1905's 60th

It is a matter of common observation that we look forward with eagerness to some coming event. Suddenly, as it seems, it has slipped into the past.

So with our 60th reunion. We had viewed the coming of that occasion with mixed emotions, wondering how many of us would be able to attend. Actually, we numbered 32, evenly divided between men and women.

We were happy that so many could be with us, but it goes without saying that we missed those who found it too difficult to join us. It was particularly disappointing that ill health prevented the Tucks, who have been so regular in their attendance at reunions, and the Goodriches, - Charlie, you will remember, was the 50-year speaker on that anniversary - also Oscar and HelenGilbert, formerly among the regulars, and our newsletter editor S. B. Cunningham and his charming wife. A last-minute message from Gene Musgrove dashed our hopes of his being able to come. However, he had favored us with a farewell poem which your secretary read at our Class Meeting. We felt almost as if Gene had been with us, after all. It goes without saying that there were many others whose presence in years gone by have meant much to us.

On the other hand, it was a pleasure, if not a compensation, to greet several members of our '05 family who had not previously attended a Class reunion. It was a first for John and Lucy Bell. Mildred and I had become pleasantly acquainted with them at Clearwater Beach last winter. Also there was Dorothy Blatner whom Bill brought for the first time this year. Emily Day was not a first-timer by any means, but it had been some years since we had enjoyed her delightful presence.

You have all seen the outline of our program in C. C. Hills' postal card. Bob Falconer, assisted by Ned Estes at the organ, conducted a very fitting and moving Memorial Service, held in a large room in College Hall arranged for our purpose. Following that service, we had our class picture taken.

We found the Drake Room, a part of the Hopkins Center, a very pleasant place for our dinner June 11 and final luncheon June 13. The food was excellent and the room of a size to accommodate us very comfortably. As we have done previously, we held our class meeting after the dinner June 12 at the Montshire in West Lebanon.

As to the class meeting, it was brief. Your secretary spoke of the achievement of getting out Profiles, most of which you have received, and the new class directory. Your scribe gave especial thanks to each member of the Executive Board for their cooperation: C. C. Hills for making all the arrangements in Hanover; Roger Brown for his success in the Alumni Fund and for his part in getting out the directory; Huston Lillard for his efforts in securing quarters for us; S. B. Cunningham for his newsletters; also to Bob Falconer and Ned Estes for their conduct of the Memorial Service.

In his report as bequest chairman, "Lil" explained in some detail the advantages of investing in the Tucker Foundation - a life income trust paying 4% on the market value of the stocks so placed. Roger suggested that when the roster of Profiles is more completely filled, they be published alphabetically in some book form for convenience of reading and permanency. Three motions were carried: first, that we go back to our habit of having our annual reunion in mid-July; second, that the report of the Nominating Committee, headed by "Camp"Campbell, to retain the present officers be accepted; third, that the treasurer be empowered to spend up to $200 for the publication of a booklet of profiles when the list is complete.

The good weather of Friday and Saturday changed to foul on Sunday, making it necessary to have the Commencement exercises in the capacious Leverone Field House. This event was very impressive. Our Class of 1905, by reason of seniority and physical vigor, had the distinction of heading the academic procession.

One last item of interest: the College Library and the College itself are richer from the acquisition of some rare art treasures. These were donated by our art connoisseur Bill Blatner and are attractively displayed, part in the passage to the Treasure Room in the library, part in the entrance to the Hopkins Center. They consist of watercolor paintings by Pyne of some of the original Colleges of Oxford University. Our class is honored by Bill's dedication of this gift to the Class of 1905 at its 60th anniversary.

1905's reunion group, including 16 class members, poses at College Hall.

CLASS SECRETARY