1905
Sixty-one years! Eheu fugaces anni labuntur! How swift indeed the fleeting years slip by, O respected shade of Horace.
With what memories do we of the 1901-1905 period at Dartmouth come back to the scene of that happy time. It hardly seems credible that we then basked in the false assurance that we had reached a time when happily war would be no more! Sadly, too, we recall the names of those of outnumber who left us all too early, some too soon to realize the promise of their lives, others who have left an indestructible record of real achievement. We feel something of awe that we, the little handful of ten men out of the original 144 at Commencement in 1905, have been vouchsafed the privilege of participating in this 61st reunion.
One is tempted to go on reminiscing along a pleasanter vein and recall that keen but just judge of character, "Chuck" Emerson, or particularly the inspiring dignity and worth of "Prexy" Tucker's Vesper Services. But enough of this nostalgia!
As to our 1966 reunion, our little group of ten men and seven wives, pleasantly augmented by three welcome guests, had a happy time except for the distressing illness of Huston Lillard. He was taken painfully ill the morning after our first dinner. The bright side of this misfortune was that he could have the best of care and medical service at Dick's House, so near to Fanny Ames' home. Fanny, you will recall, is Ethel Lillard's sister, and was one of our regular guests. Huston made a slow but fortunately good recovery.
The other two guests whom we were happy to have with us were Mr. and Mrs. Sava from Florida, the latter C.C. Hills' daughter Mary.
S.B. and Louise Cunningham were located for the summer near Randolph, Vt., an easy distance from Hanover. This location made it possible for them, we were glad to find, to attend the reunion. The full number of the Executive Board was present: Roger Brown (with Jane), Huston Lillard (with Ethel), C.C. Hills, your secretary (with Mildred), and S.B. (with Louise as mentioned). The others present, faithful regulars all, were "Camp" and Clara Campbell,Fred Chase, Charlie and Jessie Brooks, Chetand Jane Lawrence and Ernest White. "Cy" had to come alone as Hilda was not well at the time.
Our class meeting was an informal affair held in the Drake Room at the Hopkins Center, Saturday night. Discussed was the matter of the continuance of our reunions. It was decided to go on as usual, at least for next year. Roger reported as Class Agent that the amount subscribed by the Class was high but participation low - hence the Class was ranked low. C.C. was accorded a vote of appreciation of his arrangements for our pleasure and comfort. A moment of silence was held in memory of those who had passed on, seven men during the year. As usual, the last gathering took place at the Outing Club with a lovely day and a delicious luncheon to round out a quiet but satisfying reunion.
It goes without saying that we missed the presence of many of our "regulars." Mildred and I have had the pleasure of calling on a few of this group. We found John and Marion Tuck living with their son lack in beautiful surroundings at Trevett, Me. It was good to see them looking so well. In another trip we called on Ned Estes, still enthusiastically active with his organ and choir in an impressive church in Dover, N. H., a short drive from his home. With Ned we also called on Ed and May Alice Richardson, both cheerful despite the fact that they are both invalids. Ed is recovering from a broken hip, the result of a fall, but was looking forward to complete use of his legs without even a limp. Finally we saw Hilda with Cy White twice in Maine. Hilda seemed to have recovered much of her usual energy.
Within the past three months, death has claimed three of our men. Dr. Halsey Loder died June 20 after a long illness. His career had been marked by his great skill and generous devotion to his profession, his Class, and College. He had been most faithful in his attendance at our gatherings. Our sympathy is extended warmly to his two daughters.
Frank Beckley passed on June 30. Frank attended Dartmouth two years and then transferred to the University of Vermont. He felt that his interest and devotion lay with that institution from which he was graduated in 1905.
Alexander Maynard's death occurred August 14, after being hospitalized for two and a half weeks. His funeral was held on August 17. "Ike" and your secretary had been friends over a long period, as both prepped at Nashua High School. Our sympathy goes out to his wife and family.
Three generations of Dartmouth men atgrandfather's 60th. (l to r) John Page'39, Bill Page '06, and Jon Page '68.
Secretary, 358 North Fuller Ave. Upper Montclair, N. J.
Treasurer, Box 91, Cambridge 40, Mass.
Bequest Chairman,
