1913's "Fortunate 40th"
THE sun shone on the 1913 Reunion and for the Reunion Weekend we won the 1894 Cup: "The Commencement Cup, a Perpetual Alumni Trophy for annual award to that Class which shall have present during Commencement week the largest proportion of its living members." It was hot, but all agreed it was better than a cold rain, and anyhow, the nights were cool.
Hanover Holiday brought some into town early, and Thursday night at the Inn an impromptu dinner on the Terrace started the weekend festivities before Middle Mass was ready for occupancy: George and HelenKnight, Bart and Renza Shepard, Carl Shumway, Parker and Zylpha Trowbrige with daughters Jean and Nancy, John Remsen and Nor Catterall.
Friday morning the gang started to arrive and all day cars were unloading at Middle and South Mass. The new Class Directory was ready for distribution when all registered. Helen Knight's committee of wives welcomed the ladies as they arrived. The ceremonies commenced at 5:30 with the cocktail party in the Tent. In addition to the fast disappearing cocktails, the non-alcoholic punch, a Wilkins concoction, was very popular. At 6:45 the buffet was served, prepared by the Mogul of The Corner Food Shop in West Lebanon, Henry Edson, who has taken care of us at other reunions. It was chicken pie and strawberry shortcake with all the fixings. Nor Catterall, Ray Ball, Bart Shepard, Fred Page and John Remsen did yeoman service in cleaning the college chairs left in the Tent for our buffet use.
We are quite sure that everyone attended the President's reception, held in his spacious garden, and then returned to the Tent for movies of former class reunions: ShermWard's, Tubby Merrill's and those brought up by Les and Louise Ashton and GeorgeKnight. The new college movie, OperationJack Frost, opened the program. It was an interesting, enjoyable close to a busy day, al- though a few went to College Hall for the dance.
Saturday morning at 10 the class picture was taken at the north end of the campus, and the Class meeting in Silsby Hall, the new science building, followed immediately. President Jack Nelson presided and reports were made by the Memorial Fund Chairman, the Bequest Chairman, the Treasurer, the Secre- tary, and George Steele, Class Agent. Letters and messages were read from classmates all over this country, and in France and Brazil. Votes of thanks and appreciation were given Bob Conant, George Steele, John Remsen,George Knight, Jack Nelson, and Warde Wilkins for the services rendered in completing the duties of their respective offices.
On the report of Mose Linscott, chairman of the nominating committee, the following were elected to hold office until the next Reunion, the 45th: President, Harvey C. McClary; Vice President, John S. Macdonald; Secretary, Warde Wilkins; Treasurer, RobertO. Conant; Class Agent, William B. Terry; Bequest Chairman, John J. Remsen; Memorial Fund Chairman, Parker Trowbridge.
Practically everyone attended the delicious luncheon served in the Gym and many braved the heat to stay for the General Alumni Association meeting. Jack Nelson, chairman of the Nominating Committee, reported and later in the program accepted from Sid Hayward, the Class of 1894 cup won by our 37% of living graduates in attendance.
Time was spent "visiting" and reminiscing. Golf clubs had been left at home or at least failed to make appearance. It was a tennis playing group, athletically. Friday MarcWright and Judge Hugus played Jack Nelson and Mose Linscott. Then Martha Hugus and daughter Mary Ann vs. Marc Wright and Mose Linscott resulted in brute strength prevailing over skill, and the old men won 7-5. In spite of the heat Saturday afternoon, Marc and Mose again played Martha and Mary Ann. This was followed by swimming for some at the Outing Club and also in a pond beyond the Club, Nat and Barbara Merrill joining the swimmers.
About 90 of the group went to the tea at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Harry French, where Florence and Mildred Conant and others of the wives had prepared a most delicious punch and home-made cookies of every conceivable kind.
The class dinner in the Colonial Room, Thayer Hall, started promptly at 6:30. Jack Nelson presided and after President John Dickey spoke briefly when he dropped in for a visit with us, Jack called on six men, any of whom could have been interesting for a long speech, for five-minute talks (the order of speaking being chosen by drawing cards and names): Clayt Fairbanks, Harold McAllister,Jack Macdonald, who had the long-distance record for attending, having flown from Germany, Don Cunningham, Bill Terry and Harry Semmes. Others could have been called upon also tops in their fields such as Towler,Pop Warren, Tucker, too many to mention. Many went to Webster Hall for "Mister Roberts" presented by The Dartmouth Players, a very wonderful production of this play.
