1924

Another successful fall get-together (the 16th at Bonnie Oaks) has taken place, with due allowance for the rain which dampened outdoor activities, and which kept many of us away from Alumni Stadium. The attendance at Bonnie Oaks was somewhat smaller than last year due to assorted reasons which seem to be increasing as the years advance. Added to those who spent the entire weekend at Bonnie Oaks were a large number of classmates at the luncheon at the Inn and the buffet dinner at Bonnie Oaks on Saturday night. Dinner was preceded by the usual cocktail party with entertainment by Chick Wells at the piano.

At the meeting of the executive committee on Saturday morning, Stan Chittick reported favorable progress on the collection of dues (151 paid to October 1, including 19 widows) In case you haven't paid, Stan is waiting. And to all who included a personal note along with their check, Sam and I give thanks. There are now 450 living classmates. A report from Earl Daum on the Alumni Fund showed contributions of $47,874 against a goal of $48,500. Beatie Adams report on her contacts with widows continues to show the results of her efforts, and Dave Dyche reported that 16 classmates have established life income trusts, totalling $776,000, with outright bequests totalling $75,000 in amounts varying from $500 to $23,000. The question of the masthead on the 24-hour Notice was discussed and it was voted to continue the present sketch showing the sketch of Dean Laycock in action, lest we forget!

We regret to record the death of two classmates: George Yates on June 6, and MauryAhlquist on August 16.

Alex Gibson reports on his busy life in McIndoe Falls, where he is involved with community activities, with trips to New York, Montreal, Quebec, and Andover where he keeps in touch with the affairs of the Academy. As a fellow scribe, he contributes a column on the activities of faculty emerti to the Andover bulletin.

An article appearing in a recent issue of Vermont Life, includes a picture of Greg Belcher, hard at work in the Thunderstorm Mill, in Kents Corner, Vt. Greg is now a resident of Calais, Vt., and the article tells of the restoration of Thunderstorm Mill, a sawmill which dates back to 1803. Greg is president of the Aldrich Memorial Association (also in his own words chief man with the hoe, rake, power saw and shovel). The restoration of the mill has been undertaken by the association with the help of funds from the State of Vermont, Bicentennial funds, and volunteer labor. This is a natural interest for Greg, since his entire career has been connected with forestry and forest products, following receipt of an MF degree from Yale School of Forestry. We wish Greg the best of luck in this restoration project and feel sure that when it is completed, he will gladly demonstrate how an old sawmill operated to any interested visitors and is, no doubt, looking already for some other landmark to restore.

A note from Ed Winsor reports the arrival of a first great-grandchild. Ed says this may be old hat to many classmates (is it?) but anyway congratulations to the Winsors.

And as a last word, even though Hallowe'en has just passed, after consulting the publication schedule, your secretary realizes that as you read these notes, the year-end holidays will be in the air, so to one and all - A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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

Treasurer, 111 Ross St., Fitchburg, Mass. 01420