CLASS OF 1879
Charles S. Cook writes from Los Angeles, Cal., that he has "lately had a bad time of it from an attack of erysipelas, with a nurse, a doctor, and a druggist to pay, and even worse, perhaps, the loss of salary while laid up." Evidently, however, the disease did not effect either his head or his heart, for he closes his letter as follows:
"The various documents so generously supplied from Hanover always make me feel under obligation to make some return. And the loyalty of the Dartmouth alumni is most impressive. My memory of college days is refreshing, and of the eight years I spent in Hanover afterwards inspiring. Later I was led to appreciate better the feeling of .Dartmouth men by observing the contrast at Northwestern University. This was most evident at the Commencement exercises, notably at the Class Day exercises. The senior speakers simply rejoiced that the grind was over, and they were to be free to enjoy life, etc. Very little indeed about separation, and nothing of interest in the University. It was a big, prosperous, and fast growing institution, but no one seemed to feel any sort of pride in being a graduate. I learned this from talking with alumni as well as students. I do not know the facts, but I imagine that the Dartmouth spirit is rather exceptional. The pride of the Harvard graduate seems quite a different thing."
At the dinner of the New York Alumni Association in the Commodore Hotel on April 5 there were present Edward G. Bailey, Foster R. Clement, Henry B. Closson, William N. Cohen, Frederic P. Garrettson, Leonard K. Graves, Charles M. Hough, Henry Melville, and Harry B. Thayer. Count 'em! Nine. The largest percentage of any class. Hough is a judge of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Thayer is president of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and .a trustee of the College. Bailey and Clement try to pose as tired business men; with, however, no very noticeable change in activity since their "retirement". Major Graves was in the service of the United States during the entire period of its participation in the World War, and the only man in the class who wore a uniform. Cohen is an LL.D., and ex-justice of the Supreme Court of the state of New York, and Garrettson is ex-mayor of Newport, R. I. Closson and Melville are — well — perhaps not ex anything in particular, but struggling young lawyers with their future all before them. News, either direct or indirect, was received from nearly every other member of the class, and greetings were sent to some of them. All had an enjoyable evening. The only drawback to their happiness was the fact that they seemed to be the only ones who knew how properly to give the Dartmouth yell. Dan Rollins '79 invented it.
Secretary, Henry Melville, 45 Cedar St., New York
