1914*
From far away Hawaii, we have-a card from the Harmons, who are sojourning there. Sig writes that while in Hollywood he made arrangements for one of the reunion events—one of the surprises we have been hinting at. Kid Claeys, George Tilton, and other Thespians will be glad to know that all is proceeding according to schedule. Sig is expected back in March with a fat portfolio of ideas.
Further from Scarsdale folks we learn that Arthur Wheelock recently had the great pleasure and satisfaction of presiding over the dedication of the fine, modern church—the Church of the Highlands, White Plains, N. Y., of which he is the pastor. Beautiful stained-glass windows of unusual brilliance enhance the distinctive architecture. In the program of dedication and newspaper clippings there were many evidences of esteem in which our class chaplain is held, both by churchmen of all creeds as well as the civic leaders in his community. The class certainly wishes "Hize" an ever widening and expansive leadership in his work.
Jumping back to the Pacific Coast, it wouldn't be January without receiving a copy of the annual big issue of the SPOKANE REVIEW, which "Scotty" Jones sends us yearly, and welcome it is. "Scotty" is in the real-estate business and we suppose right in the midst of the huge develop- ment work which will accompany and follow the Grand Coulee and other projects which will open up their new inland empire. Thanks and good luck, Scotty, we are intrigued, to say the least, and hope to see some day the wonders your excellent newspaper so glowingly describes.
Back to New England we were saddened to hear from Marc Wright '13, that his brother and our classmate died suddenly last September 27 at his home in Broomall, Pa. We have belatedly transmitted an expression of sympathy to Mrs. Wright and to Marc. It is hoped that a fuller account may be available for inclusion in the Necrology section next month.
From various channels comes information that there are several classmates still, either out of work entirely or doing things as stop-gaps which are not commensurate with their training and ability. If any men know of openings the Secretary will be glad to act as a clearing house to arrange interviews, etc. Please keep this in mind.
The Secretary mentions after giving much thought and having discussed the matter with certain classmates, a problem which seems to need attention. The wide- spread effects of the depression of course forced certain people to the direct solicitation of financial aid, and naturally they would turn first to their college associates. Such help to the extent of our means has cheerfully been given, but it appears that financial solicitation has in one or two cases become a habit. The matter is mentioned here merely to suggest that a bit of investigation might be helpful in choosing between those who really need aid and the one or two who need it less.
Time magazine for February 11, carries a feature article on education having to do with certain ideas and policies for the New York city schools, of which Ellsworth Buck is a member and officer of the Board of Education. There is an excellent picture included and doubtless all read the article. Certainly, without regard to the controversial aspects of the matter in question, the number of times Ellsworth has made the front page recently, proves he is anything but a rubber-stamp civic official, but on the contrary, a successful citizen who is attempting to apply sound methods to a most important civic function—the public schools. The class takes generous pride in numbering him among us. The country it seems to us needs more, many more, hard-fighting, unselfish Ellsworth Bucks and needs them now.
Chuck Kingsley reports that the New York monthly 1914 dinners are progressing quietly. Each meeting brings new faces- faces which Chuck adds have not been seen at class gatherings in years. Howard Bowman turned up for the . December meeting. He is now with Johns-Manville in New York. Hal Pease and Ken Fuller, the former still a printer and the latter a Paterson, N. J., banker, showed their smiling faces in January, great work, Chuck. Smoke them out and tell them about the reunion in June.
Well, the program is pretty nigh complete, next month it will be complete and then—who's coming? Here's the committee to find out:—John Burleigh, Chuck Kingsley, Red Loudon, Bert Wood, Red Davidson, Stubby Johnson, Larry Day, Walt Netsch, Bill Washburn. The Secretary will be mailing each of you a list of men in your vicinity. You are asked to contact them and report back on their reunion plans. Will you—of course,—thanks, oh yes—there will be many motoring, and if the question of transportation arises, undoubtedly arrangements can be worked out. Write the Secretary on such questions.
And to all—remember the class tax for reunion has been set "low." The program has been built with an eye to balance—the functions you all want to attend balanced against plenty of free time. Why not send your check now and get it off your mind. See you next month with the complete story.
Secretary, 367 Boylston St., Boston
14's 25th
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