1923*

WE'RE OFF!! This issue of the MAGAZINE marks the opening of the last lap of our fourth of the five-year jaunts which serve as the standard of measure for Dartmouth Alumni life. And as seems to be our eternal fate we again race into the gun-lap facing a tough fight against upset conditions in our effort to post our anniversary in the record book appropriately and indelibly. We've licked abnormal conditions before, though, and came up with grand reunions in the Junes of 1928, 1933, and 1938—reunions brimming over with typical '23 congeniality and cordiality, with the renewing of old friendships and the making of new ones, with the reliving of those carefree undergraduate days, with the reviving of much '23 tradition, with complete rejuvenation of our Dartmouth spirits, and with a more full and mature realization of what Dartmouth means to each one of us.

Conditions weren't so bad in 1928 but most of us were struggling to get a toehold in our chosen line of endeavor and for all too many a week-end of reuning meant too much of a sacrifice of time and money. Notwithstanding, there was a goodly showing of those French sailor suits on Hanover plain and the walls of Gile still echo the now famous HOOPER-DOOPER and shiver from the blasts of that sleep-shattering siren.

June 1933 banks closed, depression No. 1 at its peak, just a dandy background for a 10th reunion. But did we stage one!! Who'll ever forget that utensil-less steak dinner in the Commons? Or the indoor outing in the Gym with the men (or were we boys then?) against the gals in soft ball? Or Horace Taylor selling balloons at the varsity baseball game?

Came June 1938 and Hanover was agape and aghast with the arrival of the Dingling Bros., Buncombe and Bailey circus: colossal, stupendous, positively the "Greatest Show on Earth" 100-piece band, wild animals, calliope, side shows, chariot race, all of which added up to the greatest reunion spectacle ever to hit town. And all despite depression No. », mounting unemployment, W.P.A., and record relief roles.

And so, gang, come hell or high water next spring will find '23ers "in town again" for our 20th. It'll be a good reunion you won't want to miss it and this very minute is none too early to start making plans to be there with us.

Two years ago, with very little urging, Ted Caswell accepted the General Chairmanship of the reunion. His background of keen interest in all things '23 and his participation in the managing of our three previous reunions make Ted a natural for the job and after scouting the reunions of the past two years he's all set to go as witness the following recently received from him.

Dear Gang The Navy has arrived in Hanover the class of 1943 will graduate in 1942 but war or no, 1923 will meet again in Hanover next spring "lest the old traditions fail."

Automobiles are a great convenience, but we really won't need them. We'll streamline the party and the expense to meet the spirit of the times, but we will have a tent and all the fixings. The Inn has already been engaged for the Class Banquet and the Irishman has definitely accepted the Toastmastership. There will be time for all the sports and plenty to see and do for the whole family.

"We will certainly' welcome any suggestions or ideas that any of you fellows may have concerning the general program, costumes, transportation, or any other reunion subject. Let's have these right away so we can work them into shape. Reunion committees are being organized and will be announced in an early issue of these notes.

Put aside a small bit of what is left after Uncle Sam takes his cut and plan to put it to good use next Spring in another pilgrimage to the College on the Hill.

Yours very sincerely, TED.

O. K., boys, Captain Ted has called the signal so let's line up. And don't forget to send Ted your suggestions address 42 Morse Rd., Newtonville, Mass.

The mail bag is unusually full right now but lack of space forces me to hold some grand letters over until next month. A few interesting quickees though .... Bill Lyons, lawyer and public accountant of Barre, Vt., has been commissioned a Captain in the U. S. Army and reported for duty to the exchange service school of the 29th Army at Princeton University Lt. (s.g.) Johnny Allen, USNR reported for duty at the Naval Air Station at Quonset, R. I., on August 18th will be there 8 weeks for the usual indoctrinization course. For several months prior to receiving his commission Johnny had been designing and building on a civilian basis for the Special Devices section of the Bureau of Aeronautics so has been well in the swing of things for some time Irish Flanigan's Skiddoo's and this column had given you all available information on the '2Sers listed in the Dartmouth War Directory in the August issue except for Frank Bunting how about a letter or card Bunny so we can catch up with you properly?

Have you paid your dues?

ANIMAL TRAINER-GENERAL MANAGER Ted Caswell '23, who played a prominentpart at his 15th reunion in 1938, will beGeneral Chairman when '23 meets nextSpring at Hanover for its 20th.

Secretary, . 8 Fenimore Rd., Worcester, Mass Treasurer, 39 West St., Worcester, Mass

PARKER SPRAGUE Qoss August 19, 1942 Melrose, Mass. Thus goeth another of our legion tothe beginning. Let his ever be eternalpeace.