Class of 1904
From Boston Post March 18th—"Matthew W. Bullock, dropped from the StateBoard of Parole by former GovernorCurley, after serving nine years there, wasbrought back into public service yesterdaywhen Arthur T. Lyman, Commissioner ofCorrection, named him as 'Assistant to theCommissioner' at $4000.00 per year. Inhis new position, Mr. Bullock will be designatecL by Commissioner Lyman to prepare the case records of all inmates ofState correctional institutions for use inconnection with transfers and releases ofprisoners."
There was held recently in New York, a banquet in honor of the election of Harry Chase as president of the Lotus Club. Eighteen college presidents attended and the speakers were Dr. McCracken of Vassar, Dr. Dodds of Princeton and our President, Dr. Hopkins.
Norman ('05) Stevenson passes on this information contained in a Spring letter from his sister. "Last week we drove toDaggett to call on the Harry Morses—Theyhave bought an alfalfa ranch, with a hugehouse—really large enough to satisfy them..Huge rooms, miles of covered porches,three bath rooms, an upstairs which housesall the boys and their friends, etc. etc. Bestof all, a Chinaman in the kitchen. Theolder boy has given up aviation, and is todo the ranch tuork by choice." This is welcome news—one more oasis for the '04 worker, tired out in his struggle to acquire sixty-five years and financial independence. Think of that big ranch house, the Chinaman in the kitchen, the big-hearted rancher by the fireplace, then look up the best thumbed routes to Daggett, California.
Ninety-nines Thirty Second
I have just read from cover to cover the thirty second report of ninety-nine with real pleasure. As a school boy it was my privilege to know the Boston twins—Tom Whittier—Benezet and Currier deriving from this acquaintance my desire to attend Dartmouth. As freshman we heard of Hoskins and Johnson, unquestionably the originators of a high type of entertainment, which, though showing considerable degenarcy now fills the radio atmosphere. Class room contact with Nelson Brown further inoculated us with the Dartmouth germ—Dave Storrs provided us with various sources of knowledge as well as ways to speed through some courses, at a price—Asakawa helped some of our minds toward higher places—the enthusiasm of Charlie Donahue has been a great stimulator for class co-operation. Dr. Freme Sewall gave us his little brother Gene who has proved to be a great interpreter of the Orozco Murals—Jim Richardson's friendship-Twenty years spent in the neighborhood of Plymouth with frequent and happy contacts with Sliver Silver, Guy Speare and George Clark; all these have developed a great personal admiration for the socially minded loyal Dartmouth group still young in their thought and enthusiasm. It was our recent privilege to unanimously elect their good secretary Owen Hoban president of the Secretaries Association.
From Springfield, Mass., comes this fine tribute to Jack Nolan. "He's one of thoserare souls who carries everyone's troubles,he is father to a host, loved by all Whoknow him and respected by the wholecity. FATHER JOHN—that is what everyonecalls him. He radiates good cheer, helpfulness and love—one of those fellows we'dall like to be but can't."
Recent changes of address are Henry M. Hall, 101 Lawton Blvd., Toronto, Canada-Arthur W. P. Wylie, 8 Lombard St., Dorchester, Mass. Harry B. Morse, Daggett California.
The "Fifty Ninth Squeak" from the Golden Gate bears witness of the continued interest of Jack Belknap, Gibson and Perkins in Dartmouth affairs and records the fact that one Carl F. Woods who was missed from his accustomed haunts during the Winter, as a visitor at the Headquarters of the Association of Northern California.
Grkndpop Woodbridge celebrated the arrival of his second grandchild in March. A daughter, Joan, was born in the household of M. and Mme. Jean Jeanneney. Mrs. Woodbridge had the pleasure of visiting her daughter and son-in-law at their home in France.
Wednesday, April 28, Beck was guest of honor at an American Legion dinner in Worcester, having been the first leader of the Worcester Post. Veteran Logan was also present and indicated that himself and family were well, but remained silent on the question of more frequent visits to class haunts. Don is travelling all the time and he may yet get on the right train.
Charlie Davis, same old reliable, is right now Chairman of the Hope Church Committee at Springfield, Mass. charged with raising a fund to build a new church. My reporter says he'll do the job.
A short time ago Tom Streeter visited Boston. That in itself is something of an event for Texas, New Jersey, and New York have rated altogether too much of his time for the satisfaction of many of us. Robbie, Carl, Sex and Tom spent a few profitable hours together rolling back the years and rehearsing specialties. There's a fine quartette who will be heard, for the first time on any stage, at Chase House, Hanover, for our annual June get together. It now appears that we shall round up some thirty odd members of the class. Watch for details in Ralph's letters and reserve the week-end June 12-13 for play time in Hanover.
