1907's 65th
The 65th Reunion of the Class of 1907 from Friday, June 9 to Sunday, June 11 is over. It was a very enjoyable occasion for all of us who were able to attend.
The Class now numbers 30 and seven were in Hanover for the celebration. We had expected five others who had planned to be with us but were unable to make it. However, relatives and friends brought our total attendance to 18.
The seven classmates were: Philip Chase accompanied by his wife Theora, FranklinCrocker and his wife Helena, GeorgeGrebenstein and Ethel, Robert Kenyon and Lura; Arthur Leavitt and his daughter E.L. Blandin and granddaughter Miss Emily Blandin, Robert Lyon and RobertBartoo from Washington, D.C. Roger Brown '05 (brother of Allan Brown) and his wife Jane were with us at all the gatherings throughout the Reunion; and on Saturday were joined by Harriet Ahern and Olive Blood for our Class Dinner in the Function Room. Sarah Woodworth was with us.
Our Class Headquarters were in Function Room 112 at the Hanover Inn. It is large, comfortable, and pleasant, so we spent many hours in conversation, recalling old times. Dave Orr, who kept all the weekend reunions running smoothly, assigned to us John Jenkins '73 with a limousine, and he took very good care of us, transporting us when needed.
Our first full gathering was at dinner on Friday night in Thayer Hall where two large tables were reserved for us, shared also by 'O2 and 'l2. We enjoyed a wonderful roast beef dinner. After this came the reception at the home of President and Mrs. John G. Kemeny (for the first time for several of us) and then we returned to the Inn before dark. Several of us later took in the excellent concert by the Glee Club in Spaulding Auditorium.
Saturday was also a busy day. In the forenoon, we had our official pictures taken on the steps of College Hall. Then we attended the Alumni luncheon given by the Trustees in Alumni Hall at Hopkins Center. Again we had two tables reserved for us and we enjoyed the excellent program, particularly the 50-Year Address by John D. Dodd '22 and the splendid speech by President Kemeny.
Back at our Headquarters in the Hanover Inn, we rested, visited, and at 6 p.m. gathered for preprandial gaiety, followed by an excellent class banquet which was served to us on a long table set up in our headquarters room. The table was beautifully arrayed with a special decoration in the center, a large, handsome table bouquet in memory of Allan Brown. This was arranged by Roger and Jane Brown. Fifteen of us were at the dinner. Philip Chase read the names of our 30 classmates who had passed on since our 60th Reunion in 1967 and a few moments of prayer were had for all.
On Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Phil Chase, Crock Crocker, Bob Lyons and myself gathered at Webster Hall steps to head up the Commencement Procession and others of our group attended the exercises.
Everyone said it was a delightful occasion in every way.
CLASS SECRETARY
