1924

Another successful fall get-together has come and gone. Approximately 25 classmates, wives, and guests were registered at Bonnie Oaks. Several regulars were unable to be there and we missed them but it was good to welcome several newcomers: particularly Red Winslow and his bride Barbara; Russ Treadway, who was accompanied by his son Frank '52, and his daughter, Mrs. John Westover; Bea Adams, now the first coed member of the class executive committee, accompanied by Helen Carle, and Jimmie Reid's bride-to-be, Helen Storen (see below).

Added to the group were some 40 classmates with wives, on Saturday, who gathered in Alumni Hall for lunch, and a few hardy souls who showed for the game, having proved that they are still sufficiently agile to tail-gate on Observatory Hill. Following the game, the usual gathering at Bonnie Oaks took place.

In the evening, following dinner, which was preceded by what seems now to be popularly known as the "Social Hour," Bea Adams presided at the piano with familiar tunes (that means tunes that were familiar back you-know-when, and Ted Lamb gave a most interesting talk, based on his business relationships in foreign countries, with regard to the United States in world affairs: how we got where we are now, where we are heading, and where in his opinion we should be heading.

For the historically-minded, this was the 15th year the 1924 fall weekend has based at Bonnie Oaks. For three years previous to that, informal gatherings were held, with classmates scattered in various motels in the vicinity of Hanover.

The executive committee meeting, which was held on Saturday morning, October 10, con- sidered several items of interest to the Class. The reunion committee submitted its final report, which was enthusiastically accepted since it showed a profit. It was voted to give $400 of this surplus to the college program for replacement of trees on college property which have been lost by age or disease. (Secretary's note: This is being recorded, in order that a bronze plate on a tree will not present a problem in the future similar to the CLOCK mystery - no response to date to our appeal for information!) The balance will revert to the class treasury. A further report was given by JimmieReid regarding plans for the "Never-Stop-24" program, which Larry Hewes is working on, and Bea Adams gave a most interesting account of her contacts with the class widows. One other thing: The same fall weekend party at Bonnie Oaks will be on again next year. You will be reminded of that many times by Sam Lamson and your secretary between now and then.

We regret to record the deaths of three classmates: Harry (Isy) Harris, on August 24, John Fleming on October 17, and MorganManchester on October 25. An item will appear in the obituary column of the Magazine regarding each of them.

The news is now offical: Chairman JimmieReid was married on October 16 ,to Helen F. Storen in Kent, Conn. Helen retired as a Professor of Education at Queens College. She is a graduate of St. Mary's and received her Ph.D. degree from Teachers College. The couple left after the wedding for a trip to include Venice, the Mediterranean, London, and Dublin. Many of us had the opportunity at Bonnie Oaks to meet; Helen and we all join in wishing the couple the best of everything.

The Class of 1925, 102 strong including wives and guests, form a happy group on thesteps of Dartmouth Hall before trooping to the Princeton game. 50th Reunion plans andan Alumni Fund anniversary gift were on the weekend business agenda.

Secretary, 87 Driving Tee Circle South Yarmouth, Mass. 02664

Treasurer, 111 Ross St. Fitchburg, Mass. 01420