Back at the dorm, Louise Ashton brought forth a gorgeous and delicious birthday cake she had made for our Fortieth Birthday. The cake was cut in Warde's office, Room 112. Sunday morning our Memorial Service was held in Rollins Chapel at 10:30 with 1918 and 1919 joining with us. Rev. Ben Fay Andrew '13 conducted the service and Professor Ed Booth '18 assisted. Ray Adams '19, was not able to be in Hanover. Mose Ewing '13 was organist. The impressive service was for those of the three classes who have died since our last reunions.
Sunday morning saw the first departures and all the rest o£ the day au revoirs were regretfully continued. We all missed TubbyMerrill and his contagious exuberance and good fellowship. George Knight and the rest of the Committee followed through for him. Sixteen of the Class ate at the Norwich Inn Sunday evening to bring the reunion to a fitting close.
It was unanimously acclaimed that the Class had ended the best and most enjoyable Reunion we have held. Wives and daughters generally reported the best time they had ever had at a Reunion. They especially appreciated being included for the Alumni Luncheon and the Class Dinner, which was a real treat. They now feel they belong. Surely no class ever acquired a more interested, loyal and enthusiastic group of supporters than the ladies of 1913.
Harv McClary suggested we have informal and "off year" reunions at the time o£ Hanover Holiday so as not to wait for five years to visit again in Hanover. It is hoped that many will communicate with your Secretary giving your ideas and your willingness to go along with such worthwhile gatherings. Remember to send pictures to the Secretary for the Class Report of the Fortunate Fortieth. Those who made the Reunion a success and helped win the cup:
Jack Alden, Mary T. Alden, Ben and Marian Andrew, Milt and Gretchen Aronowitz, Les and Louise Ashton, Howard and Luella Ball, Ray and Lydia Ball, Earle Bidwell, Maurice and Maude Blanchard, Rae Bronk, Buff and Helen Buffum, Nor Catterall, Bob and Mildred Conant, Jessie Cone, Don Cunningham, Ted Davis, Bill Dent, with daughters: Dr. C. D. Bown and Mrs. Lane, Bill and Ruth English and sister, Mose and Bertha Ewing, Clayt and Lena Fairbanks, Louis Fishel and Mrs. Ada B. Freeman, Carl and Grace Forsaith, Grover and Elsie Fox, Edmund and Gladys Freeman, Harry and Florence French and Betty, Nelson and Ruth Gay with Carol, Bill Gumbart Walt and Lauretta Haley, Dot Harmon Fred and Mabel Hovey, Wright and Martha Hugus with Mary Ann, Theo Jewett, Brig Knight, George and Helen Knight, Mose Linscott Dave and Mary Logan and Mrs. Velso Jack: Macdonald, Bill and Bernice Mason, Harold and Carolyn McAllister, Harvey McClary, Clarence and Polly Hank and Mary Merrill, Nat and Barbara Merrill, Jack and Louise Nelson and John Jr., John and Mary Noble, Walt and Harvey Nolan Fred Page and Priscilla, Steve and Alice Perry, Bill and Ruth Pierce and Catherine, Harold Ransom John Rem sen, Nat and Dorothy Rice, Art Richardson Chuck and Barbara Riley, Ed Robinson, Oscar and Lee Scharrer with Margaret Harry and Juanita Semmes, Bart and Renza Shepard, Carl and Frances Shumway with Nancy, Babe and Helen Smith, George Steele, Bill and Sarah Terry and Betty, Ernest Thomas and Marian, Bill Towler, Parker and Zylpha Trowbridge with Jean Trowbridge Whitaker and Nancy Trowbridge Coe, Clan and Oliver Tucker, Pop and Arline Warren, We Wilkins, Doc and Francis Willis, General Willson and Marc Wright.
1913'S REUNION GROUP WHICH TOOK HONORS FOR HAVING THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF GRADUATES BACK THE SECOND WEEKEND
CLASS SECRETARY
