Class of 1907

Restraint in reporting class reunions is the order from Hanover, due to space limitations, so—your Secretary will try to draw a sketch, rather than a detail picture, of 1907's most enjoyable reunion.

Friday, the 11 th—Classmates, and their wives and children, arriving throughout the day at Russell Sage Hall.—At 7:00 P.M., a class dinner in the beautifully designed Tuck School Dining Hall, attended by 75 classmates. Jim O'Neill presided, and called on a selected list of classmates for informal reports or talks. Bill Minsch, just elected trustee of the College, took a bow and indicated the soundness of his selection by his thoughtful remarks. Judge Mc-Lane, our other College trustee, spoke as interestingly as always on the College, its progress and its problems. Beals, father of the Class Baby, asked for divine blessing on our gathering.

Saturday, the 12th—A class photo in front of Russell Sage (copies of which may be had for $1.00). Alumni parade and luncheon and a luncheon for wives and children at the Outing Club were the scheduled activities of the day.

Sunday, the 13 th—The class breakfast at the Heneage farm on Balch Hill, attended by 125 or more, was, by general agreement, one of the two most delightful events of the Reunion. It started at 9:00, and at 11:00 many of us were still there, enjoying the glorious view of Hanover, the golf course, and the Vermont hills. From the Heneages' home, the class transported itself by auto to Peckett's, Sugar Hill, near Franconia, N. H., a beautiful spot facing the White Mountains. The day was perfect, the hospitality unlimited, and enjoyment freely expressed. During luncheon, spread bountifully out of doors, in magnificent surroundings, Jim O'Neill introduced Mrs. Nickerson, Reverend and Mrs. Charles Beals, and Miss Mary Beals, to the assembled class. A brief and informal, but impressive service at Nick's Memorial, erected in his memory by his friend and employer, Mr. Peckett, was appropriately presided over by Jim O'Neill.

Mrs. Nickerson and Mr. and Mrs. Peckett expressed their satisfaction that the class had chosen Peckett's for their outingand to them the class owes and offers its sincere thanks.

Ed Barker has succeeded in telling the story of the day at Peckett's as well as it can be told:

"The party at Peckett's was perfect, in aperfect setting. The library is a splendidmemorial to Nick. I am glad for Mrs.Nickerson's sake that we could be there topay our respects to an old classmate.O'Neill's remarks were very fine and fitting."

One of the most satisfying features of the 30th was the presence and the obvious enjoyment of the Class Baby, Mary Beals. Her father and mother were enjoying themselves too, and it was great to have them with us again.

Numerous Kodak pictures of reunion events have been received, and one of them, if space permits, will be reproduced in these columns, in this or an early issue.

Approximately 75 classmates returned for their 30th, bringing with them about an equal number of wives and children, a group of nearly 150 in all.

Here are typical comments received by your Secretary:—

"Most enjoyable of all. That is certainly what Mrs. Chase and I felt about it, as well as every one we talked with." (Phil Chase.)

"For some reason I found it infinitely more interesting and enjoyable than the Twenty-fifth, and while the crowd to a large extent were the same as were back five years ago, I did think that the group was much more attractive and came away with a renewed respect and affection for the class. I think we have every reason to be proud of the records that have been made by so large a percentage of the men." (Bill Minsch.)

"Believe our Thirtieth was by far best reunion we ever had. I shall always recall it with the keenest pleasure." (Bill Smart.)

"We certainly had a splendid and unforgettable experience at the reunion." (Tute Worthen.)

"I think the Thirtieth Reunion will always be one of the pleasantest of our collective class memories. Everything about it went well and Sunday was an unforgettable day." (Judge McLane.)

"It was indeed a fine reunion, in some ways our best. The only trouble with reunions is that they are too far apart and too short. As the years roll on I love the College, the town, and the state more and more." (Ed Barker.)

"Both Mrs. Norris and I had a wonderful time and hope to be around to enjoy another in 1942." (Cliff Norris.)

"I've enjoyed reading the ALUMNI MAGAZINE, but meeting the 'O7 men and their wives was an experience never to be forgotten. I liked every one of them. If Wheaton was my Alma Mater, dare I call Dartmouth my Almus Pater?" (The Class Baby.)

And many others.

We had a grand reunion! We'll have another—Subscribe for the ALUMNI MAGAZINE, pay your class dues,—and we'll try to make the next one better than the last.

CLASS OF '07 AT NICK'S MEMORIAL, PECKETT'S, JUNE 13, 1937

Secretary, 80 Federal St., Boston