DARTMOUTH CLUB OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

The Dartmouth Club of Western Pennsylvania held its first annual dinner, in honor of President Tucker, at the Fort Pitt Hotel, Pittsburgh, on Thursday evening, February 7, 1907.

For an infant association the club proved to be a decidedly vigorous one.

Following the reception at 6.30, forty-one sat down to an elaborate banquet in the private dining room, which was tastefully decorated with sprigs of fir and Dartmouth banners, while a large picture of Dartmouth adorned the wall.

Every moment was keenly enjoyed by the alumni present, and under the spell of the Dartmouth spirit which was in evidence, even the local guests of honor, who were present to welcome Doctor Tucker, although they represented other institutions,were influenced to sing Dartmouth's praise with all the fervency that could have been expected from her most devoted sons.

A. V. Barker '72, president of the club, was toastmaster, and presided in his usual able manner.

L.H.W. French '88 delivered the address of welcome, in which the appreciation felt by the alumni for the opportunity given them to entertain Doctor Tucker, and the distinguished alumni present, was strongly expressed.

Doctor Tucker's address as usual was intensely interesting and aroused great enthusiasm as he sketched the evolution of the present Dartmouth and indicated what her policy would be for the future.

Referring to the fact that in the building up of the new College the trustees have tried to preserve the traditions of the College, regarding her history as her most valuable asset. In this connection he said: "We are living in an age of sentiment side by side with industrial development. There never was a time when the past was so honored as it is today, and any institution, by keeping up its traditions, can appeal to that sentiment. Dartmouth's history is worth more than an endowment of $10,000,000."

W. J. Holland, Ph.D., LL.D, curator of the Carnegie Museum, in responding for the guests, paid high tribute to Dartmouth, and to Doctor Tucker. Doctor Holland is an alumnus of Amherst. Professor E. J. Bartlett '72 representing the faculty, was in his best humor, as he responded to the toast "The Athletic Association." In his remarks he implied that the Dartmouth policy was determined by the thought that it was better to endure defeat, and maintain athletic honor, than to win victories which involved the sacrifice of principle.

Right Reverend Ethelbert Talbot '70, in an address filled with wit, wisdom and loyalty, discussed "The Old Dartmouth."

James Easson responded to the toast "The Younger Alumni."

Remarks were made by Professor A. E. Erost '72, Balph '05, Parker '04, W. R. Jones, headmaster of Allegheny preparatory school, and Chancellor S. B. McCormick of Western University.

All the addresses were of unusual interest and there was not a dull moment from beginning to end.

Several songs were rendered by a quartette during the evening. It is of singular interest to note that the only two alumni present who were born in Pittsburgh were the oldest alumnus, L. O. Livingston '58, and R. P. Balph '05, almost the youngest.