Class of 1916
My regrets—Larry Doyle—and right here and now I retract my words and beg your pardon for the item that was printed in the April issue. Members of 1916 and especially those who cast their vote in Sea Girt, N. J., the best dressed man on Wall St. is not our Larry Doyle but some other by the same name. When work for Larryour Larry—is over, he dons the overalls and hies his way to his garden and spades and digs just in case any inquisitive local reporter should put in an appearance. Then if such should happen—a picture, a write up in the local papers—our mayor is just a man of the soil—vote for Larry Doyle, our present mayor and our next mayor.
"It ain't the individualNor the army as a whole,But the everlasting teamworkOf every blooming soul."
Your reunion committee may work its head off—but after all is said and done it is you and you and you that will make this 20th Reunion a success. So be there and boast of those days when buying a pair of shoes was the least of your worries; when digging up a New Hampshire blonde or brunette for a dance at the June or Leb was your greatest worry; or perhaps Dr. Bowler gave you a little too much to take notes on (and did you take down the meat of his lectures); or perhaps you were thinking where will my next meal come from, or what will I wear at this dance, or what will she think if I take her to two dances in a row; or this is my night to go out and collect the laundry—that would make it a Sunday and how I know. But in any case come on back and tell about it. You will find every kind of. an audience—doubting Thomases or someone who was with you Come on back and think of your now class president as the manager of the gym team his senior year and a specialist on the side horsenot side car—And Cliff Bean was the man to ask about those country molls, and Russ Perkins could only help by pulling a rabbit out of his hat, and Lymie Perkins would waddle to the bat and say "What about it," and Charlie Creesy even in his freshman year should fool Jake Bond and not have an idea as to what was going on. Remember—boast and beam. Be in Hanover for those eventful days—June 12 to as long a time as you may be able to make it—and don't forget that bonus right out of the sky at a time when every one can use it to a very great advantage—see Hanover first. For the past five years it has been one out of three—not a very. high average. If you are the one in that equation— congratulations,for you have enjoyed all the events. If you are one of the other two—come on in and see that the water is fine—don't be like the lobster that is thrown out of the water and stays on the bank waiting for the water to come and carry him back into the sea. We can not bring Hanover to you—you come to Hanover. You will find it well worth your time and the expense that we have kept to a minimum. This is the last opportunity to reach you through these columns—may you react.
The Balmacaan Weekly has been edited by Ken Stowell since the first of May. George Smith was sent to The Caribbean by his firm in the interests of The Standard Oil of New Jersey advertising copy. To them both we owe a vote of appreciation Stirling Wilson attended the Dartmouth- Virginia alumni dinner in Williamsburg and no doubt looked over the reproduction of Colonial buildings. From Ken Stowell comes the announcement that the first week of May was to be spent in that same village, no doubt in the interests of American Architect, of which he is editor George Dock, who has been in Washington for the past two and one half years, public relations adviser to the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, has resigned and will affiliate with Doremus and Cos., financial advertising agency, on June 1. Don't let this keep you away from Hanover the following week, George. Dr. Rodney Wyman, socially prominent physician of Reno, recently married Lady Phylis Violet Iron, former wife of Sir Douglas Iron, wing commander of the British Royal Air Force. Rod, we are looking forward to meeting the new Mrs. Wyman on June 12. Here is one supposedly confirmed bachelor that will not take exception to the Balmacaan Weekly's list of of bachelors-Gus Emery. Because on December 14, 1935, said Gus was married at York Village, Me., to Ruth I. Falconer of Lawrence. And how the bachelor list has been depleted this past year. See you both in Hanover this June—bride and groom. The board of aldermen of Newton voted against the mayor in voting to retain Dick Ellis's post as public works commissioner. Congratulations, Dick, shows that you have done a swell job.
Roger Evans writes: "In fairness to others,I just must step aside this spring, but myyears on the Alumni Fund have certainlybeen a privilege and an education beyondcompare. Show me, in a word, a man whocontributes steadily to the Fund in proportion .to his means, and I will name aman whose devotion to an ideal and soundvalues is matched only by his determination that some younger man shall have andshare that Dartmouth advantage whichsomeone helped give him. It is no accidentthat the first checks this year again camefrom Les Leavitt in Syria and Carl Eskeline in China. Put any man in the class onthe receiving end of such letters and, believe me, he would do his part." And so in addition to Roger's swan song as class agent may your Secretary add his bit, as this is the last issue of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE that you will have to grin and bear it. To you men who have honestly tried to help—many thanks, and may you keep up the good work with the next secretary. To yOu men who love to turn to the news of the class and read of the members—but with never a thought that the news is gathered by what the men send in—bear in mind the more sending in items—the better the news. And so, Balmaccaners, "adios," and may some of you be kinder to the man who enters into this office at reunion. And all remember I'll be seeing you in Hanover June 12. In case you have not been able to keep that date in mind—it is a Friday—and it still is June is.
Flash—At the Connecticut Dartmouth alumni meeting held in New Britain on May 7—l916 men present—Art Conley, Dave Gibson, Chan Green, Alec Jardine, George Pratt, and your Secretary—all going to Hanover on June 12—you know— the date of the start of the 20th Reunion. Also—Leigh Rogers—from Business Week of February 29 there is seen a picture of you testifying before a Senate Committee on Aviation. If you do not come back and show us that at times at least you go to bed—we will never believe it. And Whit McCoy—see the new floor in the reconstructed Dartmouth Hall—wooding up is no more, and according to your law pupils, that would just suit you. See and learn. Again—farewell my friends and kind adieu -determine to be a better help to your next secretary. And who he is to be? Well, come to Hanover on June 12 and help pick him out.
Secretary, 50 Mason Drive, New Britain, Conn
