1917

Great news for all of you who normally attend our fall party! This coming fall we are going to meet at a new place — the New London Inn at New London, N.H. And what's more, the dates will be October 11 and 12. That means that we will be getting together the weekend of the Princeton football game! You will all enjoy the New London Inn. It's right on the mam street of the town of the same name. Bob Boynton and I, and our wives, have been there and inspected the Inn's facilities, and we are sure that no one will be disappointed! The Innkeeper is Mr. Frank B. Conklin and his assistant and Resident Manager is Fred J. Perry 111. Mr. Conklin purchased the Inn in March, 1967, and during the past summer has completely restored it, making it a landmark in the New England tradition. The renovations include the redecoration of all rooms, in Colonial style, new water, heating and plumbing systems, a private bath for each room, a modern sprinkler system with outlets in every room and an entirely new kitchen. The food is fine! There are a few rooms on the first floor with more on the second and third floors, but no elevator. So those of you who expect to be with us should plan to make your reservations at an early date because the Inn can accommodate only about fifty (50) persons. More on this later. This is intended merely to whet your appetite!

In response to Vic Smith's request for class dues, Sam Saline wrote that, "In my case, the reasons included three separate hospital trips, totalling 53 days — all of which obliged me to give up my New York law office. I am now practicing from my home on a part-time basis." That's tough on Sam and I'm sure that all '17'ers will join me in extending him our sympathy.

And a somewhat similar note from WalterBurns says that, "I've been a very sick man and could not dream of making the reunion—" So again, all '17'ers will want to extend sympathy to Walter.

Vic received a note on a more cheerful vein from "Chuck" Wood in which Chuck said, "Am living on Anna Maria Island, Fla. Am always on the look-out for any Dartmouth men. So far very few. Best regards to you and anyone of 1917."

Last fall the town of Northfield, Vt„ held a Heritage Homes tour and one of the homes opened to the visitors was that of Alsou and Maud Edgerton. 150 people visited the historic homes opened to them, one of which pictured and described as follows: "The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Alson Edgerton is furnished with many family heirlooms. The ground floor has handmade doors with crosses. An old pine paneled dining room with open beams has a fireplace, Hitchcock chairs, a collection of Bennington Ware and ancestral Chelsea.

"An open terrace has two original millstones, one from Mill Hill and the other from East Roxbury. There is also grooved slate that was used in draining the lye barrels in soap making." There are pictures of A 1 and Maud in their living room and in "The Times-Argus," one of colored glass in a window at the Edgerton home. Another pictures Al showing a millstone to guests.

Secretary, R.F.D. 1, Box 27 Woodstock, Vt. 05091

Treasurer, 315 Oxford Rd., Havertown, Pa. 19083

Bequest Chairman,