1915

Not being able to attend the 70th reunion, I am indebted to Kathryn Potter (Mrs. Herbert S. Potter) for the following report: "1915 had a very successful 70th reunion. Dale Barker, the only member present, stole the show. He was accorded recognition at every meeting. Present were Dale Barker, his daughter-in-law, Barbara, and his son Dick '54; ElvieO'Hara; George Martin Jr. and wife Margery; Harriet Davis and daughter Wendy Goodman with her sons, Josh and Seth; Kathryn Potter and daughter Julie Quill. Brian Dolan '87, a student assistant, drove the 1915 van. He collected and deposited us and did everything he possibly could for our comfort and convenience. Some of our meetings were scheduled with 1910 and 1920 classes.

"We attended President and Mrs. McLaughlin's lovely garden reception. I asked the president what message he had for 1915 alumni notes. He responded with much sincerity and enthusiasm: 'Tell them it is one of my greatest privileges to have the class of 1915 here again.'

"The Commencement concert given by the Dartmouth College Glee Club was great. At the finale, alumni were invited on stage to join in singing Dartmouth songs. On Saturday we joined several other classes for a luncheon in the Alumni Gym.

"Reunion banquets were held at the Hanover Inn. We had one table in a private room. The table was very attractive and the food delicious.

"There were 1,004 graduating seniors. Beverly Sills gave the Commencement address. Husbands and wives marched down the aisles together for the first time; one mother held her baby and walked with her husband, who was receiving a degree. Graduating senior Walter Brian Barnes gave the valedictory to the College. The first member of the Earl of Dartmouth's family to receive a degree brought applause. Colored balloons and bubbles filled the air; we heard the Hart . College Brass Ensemble, a lone bagpipe player, the Dartmouth Glee Club, and the bells at Baker. Everything was so well coordinated. It was an emotional experience, and I was very thankful I had the privilege of being there."

Dale Barker's message to 1915: "Same place, same time, next year. We can't let the good times go by."

The only sad note to all the above was the recent death of Earl Clough on May 27. Living in the area, Cloughy did not miss many Commencements and in most instances led the parade as the oldest alumnus present. Marion Morhouse arranged for a memorial service for Cloughy and all deceased members of the class at her home in Enfield on June 8 at 4:00 p.m. Ad Winship '42, Ruth WinshipCrance's son, and all those back for reunion were on hand. A recording of "Dartmouth Undying" was played, and refreshments were served.

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