Class of 1903
Owing to what is commonly called a jam at the time of getting out of the notes for last month, a report of the attendance at the Boston alumni dinner on February 9 was omitted. The usual fine gathering of alumni and the "tops" on speakers made the occasion superfine. Vic Cutter, as trustee of the College, in closely adorned dinner-jacket decorated the head table, while O. W. Smith, Ned Kenerson, Bob McGowan, Billy Keyes, Meat Hanlon, Phil Jones, Ham Bennett, Cherbuck Edwards, Nat Batchelder, A 1 Stockwell, and Ned Burbeck partook heartily of the delicious viands of the CopleyPlaza menage.
A long-last letter from Tim Lyman of Sacramento, Calif., proclaims the news that he is taking an enforced rest for his recovery from his illness, and that he is improving all the time. Nature has a way of pulling up some of these too constant workers with a strong pull. A little treatment at Hanover about June 17 would work wonders for Tim.
And speaking of "long-last" letters, Brutus Luce carries off the palm for class correspondence.
December so—"Your card received. Willwrite class letter soon."—BRUTUS.
January 28—"Card received. Will writein a jew days."—BRUTUS.
February 34—"Am writing class lettersoon. Have suggestion to make, May telephone any day."—BRUTUS.
March 7—"Your request for a class letter at hand. Will write in a few days." BRUTUS.
March 15—No letter from Brutus as yet Secretary.
Vic and Florence Cutter went out West this winter with a purpose among others of contacting 1903 men on the pacifid Coast. Spending a week or more at palm Springs, Arizona, Vic was about to leave for Los Angeles when the clouds and the rains descended, blocking all rai| road travel. He waited several days, but to no avail, and finally had to turn east Vic had hoped he might be able to stir up some enthusiasm amongst the ten 1903 Pacific Coasters for a return to the 35th reunion.
"News while it is news." Ned Kenerson has had a real vacation. A few hours I per week at golf and a week-end trip to I Kalamazoo or somewhere have served to I keep Ned in the pink, but a Pray Wail ham prescription somehow attracted his eye, and Ned and Charlotte boarded ship the middle of February for a Panama trip. It isn't reported whether rod and reel were in the packings, but if not, re grets were frequently expressed, you may be sure. At any rate, a wonderfully restful trip was enjoyed, and Ned has come back to his desk with renewed vigor.
A letter from Bill Geraghty of Ticon deroga, N. Y., where he labors as manager of the International Paper Mill, states without reservation that he and his wife are going to join us at the 35th. Bill was back last June to see his son graduate, and Bill says, "I enjoyed meeting the fewmen of '03 who were there so much thatMrs. Geraghty and I are looking forward with enthusiasm to meeting moreof the class this June."
George Otis Mudge 1939, son of Dr. Otis P. Mudge of Amesbury, Mass., was one of the juniors selected for Sphinx senior society this spring.
Horace Kidger, head of the department of social studies in Newton (Mass.) High School, on March 16, gave a demonstration class at Harvard University before one of the "Annual Conferences on Educational Problems." It will be recalled that in November, a year ago, Horace gave a similar demonstration before the New England superintendents' gathering and received much favorable comment. At Harvard a large audience and again commendation serves to place Horace's work and ideas in the front rank.
The death of Ted Hale removes from our ranks another of our exceptional men Quiet and yet forceful, a good student and a wonderful companion, Ted Won the love and respect of all with whom he associated while in college. Among telephone executives he held the same love and respect, and was counted a succes from his early days to those of the presidency of the Illinois Bell Telephone Cos. Two years ago Ted and his daughter' Mrs. Beardsley, joined us at Vic Cutter' at the August picnic, and no fellow ever received a warmer greeting. To Beardsley and to Robert L., Dartmouth 31. the class extends its deepest sympathy.
Another member of the class has also left us The "Old War Horse," as Bucky lewers was wont to call Ralph Neal, was a member of track teams all through his course- Quiet and Persistent he mastered the technique of hurdling when instruct; on was not as proficient as today, and won his D in his sophomore year in the grown meet. A loyal alumnus and an enthusiastic class man, Ralph often joined us at reunions, dinners, and other gatherings. An unusual event of the 1928 reunion was the losing of a bet by "Bucky" Lewers that the "Old War Horse" couldn't go over the hurdles. An early morning visit to the Oval, the setting up of the hurdles and the actual flight over and not through the hurdles convinced "Bucky" that twenty-five years out of college made little difference to Ralph except the tune of five real dollars.
REUNION PLANS
June 17. Arrival in Hanover after lunch. Rooms immediately available. Dinner—all together including ladies. President's Reception. Reuning. June 18. Class picture. Harvard-Dartmouth baseball game. Alumni Luncheon. Phi Beta Kappa meeting. Fraternity reunions. Dinner—all together including ladies. Reminiscence gathering with pictures thrown on the screen and stories of the years 1899-1903 told by the inimitable story tellers of the class. Glee Club Concert. Reuning until all hours. June 19. Early departure for New London for a class picnic at "Musa," the summer home of Vic Cutter, where New Englanders have for the past four years been the recipients of delightful hospitality of Vic, Florence, and the Cutter family. Class meeting. Swim. Picnic lunch. Reuning. June 20. Graduation exercises in the morning at the Bema.
Secretary, 198 Humphrey St., Marblehead, Mass
