1911
ABOUT REUNION-The dates of June 13 to June 15 have been definitely established as the time for reunion of the classes of '09, '10 and '11. Elsewhere in the MAGAZINE you will find an explanation for the reasons for the selection of these dates. You're all aware that our 45th reunion will be on our 44th anniversary of graduation, due to the schedule adopted by the College whereby three classes which were in College together will reune together at various times during our 50-year period of formal reunions. Hence, our next reunion after this will be our 50th, in the Year of Our Lord, 1961. A sensible recommendation seems to be to attend our 45th, since our ability to attend the 50th may be an uncertain factor.
This change in date may be considered a good break for us. as it' will give the three classes complete run of the town, assuring better dormitory or other rooming facilities, and more enjoyable opportunities for rest and refreshment. What noise there is will be of our own making. Plans are being made for an enjoyable occasion, the principal elements of which will be an outdoor picnic at Keene's, the same as our last reunion: a joint luncheon with '09 and '10 on Tuesday noon where we'll have an opportunity to meet President and Mrs. Dickey; and our class banquet and meeting Tuesday evening at the Outing Club (we hope). The wives of course are included in all of these events. For those who are interested, the Hanover Holiday lecture series will be conducted during these days also. On Wednesday, the 15th, Mary Silk will be.happy to see as many as desire to and can go to Whitefield. The 1911 rate will be available through the following Sunday, and it's hoped that as many as possible can remain for that very delightful part of every reunion.
The MAGAZINE will be sent to all members of the class during this year to keep you posted on reunion plans and progress, and to give you information about other aspects of Dartmouth life.
Another stalwart and loyal Dartmouth man and classmate joined the ranks of the departed on the 5th of September. Mac Rollins had always been a great worker for the class, and did an especially fine job as Class Agent for five years. It was Bee's and my privilege to visit Mildred and Mac at their beautiful cottage on Lake Champlain only a couple of weeks berore Mac's death. Although he was greatly incapacitated, his spirits were high, and his sudden departure came as a great shock. Mildred will sell their home in Berwyn, Pa., and return to Greenwich, Conn., where she and Mac lived for so many years.
Many immediate letters of tribute and announcement of memorials to be dedicated to George Morris have been received by his wife Miriam. These tributes have come literally from friends all over the world, including outstanding and distinguished citizens of this country. Many of the tributes cited his character. ability, contributions to all causes, and variously described him as a lawyer and statesman of great courage and high fidelity to duty with special evaluation of his staunch and honest friendship. Contributions have been pouring in by leaps and bounds to the American Bar Association, which has asked Miriam to choose the artit desired by her 10 paint George's portrait, to be hung in the American Bar Association Center. Also, the Bar Association is to dedicate the wall and gate enclosing the courtyard of the new Bar Association Center as the George Maurice Morris Memorial Courtyard. Another memorial is being arranged by the Woodlawn Public Foundation, of which George was the first president.
Sticky Pendleton spent the.summer abroad, word having come from him from London, Paris and Rome. He was unable to see BurtBurbeck because of the latter's hospitalization. A recent letter from Burt, however, contains the following good news:
"I am glad to report that after ten weeks I am out of hospital and in the convalescent stage. I am staying here at Paignton for another month or six weeks and then plan on going back to London and resuming business, on possibly a part-time basis, in November.... I note that there is a 45th reunion of the Class of 1911 this year, and as much as I would like to get over for it I cannot see much chance now. At any rate, even though it is far in advance, give my very best regards to all members of the class attending who should inquire about me."
Bee and I had a very pleasant visit with Ned and Anna Judd this past summer at a very delightful hotel in Ogunquit, Maine, where they were sojourning and which, incidentally, is owned and managed by Hobbs Knight '07. Our one regret was that we have the opportunity to see them so seldom. Ned is doing a grand job in the school of which he is principal in Hartford, Conn., and is a very active public-minded citizen. He is director of two Community Chest organizations, the Hartford Dispensary and the Mitchell House, being president of the directors of the latter. As chairman of the Social Adjustment Commission of Hartford he participates in follow-up work of the mentally retarded after they leave school. He is also active in his church and participates in the religious education program of the Connecticut State Preson.
The following quotation is taken from a former issue of the Manchester (N. H.) Union:
A familiar face will be missing in Rep-esentatives' hall when the 1955 session of the Legislature is called to order.
Representative James F. Malley, Somersworth Democrat, revealed here today that he has "called it quits." He did not file for reelection prior to Saturday's deadline in Somersworth.
Malley, one of the most forceful members of the minority party, gained more fame for advocating a bill that the Democrats invariably opposed - the sales tax. He is also a member of the Planning and Development Commission.
Chick Jordan is announcing his retirement from business this fall, so now he says he will be free to attend reunions. We'll be looking for him at the Harvard Game.
During the summer, word was received ofBudd Schell's wife's death on March 23. She had been ill for several years. Also, word was recently received of the death of Marion Orcutt, widow of Cliff Orcutt.
Barbara and Brad Patten have returned from their trip to the Far South and East via Woods Hole to their home in Ann Arbor. A letter of last spring to a classmate tells interestingly of some of their experiences. They flew to South Africa via London, Rome, Cairo and Nairobi. They stopped off at Livingston to see Victoria Falls and then spent a week at Johannesburg where Brad gave a series of three lectures at the University of Witwatersrand Medical School, and also took a trip down into the world's deepest gold mine, more than 9600 feet down! His description of it is interesting:
"The last part of it in a 'skip-car,' which is essentially an ore carrier in which you lie down like sardines in a can and are shot down a 45° incline about as fast as a skier comes down Tuckerman's Ravine! The temperature at those low levels was terrific, but the whole experience was fascinating." Before ariving at Dunedin, New Zealand, where they settled down for a two months' stay and thence on to Fiji, Japan, Hawaii, and home, additional details of the trip are reported: "From Johannesburg we went by car to Cape Town about 3,000 miles through two of the big game preserves - Kruger and Hluliluwe. Had good luck in seeing game - including lions and the big White Rhinos. Went also through some of the native reserves such as Swazeland. . . . Ten days at Cape Town with more lectures at the University there and then the long flight across the Indian Ocean to Western Australia, landing at Perth. Never had the 'red carpet' rolled out for me with so much ceremony. Met at airport by local top medical people and reporters, and personally conducted through customs and immigration, and thereafter delightfully entertained. It was a surprise but very pleasant indeed. After Perth a repetition in Adelaide and Melbourne, and then here to Dunedin."
Hank Reilly, Walter's son, is a member of this year's freshman class at Dartmouth and the only 1911 son now in College.
Addresses to be noted: 1) Paul B. Briggs, 11 Willowdale Road, Winchester, Mass.; 2) Will".am E. Curtis, 1527 5th St., North, St. Petersburg, Fla.; 3) Jonathan E. Ingersoll, 4 McKinley St., Providence 7, R. I.; 4) John S.Learoyd, Cottage St., Marion, Mass.; and 5) Stanley W. Rockwood, 715 East Main St., Batesville, Ark.
Secretary, i Webster Terrace, Hanover, N.H.
Treasurer, Howland Dry Goods Co., Bridgeport 2, Conn.
Bequest Chairman,
