Class of 1912

It was just at this time—the first week of January—in the year 1909—just and only 27 years ago—that we were returning to Hanover from our first Christmas vacation. There was just one way—White River to Norwich—a team and sleigh—the old stage coach or hike it up the hill. We can't get away from it—those are the figures and we are not going to let you forget that next year—l937—marks the 25th anniversary of the graduation of the class of 1912.

PERSONAL NOTES

Here is news from Bob Belknap—from La Grange, Ill. In one spot—says Bob—for the past two years—after roaming from Indiana, New York, California, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Illinois. All the time—with General Motors—Buick Division (one reason they are consistently good—say we)— health good, happiness O.K. and prosperity (we couldn't read the writing). Family— still three—one girl entering college next fall—ainother two years later, and the boy— a cub scout. His best to all the class and see you next year in Hanover.

Mort Kyle—a frequent visitor to New York parts—came in to the office to personally sign up for the band wagon. Mort comes out of Plymouth, Mass., and has a factory there—manufacturers of all kinds of insulated wires. He reports running into Joe Doyle now and then, and also Chip Farrington, who has a boy at Hanover.

"Husky" DeMerritt sends Christmas greetings from Hawaii. While they are addressed to the Dartmouth Association of Northern California we have had them relayed to us verbatim "DartmouthGreetings from the Alumni Association ofHawaii, boasting of 16 members, graduatesand non-graduates, small in number, butstill we are beginning to make ourselvesheard and educating people here that thereis such a college as Dartmouth." Husky is treasurer of the association and "the nightof the Yale game an impromptu gatheringwas held at my place and I guess that thenatives of Manoa Valley thought the Indians were sure in their midst, for eventhough a small attendance, the volume wasthere and plenty of Wah-Hoo-Wah spirit."

The December issue of the ALUMNIMAGAZINE contained a review by D. E. Cobleigh '23 of the musical department of Hanover of a small publication oh a musical shorthand system by Brian Robie.

Charley McCarthy was in to visit with his big daughter Joan. Charley runs true to form—getting rounder and prosperous. His residence is in New Jersey and in business with the International Paper Co.

REPORT COMING

During this year sometime—and we hope the early part—you wilt receive an urgent request for a filled-out questionnaire which will go to compile our report. The last report was made before our last reunion in 1932. We will need exactly a 100% response this year, as we are determined to make this 1912 book complete in every respect. For that your cooperation will be appreciated.

Secretary, 1452 Broadway, New York