1919

Well, the New York '19ers did it again, and qualify as the most active class group we have. Led by Win Batchelder, whose unselfish work for the Class and the College possibly has not been appreciated, and assisted by Nick Sandoe and Fat Jackson (more about the big baker later), 1919 had a luncheon at the Dartmouth Club, now located in the Hotel Commodore, on January 8, with the following loyal classmates in attendance: Win Batchelder, Harry Colwell,Walt Cooper, Chet Demond, Ed Fiske, KenHuntington, Fat Jackson, Lou Munro, HalParsons, Mose Robinson, Nick Sandoe, and Henry Siegbert. Quoting Batch, "On the basis of today's luncheon and the response from those who couldn't be here today, we have decided to initiate a 1919 Class luncheon at the Dartmouth Club in New York the first Monday of each month, summer months excluded. A special notice will be sent to out-of-town classmates who occasionally visit New York, that they will be most welcome." Here is a wonderful effort which, your Secretary hopes, might be copied by other '19ers, particularly in the Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago areas. However, these groups have been needled for years, but it is the N. Y. boys ??? who still stand out. Maybe it is because there are more of them.

The aforementioned Mose Robinson notes in a letter to the Secretary, . . But lam not so damn sure that I enjoy getting Birthday Greetings - a look in the mirror is a sufficient reminder of what's happening to me. I'm not sure how I feel about work vs. retirement. Sometimes I envy you guys who can spit at the alarm clock, or thumb your noses at 'conference cohorts' - but other times I would not be able to cope with life if it weren't driving me. Anyhow, I have no choice - with two kids still in college and one to go, what the hell chance do I have to tell the boss he can stick his job you know where?" - (Secretary's note, Mose happens to be the boss of Scholastic Magazines, 33 West 42nd St., N.Y.). Incidentally, have any of you read "Chairman of the Bored" by Edward Streeter, author of "Dere Mabel" of World War I days? I enjoyed it immensely, but can't possibly agree with the return to the city - not for me.

A nice note from Mary Austin (Burp's widow) "May I ask you to convey to the for the gift of the book in the Rare Book Section of the Library in Hanover in propriate to Burp because he was always interested in reading and loved fine books; reading had been his favorite occupation for these last years. It is an admirable way for Dartmouth to remember her alumni." A note from Murray Hawkins to Ray Adams, "Am planning on '69. Had moments this year when I wondered if I'd make it. Feel fine now. Became a ward of the U.S. Government this year." Also the same from Max Huntoon, "Sorry to. be late (with class dues) but I have been laid up. A purely temporary condition. I couldn't make the big weekend in Hanover as I was on my bed of pain. O.K. now and trying to catch up."

From Fat Jackson, "I have retired from the Ward Baking Company, effective December 31, 1961, but will remain as Chairman of the Board and a member of the Executive Committee and act in advisory capacity to Management. This will enable me to spend roughly one week out of five in New York. We have sold 12 Bonmar Road and purchased a small home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., which will be our permanent address but of course our summers will be spent at Sagamore Beach. At least we are going to try this out for size and see how it works." Secretary's comment, don't see how it can miss. Art Brentano is another '19er who is, as he says "About 95% retired" and spending their winters in Sarasota which they prefer to Europe. From Greifand Kay Raible, Lexington, Ky. - "We are leaving on the 7th for Florida ... to look over the boat a friend of ours has loaned us for the season. We will probably be at Bal Harbour, or the Pink Flamingo at Hialeah and then back here in April and that will be a big time when the teeming race track opens and there are always a number of awfully pleasant parties." A very active retired gent in the class, Ed Fiske, says "I expect to be in Scotland January 10 for four weeks of curling with the American Team."

Lou Stone has been battling a bad sinus condition all winter and, at last reports, was going to try Florida. And speaking of the Sunshine State, your Secretary is shoving off in late January, as these short notes are being typed, to absorb some sunshine and with high hopes of seeing various '19ers on both the East and West Coasts.

Secretary, 11 School St., Hanover, N. H.

Treasurer, 184 Summer St., Springfield, Vt.

Bequest Chairman,