Class of 1905 At Its 35th

IT SEEMS RATHER A MEAN TRICK tO inform a new, green Secretary that he must get an account of our recent Reunion in by June 19th. However, the ways of the world seem hard at the present time, and probably that is in keeping with conditions as a whole.

To those who have returned from the Reunion, each with his own individual thoughts and impressions, very little can be added, for they must be certain that it was the best Reunion the class has ever had.

However, for future reference and especially for the boys who were unable to attend, our report may be of some value; and of this group, while they were absent, we are certain that on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, wherever they might have been or in whatever line of endeavor their work called them, that their minds were not entirely on their work those days; their thoughts drifted back to the College on the Hill, and we who had the good fortune to attend were constantly thinking of them. So, while the class was not together as a whole, in thoughts and spirit, we believe that we had a 100 per cent attendance.

The Reunion started on Friday, the 14th. During the afternoon, which was an ideal New England day, the cars, one by one, drew up in front of Sage Hall, where baggage and coats and hats and various other miscellaneous articles were unloaded. Green badges with a white '05 were our official insignia; the ladies received white, silk handkerchiefs with a green '05. The afternoon was spent mostly in finding our assigned rooms and in getting oriented for the two days which were ahead of us. By the latter part of the afternoon, most of the class had assembled at our headquarters, except for an occasional arrival during the latter part of the evening and some the following morning.

At 6:45 the first informal get-together took place at Thayer Hall, which is the new commodious dining hall and cafeteria of the College. We were assigned tables at the further end of the Hall, and to those who haven't returned to Hanover in recent years it would be easy to understand, after having a meal in these new palatial quarters, how the boys of recent years are as husky as they are.

After our dinner, to which everyone seemed to do justice, as it is a safe bet that in the hurry to get to Hanover, many went on light rations previously in the day; we adjourned to our headquarters and, in true Dartmouth spirit, little groups got together and, after the usual greetings and reminiscences, the political and economic problems of the world were freely discussed. Various and sundry solutions were heard. The practibility of some would be questionable; however, all at least made an attempt.

Soon a chill came over the air, which is characteristic of the evenings of this time of year, and as the shadows darkened and the evening came on, a new moon arose over the buildings in front of our headquarters, and with its advent thoughts turned to more trivial affairs. All of the old games—football, baseball, track—of our period of college activities were rehearsed and again won or lost. Although the ladies and more social-minded members of our class and their sons and daughters gradually left us for various functions, the old stand-bys held their ground.

Clouds gathered in the sky and a ring was noticed around the moon. The weather-wise predicted a storm and, true to this prediction, when early-risers awoke the following morning, the rain was descending in a true downpour. Breakfast was procured by most of us at the expense of a good wetting. That morning the more fortunate ones were the ones who, for various reasons, slept late.

Jim Donnelly, the Class Marshal, was greatly disappointed because he was unable to lead the cohorts of '05 in the Alumni Procession which was called off because of the weather. Jim says that he had rehearsed a formation which was hard to beat. We will have to take Jim's word for it.

By the time of the Alumni Association exercises which were held in the gym raincoats were discarded. We assembled at the gymnasium at 10:45. The details of the meeting of the Alumni Association will be recorded elsewhere so it would seem a repetition to include them in our report.

The Alumni Luncheon was different than on former Reunions and the new arrangement seemed to be a most happy one. It was held in the lower level of the gymnasium where tables were set up and a buffet luncheon was served. This gave an opportunity for the Alumni to mingle here and there, meeting many of their former Professors and members of the various classes.

The baseball game between Dartmouth and Yale was the next in order, and those who attended witnessed as fine a college baseball game as they could hope to see. The game proved to be a pitchers' battle between Harrison of Yale and Wonson of Dartmouth. Yale scored one run in the first inning; Dartmouth tied the score in the sixth; and in the last half of the ninth Dartmouth came through with the winning run. The score, 2 to 1 in Dartmouth's favor, was a very appropriate one for this occasion. Both Yale and Dartmouth are to be congratulated on the fine teams which they placed on the field, and especially Wonson, as it was his last appearance for Dartmouth.

After the excitement of the game was over, we approached what was the highlight of the entire Reunion—the Class Picnic and Supper—held at the estate of "C. C." and Mrs. Hills in Norwich, Vermont. Many of the ladies are already familiar with the Hills' hospitality as they have frequently been guests of Mrs. "C. C." at former teas. This time we all assembled at this delightful spot. The house is of the Cape Cod type, placed as if by Nature on one of its most picturesque settings nestled on a Norwich side hill. The interior decorating and the arrangement of antiques were certainly a credit to our hostess. It is well to serve notice here that the Class will not be responsible for any of the articles missing after our departure.

