1924

In the words of a rival columnist in these pages: "You should have been here; you might have liked it." Just after Christmas, Hanover and the large area about it was decked out in finery we rarely see. Wet snow fell twice and then froze to make an unbelievably beautiful landscape. I hope my camera caught some of it, both in the sun and at night with lights shining through. This was more than snow-on-trees; it was snow-covered in coarse lacework. It happens but rarely, the last time being at Carnival ten years or so ago.

Now we are moved into Gerry, twin to Bradley mathematics building. And the second term starts with a rush - and when it's over Margaret and I will be off - with, evidently, many more — for my final sabbatical and five months in Europe. Might see some of you there, according to letters I've had. To set the record straight, we'll be back in late August to set up the final details of the Bonnie Oaks Fall reunion on the second-game weekend; Penn, I believe. I'm pleased to have reservation-requests coming in still; some new faces will be here this time again. Remember: first come, first served; no fooling. No money wanted or needed now, but get your requests in and say whether you prefer to stay in the Lodge or in a cottage. Both have their partisans.

Christmas-greeting award department: Among the many cards received from you nice people, the family reports take first place. And of these the color photo of all the Karslakes wins our blue ribbon; among the letters, Joe Burleigh's annual report on his clan is a perennial winner with lots of information and a pleasant sense of humor. We hope to have more such each year. And thanks to several who sent cards for the first time; we delight to hear from more of you each year as the Class knits closer together.

Last month I mentioned the Lee Ramsdells and family. Some of you advertising men ought to see his interesting ADSPICE, a four-page agency newspaper. I've given him the name of two classmates, as well as some faculty colleagues; he'll add your name to his mailing list on request. In that same area, I hope our ad-men saw the profile (and a picture that will do something to those who remember far back) of Al Brown, in the December issue of Madison Avenue. Lee is an agency head, with leadership in dental accounts; Al never worked, in his 37 years on Madison Avenue, in an agency, and is advertising vice-president for Best Foods (a division of Corn Products Company). That isn't 100% true, for some of us remember that Al ran the Hanover agency as an undergraduate. After a long lapse, there is again a student-operated ad-agency on Main Street again - some of them alumni of my advertising course.

Speaking of pictures of classmates, perhaps some saw the picture that went with the write-up of Cedric Foster's talk (Oct. 31) to the Executives' Club in Great Falls, Mont. It is 21 years now since he "was drafted" from journalism to news-commentator for Mutual, during which he has won the prize for most-traveled commentator, flying the ocean "at least two dozen times." He makes three broadcasts daily from Washington. Some of you West Hartford (Conn.) alumni may not know Ced was born in your town. Did you, Dave Solly? Roley Tayloret al.? And more pictures: Robin Robinson in the November issue; also there, SpudSpaulding at an important family soiree (Line's wedding). May I also point out in the November issue the "Briefly noted" bit because it is an unusual item: Jim Reid's venture into "Programmed Instruction" and directing a department by that title in his firm, Harcourt, Brace and World, Inc. This is a new device to help high school students study with greater depth - poetry, in this case.

One more picture ought to be shared with more of you, but I'll be kind to you, Tedand Elizabeth Hubbell; unfair sending pictures of sunbathing in Florida. The maestro looked browned-to-a-crisp; mom just a vibrant tan. We also hear from others in Florida, especially the delightful report from Kay Adams of the new work she and A.D. have found down there. Did I forget, Kay, to report the birth to your daughter, back on September 5, of twins? Or was it squeezed out one month? Just in case, here it is now: Toni Jean and Terry Joseph; born to Polly and Joe Leis. Premature a month, and so twins were a surprise. The grandparents are now in Lake Worth, so A.D. has to commute eight miles — in Florida, yet! The Meriden-to-Hanover trek is as icy and bumpy as ever, Kay. See you at Cape Cod, after Europe perhaps.

Bernie Toland reports seeing fellow-travelers in the same building where he works with an insurance agency (unnamed): Sumner Smith, Ted Learnard, and Gordy Winslow. Sounds like bridge - or golf.

Sometimes ye secretary has a touch of amnesia, and for such has to apologize a bit. I had forgotten, Hobey, when I wrote up your news last month, that you also teach Psychology. And so I'm sending you a copy of my recent article (published in the College's Secondary School Letter this fall) on "The Under-achiever." You may find it useful in your Social Studies Department where you teach Psychology (and a bit of History, at times).. Ten years ago, Hobey was one of the first to teach Psychology in high school programs. He hopes for a sabbatical leave (agreed it is rare in secondary schools) to come East and study with Skinner at Harvard on learning. Come up and see what we are doing with teaching machines in the medical school and language department, and lower grades, Hobey.

One of the most welcome letters this vacation-time comes from Shirl Austin; many of us would like to see Jane and Shirl here next fall. It's been a long time. They sit up on a shoulder of a gap that makes Ligonier Valley (Pa.), and Shirl rides the Pennsy fifty miles into Pittsburgh and work. I hope to be here long enough, working or retired, to welcome those three grandsons entered in Dartmouth: Jim's son is Pete; the other two are sons of their daughter, living outside Chicago. Jim was a former student of mine and has been working with Shirl in the Parrish company for the past five years. Thanks for the report, Shirl; and come up next fall with the class.

The leaders in the 1923 GrandchildrenDerby are Dotty and Butch Kimball witha total of fourteen grandchildren.

Secretary, 2 Brewster Rd., Hanover, N. H.

Treasurer, 29 Woodside Rd., Winchester, Mass.

Bequest Chairman,