WAR CURTAILS 25TH REUNION

Tradition without the frills will be the keynote of the simplified celebrations of the Class of '17, when it meets this June for the twenty-fifth anniversary of its graduation.

Meeting Sunday evening, the executive committee in charge of the gathering decided that despite the war, the class would continue as much of the traditional ceremonies as possible.

"It will be a twenty-fifth anniversary meeting, not a reunion," commented Robert W. Davidson, chairman of the Committee, "for every effort will be made to keep the celebration as serious as possible."

Celebration Condensed

Confining their activities to Cambridge alone, the Class will condense its celebration into two days. The Monday evening show, the day on the North Shore, the Symphony Concert, and the customary dance will be among the events omitted.

"Any statement as to the number expected to return would be pure speculation," said Davidson. "But as a guess, if 750, instead of the usual 1200 turn up, we'll be doing well."

Scheduled to begin this year on Wednesday, the exercises will include a luncheon in one of the Houses, and two more formal dinners. On Wednesday afternoon, in place of the customary Yale baseball game, a memorial service will be held.