1911

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM President Sterling

"Dear Nineteen Eleveners:

"Next June the great Class of 1911 will hold its Fortieth Reunion! It should turn out to be more than an occasion. It should turn out to be an engaging and rewarding event.

"1911's own Reunion will be divided into two parts: The first part, from Friday, June 15, until the morning of Sunday, June 17, will be at Hanover. The second part will begin the afternoon of June 17 at the Mountain View House, Whitefield, N. H., and will continue for all or part of one week. It is certainly to be hoped that as many 1911 men as possible, along with their wives, can take in both parts of the Reunion. As you all well know, old friends are what make a reunion, so in a sense you owe it to your classmates as well as to yourselves to be there, if at all posSible.

"Please do not be confused at any time by the fact that Commencement for the senior class is a week earlier, for now, unlike previous years, alumni reunions are not held at the same time as the graduation exercises. It fills the town too full. The new arrangement of having reunions a week later than commencement time has turned out to be to the liking of all concerned.

"The Executive Committee of the Class promises you that expenses will be kept to a minimum. Even the trip to Whitefield will again be at a rate so low that it will be within the reach of a high percentage of the Class. This fine offer by Mary Dodge will be much appreciated by everyone.

"At the appropriate time you will receive many details. This early advance notice is to give you the basic dates so that you can put them in your mind, plan your vacation for that time, save your money, and get into that wonderful mood that can be induced only by a trip to Hanover plus the association with your old friends and classmates. One of the reasons we all love to go to Hanover is because it is a place of perpetual youth. As soon as a young man gets to be 22 or 23, he 'commences,' an a new and younger group is brought in. You need that atmosphere. You will like it. Be seeing you in June, 1951."

Typical of the good time which may be expected if the above invitation is accepted was the informal reunion at the Mountain View last June on which occasion the following classmates and wives were present: Vail andMildred Applegate, with Mildred's sister Marion Carter of Lebanon; Aubrey Butler and Mary and Aubrey's sister, Mrs. Fuller from Mobile, Ala.; Josh and Polly Clark and son Dick; Ken and Elizabeth Clark; Burt andLillian Cooper; Sarge and Esther Eaton; Ernest and Eunice Griswold; Ted and HazelHarvey; Harold and Bertha Moseley; Johnand Hazel Russell; Bob and Kay Sanderson;Chub and Katherine Sterling; and Nat Burleigh. The usual good fellowship prevailed throughout the week through which many of the class stayed. Of course, this was greatly enhanced by the cordial hospitality of Mary and her family, the fine food and cordiality extended by the entire staff and the late afternoon cocktail parties given by different members of the class highlighted by the grandest one of all which Mary offered to all the class and their friends.

One of the greatest pleasures of the occasion was to welcome Vail and Mildred Applegate, together with Mildred's sister Marion Carter of Lebanon. This was Vail's first reunion since the fifteenth. One evening he kindly showed some beautiful colored slides taken on a trip that he and Mildred had enjoyed recently in Burma and India. Both promised to be back for the fortieth next year. Vail is retired and lives at 12 Caroline Road, Upper Montclair, N. J., and is to be listed hereafter as one of the active classmates.

All present agreed they will be back next June again to enjoy the hospitality of the Dodge family and the grand fellowship of 1911. The entire Dodge family is actively engaged in the hotel activities. Schuyler and Ginnie have charge of all entertainment and athletic events, which are being run in fine shape. John is a desk clerk and Mary Alice has been running the snack bar at the sports house and swimming pool. On Tuesday afternoon, July 25, the beautiful memorial organ which has been placed in the Baptist Church in Whitefield in honor of Frank Dodge's memory was dedicated to an overflowing congregation.

The secretary is pleased to announce his marriage on July 29 at Andover, Mass., to Miss Beatrice U. Bridges of Clearwater, Fla. Bee, as she will be known to all the classmates, is a friend of long standing and previously a viceprincipal in one of the Boston Schools. She will be happy to help welcome 1911 to Hanover next June.

Dick Paul announced his marriage to Doris Peterson Cook on May 27.

Helen Polk, daughter of Jim and HelenIrwin was married to Henry M. Gallagher Jr. in Birmingham, Mich., on June 17.

Marjory D. Coggins, John's daughter, to Eugene W. Maloney of Richmond on May 20 was another recent marriage.

"Papa" Agry is president of the men's club of the Presbyterian Church of Rye, N. Y.

A letter from George Leach from his new home at 732 Pinehurst Drive, Pasadena, says that he and Parie would enjoy a visit from his classmates to help liven up his retirement a bit. They are planning on the Fortieth Reunion in Hanover.

Brad Patten sailed for England in June where he gave a paper before the International Anatomical Congress, following which they visited Denmark and Holland.

Doc Wyman has bought a little place about five miles east of Gainesville, Fla., where he has settled and may be found on Route 2, Box 173.

Mert Wilson is to be congratulated on the completion of a handsome new church building in Baldwin, Long Island.

Another retired classmate is Gabe Campbell who has bought a farm in Milton, Vt. He started following the medicos advice of taking it easier with longer vacations about three years ago. He definitely retired a year ago July. He says his farm house is right on the shore of Lake Champiain and when he is too lazy to go fishing, he can, from his porch or through his picture window in the living room, watch his friends catch fish practically in his front yard. He sold his home in Plainfield, will spend summers in Milton and make his winter home in an apartment in Plainfield, N. J. He is looking forward to Vermont to end his travels. His son was born in El Paso, Texas, his older daughter in St. Albans, Vt„ his younger daughter in Mexico City.

The usual joint dinner with 1910, Friday night before the Harvard game, October 27, has been arranged for at the University Club. All are welcome.

A JOYFUL DAY for Nat Burleigh, 1911 class sec- retary and Tuck School professor, occurred July 29 when he was married to Miss Beatrice Bridges of Clearwater, Fla., former vice principal of the George T. Angell School, Roxbury.

Secretary, 1 Webster Terrace, Hanover, N. H.

Treasurer, Howland Dry Goods Cos., Bridgeport 2, Conn.

Memorial Fund Chairman,This Week, 420 Lexington Ave., New York 17, N. Y.