1926

Nate K. Parker, captain of the Dartmouth National Champions of 1925, and an All-American tackle that year, was honored recently by induction into the Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame. He was presented with a beautiful bronze plaque at a luncheon in Hotel Roosevelt, Pittsburgh, on October 21. Congratulations to you Nate from your classmates!

1926 LUNCHEON ANDCHARLES RIVER EXCURSION

Thanks to Hub Harwood, we report an all-time record gathering of '26'ers for our traditional pre-game luncheon and river excursion to the Harvard game.

"Under the promotional wizardry of DonNorstrand this year's Harvard-Dartmouth pre-game luncheon and boatride to the stadium on October 26 set an all-time record in numbers and in fun. In fact a flotilla of two extra launches had to be pressed into service at the last minute to supplement our old reliable "Jenestha." Classmates from near and far swelled the attendance to 102, the largest and most colorful gathering outside of our regular reunions ever to be held in our graduate class history.

"The festivities took place this year at the new Charter House Motor Hotel on Cambridge Drive. By 11 o'clock the elegant suite B, with its wall of glass looking out over the Charles River, was swarming with early arrivals and swelled to a crescendo at noon when luncheon was served in true Delmonico style. No more cafeteria style eating in our new quarters.

"The new location also offered us the facilities of the Charles River Yacht Club pier directly across Cambridge Drive. At 1:15 p.m. the squadron set sail for the attack up river. As you know by now, we were slightly repulsed by a fired up foe. Undaunted, as it used to be in Brooklyn, we are looking forward to next year. As the sun was setting on the river that warm evening as the ships plied their way back to the Charles River Yacht Club, it was decided there was really nothing wrong that another touchdown would not have cured. We also missed WeeMcClintock's admonition on character building as Dot was convalescing at home from a minor siege and the McClintock family of necessity had to be absent for the first time.

"Present for this great occasion were the following individuals with varying numbers of family: - Carl Allen, Henry Andretta, Royal Baker, Bill Barclay, Henry Bixby, Henry Blake, Gail Borden, Russ Clark, Bob Cleary, Ed Emerson, Doug Everett, Harry Fisher, Hub Harwood, Charlie McKenna, Hal Marshall, Mai Merrill, Dick Nichols, Don Norstrand, Stew Orr, Herb Redman, Walt Rankin, Bob Salinger, Skipper Smith, Don Steele, Bob Stopford, Jim Sullivan, Steve Weston, Hank Whitmore.

"Surrounding us in the stands were several other classmates who were unable to join the luncheon party, such as Dutch Hall, Al Louer, Lee Powers, John Arenovski, and Perley Merry. Perhaps there were many others that escaped our attention in the excitement of the game.

"Several of the old faithfuls were greatly missed who could not be with us because of minor indispositions, especially our Secretary, Ken Weeks, who was confined to the hospital that weekend. We were sorry that anyone missed this great day. A Wah-Hoo-Wah for Don Norstrand."

This note just received from Hubert A. "Gob" DesMarais from his home at 161 Pinewood Lane, Rocky Hill, S. C.: - "Retired July 15, followed by two months' trip with my good wife Alice - 9000 miles of beautiful U.S.A. Visited many scenic and historical locations - saw our three married children and ten grandchildren. Say 'Hello' to those classmates who may still remember me!"

Of course we all remember you "Gob" as a member of the Choir, Glee Club, Treasurer of Green Key, and other worthy organizations at Dartmouth. (Hope you will read Steinbeck's "Travels with Charley.")

Word has just been received by your Secretary that Leonard M. S. Morris of Pittsburgh died on July 2; and Stanley E. Paul died in Los Angeles on September 27. "In Memoriam" notices will appear in this or an early issue of the MAGAZINE. The entire Class extends its sympathy to their surviving families.

Sometimes it takes action by the newest arrivals to get the ball rolling again. Urged on by Dick Burlingame and Carl Allen, and aided by Herm Trefethen and Gordon Chipman and others, Dartmouth '26 in New York got together on October 30 for a luncheon date at the Dartmouth Club. Those reported present were - Bill Hughes, Joe Kinney (from Bridgton, Me."), Ed Gulbenkian, John Arenovski, Gordon Chipman, Ed Chaffin, Herm Trefethen, Carl Allen, Holt McAloney, Ed Dooley, Lloyd Sanford, Andy O'Connor, Frank Healy, Dick Mandel, George Scott, Ed Hanlon.

My humble apology for the rather few notes in the November issue, and for the lack of news of football weekend reports. An untimely ulcer upset, with consequent time away from my desk in early September, followed by wholly disconnected surgery in late October, has resulted in some necessary neglect of class notes. Am pleased to report that as of November 2 I am out of the hospital, and by the time you read this I'll be back on the job at The Walton Company full time. So give me a break and let me have lots of items for these class notes for the coming winter months. (I have written quite a few of you in the past months, and am still anxiously awaiting your replies!) My correct address is at the top of these notes.

Secretary, Box 305, Elmwood Branch Hartford 10, Conn.

Treasurer 6 Stanwich Rd., Greenwich, Conn.