1908

In this first issue of a new college year, the ALUMNI MAGAZINE initiates a new policy for class notes editors. In general, class notes will tend to contain factual items which might be of interest to Dartmouth men in general. The more personal touches of particular interest to members of our class will be furnished in Class Letters to be issued from time to time. The purpose of this change is to conserve space in the MAGAZINE to use for news and views of interest to the alumni as a whole. It seems a logical and sensible arrangement which should be of benefit to all concerned. It may be a bit difficult at times to so classify the news but it will take natural shape in time.

In the meantime, please note and remember that the MAGAZINE now has facilities to reproduce glossy photographs in all class letters which should make them "come alive." Please send to the editor any that you think would be of interest seriously or humorously to members of our class. I think that in this way we can have a class letter that will be enjoyed and anticipated. Send in some now and I'll give you a sample.

NOTES OF SADNESS

Since our happy 50th reunion in June, three of our classmates have passed away. Mike Stearns, our much loved president and leader who was the moving spirit behind the reunion, died suddenly June 23 at his summer home in Point of Woods, L. I. No man had more friends and acquaintances in all classes. Mike was a Dartmouth figure in the finest sense. Fred Copeland who was ill and unable to attend the reunion, died June 16 at Randolph, Vt., following a month's illness in the hospital. Charles A. (Chuck) Wood died at Oakland, Calif., June 26, soon after his return from the reunion which marked his first return to Hanover since his graduation.

"Hobey" Hobart is reported at this writing to be in a serious condition in the Nashua Hospital as a result of a shock. Let's hope for better news soon.

Captain Harry Lyon who navigated the famous Southern Cross in the first flight over the Pacific 30 years ago is to take the trip again, this time as a guest of the Quantas Airlines. He will participate in the dedication ceremonies of the Southern Cross Museum at Brisbane.

It is interesting to note that as of this writing, our historian, Syd Ruggles, states that one half (131) of the listed members of our class, including nongraduates have passed on. The remaining half has an estimated average age of about 72 years.

Please note, the writer has moved to 16 Clovelly Road, Wellesley Hills 81, Mass., to which all mail should be addressed.

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