1901

As scheduled our annual informal reunion was held at the Inn June 26 and 27. The weather was cold and rainy but good cheer and comradeship prevailed, and with all the comforts of the Inn we had a most enjoyable time. Luncheon and dinner usually found us all at one long table like one big family. That seemed to be the spirit of the weekend. It was good to have Hoppy with us Saturday noon and our chat with him was delightful. He told us incidents and stories of his many years as President of the College that were new to some of us and most interesting and amusing.

We watched the demolition of Bissell Hall with mixed emotions and the early morning noise from the bull-dozers at work did cause some unrest. Many memories of the old building came to mind; the bicycle shop in one corner room that Frank Cudworth operated; physical exercises under Prof. Carleton; the vaudeville shows put on by Hoskins and Johnson; athletic exhibitions and our Junior Prom and Commencement Ball.

Our accommodations at the Inn were pleasant as usual. Our host Jim McFate with the assistance of Mrs. Ives and Miss Carey took care of all our needs. Present were: Swampy and Nettie Marsh, Frank and Elsie Cudworth, Johnnie Ward, Tam and Bess McGovern, Charlie and Helen Chase, George French, Edna Hunter, Steve and Marion Stevens, Deacon and Alice Hildreth, Frankie Newhall, Hoppy, and Gardy Cobb.

Once more we had the pleasure of attending the Class Officers meetings in Hanover the first of May. This is always a most pleasant affair. The College is generous in its hospitality and thoughtful in the program and the social arrangements. One attending gains intimate knowledge of their plans and projects for the future. We meet old friends and renew our acquaintance with men of other classes. Our sincere thanks to the class for the priviledge of enjoying these annual affairs.

Johnnie Ward has done a wonderful job as Class Agent, and our sincere thanks are due him for keeping the class up among the leaders in the older group, both in the Alumni Fund and also in the Capital Giftscampaign.

It was pleasing to note that Malcolm Frank Halliday, our Frank's grandson, was graduated from the college in June with the Class of 1959.

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