Class of 1916
As you read these notes just glance at a calendar and you will see that about two months only are between you and that 20th at Hanover. Are the dates engraved in your mind—Friday, June 12, to Sunday, June 14, at Hanover, and from that date on at Lake Morey in the usual post-reunion meeting. Your publicity committee will consist of Ken Stowell, American Architect editor, Bones Joy, radio and Victor recording artist, George Smith of McCann-Erickson advertising, Prentice Winchell, radio and short story writer, John Ames of Globe Rutgers Fire Insurance Co., and Charlie Everett of the Cotton Textile Institute. It is our hope that the fliers sent to you will put that urge right where it is most needed. The initial meetings will have been completed by April first, and please bear in mind that only two general broadcasts are being put out. This column each month will carry on and that will mean just two more here before the close of the current magazine year. Contrary to other years, we are not attempting any set entertainment period, such as Sunday evening at the Nugget. But Bob Burlen has accepted the chairmanship of the entertainment committee, which will be entirely informal, spasmodic and at most any old place. Of course Jack English has a musical treat with his male chorus, which will break out at the splash of a musical note, a request to sing or stop, or an occasion. Remember if you have an old song of the days when, just send the title to Jack—42 Endicott Rd., Stoneham, Mass. Who can think of one that they have all forgotten? So your song requests to Jack English and your old snap- shots to Abe Abraham in Burlington, Vt. It is reported that mail is now entering that state. Sam Cutler is heading up the trans- portation committee. If you have room in your car for any number of extras, please let Sam know. If you are looking for a means of transportation, here again Sam will be able to be of assistance. S. E. Cutler, 31 Sargent Park, Newton, Mass. John Ames is in the midst of great activity in lining up his men for the 17th annual dinner of the officers of the First Division A. E. F., which will be held March 14 at the Waldorf Astoria. John is secretary and treasurer of the outfit. Down in Washington the alumni showed very good judgment in electing Stirling Wilson president of the local alumni body. And while on this subject of alumni bodies—Dick Parkhurst has been elected president of the Boston Alumni Association—than which there is no greater honor in alumni circles. Congratulations to Dick and to the Boston group on their choice. Down in New York City during February great howlings were heard due to the Westminster Dog Show—the elite in such events. "The gun-dog fraternity gatheredabout the ringside when the English setterscame up for judgment under Edwardana Knight of Charleston, W. Va. It wasone of the largest breeds, in point of entries,of the shozv, and competition was of theorder that keeps fanciers tense." Upon a very complete search of New York papers for violent deaths the next day, his name could not be found. So from this we can judge that he did his usual good job. Louie Gove is now chief inspection engineer for the Mutual Boiler Insurance Company of Boston. If they have to blow Louie—let it blow you right into Hanover next June. Larry Hayward is chief engineer on the state project for development of the new reservation at Salisbury Beach, Mass. This is a project that will run into many hundred thousands of dollars, and congratulations to Larry for landing the appointment. It is reported that during the past winter Ed Riley has been lecturing at Tuck School on foreign trade. Ed and Reg Chutter had better get together, as Reg lectures at times at the University of Penn on the same subject. At the recent hearings before the Senate Committee on Air Transportation, the first witness was Leigh Rogers, who is now listed aspresident of the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America. The last note that I had of Leigh was a fall in China which has now turned into a fall into the hands of the Senate. John McLellan is still active with the Humble Oil Company in Texas. Says that traveling when the family numbers five is a problem that will not be licked for reunion. Sam, here is a chance to work out something. At the 15th from Texas came Ben Eastman. Might be some ideas there. Just try to picture yourself driving up in front of Hitchcock of June 12—"Front," and your bags are taken care. Out steps Jack English (with his chorus behind him, probably), Ed Knight, Max Spelke, Jack McEndry, Ev Parker, and Hoby Baker to greet you. For that constitutes the reception committee, and— members, male and female, the reception they will give you will warm you right to your toes, and then you are all set to renew old acquaintances. You may think that you are on your way to a wedding, walking down through the tent—but as yet we have been unable to get one of our few bachelors to consent to this event. Say they, "Life istoo short." But you can be sure of surprises—and pleasant ones to be sure. June 13 to 14 in Hanover and June 15 to ? at Lake Morey.
Secretary, 50 Mason Drive, New Britain, Conn
