1911*
Again this year the ALUMNI MAGAZINE is being sent to all members of the class who have in any way indicated their desire to receive it. Although only approximately one hundred men have paid dues, from the proceeds of which the MAGAZINE subscriptions must be paid by the class, it is assumed that the rest are merely procrastinating. It is the hope of the Executive Committee that the MAGAZINE will be enjoyed by all members of the class. In case there are any who prefer not to have the MAGAZINE, all it is necessary to do is to notify the Secretary.
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In anticipation of the fact that a number of classmates will be present at the Dartmouth-Stanford game and the San Francisco "Pow-Wow," Ray Taylor is planning a 1911 "Pow-Wow" all by itself. The idea is that Ray and Cora, assisted by Art and Janet Gray, will stage a barbecue luncheon at their home before the game. The general program leaves Saturday morning open for visitors to entertain themselves as they see fit, and Ray and Art are hoping that "the see fit" in this case will take place at their home, which is just a five-minute drive from the Stanford stadium. Ray writes, "We have not given a great deal of thought to any possible program except a barbecue luncheon before the game, archery, horseshoe pitching, golf (pitch and putt), if any are so inclined." Later he wrote, "I have a nice buck deer in the ice house that I will save for the occasion if there will be enough present to do it justice. I saw Art Gray in Salt Lake City several days ago and he also is hoping for a good turnout."
There is the invitation, and what more does one want, but just so that Ray will know whether to broil the whole buck or only one hind quarter, won't any who expect to be in San Francisco for the game advise Ray of that fact so that he may plan accordingly. He will in turn notify you of the plans, how to reach his house, and so forth. 'His address is: Ray R. Taylor, Route 1, Box 677, Palo Alto, Calif. DO IT NOW!
The sad news of Mother Sanderson's death on September 3 will grieve us all. Surely if ever there was a class mother, Mrs. Sanderson was that person. So many of us recall with pleasant memories the many reunions made possible by her and Mr. Sanderson at their beautiful home in Waltham. Bob may well count on the sympathy of the entire class in his loss. Also the class will grieve to learn of the death on August 1 of Mary Gardner, Gene Gardner's wife, following an illness which began not long after our 25th Reunion, on which occasion we recall so vividly this fine happy couple and the extent to which they helped make the Reunion pleasant for others.
So far as the Secretary can learn, to date there are six sons entering the freshman class this year. Doubtless there are others about whom he has not yet heard. At any fate, the following have been admitted: Hopper Allison's son Huntly; Doc Bond's Harold L. 2d; Les Hawkridge's Ed; Dave Heald's Dave; Bill Henderson's Arthur; and Mac Rollins' Harrison.
While on the subject of sons may it be modestly suggested that Jim Mathes Jr. is a standout in the present senior class. An extremely attractive boy personally, an able student and justly popular with all his class, he was elected president o£ Palaeopitus, having formerly been president of Green Key, is a member of the Student Fire Squad, Vigilantes, Gym Squad, Beta Theta Pi, and Casque & Gauntlet.
After twelve very happy years in Chicago Walter Morgan has returned to his old love, New England, where he is pastor of the Chestnut Street Congregational church in Worcester, Mass. This is a union of three of the old historic churches of the city. He and Mrs. Morgan are now settled in the manse, 31 May St.
A recent letter from Mrs. Harry Bicknell indicates the splendid spirit in which she is carrying on and trying to make adjustment following Harry's death. She is hoping that she may obtain a position as house mother in a fraternity house in one of the western universities.
A New Englander who has during the spring and summer been receiving considerable publicity is our own Warren Patten, who was counsel for the special legislative investigating committee in Massachusetts engaged in the Unemployment Commission probe, which has been concerned in investigating state appointments, about which there seem to have been some aspersions cast.
Here's your typical natural-born sales manager, Fred Eaton by name, to whom was addressed a letter inquiring for his health and from whom came a full-page reply of the wonders of air conditioning. Just because it was a hot summer, why rub it in so hard? Anyhow, it is good news to know that Fred has fully recovered from his serious operation last January, although he does expect to have to have another slight one this fall. Fred is now general sales manager of Standard Air Conditioning, Inc.
