1907
The men who attended the reunion will remember that the Class Secretary was directed to express '07's loyalty to President Dickey and the affection of its members to President Emeritus Hopkins. Hop's reply read in part as follows: "A message such as that which you have sent me from the Class of '07 is very welcome and sweetens life a lot. Please accept my very genuinely appreciative acknowledgment, and if opportunity offers, please thank members of the Class for their thoughtfulness. I value this very greatly."
President Dickey wrote, "Thank you for your nice note. I have come to know quite a few members of 1907 well and the support of such men means everything to the person on this job."
The July MAGAZINE undertook to report the high spots of '07's Fortieth and the names of those fortunate men, wives and children who made it so successful and enjoyable. What about the men who wanted to return but couldn t make it? Many of them sent messages of sincere regret and disappointment, from which the following are quoted:
"Who the heck are the haberdashers, fruiterers, etc., in the last Mag? I don't want any cinemas, marble tuck-shops,—just the old P. 0., drug store, livery stables.—By 1957 the "co-eds" will be gone, too."—Bob Lewis.
"Disappointed.—Pressing engagements. (Maybe June weddings?)— Ben Washburn.
"Not interested in cocktail or beer partiesso will remain at home."—Anonymous.
"A great disappointment."—Harry Romayne.
"On a piece of work which I don't want to
interrupt.—It should be well out of the way by 1957."—Tom Perry.
"Sorry, but I don't expect to make the long trip.—I'd like to go when my John graduates three years hence."—Runt Martin.
"I retired several years ago, incapacitated physically. Regards to all the ducks who are still able to crawl or creep to Hanover."—JoeMcKearin.
"Hoped I would be able to go, but a stomach condition developed recently, etc.—I would surely get a great kick out of seeing the old gang."—Joe Mahoney.
"I have been permanently disabled with a right-sided stroke since last August. Guess I caught too many trout up in Maine. My best to all."— Charlie McKendree.
"Give my regards to all, most of whom I have not seen for many years. Congratulate those who have their hair and sympathize with those who haven't. The "Gals" will do the rest ."—Harry Jordan.
"Thanks a million for your letter. I can't be with you at the 40th. I promise now, though, I shall be for our 50th.—Al Farrier.
"Reunion is out for me. Had an accident two weeks ago and broke my back. Am getting along fine and no serious results. Give my regards to the boys."— Tom Field. "Wendall is in the hospital.—Best wishes for a happy time."—Mrs. W. H. Churchill.
"After pneumonia this spring, the after effects are still with me."—and I can't make it. —Warren Billings.
"I am greatly disappointed as I have not been back to Hanover since the day we graduated."—Jack Hart.
Letters of sincere appreciation have been received by the Class Secretary from the wives of men who have died since our 35th. They were happy to know that their husbands had been remembered during the Class Dinner.
Many have written with enthusiasm about the 40th. The following from Ed Ashley, who directs the Secretary to "please publish my sentiments," is perhaps a fair sample of the general enthusiasm. "Just wanted you to know that my family and I had the best time ever at our Class Reunion.—I never expect to attend another that will equal it in every respect. All the fellows were just grand to me. I golfed with Cully Pierce and Plummer, drank beer with Liscomb, sang with McDevitt, and a lot more."
Charles Bancroft McLane, son of Elizabeth and Judge, was married on September 6 at Garrison, New York, to Carol, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Maxwell Evarts.
After an extended illness Bill Sanborn's wife died on August 12 in Boston. The sympathy of the Class has been expressed to Bill.
George Bruce Pierce, son of Cully and Mrs.Pierce, was married in June to Miss Allon Lovelace Holloway, daughter of Mrs. Fuller Holloway of Newton, Mass.
Secretary, 140 Federal St., Boston 10, Mass. Treasurer, Box 126, Guilford, Me.
