1912

Another year rolls around and another 1912 "informal" weekend reunion is but a memory of many such pleasant get-togethers. The report by Katy Baker follows:

"The pilgrimage this year focused on Lake Morey, June 26-28. We settled for Bonnie Oaks, and we will certainly match the Averys with any of the Brotherhood of Boniface.

"It contributes much to the 1912 reunion set-up to have the Art Burnhams and the Roy Lewises so near Hanover that they are always on hand early. Knowing that they will be there to welcome each arrival creates the feeling of our being a household, and lifts the gathering out of a loosely-joined group into a circle of real friends whose ties are strengthened from year to year.

"Bess and Garry Garrison had created a speed record between New Jersey and Fairlee, for they were also early birds, together with Alice Day who had over-nighted with the Lewises. Soon after Friday noon the arrivals began. By five o'clock all had been suitably welcomed, shown to their quarters, and were clustered on the verandahs, exchanging news and re-establishing areas of mutual interest.

"In addition to those already named, there were Ben and Joe Adams, Randy Burns,Fletcher and Marguerite Clark, Queechie and Bertha French with Mr. Hitchcock (and some of you luke-warm '12'ers might take a leaf from the latter's book, for interest), Chip and Marion Farrington, Hal and Audrey Fuller,Eddie and Gertrude Luitweiler, Harry McCaffrey, Dud and Ethel Redfield, Ed Richmond, Dutch Waterbury, the Jim Steens,Henry Van Dyne (Dorothy, we missed you), Cliff and Katherine Sugatt, complete with Pete, Connie and Katherine Snow, George and Helen Worcester, Ralph and AnitaWhitney, Bud and Barbara Hoban, Jim and Ruth Worton, and Hal and Katy Baker.

"The pattern for the days was unchanged from that of preceding years between meals, golf and swimming for those still out to prove themselves as vigorous as of yore. A few sorties were organized by sundry womenfolk, with antiques for a goal. At mealtime, fresh conversation and companionship. Always little groups here and there finishing up on family chronicles or special interests discovered and treasured through the years between meetings. (This is the delightful adhesive which holds friends more securely than anything Minnesota Mining ever dug up.)

"Saturday evening dinner, preceded by a cocktail party on the verandah, was a really exciting occasion, —46 present, which included several grandchildren and Don and Betty (Lewis) Tabor '41. There was much high-spirited bantering, - a good bit of singing, - then Chairman Art called for a word of greeting from each one present. This produced a bonus in the form of news about others of the class unable to be present.

"The list of eleven classmates lost to us by death during the past year was read, followed by the tribute of a moment's silence. One was here reminded that it is well to grasp each chance for a reunion, while that time remains to us.

"The nominating committee recommended the naming of Arthur Burnham as Reunion Chairman for the ensuing year, which nomination was quickly and warmly approved by the group. It was left to Art to name his own committee members. Discussion followed as to the date of next year's reunion. It was finally set at one week following Commencement.

"Next morning after breakfast, goodbyes among the earliest birds, and by noon the last of us were off the Averys' hands. Not, however, without appreciative perception of their fine preparation for us, and the attentive and courteous ministrations of the entire staff at the Inn. And for all of this, the Reunion Committee earns a hearty 'Thank You'."

Unfortunately the Lee Whites could not be there but Lee's letter of Aug. 7 expresses their feelings, "This is a very tardy acknowledgement of the round robin best wishes for recovery from the gang at the Bonnie Oaks reunion which we were obliged to miss this year because of my upset. When I got feeling better we went up to our hideaway in Warner, N. H., for four weeks and have only just returned home but I threw out my sacroiliac doing some chores around the place and am laid up again. A lot of pain and discomfort but, of course, nothing serious that can't be cured with time. It was very thoughtful of the gang to remember us and both Alma and I appreciate it. Sincerely, Lee."

A note from Eddie Luitweiler enclosed a picture from the Boston Sunday Herald of June 21 of Sydney A. Clark, world traveler and writer, at a reception by Consul General Alfredo Trinchieri in observation of the anniversary of the Republic of Italy.

On his way home from Fairlee, Eddie stopped off to see "Pike" Childs at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester where he was recovering from a spinal disk operation and had to learn to walk all over again. From latest reports Pike is home again and much improved. Hang in there, Pike, we all wish you a fast recovery.

From the Worcester, Mass., Gazette of June 12:

Ashburnham - Two of Cushing Academy's faculty are retiring. Lewis Clyde Cooke of High Street, who has been head of the science department 43 years, will retire. Cooke, a native of Alstead, N. H., moved to Hudson when a youth and was graduated from Hudson High in 1908, and from Dartmouth College in 1912. He then came to Cushing Academy and with the exception of service in the Navy in World War I has been here since. He helped start Cushing's annual winter carnival and the yearbook, "The Penguin." He is married to the former Erma Wheeler, for several years head of the economics department. The Cookes have a summer home at Washington, N. H.

Jimmy Cleaves also reports that he has retired and moved to his summer place at North Sandwich, N. H.

Lyme Armes reports that he has moved "The Billboard" from Washington, D. C., to Northwood Center, N. H., overlooking Harvey Lake on U.S. Routes 202 and 4. More power to you, Lyme.

Your Sec. and Bess Garrison spent three delightful days with Katherine and Cliff Sugatt at their home in Rhinebeck, N. Y. The Sugatts are sailing Sept. 4 on the Constitution from New York for a grand tour of Europe; we will be there to see them off.

Just received a last minute report from The College of the death of Joseph L. Richards of Harvard, Mass., on Aug. 14. His In Memoriam notice will be found in this or a later issue of the MAGAZINE.

Secretary, 612 Embree Crescent Ave. Westfield, N. J.

Treasurer, 4 Bank Building, Middleboro, Mass.