1902

Last month I told you of the poem written by Ben Riley and asked for a copy of that poem. In the meantime my copy has shown up. Here it is: -

REUNIONS

A class reunion casts its spell In many different ways; And not the least in tales they tell, Reliving college days.

In later years the mood may change From single feats of youth To brave careers of wider range, Perhaps more surely truth.

And then from dwindling groups of men The words the postman brings: "I'd like to see you all again, "Before the curfew rings."

I leave it to you, fellows. Isn't that fine? I hope and pray that the curfew may not ring for any more of us before the reunion in 1957 and that every one of us can be in Hanover for our 55th. Begin planning right now for that homecoming. Personally, I long to see every classmate and I know my feelings are typical of those of all the class.

Our good friend Ned Kenerson '03 wrote me the other day and enclosed an article from the Boston Sunday Herald which tells of KenMorse's son Dick and his career as a Boston business man. He is president of the National Research Corporation and a graduate of M.I.T. His concern is chiefly interested in producing and putting to work new ideas. It began fifteen years ago with a small capital and no employees and has grown to 400 employees and world-wide recognition. It makes my heart ache that Richard is not a Dartmouth man. Say, "Kid," bring him up to the next reunion. We want to know that boy.

This week came a letter from Roy Hatch written at his son's home, in Pullman, Wash. His children objected so strenuously to his making the long drive to Florida that Roy is not coming to Florida this winter. I shall miss him dreadfully, but I do believe the children are right.

I hope you have all noted that Howard-Harris is our new Bequest Chairman. In my own name and in that of the class I thank you, dear Howard, for taking over this thankless job. Luck with you! Today I received an outline for giving from the Bequest and Estate Planning Committee. If anyone has not received one of these, write to Howard or the group mentioned above in Hanover.

This past week I received a letter from a 17year-old Korean lad who is in third year at the high school in Seoul, in which he asked me to find boys or girls to write to him. I have sent him the names of a boy and a girl. If any of you know any young folks - grandchildren? - ask them to write to this young man. You would be quite amazed to find how readable and enjoyable this letter was.

Terrible weather the country over, isn't it? Florida has been bad enough, but, anyhow, we don't have to wade through several feet of snow when we step out the door.

Secretary, 210 Columbus Ave., Coronado Station, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

Treasurer, 18 Lafayette Circle, Wellesley 81, Mass.

Bequest Chairman,