Smith, Gouch Gough, and Bill McKenzie. The McKenzies—Bill and Ruth-drove from Akron, and we had a very pleasant weekend in New Haven. The green paint we are still looking for. Not a stick of furniture was evident in the lobbies of the New Haven hotels, cops were at every turn, and I mean cops-not just one. But all in all the evening was very quiet when you consider that Dartmouth has waited for this for 50 years. The McKenzies had with them Jack Slabaugh and his wife from Akron. Jack is a Michigan law school graduate and Dartmouth 1918. We all have splinters of the Yale goal posts—for sale at a price. Gran Fuller and Ruth had planned to be at the game, but at the last minute had to change their plans. Too bad, Gran, after all those other trips to have to miss the first victory. Coach Blaik and his staff are certainly doing a great job with the football teamwhat are you doing to better the class of 1916? June, 1936, is a milestone in your life—be in Hanover to enjoy it. It might be added here that John Boyle was wrong on his second prediction—Dartmouth won, and from there on we all hope that John is right—but win, lose, or draw—the season is a success after the Yale game. Do not forget your class dues—s4.00 to Bob Brown in Nashua, N. H. Jack Curtin was at the game without a bet with his Yale G. E. man of Shaker Heights, which was just too bad for Jack's standing in G. E. circles.
Secretary, The Stanley Works, New Britain, Conn.
