1905's 45th Is Great Success
OUR 45TH is now a matter o£ record and it makes a happy and worthwhile chapter in the history of 1905. A fine group of the men and their wives returned to make this one of our best reunions and even the weather cooperated to make everything perfect. Early Friday afternoon classmates and their wives began to arrive and from then on there was never a dull moment and the hours were all too short. There was an air of happy contentment and joy as groups sat visiting or as individuals moved about among their classmates. During our stay there was much visiting with 1903 and 1904 men and it was good to see and talk with so many of these old friends whom we had not seen since our college days.
The first formal event was the buffet supper which was served in the tent just across the street from our headquarters in North Mass. 1904 used this same tent and since the same caterer was serving their supper it brought the two classes together most happily. Friday evening a meeting of all reuning classes who were in college under Dr. Tucker was held in 1905 Dartmouth to discuss a proposed William Jewett Tucker memorial. This meeting compelled us to postpone our business meeting until Saturday. Later in the evening the President's reception was held in the beautiful gardens at his home. A great throng attended and President Dickey's own class of '29 was very conspicuous not only because of their number but on account of their red coats and hats. The day ended with visiting and talking over old times and the last of us did not retire until the hour was very late.
Saturday was a glorious day and the highwater mark of reunion. We gathered in Carpenter Hall to view college pictures of our class and our day. They were very interesting and entertaining. Next came our class picture. How many of them can you name? At noon the men attended the alumni luncheon at the gym. This was served outdoors and was very pleasant. Many of the men attended the meeting and enjoyed immensely Ed Robinson's address as he spoke for 'O3-'O4 and 'O5. In the meantime the ladies of the class had gone to the Outing Club for lunch, and from all reports they had a wonderful time. The afternoon passed all too quickly in the real business of any reunion: singing and talking. At 5 o'clock we began our journey to Sharon for the climax of our reunion. In a most beautiful setting, overlooking the valley of the White River and across to the hills, we sat down to a lobster dinner which more than met the approval of all. It was a grand gathering of over 75 happy people. Not even a 15- minute shower could dampen the spirits of this 1905 group.
After our repast we held our Class meeting at which some important things were done amidst great enthusiasm. "C.C." opened the proceedings by reading many letters and telegrams from men who could not be with us in the flesh but wanted us to know that they were present in spirit. I am sure everyone felt sorry they could not be with us. Your secretary then took over the meeting and the first business was a fitting expression of gratitude to "C.C." for the fine job he had done, and to "Sliver" Hatch for his great help by means of his Green Reporter, also for his untiring efforts as class agent. Action was then taken to give us a better organization. It was voted to separate the secretary-treasurer work. Royal Parkinson was elected secretary for one year until GeorgePutnam could take over. George was elected secretary for the following five years. Here we have two loyal and capable men and I ask you all to give them the same cooperation and support you have given me. I was then elected to continue as treasurer and I shall do all I can to be an efficient officer. It was voted to make the dues, including the MAGAZINE, five dollars. "Sliver" Hatch was reelected Class Agent and we all know what an efficient job he has done and will do in the future.
There was considerable discussion about what we should do in regard to the Dr. Tucker memorial. Finally it was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the class officers to report at our next reunion, but with power to take such action as they saw fit. The meeting then adjourned and with great reluctance we left the charming spot for our return to Hanover. It was an evening of real reuning after we arrived home and it was not until the wee small hours of the morning that the last men were tucked away.
On Sunday morning we held our Memorial service in the chapel. Bob Falconer conducted the service which was most impressive and appropriate as we called to mind our departed classmates. After the service came the hard part of any such meeting, the saying of farewells and "see you in 1955." It was good to see so many men who had never been back or who had not returned for many years. Special laurels go to VerneyRussell who came from Washington State and to Henry Thrall for his great effort in being present. We all got a great thrill out of seeing Henry so well. "Sliver" will send you some intimate details of reunion in his Green Reporter and will comment on some of the high lights.
The following is a list of those present: Stan Besse, Roger and Mrs. Brown, Carroll and Mrs. Campbell, Fred and Mrs. Chase, Doc and Mrs. Clough, Walt Conley, Doc Cornish and daughter and two grandchildren, Judge Donnelly, Herford and Mrs. Elliott, Walt Emery, Bob and Mrs. Falconer, Gib and Mrs. Fall, Ed and Mrs. Gilbert, Dr. and Mrs. Oscar Gilbert and daughter, Charlie and Mrs. Goodrich, Elsie and Mrs. Grover, Bob Harding, Sliver and Mrs. Hatch, George Hersam and son, C. C. and Mrs. Hills, Lill and Mrs. Lillard, Doc Loder, Chesty McCabe and Betty, Doc and Mrs. MacMillan and daughter, Mrs. Joe Merrill and husband Joe, Ike and Mrs. Maynard and daughter, Paene and Mrs. Moore, Ira and Mrs. Newick, Roy and Mrs. Parkinson, Harry and Mrs. Peyser, Georgia Proctor, George and Mrs. Putnam, John Richards, Ed Richardson, Verney Russell, Walter B. Small, Walter G. Small, Norm Stevenson, Henry Thrall, John Tuck, Lou Wallis, Fred Weston, Ernest and Mrs. White.
WHEN 32 MEMBERS OF 1905 INVADED HANOVER THE CAMERA CAUGHT THIS IN COMMEMORATION OF THEIR FORTY-FIFTH REUNION
