1906's 60th
Our 60th Reunion proved in every way a complete success. We named it the Last Roundup because, although we hope to share occasional informal get-togethers during our remaining years, this is the last officially organized reunion we shall hold.
Naturally, fewer classmates were present this year than at any previous reunion, but in percentage the number was noteworthy: 17 classmates out of 45 now living were in attendance, with wives, widows, and other relatives bringing the total number to 37. Max Hartmann from Palma, Spain, led all the rest in distance traveled, though Phillips Chase from Salt Lake City ran a close second.
We were given headquarters in the fine first floor College Hall Lounge, which was reserved especially for our use throughout the reunion period. Spacious, airy, comfortably furnished, it was ideally suited for our hours of social relaxation, of endless talk and laughter, of renewing old friendships and recalling vivid memories.
An intimate 1906 quality was given to the room by the display above the mantel of the original ship's wheel from the U.S.S. Rogers Blood named in honor of Ist Lt. Rogers Blood, Pilot U.S. Marine Corps, killed in action February 18, 1944. The wheel was flanked on one side by a fine portrait of Rogers in uniform and on the other by a framed copy of the citation accompanying the Silver Star medal awarded posthumously to Lt. Blood for gallantry in action. Rogers Blood, Dartmouth '44, was the son of our own Bob Blood. Since his mother Olive, so dear to all of us, was present at the reunion, the Blood family was with us both in memory and in person.
Nearly everyone arrived on Friday in the rain, but with undampened spirits. FrancisChilds, ably assisted by the efficient and cooperative student helper, Tom Wilson '67, assigned us by the College, registered the arrivals and gave them their badges, programs and tickets, and the room was soon gay with conversation and rejoicing.
Bob Adriance was accompanied by his granddaughter and husband, Nancy and Reinhart Zollitsch, the latter an instructor in the University of Maine; Phil Chase brought his daughter and her husband, Mary and John Tammaney of New York, and his other son-in-law, Jules Dreyfous of Salt lake City John Cromwell was attended by his daughter, Dr. Adelaide Hill of Boston University, her husband, Dr. Henry Hill, and their fifteen-year-old son Anthony - the third 1906 reunion for them. These young people were actively interested in all the class doings and lent further spirit and color to the reunion
The married couples included Arthur and Catherine Chapin, Eliot and Ruth Cogswell, Everett and Edythe Clark, Harold and Jean Fish, Nat and Martha Leverone, Walter and Ethel Powers, and Ned and Eleanor Redman. The single men were Max Hart-mann, Bill Page, Randall Cooke, Warner White, Ned French, and Francis Childs. Our loyal class widows were represented by Alma Milham, whose lively interest and gracious manners were in evidence throughout the reunion, and by Olive Blood and Carmen Scribner who arrived on Saturday morning with Carmen's son Jim as their driver.
The welcoming dinner in the Drake Room of Hopkins Center was excellent. Afterward many attended the Glee Club Concert, some went to the Players comedy and others back to headquarters for further talk.
Saturday morning we all reassembled at College Hall and later were photographed on the steps of the building. Then on to the wonderful Nathaniel Leverone Field House, which most of the class were seeing for the first time, rejoicing that it was the gift to the College of our classmate. We ate lunch at tables reserved for us in a special section before joining two or three thousand other guests for the annual alumni meeting, at which we heard Fletcher Andrews '16 deliver a memorably witty and interesting address for the Fifty Year Class.
At every reunion since 1936 the Edgertons have entertained the class at a lawn party at their lovely home on Occom Ridge. This year, although Halsey has been an invalid for a long time, they were eager not to have the custom broken and invited us to come to a simple tea on Saturday afternoon. Practically everyone in the class attended. We were welcomed by Lorraine in her ever hospitable manner and by her son Robert's 9. Each classmate had the opportunity to go into Halsey's room and give him a brief but heartfelt greeting. All were grateful to Lorraine for making this tribute to Halsey possible.
The Class Banquet was held in the Colonial Room of Thayer Hall that evening. Miss Gill provided us with perfect food. Walter Powers proved to have lost none of his celebrated skill as a toastmaster. JohnCromwell for the nominating committee recommended the reelection of the present officers, and this was promptly done. The officers made their regular reports, the reunion chairman read excerpts from letters by members not able to return, we listened to speeches by Max Hartmann, Phil Chase, and Nat Leverone, and we dispersed.
A beautiful Commencement day followed. Some of the class lingered for the exercises, but most started for home before noon. The 60th Reunion was ended, but lasting memories and close ties of friendship remain.
1911, with reunion attendance of 42 classmates and 92 persons in all, shown at Leverone Field House.
REUNION CHAIRMAN
