1904*
The reunion committee, which, to the disgust of some members, Ike has dubbed "The Nine Old Men," has already out- lined a tentative program for our Glorious Thirty-fifth. While awaiting certain inrmation from Hanover there is still time for additional suggestions from the class generally for the enrichment of that program. An original Lampee limerick, duly authenticated and autographed by Squid's illegible signature, will be awarded for the best suggestion adopted. Before long a list of all star events will be definitely approved, and the first circular will be distributed to the class. This notice will be accompanied by a polite but firm request for information as to the number planning to return for the celebration with a heart- stirring prayer that the responses be both numerous and prompt!
Two items may well be emphasized now. First, all room reservations must be made directly with the College upon forms which will be mailed from Hanover; and second, prompt reply to the aforesaid prayer. The committee must know at as early a date as possible the number who will join in the festivities, for proper reservations and other commitments are wholly dependent upon such information.
No high pressure salesmen's tactics ought to be necessary to assemble a large proportion of the class for this memorable event; the assurance already that a size- able group of 1904 men will be on the Hanover campus on June 16th next should be sufficient magnet to draw even those who have never attended a class reunion. The committee is confident that the program of 1904. events in addition to the regular Commencement features will furnish entertainment that will amply repay all who attend our Glorious Thirty-fifth.
The New York Times of January 27th says Thomas W. Streeter, president of the Prudence Bonds Corporation was elected yesterday a director of the Engineers' Public Service Corporation.
A request to Bob that the Falconers join us at our reunion dormitory draws this response—"We are both light sleepers, and in previous commencements have suffered not a little at the hands of 'robin chasers,' automobile horn blowers, night singers and the like." Well, Bob, that must have been the '05 reunion, and anyway our sleep is never disturbed by those early evening noises. We are never ready for bed till those fellows are exhausted and tucked in the hay.
News from the hard worked Rosy in the Canal Zone. Works? until one, siestas, then swims in a wire, shark-protected lagoon, rests till dinner.—Tough—This Army Life.
IKE'S COMMITTEE ON THE JOB
Written January 28th—A two page letter from one of the reunion committee an- swering "my letter" (which was never written)—addressed to Waterville, Maine though the writer has visited us several times in New Hampshire, was full of meat for the reunion. The whole thing suggests a fine slogan for the occasion, "We don't know where we're going, but we are on our way." The force of the letter is spoiled by the selfishness of the postscript. Here 'tis—"Do I get that statue?" "Two sons should be equal to any number of grandchildren"—any, at least most lawyers would consider that statement vulnerable —Two sons alone can't get anywhere on that proposition. On January 24th Bill Knee!and was elected a two year director of the Lords Day League of New England at the annual meeting in the Cathedral of St. Paul.
Jimmy Brotherhood sent me pictures of the Big Lake snow storm of January 30th with the assurance that he will get over the drifts by early June and meet us in Hanover. Hurray for Erasmus Hall.
REUNION SUPPORT FROM C. & G.
D. Sidney Rollins, president, C. King Woodbridge, Vice President for the New York Group. It's a real tribute Casque and Gauntlet has paid our class in its recent election of Sid and King, and a fine recognition of their enthusiasm for and service to the society. "It is a long, long time since I made a family recording for the Class of 1904. As I read the Dartmouth Magazine it seems as if biology is followed very speedily by necrology, so it behooves all of us to make a complete record of the first. Two of my children are married. Norman attended Bowdoin two years and after working at several occupations married Miss Louise Carney, a graduate of Boston University. They live in East Pepperell, Mass., where he is in business." Marion graduated from State Teachers College at Framingham, taught a year and married Mr. Herbert Rowell who attended Yale three years. His Business is in wal- waltham. Rachael, after several years study of the violin, decided to prepare herself for work in the field of religious education, and will graduate in June from Boston University with a degree of B.Sc. in R. E. She is present director of religious education in the First Parish Church in Waltham. Wendell, fourth in the series, took the two year course of the Massachusetts Nautical School. He is now in the U. S. Lighthouse Service as third assistant engineer on board the tender "Lotus." His aim is chief engineer in this or similar service. William jr. is in his second year in Boston University College of Business Administration. He will specialize in banking, beginning his practical work next summer. Paterfamilias, ably assisted by the mother of this group has made 45 Caughey Street, Waltham the homestead for nearly fourteen years.
A superintendent of schools is a- combination of handy man, shock absorber and lubricant. The school man's tale is soon told—aspiration, inspiration, perspiration, desperation. We are deeply grateful for the years. Ours is the average American household, the steady glow of a happy home has been our continuing joy with its own peculiar contribution of strength to the community." So writes Bill Slayton.
Ray Cleveland lives at 57 Elm Street, Medford and is devoting his time toward encouraging the production of Talking Movies in greater Boston.
New addresses from Maine to Washington State stir up reunion enthusiasm by renewing old associations with these and other class members. It will be a pleasure to furnish any desired addresses. Paul G. Favour, Presque Isle, Maine; Harry B. Johnson, 100 North Street, Pittsfield, Mass.; Leroy B. Vail, 7901 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, New York; Arthur W. Kimball, 2146 Wyandotte Ave., Lakewood, Ohio; James S. Brotherhood, 319 Auburn Street, E. E. Grand Rapids, Michigan; Frances H. Hardy, 1615 Sunset Avenue, Seattle, Washington.
Has Tom received your check for the General Class Tax which includes the MAGAZINE?
SUCCESSFUL SAIL-FISHERMAN E. M. Hopkins '01 exhibits proof of hiscatch at Palm Beach.
Secretary, Waterville Inn, Waterville Valley, N. H
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