1905

A joyous and rewarding evening was held at the Five-Classes Dinner in Boston on Friday, May 11, 1945, at Schrafft's Restaurant, West Street, in Boston. Bob Harding, representing '05, was a tower of strength in making the arrangements; '05 had the largest delegation present,—22 and one son. The complete roster of attendance appears elsehere in this issue.

Presidents Hopkins and Day gave excellent addresses on the problems ahead for colleges and universities. Lafayette Chamberlain told a French-Canadian dialect story.

Dr. Francis Joseph McCabe was as genial as ever. Roger Brown bears well the burdens of an expanding trucking business. Judge Jim Donnelly's sense of humor enables him to bear the onerous task of a Massachusetts Superior Court judge with impartial justice. Walter Emery reports that he is enjoying his freedom from service with the American Telephone and Telegraph Company.

Sliver Hatch is in fine trim after his business trip to the tropics in March. On his return he was able to assist George and Mrs. Preston in getting hotel accommodations in New Orleans.

Bob Harding is planning a trip to the Cape in the near future to put his cottages in order.

Tom Ready seemed in the best of health and spirits. Tom is enthusiastic about the training which the U. S. Marines have received recently and in earlier days when Tom was athletic director at Quantico.

Walter Lilliard thrives on his exciting position as personnel manager for the National Fireworks Company. Royal Parkinson is as youthful as ever. He is very busy with his private business and his position in the American Optical Company.

Cliff Pierce reports that he enjoys his new position as inspector of fabrics produced for the Army. George and Mrs. Proctor had a delightful winter visit to Florida. George radiates good cheer.

Midge Reid was on hand with reports of a good winter at his home in Scituate. Cy White came down from Portland and had as his guest his son, John, who is in the Navy.

Bourne Wood, who has not been with us for the last few dinners, appeared to be in fine trim. Dr. Bill Clough had a very busy winter at New London. Fred Chase had a restful sojourn in Florida during the winter.

It was an unexpected pleasure to welcome John Laing from Portland, Oregon, and Ned Estes from Istanbul, Turkey. John is a successful lawyer in Portland specializing in public utilities.

Ned Estes is taking a well-deserved leave from his position as Head of the Music Department in Robert College.

Ed Day thrives on his many responsibilities as head of Cornell University. He enjoys his contacts with the faculties of the different graduate schools, the students and the alumni.

Dr. Halsey Loder of Boston gave an informative talk before the spring meeting of the Hillsboro, N. H., County Medical Association in Manchester early this month.

Sliver Hatch's boy is in China and is Commanding Officer of the 4th Mobile Transport Squadron. He recently received an excellent citation for missions his squadron accomplished under rather difficult circumstances. He flew the Hump for some time and received the Air Medal. Sliver and ten other '05 men attended the Alumni Dinner in New York.

Henry Norton of New York is a trustee of the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad under Federal Court appointment.

Secretary and Treasurer,14 Holt St., Concord, N. H.