1933

We had a great mini-reunion in Hanover on September 27-29. A record 55 members, spouses, and associates attended. The program of dinners, tailgate, and Lyme brunch arranged by the tireless and devoted Jack Manchester was informal and delightful. The executive committee meeting was helpful and, among other business, President Manny Sprague persuaded Manchester to agree to serve as chairman of the next minireunion on the October 3 weekend in 1992 and of our 60th (can it be possible?) in 1993. The weather was perfect and, to cap the climax, Dartmouth beat Bucknell in a spirited, if not flawless, game of college football. So, forget your twinges and wheezes and plan to get to Hanover for these two events. You'll enjoy the storied surroundings (never lovelier) and the reminiscing about the days of Hopkins and Laycock.

One sign on Main Street, "Virgin 'tails at KKK" means "Alcohol-less cocktails at Tri-Kap. " Another further north identifies the "Department of Cognitive Neuroscience."

When your correspondent asked RalphCampbell in a recent phone conversation what he was up to these days, he responded "up to no good." "Characteristically," we retorted. The founder of Dartmouth in Montreal has had a varied life. He spent his business career in the family furniture manufacturing business in Chicago (also manufacturing parachutes in Kentucky during the war). He retired in 1989, and he and Doris have traveled widely since then. He also knew foreign capitals previously, however, having indulged his sporting propensities by competitive sailing in the 22-square-meter class in Athens in 1966 and Sweden in 1980. He has worked devotedly in the Christian Science Church. He and Doris have no children of their own but have helped subsidize the production of five attorneys from the next generation of the family. An awesome responsibility, one observes.

We had a pleasant chat with Rugie Rugen recently and found that he was "in there pitching. " He has emphysema which cuts down his activities, but it does not prevent him from traveling locally, shopping, banking, and doing other chores. Janet has not been well, and Rugie regretted that they could not attend the mini-reunion. We schmoozed about his membership on our championship water polo team of 1931-32. As he did in the Spaulding Pool, Rugie did a great job as class secretary for many years and all hands are grateful for his efforts.