1899*

BOSTON ROUNDUP—I939

"The two indestructible treasures that reward living are dreams and memories. Dreams are for the individual; happy memories we hold in common. The treasure house of '99 memories is always opened on the first Saturday night in March, and through its magic contents we are soon back again in other times, mid other scenes with all the goodly company of '99." Thus did the inspired class secretary, IC. Beal, call men to the Roundup in 1923. And thus have the men of '99 been called in each of thirty-nine succeeding years to Roundup in Boston on the first Saturday of March. Without exception the call has been answered in goodly number, and without exception all who have attended went away saying to each other: "It was good to have been here."

The thirty-ninth Roundup was held as usual at the University Club, Boston, March 4, 1939. In renewal of the practice instituted in '3B, the meeting began at 5:00 P.M. in a room apart from the dinner room, where refreshments were served and an hour was spent in private greeting and reminiscence. A surprise attendant was the Rev. Montie J. B. Fuller, who came from Connecticut to his first Roundup. He shortly found himself not only the center of a pleased and admiring group of old friends, but also the theme for most of the speeches of the night. Montie easily carried off the speaking honors with a witty turn of phrase which he had kept hidden from us all these many years. 'Twas good to see him again.

After the Secretary had made his report for the year and outlined the present status of the plans of the Executive Committee for the reunion, he turned the meeting over to George A. Evans, to give lead and point to the flow of soul which was to follow. The real thing about a Roundup is its spontaneity. There are no preliminary plans. The toastmaster of the evening is designated on the spot by the Secretary and all who speak do so without prior warning. Montie Fuller was lead-off man, and from then on the night was made memorable in the responses of those present. The judges among us bemoaned their sad lot in having to abide the inconveniences of a new court house, while lesser souls marveled that judges could ever be put out about anything. Joe Gannon reported in extenso on his beloved New York and its International Exposition. Bill Wiggin, as usual, had much that was pertinent to say about the sad plight of those who depend on trade for their livings. Of historical interest was the event at Plymouth, N. H., in September, when George G. Clark sat by a radio with Peddy Miller, each eagerly listening to the announcement that the Peace of Munich had destroyed Czechoslovakia and undone the work in which Peddy had a significant and helpful part.

The surprise of the night was Tim Lynch's hobby. You'd never guess it. It's art—and we mean art. Since Tim became principal of the Woodrow Wilson School in Dorchester he has conducted a series of entertainments the net proceeds of which Tim has used to buy paintings for the school, done and selected by Boston artists of recognized ability. Thus our Tim makes daily available to his youthful charges examples of beautiful things in perfect taste and style.

With a ring of triumph in his voice Jim Barney announced the arrival of a grandson, Wendell R. Barney Jr., born February 22, 1939. And so the night was spent in song, story, reminiscence, and news from absent ones. Every man had his say. And all agreed that the 39th Roundup was the best ever. Present and accounted for were: George A. Evans, Montie J. B. Fuller, Charles H. Donahue, Arthur D. Wiggin, Edward R. Skinner, George L. Huckins, Herbert S. Rogers, Warren C. Kendall, James L. Barney, Edwin L. Allen, T. A. Lynch, Hale H. Dearborn, Philip H. Winchester, Alvah G. Sleeper, Ernest L. Silver, Ralph W. Hawkes, Millard F. Sewall, Joseph W. Hobbs, Kenneth Beal, George G. Clark, Joseph W. Gannon, Nelson P. Brown, David W. Parker, and Owen A. Hoban.

As preliminary to the Roundup the Executive Committee met in Boston, March 4 at 3:00 o'clock P.M. for a discussion and determination of final plans for the Fortieth Reunion in Hanover in June. The committee agreed on the details of a program which will be announced at a later date. For the present it may be described as a series of events which will revive old memories, furnish recreation suited to the tastes and strength of people of our age, present exhibits to correctly interpret what has so far been accomplished by all of us, afford ample opportunity for all to take part in and enjoy the various college events of the Commencement week-end, and give all of us ample opportunity to visit, enjoy one another's company, and in general have a bang-up good time. There will be no "peerades." As this is written, forty men have agreed to be present with wives, children, grandchildren, and friends, making in all a company of seventy-five persons. Some have not yet sent in their reservations. The time is short and this matter should be attended to at once. The class headquarters will be in Massachusetts Hall. The tax will be not in excess of what it was in 1934. The entire expense of class tax and extras will be well within the means of all. Come on, you 'ggers. Sign up. Give yourselves the thrill of a lifetime. All good reunions begin with the 40th.

Joe Hartley has moved from Lowell to Manchester, N. H. The new address in that city is 592 Belmont St.

Herbert L. Watson is permanently located at 35 East Main St., Easthampton, Mass. He has given up his Boston address.

Peddy Miller spoke in Cleveland, Ohio, Sunday, March 5.

Raymond Pearl has just published a new book, "The Natural History of Population," in which he plots the growth of the population of the world from the 17th century to date and 160 years in the future, when it will "flatten" out at about 2,600,000,000. A review of Raymond's book describes it as "thoughtfully written."

Born February 22, 1939, to Wendell R. and Matilda R. Barney, 2720 West Grace St., Richmond, Va., a son, Wendell Robinson Barney Jr. Grandpa James L. is very much pleased with this arrival.

Fund, Contributors for 1938

Contributors: 57 (71% of graduates). Total gifts: $1,363.50 (96% of objective). GEORGE H. £VANS, Class Agent.

1899

Abbott, Alson M. Adams, Charles E. Allen, Edwin L. Asakawa, Kan-Ichi Ash, John W. Barney, James L. Beal, Kenneth Benezet, Louis P. Berger, Henry J Bonney, Charles W. Brown, Nelson P. Chase, Hawley B. Clark, George G. Dearborn, Henry H. Donahue, Charles H. Drew, Pitt F.1 Evans, George H. Ford, Daniel Galusha, Albert L. Greenwood, Albert H. Hawkes, Ralph W. Heywood, Augustine L. Hoban, Owen A. Hobbs, Joseph W. Hodgkins, Willis B. Hopkins, Arthur W. Hutchinson, William L. Hyatt, Edwin A. Irving, Arthur P. Jordan, Wesley W.

Kendall, Warren C. Kimball, Arthur E. Leavitt, Alvin B. Lynch, Theobald A. Miller, Herbert A. Nye, Edward L. Oakes, Luther S. Parker, David W. Payne, Ralph W. Pearl, Raymond Richardson, James P. Sanborn, Frederick R. Sargeant, M. Motley Sewall, Millard F. Silver, Ernest L. Smith, Samuel J. Staley, Frank C. Storrs, Adna D. Surrey, Frank M. Tootell, Albert B. Wardle, Edward B. Wason, Harry A. Whittier, Thomas T. Wiggin, Arthur D. Winchester, Philip H. Woodman, Leon E. Woodward, Walter C. 1 Memorial gift from hissister, Mrs. E. K. Hall.

Secretary 31 Parker St., Gardner, Mass.

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