1905
The Class dinner in Boston on October 24, before the Harvard game was a very happy occasion. Through the courtesy of NedFrench '06, the dinner was held at the Algonquin Club. Those present were Roger Brown,Chase, Clough, Donnelly, Estes, Harding,Hatch, Keady, MacMillan, Parkinson, Pierce,Proctor and Reeve. The 1906 group held their pre-game dinner at the Algonquin also and there was much visiting between the two classes during the evening. The game the next day made it a perfect week-end for everyone.
Midge Reid, who has never missed a Boston dinner, was unable to attend. Midge has not been well but we are happy to report that he is on the mend. He was there in spirit if not in person and telephoned to extend his greetings and best wishes.
Doc MacMillan came to the dinner using a cane. Doc severely sprained his ankle in the summer while working around his summer place. I am glad to report the injury is responding, and Doc hopes to be completely well in a short time.
A small but pleasant reunion took place in Boston in October when Roger and Mrs.Brown gave a luncheon for Shirley and Mrs.Cunningham before they returned to New Mexico. Charlie and Mrs. Brooks and BobHarding completed the party. Bob writes that "Shirley looks very well though getting a little rotund and the thatch of hair is no longer a thicket." Charlie Brooks looks just the same with hardly a gray hair. Besides the strenuous life he is leading on the farm, Charlie is performing the duties of town clerk. Harry andMrs. Peyser announce the engagement of their daughter, Virginia, to Russell Henry Kunkle of Allentown, Pa. Virginia is a graduate of Wellesley College. Mr. Kunkle is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and served as a lieutenant in the navy during the war. The wedding will take place this autumn in Calcutta, India, where Mr. Kunkle is employed by The Standard Vacuum Oil Company.
"Elsie" and Marion Grover returned in September from a five weeks trip to the West Coast. They went by the way of the Canadian Rockies and Glacier Park. "Elsie" was most enthusiastic about their experiences and strongly recommends such a trip for any who have not made it.
"Mary" Dillon, who spent last winter at Pass-a-Grille, Florida, left on October 21 to spend this winter in the sunny south. The class will be well represented in Florida this winter. Chet Moore arrived safely in Florida in mid-October. He will be at 810½ Newton Ave. S., St. Petersburg. In a letter written about November 1, he complained about the very hot weather. My guess is that time will take care of that.
A long letter from "Tub" Besse brings news of some of the New York boys and others who stop over in the metropolis. He had lunch with Sliver Hatch after Sliver's return from the tropics and reports that he looks fine and seemed to stand the trip well in spite of the hurricanes. "Tub" sees Walt Conley every so often at lunch and says that evidently Walt's life on his estate in Morristown, N. J., agrees with him. "He spends some of his time making more gadgets for time-saving than anyone could possibly use, but gets a great kick out of it." Walt has been chosen one of the tax appraisers of his township. "Tub" sees Henry Hobart at the club frequently and reports that he is looking well but he doesn't think his bridge game is so hot. Henry on the other hand doesn't think Tub's bids are always sound, so I guess it is fifty-fifty on the bridge. "Tub" doesn't see Walt Emery often but seems to keep track of him. At last reports Walt was all wrapped up on a boat building project. Most important of all he is supremely happy on his Long Island retreat. And now for an important notice of special interest to all men in the New York area and within striking distance of that city. A great get-together is being planned for December 17 at the Dartmouth Club in New York. The main event will be a dinner for 1905 and 1906. But before and after dinner, there will be a grand opportunity for visiting and renewing past friendships and reviving old memories. We are hoping for a big turn-out, and already many of the fellows have promised to be there. We feel sure that any effort or sacrifice you may make to be present will be repaid manyfold. Come early and stay late. Dinner will be served at 7 P.M., but the men will begin gathering at five. The committee in charge is composed of Conley, Emery, Hobart, Knibbs and Stanley Besse acting as secretary. The time will be short after you read this, so act promptly and drop a line if possible to StanleyBesse, 1936 East Tremont Ave., Bronx, New York 62. But come anyway.
New addresses: Walter Dillon, The Fay Club, 658 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass.; Howard D. Billman, Rt. 1, Box 675, Orosi, Calif.: Louis T. Wallis, Box 23, Canaan, N. H.; Randolph Frothingham, 81 Beacon St., Boston, Mass.; John E. Richards, Graystone Hotel, Detroit Lakes, Mich.; and Robert H.Harding (business address) Room 710, 38 Chauncy St., Boston, Mass.
Secretary, 8027 Seminole Avenue, Philadelphia 18, Pa.
