1923

Our Twentieth has finally transpired, and we're sorry we couldn't be with you all to enjoy it. Sorry, too, that no Guest Secretary was available to write the Reunion notes for this issue, in spite of a month's search.

As you've probably heard through Skiddoo and at Reunion, Clary Goss has resigned as Chairman of the Class, and Irish Flanigan has been drafted for the office. To Clary, sincere thanks for several years of hard work and a job well done. To Irish, best wishes in this spot (he insists it is a spot), and our deep appreciation for the many other ways in which he has served and still is serving the Class.

While the thanks are being passed around, here's a special package of 'em for Sherm Baldwin, for his hectic days and sleepless nights as Chairman of the Reunion last month. We're dedicating a new song to Sherm, and the refrain is, "It's fun and games for you guys, but a lotta work for me." We're lucky to have a man like Sherm in our midst to make the countless necessary arrangements and review the bills for damages and breakage.

According to the word that has reached us from Hanover, the weekend of July 26-28 was the prize of the whole reunion series so far as the weather went. The campus was at its very best and this added to a weekend that was ultra-fine in every way. A total of 74 men, 46 wives, 19 sons and 16 daughters put in a Hanover appearance for 1923's delayed 20th, with Art Gordon and his wife taking the prize for traveling the greatest distance to be there. They flew on from Berkeley, California.

The class had its headquarters in Ripley Hall, with its well-populated tent close at hand, in the shadow of the Sphinx tomb. A full program of events kept all hands happy from Friday through Sunday afternoon, when the class picnic at the Ledyard Canoe Club on the Connecticut wound up the formal proGram The class meeting was held Saturday noon, and at that time the election o£ Irish Flanigan as class chairman was confirmed by acclamation. Jules Rippel reported on ig23's 05th Year Gift to the College and announced a goal that we're sure the class will hit if given the help of every member. Another highlight was the class dinner Saturday night, with Pudge Neidlinger giving an informal address that was a beautiful job according to those privileged to hear it. The wives took part in the Inn reception that preceded the banquet and then had a dinner of their own at the D.O.C. House. With the President's Reception, an alumni dance, and the Players' presentation of Love Ricles the Rails, the ladies had a wide choice of events this year, in addition to enjoying life around the dorm and in the tent.

The climax of the weekend, according to our Hanover reporter, was the raffle in the class tent Saturday night. Ted Caswell was general manager and Irish Flanigan was at his best as M.C., holding his crowd right up to the end ata:3oa.m.Eighty-nine prizes were spread out at the start of the big show, and a choice lot of prizes it was too, ranging all the way from Pudge Neidlinger's fine oil painting, through nylons, watches, an Electrolux cleaner, six dozen live lobsters (not present), pen and pencil sets, shirts, sheets, a case of baked beans, men's suitings, an electric clock, auto tire, and a dress designed by Opal Marie Zimmerman, to a Spencer girdle for some lucky lady. A healthy sum was thereby raised for the Class Memorial Fund and more details will be forthcoming in the next issue of Skiddoo. At that time a full list of all those present at reunion will also be printed.

Since circumstances prevented us from attending, we're going to scout around for those able to remember more highlights of the party, render their remarks printable, and pass the record along to you in October.

Secretary, 84 Hillside Ave., New Rochelle, N. Y,

Treasurery 32 Ridgeland Terrace, Rye, N. Y.