A few new addresses to jot down—Lt. Col. Russell B. Patterson, Hg. Philippine Dept., Manila, P. I Jerry Barnes, 2410 Hermosita Drive, Glendale, Calif
Clarence Holden, Mustand & Cos., 161 Museum Rd., Shanghai, China Jack Steeves, Brayton Park, Ossining, N. Y Bob Shackford, Independencia, 50, Mexico, D.F.....Jack Learoyd, 144 Colon St., Beverly, Mass.
Harold Pease is office engineer of the Roza Division, Yakima Project in Washington, and is living at 2206 Barge St., Yakima, Wash., with his office at N. Second St., Yakima.
The old 1911 headquarters in Boston have been moved from Stanhope St., Back Bay, to 200 Sixth St., Cambridge, Mass. The name of the firm referred to is of .course Butts and Ordway Cos.
There appeared in one of the famous Boston papers the following notice: "The latest in burglar tools used to force an entrance to the home of Chester Butts of 84 Hancock St., Newton Center, was discovered by police who investigated the theft of $400 worth of jewelry from the house.
"On a kitchen window sill was found a beer can opener. Police inserted the instrument in grooves found beneath a window which had been forced open and found that the point of the opener fitted the impressions. As far as officers could learn, this is the first time that a beer can opener has been used for anything but a pleasurable purpose in the city."
A more complete account, together with certain other news items expressed in the inimitable manner of the irrepressible Al Wheeler, is also given you for your information if not entertainment.
"I can't tell you very much about me, except that on the advice of President Roosevelt, our present President, of whom you sometimes hear over the radio, and Henry Ford (I drive a Chevrolet, I mean my wife does), I am, and my family are, being quite self-sufficient on our large 3-acre farm, with barn and hens and goats. I am supposed to let Roosevelt and Ford know how I am making out, but I will tell you first.
"I am doing all right, I guess, but it will have to be verified. Killed a rooster yesterday, a handsome bird. Couldn't afford to feed him, but certainly can eat him on Sunday. He always bit the hand that fed him anyway. Probably can't keep the tears back, at that, when I bite into his neck.
"Dutch Whitman was out to see me last night, and he ate eight ears of corn, which he said were almost as good as he could buy in the market, and he got these for nothing. I got 25 cents in cash from him, playing cribbage. He forgot about the time in college when I owed him 80 cents and he never got it. I forgot about it, too.
"I forgot to tell you about the goats, but we killed one last year, and it made very good lamb chops and beef stew. From this little bit, you can tell that we are getting along very well without money, in fact we have to, and I am enclosing a clipping to show you what the rich men have to contend with. Mr. Butts has such a big house and so much jewelry that burglars have to get in with a can opener. All they would have to do in my house would be to open the door and come in, but they would be ashamed to do it.
"I am sorry Libby lost her jewelry and stuff, but am sure that Dick Paul's insurance will cover the loss (that is, if you can find Dick Paul). In fact it looks a little like an inside job, because it looked a lot like Butts' can opener. You remember when Sampson, in Hanover, broke his own post office. He busted the glass from the inside out and said he was held up. I think Butts is smarter than he was, but he can't get away with it, because we all know that he never owned $400 worth of jewelry, at least he never paid for it."
One of the outstanding graduates at Wellesley last June was Dave Heald's daughter, Gretchen, where in her freshman year she was president of her dormitory and in her junior year adviser to a freshman house and an usher at the Commencement festivities, and in her senior year president of the Christian Association. At Commencement she was elected Tree Day Mistress, which honor is traditionally awarded to the most dignified and beautiful girl in the graduating class. Gretchen is now a member of the staff at the Perkins Institute for the Blind, which you will recognize as Gabe Farrell's institution.
HARRY M. BICKNELL, 1885-1938
Secretary, Hanover, N. H.
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