1905

Lovely summer weather, the charming view of the majestic elms and green turf of the Dartmouth campus, the restful peace of Hanover Inn, and particularly the cordial smiles and warm handclasps of those fortunate enough to be with us at our 55th all contributed to make this a truly happy affair. A side attraction, with a touch quite different from our ordinary ways, was the Norwich Fair.

Our "regulars" were most happy to welcome Emily Day, Percy Ladd, and Shirley Cunningham after many, too many years and to meet Shirley's good helpmate, Louise.

Sliver Hatch has covered our 55th so interestingly in his account in his "Reporter" that I shall confine myself to only a few references to outstanding points. The memorial service conducted by Percy Ladd, assisted by Bob Falconer, was very impressive. NedEstes was at the organ and your scribe read the names of those who had passed on since our 50th. Held in Rollins Chapel, this service brought to your secretary's mind the faces of some of the men who sat near him there so long ago in freshman year: Proctor, Preston, the two Posts, Parkinson — to mention no more.

We are happy to be able to tell you that Louise Cunningham has made a good recovery from the unfortunate accident that sent her to the Mary Hitchcock Hospital before she could enjoy even one of our delicious class dinners. Early in August, Vice President Orton Hicks very kindly drove Shirley and Louise to Keene where her sister met them and drove them on their homeward way. Louise had done all the driving to Hanover. Taking the journey by easy stages, they reported that they had reached Oklahoma by August 22.

Mention of "Ort" Hicks reminds me of the very exciting interlude in our Saturday evening dinner at the Outing Club, when this genial V.P. presented our class with the two silver cups, the one for the highest percentage of graduates and the second for the largest attendance of the classes reuning at that period. Need I or must I point out that we were the only class reuning then? Anyway, we were delighted to be remembered so pleasingly by the College authorities.

I'm sure I express the sentiments of my colleagues on the Executive Board in saying that in return for the mark of confidence in continuing us in office we'll do our "durndest" not to let the class down.

Special commendation is due to Sliver Hatch for putting 1905, with your loyal support, in third place from the top in the percentages of those classes which have exceeded their quotas in the 1960 Alumni Fund.

Our warm appreciation goes, as always, to "C C" Hills for his painstaking efforts in making this such a satisfying reunion.

Among those who sent regrets at not being with us was Gene Musgrove. A heart ailment has made it necessary for him, according to his doctor, to avoid all excitement and exercise. Gene had been looking forward to renewing his acquaintance with us. He is now living with his son Donald in Saxtons River, Vt. (note the address). Don's oldest daughter, after graduating from high school with top honors, has been awarded a $4600 scholarship to Boston University. Congratulations!

Fred Chase, who suffered a slight stroke shortly after the reunion, fortunately is making a good recovery and is at home.

We hope that both these men will regain their health quickly and fully.

Because the library was closed, the class regrettably was unable to see the fine display of paintings, done by John Stothard for the 1790 edition of Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress". This group of 16 oils had been presented to the College by Bill Blatner last spring, as reported in this column, and is beautifully shown in the Carpenter art galleries.

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