1905*
With a fine attendance of twenty-nine, all told, a real New England autumn day and good company, the outing on October 8, at the home of John and Mrs. Tuck, was an afternoon of genuine pleasure to all who were fortunate enough to be able to be there.
An hour given to greetings and reminiscing allowed late arrivals to check in before John personally conducted a tour of inspection. This gave us a glimpse of what makes a modern farm tick, and also made it clear why once you put your hand to the plow you can't turn back—you haven't time! It was all most interesting and instructive, especially the dairy with its upto-date methods for efficiency.
In a pine grove not far from the house is an outdoor stone fireplace. In the beauty of this natural setting we ate our picnic lunches, broiled hamburgers and frank- furters, which were supplemented by coffee and milk provided by our hostess.
Those attending, in addition to the hosts and their two sons, were:—John and Mrs. Ashworth, their daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. McNay, and granddaughter Margaret Ann; Charles and Mrs. Brooks; Fred and Mrs. Chase; Dillon; Elsie and Mrs. Grover; Bob and Mrs. Harding; Sliver and Mrs. Hatch; Parky and Mrs. Parkinson; Cliff and Mrs. Pierce; Midge and Mrs. Reid; Sibley; H. E. Smith; Mrs. Alexander, a guest of the Grovers.
John's house is in a sightly location with a magnificent view of rolling countryside. The damage from the hurricane was evident, but notwithstanding, it still was a beautiful spot A roomy back yard, too. Only three hundred acres, half of which is under cultivation Potential energy consists of twenty-five purebred Holstein cows that give cream instead of milk .... one cow named Jake.... one thousand hens .... twenty-three sheep .... ten hogs .... horses, dogs, felines, supernumeraries, standins, etc., etc electricity used extensively round and about.... even some of the fences are wired .... no easy task to keep such a situation under control.
Baby Margaret McNay, five months old, was guest of honor, incidentally enjoying a field day in her own right, and all set to go to the next one. Everyone was glad to meet and welcome Mrs. Ash worth and Mrs. Hatch.... and to greet Ashworth, Sibley, and Dillon again Mary arrived both late and dramatically .... rose right up in our midst, as it were. For a minute we all thought old man Atlas was on a forty- hour week and going home by the side d00r.... it wasn't long, however.... Mary's greeting was salutatory, address to the Old Pine, and wah who wah rolled into one .... Midge decoded
John and Mrs. Tuck were ideal hosts and left nothing undone for our pleasure. Our deep appreciation and thanks are extended to them for another of the red-letter outings in the annals of the class.
It is reported that Lew Wallis has bought a tract of land south of Lebanon and purposes to start a cabin and ski jump for winter diversion.
Enter Bill Knibbs into the Granddaddy Club.
We congratulate Wyman Vaughan '39, on his recent election to Phi Beta Kappa.
The next class outing will be held sometime in May through the courtesy of Sliver and Mrs. Hatch, at their home in West Newton, Mass. Details will be given later.
HARVARD ROUND-UP
Attendance totaled twenty-two at the class dinner in Boston, the evening of October 21. This is an increase over recent years, and very gratifying. Some seven or eight others expected were unfortunately detained; otherwise the total would have approached a record.
Those present were Brooks, Chamberlin, Chase, Dillon, Donnelly, Elliott, Emery, Harding, Hatch, Hills, Knibbs, MacMillan, Newick, Noel, Parkinson, Pierce, Proctor, Reeve, Reid, Jake Smith, Stevenson, and Wilkins.
Prior to the dinner the Executive Committee held a brief meeting.
It was a pleasure to see the old standbys and to greet again those who have been unable to attend regularly each year.
Noel, after many years' absence, mostly abroad as press correspondent in Europe and Asia, was warmly welcomed. He gave a most interesting talk on some phases of the Far East question that are not generally known or understood and are not for publication.
Knibbs presented some of the high lights about the growth and success of the Dartmouth Club of New York City, its new quarters, and plans for future development. Bill has been president of this organization for the past two years and has worked untiringly for its advancement, endowing it with his own pep and personality. If it is not the richest or largest college club in that city, it is certainly one of the best and still on the way up. Bill's motto for the Club is, "If New York can't get to Hanover, bring Hanover to New York."
Justices Donnelly and Reeve, with barristers Chamberlin and Chase, imbued the gathering with the dignity of the law, but they were soon outnumbered. Midge had a yen for cross-examining per se Bill Clough had planned to be there, but he missed out on account of his medical duties. He always comes through, and although he couldn't aid our cause, it is understood that he delivered handsomely in the line of duty Mary Dillon came late—again—and stayed late Close harmony prevailed later in the evening.... Dillon, Knibbs, Newick, and Chamberlin were the quartet, and all were in voice. High "C" hadn't been reached at time of going to press, but chances were with it. .... Grover wired regrets and regards.
JOHN AND MRS. TUCK
Secretary, Room 703—52 Chauncy St., Boston
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