CLASS OF 1900
One of the historic characters of the Gloucester, Mass., pageant was Prince Charles, represented by our own George F. Merrill. Miss Mary Hoyle, niece of John Hays Hammond, took the part of Queen Anne. Mr. Merrill's picture as shown in the paper in his colonial costume is certainly noble. The showing is much better than that of members of the class who habitually appear in golf paraphernalia.
Minot Fowler reports a charming half day spent with Francis Bradley, who has been recuperating at his old home at North Easton, Mass.
Beginning with September of this year, Father Bradley is to be professor of logic and psychology at the College of St. Mary's of the Woods, Indiana. This will be certainly a most interesting form of work for Francis Bradley, and no one could be better fitted to undertake it. It will be less strenuous than his work in Fall River, which involved both religious and civic duties unusual in importance and extent. Father Bradley is a born teacher, and his sphere of learning is both broad and technical. We are sorry, however, to see him go so far away from us here in New England.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Redington announce the birth of a son on July 25, 1923, at Oakland, Cal. He has been given the name of Paul Goodwin Redington, Jr., so that it is likely that Dartmouth College will see another P. G. enrolled in its ranks.
Gilbert Balkam is now associated with the Stack Heater Company of Boston as sales manager. This is a fine concern making a fine product, and we of 1900 will say that they have secured a mighty fine sales manager.
Harry Fairfield has been appointed secretary to Chief Justice Rugg of the Superior Court of Massachusetts. His title under the statutes of the state is . "messenger,'' but the actual work involves very close association with the chief justice and great responsibility. Harry has jumped steadily up in his chosen work, and is entitled to the congratulations of the class for the reputation he has already made for himself.
One of, the feature items in our notes for this issue of the MAGAZINE was headed by the phrase, "John R. Mathes throws his hat into the ring." We announced his candidacy for mayor of Dover, stating that he had an open field, extolling his virtues, and showing the advantages which would accrue to the class by having John remit automobile fines and give us the keys of the city. No sooner had this wonderful article been prepared that we got notice that Mr. Mathes had retired in favor of ex-Alderman John W. Morrison, whom we know nothing about, from whom we can expect no favors, and who seeks to take away from our. illustrious classmate the civic honors which are justly hi s due. As Mr. Prescott says : "The situation is disgusting. Mr. Mathes does not play politics the way he used to play poker." Is there something mysterious in John's past which has resulted in this anticlimax? This is certainly a subject calling for careful discussion at the next class roundup.
Mr. Lemuel G. Hodgkins, who is connected with the Masonic Protective Association, believes in insurance. "Contingencies will always arise when you will be glad that you do not have to pay for your own shortcomings of health or of eyesight." He has demonstrated this effectually by running his Jordan sedan off a perfectly level street into the nearest tree, in order to show Nat Barrows, who, he thought, was behind him, that automobile insurance is not an economic waste. The demonstration was complete, and the car, so far as we know, is just where he left it. If there is any other reason for running about a quarter of a mile off the broad highway in the daytime and trying to clear the landscape of all vegetation, we have yet to learn it — and you know the Jordan is a lovely car.
The New York 1900 men had a very real round-up. Mr. and Mrs. Zach Murray entertained them in their new home in Upper Montclair. There were thirty-two present, including wives and children. It would take too long to tell about all the remarkable viands that were served, or all the things which were done for the entertainment of 1900 families. The problem now confronting the New York alumni is to find another Zach Murray for next year. Boston will have to look out, or they will be outdistanced by the New York group.
There are four new 1900 sons at Dartmouth this year: Butterfield, Norris, Paddock, Rankin. These, together with the five who attended last year, give 1900 a very strong representation. All these boys are doing finely. Look them up, you 1900 men, whenever you get to Hanover.
Henry N. Teague of Williamstown and Miami entertained the 1900 family at the Woodstock Inn in the early part of October. Five 1900 sophomores, four 1900 freshmen, and all the 1900 men permanently located in Hanover were present. President Rankin of the class was also present to represent the balance of the class who could not be there. Dr. Hopkins was an honorary guest. The purpose of this dinner was to bring together all the 1900 people, so that their contact in college could be more frequent and they could be mutually helpful to one another. This is but one of the many kind things that Henry Teague is always doing for the class of 1900.
Dr. Charles H. Dolloff attended a special meeting of psychiatrists which was held, we believe, in Boston the first week in October. Dr. Dolloff is the second most eminent psychiatrist of the class, yielding the first place only to F. E. Atwood. As to what went on at this meeting it is impossible to report, the subject being of such a technical character.
Harry Fairfield has purchased a new home in Wollaston, also a flivver, which has already carried him some 6000 miles. He is as happy as a clam in his new position, and invites all 1900 men to visit his new office, which is opposite the main entrance to the City Club. Benjamin F. Prescott made a very extended trip to Kansas and the Middle West, looking over farm loans, according to local reports. It is also suspected that his trip had a political slant.
Harry Hutchins, who is connected with a Frog Company in Norwood, Ohio, plans to attend the Dartmouth-Cornell game. Probably before this note appears, this will have become a matter of history. The purpose of Harry's trip is to find someone on the train who knows how to play Mah Jong, so that he can master this sport before his winter program in Cincinnati is entirely settled.
Secretary, Natt W. Emerson, 10 State St., Boston
