1916

Henry Roy Brahana died at Dennis, Mass., on October 9. The Class expresses sincere sympathy to his family. An obituary by Roger Evans will appear in this Magazine.

After the Princeton game Erwin Gifford with a friend, Dorothy Crannell, Phil andBetty Lewis, and Dick and Kay Parkhurst met at the home of the secretary to dispel the chill in the autumn air. Herband Jane Lord, Marjory Craver and Martha-Mary McClary also attended the game but could not join us, much to our regret.

Bill Brett too had come up for this game but called me to say that his son had just flown in from Germany. So Bill had to fly post haste to New York to greet him and then back to Washington. I suggested that he try again because the view from Moose Mountain is hard to describe but impossible to forget. Furthermore it doesn't cost a cent to enjoy it. Not many things like that left these days. Huh?

After the Brown game the following goodly company helped the secretary keep the home fires burning: Alec Jardine with his daughter Janet, his daughter Marion with her husband Henry McGregor and their son, Sandy McGregor '68 with his wife Jane, Ed and Ruth Kirkland, Dickand Kay Parkhurst, Parker Hay den with his cousin Bette and a friend, Dr. Mary Levinson, here from England to attend an alumni dinner of those who, like Parker Hayden, served with the Grenfell Mission founded by Wilfred Thomason Grenfell in Labrador.

Ruby McFalls had intended to be with us but sent word he couldn't make it this time. He sounded disappointed. We were too. Ruby has been on a trip to Europe and says, "The speed with which you cover the ground these days makes a 30-day trip equal to a 50-day trip ten years ago. Leaves you exhausted $-wise and breathwise."

This is a sound observation but I find that the after-game gatherings are fully as exhilarating as the games and call for no exertion whatever. Besides I can always fry the left-over ham for my Sunday breakfast. Avocado dip on the other hand is a dish for which I can easily restrain my enthusiasm on Sunday morning. Chickadees don't Seem to relish it either. Any suggestions? I need your help on this problem. Best thing would be for you to come and eat up strong.

Carl Eskeline is better. The doctor says that when he wants to see him again he will let him know. Eskie is pleased because "the daily trips to the hospital got to be a bore and a chore." Shorty Hitchcock has been in touch with Spence Sully whose health is not good. Shorty sends his greetings to "the brethren of 1916." Sounds like a good idea.

Barbara Stowell has given to Baker Library some choice volumes from Ken's architectural library. Each book will have a bookplate with Ken's name and class. Barbara says, "He would be happy to know where they are."

Honey Abraham has an extensive collection of pictures in his possession. They include shots of geology field trips, hockey games, President Taft's visit to Hanover, bonfires, view from Balch Hill, Red Spillane's election as Mayor of Hanover, Alma Gluck at Dartmouth (1914), and "other similar type pics." Honey wants to know which ones I want. I want them all eventually and so does Baker Library Archives. It's hard to realize, Honey, but you and I are now of considerable historical importance. Keep the pictures you can't part with right now but see to it that they all get to Hanover sometime. I wish I could print more pics, in the B.A.C.N, but my budget won't budge. Too bad.

This column is run the same way SamFoss runs his Buckfield Fourcorners store. "I let the customers talk," Sam says, "until they get tired of talking. Then I talk until everybody gets tired of listening." Only difference between me and Sam is that my customers get tired quicker than Sam's do. I asked Sam's advice on this but he just laughed. What shall I do now?

Secretary, 3 Downing Rd. Hanover, N. H. 03755

Treasurer, Singletary Ave., Sutton, Mass. 05127