1905

After the summer recess your secretary takes up his work again of writing the class notes. Unfortunately material is very scarce and I wish to make an urgent appeal to all of you to send me news items about yourself or any other members of the Class. This is your column and how good it is depends upon you.

The report of William Chamberlain's death in May came to me too late for the June issue but was in the In Memoriam section of the July issue. Bill's death was a great shock to me as it must have been to all of you. We shall miss Bill at reunions and class dinners. He was a fine loyal class member and Dartmouth man. The sympathy of the Class is extended to his family.

In this first issue of the new magazine year, it is not too soon to remind you that we shall hold our 45th reunion next June. Plan now to be there and renew old friendships. There will not be another reunion until 1955, so don't miss this opportunity of going back to the college which we all love so much. C. C.Hills has kindly consented to take full charge of the reunion which assures us of a fine program. He may call on you for assistance and if he does please give him all the help you can. Be sure to answer all communications from him as promptly as possible. Let's make this reunion one to remember.

Sliver Hatch reports two new grandchildren—Nancy Jo Parkin born in Newton June 26 and a grandson born July 3 in Foley, Alabama; this makes nine grandchildren in all. Sliver and Mrs. Hatch are now occupying their new home in Natick, Mass.

The five-class dinner on May 21 came so late this year that I was unable to report on it in the June issue. As usual it was a great success and a most enjoyable occasion. Lillard was the main speaker of the evening and gave us a wonderful picture of conditions in middle Europe. During a period of questions from the floor Lil gave us much information about the whole situation. The following members of our class were present: Brooks, Roger Brown, Chase, Clough and son William, Conley, Donnelly, Elliot, Emery, Fall, L. C. Grover, Harding, Hatch and his son, Hersom and his son, Keady, Lillard, McCabe, Parkinson, Peyser, Pierce, Proctor, White.

In the late spring Bill and Mrs. Blatner made a trip East and on the way stopped in Cleveland to visit "Toots" Balph. Toots said he weighs just about the same as he did in 1905. He is now retired from business and follows his hobbies of plumbing and carpentering, etc.

Shirley and Mrs. Cunningham made their escape from the heat of New Mexico again this summer. They spent the month of July in Jaffrey, N. H., and August and September at Owl's Head, Maine. On their way they visited Roger and Mrs. Brown and they all drove to Charlie Brook's farm. Cliff and Mrs.Pierce also had a chance to visit with the Cunninghams. This was quite a reunion for Shirley.

Jim and Mrs. Donnelly with their daughter were at the Hanover Inn in July on their way home from Canada. Needless to say this was an opportunity for a visit with "C. C." on Sunday, August 15th. C. C. and Mrs. Hills had a pleasant visit with Cliff Pierce and Midge Reid who were chaperoned by their good wives. They were making a one-day trip from Massachusetts to Hanover. They talked over plans for the forthcoming reunion.

Walt and Mrs. Conley also made Canada their destination on a trip this summer. Walt was most enthusiastic in his description of Lake Louise and the Canadian scenery.

New addresses for your directory: RogerBrown, 6 Pine Ridge Road, West Medford, Mass.; Fletcher Hatch, 6 Lakewood Road, Natick, Mass.

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