The Golden Reunion of 1901
THE Fiftieth Reunion started off Thursday afternoon with a few of the class arriving in Hanover. Friday morning brought others, and from then on, as late arrivals came in, hearty and warm greetings were extended, and each one was made to feel glad and happy to be in Hanover once more, and to be reuning with the friends and comrades of years ago.
The first scheduled event was a Social Hour at the Ski Hut and this was a very happy occasion, and served to set the tempo for the Reunion. Old friends, and particularly those coming back for the first time in many years, were greeted with enthusiasm and genuine delight. Due to inclement weather our buffet supper was served in the dining room of the Inn, tables being reserved for our class. Many attended the President's Reception at the Baker Library and were glad of the opportunity of meeting President and Mrs. Dickey. Following the Reception we again met at the Ski Hut for one of our old-fashioned picture shows. For years, ever since JimSmith started this show in 1911, these pictures have proven of great amusement and delight, and this year was no exception. Roars of laughter and decidedly appropriate remarks greeted the various slides as they appeared on the screen. Jim Kimball and Deacon Hildreth displayed some very clever colored slides that were most enjoyable.
Saturday was a beautiful day and the 1901 Reunioners enjoyed themselves to the utmost. While waiting for the photographer to make his preparations for the class picture, gathering on the steps of Parkhurst Hall, we had an opportunity to greet those who had just arrived and to continue the good fellowship and comradeship, which has grown dearer and deeper with the passing years.
At noon the Alumni Luncheon at the Gym was enjoyed, and then we attended the Annual Meeting of the General Alumni Association. The class of 1951, through its spokesman, presented a word picture of the graduating class, and their feeling of responsibility in assuming their position in the alumni body, and their willingness to carry on as the older classes had done. Bob Leavens, representing the 50-Year Class, gave one of his masterly addresses, a real gem, and one received with great interest and enthusiasm. One of the bright spots of this meeting was the award of the 1894 Attendance Cup to the Class of 1901 for having 66% of living graduates back in Hanover for the Reunion. President Dickey's presentation of the Dartmouth Spirit, and its full meaning, was one of the finest ever heard. While we were at the Gym, the ladies had lunch at the Outing Club, arranged through the thoughtfulness of Edna Hunter.
Later in the afternoon members of the class were entertained by Ted and Peggy Hunter at their new home on Balch Hill, and there Eddie Hunter was properly honored with a birthday cake, it being his 75th birthday. Another social hour at the Ski Hut and on the lawn outside was enjoyed prior to the class dinner. We then gathered at Thayer Hall and were served one of Mrs. Hayward's famous dinners. This dinner, informal as usual, was highlighted by the presence of President Dickey and Hoppy, both of whom talked to us most interestingly. Johnnie Ward gave his report on the Alumni Fund, an amazing record, with a very substantial increase over previous years, totaling this year over $6200, more than double the class objective. It being Ed Hunter's 75th birthday, and also the 50th year of his service as president of the class, Carl Owen presented him with an old English silver bowl as a token of affection and deep appreciation from the class. At the business meeting, Eddie was reelected president, SteveStevens, secretary and treasurer, and JohnnieWard as class agent. Doug Vanderhoof spoke briefly but with deep feeling, and then JimKimball closed the meeting with a talk, full of "Jim Kimball" philosophy, humor and wit, and serious thought, delivered as only Jim can do.
Sunday morning the class was represented in the Commencement Procession, but most everyone preferred to continue reuning with their old classmates. At noon we were served an enjoyable luncheon on the Terrace at the Inn, and then "good byes" were said, and we started back home, each and everyone expressing their conviction that 1901's Fiftieth was the best ever.
In attendance were the Andrews, the Bishops, the Bogues, the Browns, the Bryants, the Butterfields and daughter, the Calderwoods, the Cates, the Chases, Jim Clark and daughter, the Ofesses, Gardy Cobb, the Coxs, the Crowells, th 6 Cudworths, Waldo Davis, and sister and cousin, the Dows, Charlie Dudley, George French, Harry Gilmore and son Harry, Perley Grant, the Halls, the Hallidays, the. Hancocks, the Haskells, the Hildreths, "H'oppy", Jim Howe, the Hunters and Ted' and Peggy Hunter, Charlie Kimball, the Jim Kimballs, Gene Leach, the Leavens, the Lyons and daughter, the McGoverns, the Mclntyres, the Marshs and Leila Rugg, the Marshalls, Charlie Merrill, Ted Morehouse and son, Rush Newcomb and two granddaughters, the Newhalls, the Owens, Don Page, the Phelps, Stan Qua and daughter, Joe Raphael and sister, Art Redman, the Remsens, the Sampsons, the Smiths, Steve Stevens, the Sunderlands, Bill Sykes, the Taylors, the Vanderhoofs, the Wards, the Warrens, and Woods and son Andy.
A FAMOUS MEMBER OF THE 50-YEAR CLASS: President Emeritus Hopkins (facing camera), beloved and claimed by all Dartmouth men as well as by 1901, at the class dinner during 1901's golden reunion.
THE ,90, FAMILY, KEEPING YOUNG WITH DARTMOUTH, STRIKES A 50TH REUNION POSE ON THE STEPS OF PARKHURST HALL
CLASS SECRETARY