We gathered in groups on the lawn; in front of us, spread out in a panorama in the distance, were the hills and spires of Dartmouth. Equally gorgeous, as we looked to our right, was a sunken garden with attractive stone walls, and a mirroring pool with its babbling brook. Iris, columbine, and many other Spring flowers bloomed in abundance. To someone's credit nary a weed was seen.

A short distance away, in an adjoining field, a canopy had been set up, under which were assembled out-door stoves and the various implements necessary to feed such a gathering. Large tubs of ice were noticed in one corner and a generous supply of aluminum-colored cans. Under the canopy the caterer and his helpers were busy as bees. Tables and benches of native pine were arranged in an "L" shape.

After the Class picture was taken, we gathered around these tables where a lobster dinner was served—and such lobsters as they were!!!—great, big two-pounders, with all the fixings. We ate and we ate. It was reported that one of our members consumed six. I cannot vouch for the truth of that statement. I will say, however, that on leaving Hanover, it was reported that he was doing as well as could be expected.

Added to the lobsters (and some added to the same much previous to the advent of the lobsters) it should be recorded that refreshments were furnished by none other than our own Ira Newick. I understand that Ira learned the secrets of his art in New Hampshire, but he has recently transferred them to Providence, R. I. If Ira could have been there and seen the rapidity with which his product disappeared, he could not have asked for a better endorsement. We thank Ira whole-heartedly for his contribution, feeling it saved the lives of some of us and may have shortened the lives of others of us.

To all who attended this picnic, the gathering at the Hills' will always remain one of our happiest memories. We acknowledge our indebtedness with our sincerest appreciation to our host and hostess. Kings could have done no more.

As an anticlimax to this joyous occasion, we had a short business meeting of the Class at which time the nominating committee rendered the six names of the Executive Committee, with "Sliver" Hatch as Class Agent and yours truly for Secretary. The anticlimax refers to the naming of the last officer.

With full stomachs and jovial minds, we returned to our headquarters for the evening. By this time the boys had slowed down a little, but still discussions were free and ideas were many. Many of the Alumni of the other classes called on us that evening, and I think were properly entertained and stimulated.

Sunday at 9 A.M. a Memorial Service was held in the new College Church with Walter Lillard conducting, in Memorial to the 14 members who have left us during the last five years. Following this, a Memorial service to our beloved Dean Laycock was held at Rollins Chapel.

From then on there began to be a steady departure of the Class from Hanover, and the curtain gradually fell on our thirty-fifth Reunion.

One of the old stand-bys whom we missed was "Tubby" Bessie, who, as many of you know, has been seriously ill following an operation and complications, but Walter Connelly and Walter Emery report that "Tubby" is now making a very satisfactory convalescence. To him the wishes of the Class go out for a speedy recovery. We missed you, Tubby. P.S.

"Elsie" Grover's postponed outing will be held this Fall at the log cabin in Athol either on September sad or September 29th. (Note that these are on Sundays.) You will be notified of the exact date later; save both.

An unsigned telegram, just received, should be added: "Rufe Day just elected regular life member of Cornell Class of 1905." We wonder where Rufus will sit at the next Dartmouth-Cornell game.

Attending the Thirty-Fifth Reunion were the following:

Alumni

Agry, Ashworth, Barton, Bedell, Bell, J. H., Brooks, Campbell, C. A., Chamberlin, L. R., Clough, Conley, Dillon, Donnelly, Emery, Fall, Gilbert, E., Grover, L. C., Hatch, Harding, Hersom, Hills, Ready, Knibbs, Lillard, MacMillan, May, Maynard, McCabe, Merriam, Merrill, Parkinson, Peyser, Preiss, Proctor, Putnam, Reid, Richardson, Ricker, Small, W. B.,. Smith, H. E., Stevenson, Tuck, Wallis, Ward, White, Wilkins.

Guests

Mrs. Agry, Nancy Agry, Mrs. Ashworth, Mrs. Bedell, Nancy Bedell, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Campbell, Jean Campbell, Mrs. Clough, R. M. Blood 'O6, Mrs. Donnelly, Mrs. Fall, Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. Grover, Mrs. Hale, Robert Hale '40, Mrs. Harding, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Nickerson, Mrs. Hatch, Alfredda R. Hersom, Mrs. Hills,Mr. and Mrs. Horace Huffman, Mrs. Ready, Walter Ready, Miss Nagle, Mrs. Tesreau, Mrs. Lillard, Jane Lillard, Mrs. MacMillan, Elizabeth MacMillan, Emily MacMillan, Mrs. McCabe, Mrs. Merrill, Frances Merrill, Joseph Merrill, Edwin L. Newdick, Mrs. Parkinson, Mrs. Peyser, Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Richardson, John. Richardson '41, Mrs. White.

Total Alumni Present 45 Total Guests Present 44

1905 REUNERS, WIVES AND KIDS POSE AGAINST BACKGROUND OF HANOVER HILLS