Class of 1912

Knight, Mort Kyle, Hug Lena, Roy Lewis, Rollie Linscott, Stan Lovell, Eddie Luitwieler, Doc O'Connor, Pud Pond, Caesar Young, Connie Snow. We do not expect anyone to believe it, but the truth is that after a delightful supper with some cheery punch, the entire evening from 6 P.M. until exactly midnight was spent in serious discussion on matters pertinent to class affairs.

Almost the same names and others too were able to say "hello" the next week at the Stadium in New Haven.

IN CASE—there should be any doubt as to what is going to be the platform for OUR party in June, 1937—here are just a few static items received

Michigan—Ralph Twitchell—"Here is where I have been and where I am going-Wells River, Vt., 2 years—White River Junction, 3 years—Mercersburg Academy, 1 year—the Army, 6 months—Detroit Public School system, 17 years—now head of the Math department—Coaley High School, Detroit. Still single—summer in Vermont and of course will be at the 25th—Ralph."

Minnesota Bill M iddlebrook "After twenty-five years, what? Here's mine. What's yours? I have lost—some hair—still good down to freezing. Some teeth—the dentist has been fairly successful with replacements. A little eyesight—still adequate for 'Leb,' 'June' purposes? A few pounds that college work wasn't really so hard. I have gained—

"Some wrinkles—not as yet a great handicap. Four young responsibilities evenly divided. Slightly more wordly goods —however as yet no income or inheritance tax worries. Much experience and a little judgment—a bit questionable, hence left to the last—but sufficient to check in June, i937-BilL"

Illinois—Bob Belknap—"With all due respect to the committee which is promoting it, I take exception to the constant reminder that a quarter of a century has passed since 1912. Here I have been peacefully content in my undisturbed thoughts that I still had a long way to go before I began collecting from the government that justly earned reward for having reached the ripe old age of 65, when I receive a subtle reminder that the 25th is coming in June. My wife says I'm going—that I'll soon get beyond the point of enjoying one. Anyway I am making my plans to be there in June and am looking forward to a swell time—Bob."

Indiana—Alfred Smith—"Happened to run into Lee White a year or so ago on a New York bound train from Chicago and we had dinner together. Occasionally I see Dick Plumer when I am in New York, but except for a delightful visit from Bob Belknap the other day, I don't think I have seen a member of our class in several years. I am therefore looking forward to renewing friendships at the reunion in June, many of them men whom I have not seen since graduation. I have a boy at Lake Forest Academy who hopes to enter Dartmouth next fall, and this should be an excuse for me to get to Hanover more often from now on. Looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the gang in June—Al."

Connecticut—Stan Weld—"Now that the Yale Jinx has been pushed a little deeper into the ground and Roosevelt has been reelected—our respects to D. Basil (add ours Ed.)—the most important event on the horizon is our "TWENTY-FIFTH" next June. I am announcing to all prospective mothers the inadvisability of staging any parties in June, 1937, simply because I cannot let anything obstruct my voyage up the Connecticut at that time. Watch the Hartford bulletins for a drop in the birth rate. To get back to the Yale game—those last three minutes nearly took all the remaining hair off my head. We were there almost full strength with our own three youthful supporters adding our bit to the Dartmouth cheers. You reported 'Queech' French having escaped—well—there he was in the Bowl —the same old smile and the same old campaign see-gar in his mouth. It was good to see him again. Beaming Blondie Stearns put in his appearance at the pre-Yale gathering at the Dartmouth Club in Hartford. Eddie Daley was probably demonstrating a Ford and didn't show up—nor did Bugbee, Timbrell, or Baxter. They'll all be found and instructed properly before June next. Ray Cabot and his reunion committee are starting things in earnest. Let's all swing in line and give them a hand. I can hear it now across the campus, the same old cry, TWELVE UP. Yours for A BIG TWENTY-FIFTH, Stan."

Ohio— (Also Michigan) Scotty Rogers "Couple of months ago shifted from Cleveland to St. Clair, Mich.—with the Standard Products Co., operating a number of plants in the U. S. and Canada. Just ten days ago after getting settled with the family in St. Clair—received news that I will transfer to Toronto, Canada, in charge of their plant there. My oldest boy is a freshman in Hanover and I spent a few hours with him. I don't believe that I have had anything quite so enjoyable, or had anything impress me quite so much as the College did at that time. I had not been in Hanover in nearly ten years and it is certainly the grandest college that I have ever seen. I imagine that there are quite a few of our class who have not been back to college for some time and I urge them to make their plans for this coming June, as it will be well worth their while. Got quite a kick out of the fact that in my boy's class at University School 16 out of the 65 entered and were accepted at Dartmouth. My middle boy is a junior in University School and the youngest is in junior high, so you can see I have lots of Dartmouth timber in my family. Surely hope to be able to make the trip to Hanover from Toronto next June

Regards to 1912—Scotty."

Pennsylvania—Henry Van Dyne—"l note with interest the plans for the 25th Reunion next June. You can count on my being among those present. Dartmouth men in this section of Pennsylvania are as scarce as Republican states in the last election. The only landslide that appeals to me is the one headed towards Hanover in June for the 1912 Twenty-Fifth. Understand that ninety per cent of the class expect to be back. Why not make it a. hundred? As goes 1912 so goes the Reunion. Regards to all, Van."

New Hampshire P ike Childs "My speech at the 1912 gathering the night before the Harvard game must remain my best effort to impress my sorrow for my brothers in 1912 in not being able to enjoy the beauties of Hanover as often as I do. Let me suggest that you have a stenographer available on any other occasion that I may be similarly moved, as the years are taking their toll, memories become fogged, and my powers of expression stunted. I say to you again—Time Marches On and a missed opportunity today is the regret of tomorrow. I'll be leading the old 'Adelines' in June—Pike."

Rhode Island.—Jimmie Cottrell "Yes-you can expect me in Hanover in June. Right now am thinking of 'way back,' playing right end with Captain Eddie Daley-Regards—Dutch."

Porto Rico—Dutch Waterbury—"Have everything arranged—reservations made on China Clippers—for THE TRIP to Hanover next year. Don't forget we have a luncheon date at least in New York and it is your treat—give my best to all—Dutch.'

Has any reader any information as to the location of Samuel S. Stevens of our class? His last address was 827 President St., Brooklyn, N. Y., but mail is now being returned.

Within the next months or so questionnaires will be sent to every man in 1912.