1905

Ever the list of 1905 men who are retiring from active work increases as new names are added to the ranks of those who will now enjoy a well deserved rest after many years of .exacting duties. As we learn of their accomplishments and read the tribute paid them by their associates and fellow citizens, we have reason- to be proud of these members of our class.

Bob Falconer retired in January after twenty-seven years of service as pastor of St. Paul's Congregational Church in Nutley, N. J. From 1912 to 1917 Bob was pastor of the College Church at Dartmouth. He left Hanover for overseas service in World War I as secretary of the Y.M.C.A. Bob was wounded in the Mandres sector of France. On his return to this .country he assumed his pastorate at St. Paul's. At this writing, according to the Newark Evening News, Bob will marry Miss Edna Goelz of New York, after which they plan a four months' tour of South America. They will return to his summer home at Lake George, N. Y., and expect to take a trip to the Orient later. The congratulations and best wishes of the class go with you, Bob.

Ike Maynard retired in November after forty years' service with the Graybar Electric Company in Detroit. During the past twenty five years he has been Wolverine district manager. From the Detroit Times: "A. R. 'Ike' Maynard was one of the best-known and best-liked in the electrical appliance field in Detroit." We of 1905 can well understand and easily believe these sentiments. From the Detroit Press:—"At a recent dinner in his honor, Ike Maynard was presented with a life membership in the Telephone Pioneers of America." Ike tells me he plans to remain in Michigan since his family and a host of friends are there. The class wishes you, Ike, the very best of everything in your retirement. Gene Musgrave retired in June after forty-one years in the teaching profession. After graduation Gene taught freshman English at Dartmouth for three years, then at Worcester Academy for four years. While at Worcester Academy he earned his Master's degree at Brown. He spent a year at McKenzie School, also a year at Horace Mann, and then look up his duties at East Side High School, Newark, N. J., where he has spent the last thirty-two years. For thirty-one of these years he has been head of the English Department. In addition to his teaching Gene has done a good deal of writing, and his publications include Composition and Literature, a high school text book: school editions of Rob Roy, Burke's Conciliation; Wordsworth's NaturePoems-, and two anthologies, The White Hillsin Poetry and Poems of New Jersey. The last two volumes brought him election to honorary membership in the Poetry Society of England and later the Poetry Society of America. Chief among Gene's poems is his long ode, The ClassRoom Speaks, which has been widely quoted in educational magazines and text books. He has also been an active participant in the religious life of his community. At a testimonial dinner given in his honor, Gene was presented a gold watch with the inscription "Respect and Affection." What could say more than those words! How many of you remember that Gene was our class poet? The poem below was written for his English department when he retired. It is a gem and is worthy of the careful consideration of all of us.

TRUE BEAUTY

When in the love of Nature I retrace The promises that Nature's art fulfills The laughing, singing rhythm of the rills, The soaring eagle in his pride of place, The lift of lilacs in their royal grace, The peace that every moonlit lake distills, The upward reach of everlasting hills— In all of these I look on Beauty's face.

But when I meditate on you, dear friends, And all the inspiration you impart, The faith and courage that your friendship lends, Inspiring me beyond the reach of art To God's eternities my soul attends And hears the overtones of Beauty's heart.

Gene M. '05

May 13, 1946

Gene intends to continue writing and will give more time to his real hobby—painting. His older son Donald is supervisor of music in the Meredith, N. H., union. His daughter Geneva is married and teaches in East Orange, N. J. His son Malcolm, after nearly four years' service in the Pacific, is now a senior at Franklin and Marshall College. I know every member of the class congratulates you, Gene, on your fine service and achievement, and wishes for you and yours great happiness in the years to come.

Thanks for your clever and intriguing Christmas card, Sliver. I am confident the whole class joins me in this. We are looking for another communication from you soon and when it comes, we will not let you down.

Fred and Mrs. Chase are spending the winter in Florida. Their address until May first will be Box 565, Dunedin, Fla.

Henry Boyce's new address is 0800 S. W. Palatine Hill Road, Portland 1, Oregon.

THREE YOUNG BLADES pose for their chromo in front of College Hall. Left to right, Ike Paul '06, Ned Oakford '06 and Gig Gallagher '07.

Secretary and Treasurer, 8027 Seminole Ave., Philadelphia 18, Pa.

ANNUAL BOSTON DINNER, FEB. 26 COPLEY PLAZA HOTEL, 6:15 P. M.