Class of 1904

These notes are being written just before the class secretaries are paid for their year's work. In a few days we gather at Hanover as guests of the College to renew our fading youth and gain faith in the future by two days' close association with the College. The principal session will be held in Bill Gray's Hotel, others in the Baker Library. That sounds kind of dry and formal, but there'll be two spring ■days in Hanover. Does that mean anything to YOU?

The calendar may say that spring begins March si, but its presence is just being felt in this out-of-the-way spot. Signs are unmistakable—birds are home from the South—fishing rods and rubber boots are now being worn—salesmen are increasingdaily —arbutus is in blossom, and most unwelcome sign of all, the increased sunshine has dried up the channels through which class news has traveled. Gardens, golf courses, and twilight ball games have depleted the ranks of our reporters. This is not to be considered any slam at the class reporters, however, for a hasty scanning of the year's notes discloses that we have published direct or indirect news of 77 members of the class group. To many of the class who have co-operated in this pleasing result, I offer sincere thanks.

All puffed up after reading about myself in the May notes, I turned to the day's mail to find this from a Milwaukee, Wis., publishing house: David S. Austin, 2d Waterville Twp. Selectman Grafton Co., Waterville Valley, N. H.

Escaped the Poor House

From the office of the McKnight Lumber Co., Kansas City, Mo., comes a brief note signed by McKnight himself, which says:

"■Am sorry I couldn't get back moreoften, especially for the last reunion. Havebeen terribly busy trying to keep out ofthe poor house and get my own businessin shape, which I took over the first of November, 1933. I have done reasonably well,and business is now improving right along.Maybe I will have enough money M comeback to the thirty-fifth." (Six years ago, when Mac came to our twenty-fifth, he was relieved of his automobile on his first stop within New Hampshire's boundaries.)

It's safer now, Mac.; everyone in New Hampshire has a car.

Drape Phelps admits he's a doctor and surgeon, that he enjoys the opportunity for service to the patient and his family, and wouldn't exchange jobs either with Huey Long or Father Coughlin. Drape says further: "Mrs. Phelps is always readyto go to Hanover with me. Mary Louise,age ten, says she is going to be a nurse andmother. Windsor, age eight, is bound tobe a farmer. I emphasize the fact to boththat a college education is the properfoundation for both of their chosen fields."

The passing of Rev. Owen A. '05 McGrath, familiarly and lovingly known to all of us as Muggsy, brings real sorrow to many of our group. It was my privilege to know him well in Hanover, to enjoy his clean, happy, fun-loving personality, which must have endeared him to thousands during the twenty-five years spent in his

There's real satisfaction in the announcement that John Franklin "Jack" Sanderson is joining the Dartmouth group of hotel keepers in New Hampshire. Jack enters the profession from the TOP, having been chosen manager of the Mount Washington, New Hampshire's largest hotel, at Bretton Woods.

Incidentally, Tinker and I are pretty chesty—1900—1904—1911 have been tied with two New Hampshire hotel men each, but Jack's arrival puts 1904 way out in front. Jack's experience has been gained in Franconia Notch, Boston, Virginia, West Point, and New York City, always in top-notch hotels. There's a New Hampshire home for all the class now.

It's much too early to forecast the result of our 1935 Alumni Fund subscription, but if it is up to the standard set by Robbie in his letters to the class, it will top the list by a big margin both in percentage of subscribers and total contributions.

Commencement Plans 1935

Drawing to the lucky seven—Beck-Bill —Carl—Dave—Jig—Ned—Sid—in a week's time since the notice in the May number we have added Ned Willis, Tinker Gale, and who do you think? Long Bill Roby from Alpena, Mich., and Chicago, Ill. It has always been characteristic of Bill to enter whole-heartedly into anything in which he is really interested. He's running true to form. Bill says with becoming modesty:

Dear Dave: Please add my name to theroll of those of the class who will be dropping in on Hanover at Commencementmotor cavalcade, and my party may contain the following: one wife, one daughter,one son (high school), one brother-in-law,one sister-in-law, and three nieces (small).We are going to pick up my older boy,who is now at Hanover in the freshmanclass."

What a boy! What a freshman! How many Robys will he draw to his Commencement in 1938? Bill says further: What can you tell me about sleepingquarters?— Who should I write to for instructions and advice?— This is Mrs. Roby'sfirst visit to Hanover. Do you expect a gooddelegation of wives and daughters to bepresent? Looking forward to June 14 withgreat eclat. "BILL ROBY" "Dear Bill:

"Your letter is the finest class news thathas reached me yet. A dormitory has beenreserved for the Roby clan. You don't needinstructions or advice. There will be aminimum of nine wives, daughters, andmiscellaneous relatives; I don't dare predict the maximum. We are looking forward to June i} with greater eclater."

Now—let's give this Roby family what they missed last year in the way of an '04 reunion. News of the progress of our Commencement group will come to you after June first through station E. K. R.

News gathering and dispensing is over till October first—so long and good luck.

Secretary, Waterville Valley, Waterville, N. H.