Visited Edge in Manchester recently and had a fine fanning bee on class affairs in general with a few sober moments appraising our class losses of the past year. Mrs. Edgerly's grandmother has made her home with them for years as many of you know. Five years ago at the sprightly age of 95 she had the misfortune to break a hip but it was completely restored to full value after a few hospital weeks. Last December at the end of the first century the other hip was broken and that is now fully knit and an early discharge from the hospital is expected. Our cordial greetings, Edge to this member of your household, and her wonderful courage and vitality.
The meeting of the Secretaries Association May 7-8, was the record meeting for attendance. Ninety eight class, club and association secretaries present. I am sorry I can't give you a complete picture of this gathering, the cordial friendship, the sincere interest and understanding consideration for the College and its problems; the broad vision of the College and definite evidence of the positive progress being made through the co-operation of Undergraduate-Alumni-Faculty and Administration. How simple the accumulation of the annual class fund would become if there were a broader individual knowledge of the facts. One of the real pleasures of the recent sojourn in Hanover was the opportunity to spend two days with the ever blooming perennial of enthusiasm and love for all Dartmouth things—Beck. We enjoyed the privilege of together representing all you fellows who are the class of 1904. After taking part in the class display of modern and antique Dartmouth Eggs at the home of President and Mrs. Hopkins, we spent a pleasant hour with Lucia Grey. The secretaries' dinner in Stell Hall was real food for Dartmouth men. Privileged this year as last to have as a table companion, Nat Amherst '01 Goodrich, Librarian of the College for twenty-five years, the evening was a most enjoyable one. Digressing briefly from the dinner, I would acknowledge to Lord Jeffrey Amherst and his cohorts keen appreciation of their service to Dartmouth College in giving us this man who has so modestly created and so thoughtfully administered the College Library that it is without parallel in its capacity for specialized service, guided research or just pleasurable browsing. The contribution of Nat Goodrich to a quarter century of Dartmouth's development is inestimable. Don McKinlay, Secretary of 1937, athlete, president of the interfraternity council and Palaeopitus, gave us a fine picture of the undergraduate viewpoint—the awakening of responsibility in the Senior class and their evident pleasure in becoming Alumni of Dartmouth.
The College Quartette added to the evening's pleasure with the old songs and a fine rendition of "Dartmouth Undying." There's a song that gets under the husks of age and plays inspiring chords on the heartstrings of memory.
Hoppy, in his logical and forceful manner, outlined the newest chapter in his forward looking and ever broadening thesis on the place of the endowed college in a world of daily change and adjustment.
There are real compensations in the life of a Secretary.
Beck and I had a pleasant bed-time chat with a couple of youngsters from '08, Art Rotch, droll and capable secretary, making plans to attend his son's graduation in June, and Larry Treadway, joyful in the realization that Amherst and Williams commencements do not mix with ours this year, hence Hanover in June.
Chick and Mrs. Western were in Hanover with us. Their son, Perry, is a freshman and with their daughter married and living in San Diego, they are enjoying frequent pilgrimages to Hanover.
We had a fine hour together, leaving with Chick a commission to appear at Commencement with Jack Nolan and Charlie Davis and Beck, delegate at large to bring the rest of the class. Of his frequent visits to Hanover Chick says "I cannot over emphasize my enthusiasm for whatthe College is doing and the way they aredoing it. Fearful of where the National administration is leading or driving us, I amall for the Social Science course every freshman has to take and for all the many waysthe College is definitely trying to makeevery man it graduates a well rounded,well educated, thoroughly alive gentleman." Chick is going to Maine fishing from May 28 to June s—be prepared for a good story when you meet him on the 12th.
Any appraisal of our capital losses during the year just ending must contemplate as an offsetting asset the great value to the class and the College of the lives of Ned Willis, Dan Norton and Bill Gray. All of them successful in that high degree of broad-minded service and thought for others which left their several communities richer by the contribution they had made; their friends consoled by the warm remembrance of years of sincere and inspirational friendship; and the College stimulated and encouraged by their example. Here in New Hampshire our Class has suffered a staggering blow.
Magazine duties are over for the present and I am looking forward pleasurably to seeing a big '04 crowd at Commencement.
More news of more men next year, with your aid.
Secretary, Waterville Inn, Waterville Valley, N. H.
