1915
The marvels of "fishing through the ice!" Why would anyone deliberately shove off into subzero weather for the fun of it? Why would an otherwise normal human being choose to spend days and nights in an isolated snow-buried cabin where you blister one side of the anatomy while the other collects icicles and chillblains? You might as well ask why some guys torture themselves with an icy shower every morning! Maybe the answer is (like the fellow hitting himself on the head with a hammer): "It feels so good when I stop!" Whatever the reason Eben Clough and Kike Richardson, with occasional other kindred souls, sally forth every mid-winter on an ice-bound safari into the wilds of northern New Hampshire, close "on top of Canada" where the wind "she blow like ha' past two, and bimeby she blow some more" to chisel down through feet of ice and lure the elusive lake trout into nibbling on a luscious minnow (or worm) innocently concealing a barbed fish hook. This year's trek included as one of the kindred souls the Honorable Amos Blandin of New Hampshire, whose length of stride offered admirable trail breaking facilities through the deep laden snow. Suffice it to say this year's expedition to First Connecticut Lake produced fish, fun, fodder and frolic, tangible evidence of which is presented in the accompanying snap shot, which verily is authenticated by the sterling character of the participants! Yea truly, the "granite of New Hampshire" lingers on!
A very pleasant little surprise party popped up in New York on St. Patrick's Day (not that there was any connection, however) when ZekeCarpenter blew into town unexpectedly. A few congenial souls were hurriedly rounded up by Charlie Griffith and, much to our surprise, Zeke took over as luncheon host at the Dartmouth Club. Like most impromptu gatherings, it was indeed a heartwarming reunion. Your scribe hadn't seen Zeke since graduation and the conclusion is that Omaha must be a mighty healthful place to live! Reminiscing, augmented by a fine lunch, plus tasty and unlimbering cocktails, brought back vivid recollections of bygone escapades. Aside from local gossip, the message that Zeke brought from ranchers and farmers in his bailiwick was that they, as a class, are strong for free enterprise which may surprise some antisubsidy advocates. A good time was had by all! Those present were Charlie Griffith, CarlGish, Kel Rose, Fred Child, Art Nichols, PhilMurdoch and Zeke.
Art Sheldon of Holyoke, Mass., who heads up Sheldon Transfer & Storage Co., while attending a convention in the Big Town some time ago, caught up with Kel Rose for a get together at lunch.
A card from Johnnie Johnson indicates he had reached the Fiji Islands along in March.
Dick and Ann Clarke were scheduled to leave New York early in April on a European trip that will include stops in Paris, Zurich, Munich, Copenhagen and London. They expect to be gone about two months. It is hoped that the exigencies of business will in no way interfere with the enjoyment that visits to such spots would presuppose. (Au contrairef) Do I dare add Bon Voyage!
Art Nichols attended the annual dinner of the Dartmouth Society of Engineers held this year at the Dartmouth Club in New York on March 6. Bob Griffin usually shows tor this event, but couldn't make it so Nick was the only '15er present.
Speaking of business exigencies, CharlieGriffith was forced by same to chase down to
Puerto Rico in the interests of Silver Burdett and was expected to be subjected to San Juan's balmy breezes over Easter. Tough!
It is good to hear that Fran Poor is back home again in Jacksonville, after several months in the hospital, looking considerably better than he has for a long time. Good going, Fran!
Bill and Janette Reynolds were due at Fort Lauderdale late in March, taking advantage of their daughter's spring vacation. Bill's stay there was uncertain, in view of the approach of his annual spring trout fishing trip to Algonquin National Park in Ontario which usually entails 3 or 4 weeks along May time. Not that there's any connection, but who was it who pulled the famous quote: "Some d—n fool insists on fishing" during a poker trip?
Fishing seems to be running rampant in this month's items. During a visit with Jim andCarol Mowry in Hartsville, S. C., recently. Jim was inveigled into promising to take in several days' fishing in Florida.
The St. Regis Paper Company made the headlines some time ago with the dedication of its $22,000,000 plant in Jacksonville. Important brass was present, including the Governor and both Florida U.S. Senators and the new vice-president in charge of engineering for his company, Justin McCarthy. The new plant was Mac's baby, even before the blueprints were prepared, and runs like a charm which demonstrates the high position he has earned in the pulp and paper construction and engineering field. Mrs. Mac, Elsie, while a native of Washington State, has taken to Florida "like nobody's business." Justin Jr. '51, who received his commission in the Army Air Corps and has been taking a series of special courses in Aviation Intelligence, married his childhood sweetheart recently in San Francisco. Jim '55 is now a sophomore at Stanford and Ann is in high school. Congratulations all the way down the line, Mac!
Some guy with a perverted sense of humor sends me a swank, mouthwatering menu with the notation: "Try this on for size."
While it's outside my province, I'd like to put in a plug for the Alumni Fund now in process. It insures a heritage we cherish. And Maru Frederick, our Class Agent, rates our utmost support for his untiring effort toward 1915's goal continued top position in the Green Derby. Let's all help!
'15 was well represented at the Boston Alumni Association dinner early in March. Reports are that President Dickey gave an excellent and very forceful talk. '15ers present were: Bigelow, Bull, Clough, Rice, Sherman,Barker, Meader, Richardson, Shea, Lownsbury and Fills.
The field in the Grandchild Derby has come to life! Up comes Malcolm Macdonald with a bid "if 2nd or 3rd place merits a cigar!" Mac says that "Bo," Malcolm Jr. '40, and Jean are to have their third youngster in April their 9th grandchild. Right now it's "2 Indians and 6 Squaws." So the race tightens. At this sitting, it's still Durgin leading by a head with 9; Milwaukee and Macdonald neck and neck with 8; and Waugh still in the running with 7. Don't leave, folks anything can happen!
FROM THE DEEP FREEZE: 1915 Fishermen Eben Clough and Kike Richardson caught some beauties when they went ice fishing in the First Connecticut Lake in northern New Hampshire. Amos Blandin '18 was also a member of their party.
Secretary, 301 East 53rd St. New York 22, N. Y. Class Agent, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Cos. 70 Pine St., New York 5, N. Y.
