ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK

On Monday evening, December 30, 1912, thirty-four Dartmouth alumni and undergraduates met at the Powers Hotel in Rochester to celebrate the Fourth Annual Dinner of the Central and Western New York Association. Tables were set in the Blue Room of the hotel, the walls of which were tastefully draped with Dartmouth banners of all sizes and descriptions. The table decorations were potted geraniums in fancy baskets, wound with green crepe paper. President Nichols and Dr. John King Lord '68 were present, representing the College. Randolph McNutt '71 acted as toastmaster. The opening address of welcome was given by Clarence W. McKay '93 of Rochester. President Nichols' address was an excellent exposition of the present work of the College and its needs along certain lines. Bishop Ethelbert Talbot '70, in opening his remarks, said that he had come a long distance in order to attend, and that his incentives for coming were the desire to see President Nichols and gain the inspiration that always comes from mingling with Dartmouth men. James B. Brooks '69, dean of the Syracuse Law School, spoke on the "Delights of Dartmouth." His talk was a beautiful reminiscence that brought back vividly to all their own college days. Dr. John King Lord '68 spoke on "The Old Mother." John B. Glaze 'OB spoke on "College Athletics." The speaking was interspersed with Dartmouth songs and Wah-Hoo-Wahs for the speakers, given with characteristic Dartmouth vim and vigor. The officers elected for the ensuing year were: President, James B. Brooks '69, Syracuse; vice-president, E. D. Emerson '84, Buffalo; secretary, H. W. Graves '09, Rochester. Buffalo was decided upon as the meeting place for next year.