Class of 1918
Nineteen members of our honorable class congregated in and about the Windy City over Washington's Birthday to attend the first Pow Wow of the Dartmouth tribe. We have'this from no less of an authority than our Chicago medicine man old "Doc" Woodruff, who is now an interne at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. He writes that the affair was voted a smashing success by all 18'ers in attendance. Henceforth it should prove to be a valuable fixture on the annual Dartmouth programs.
According to "Doc," the "heap Big Injuns" of 1918 who aided materially to the success of the Pow Wow were "Gus" Gustavson, Zulick, and "Cort" Horr. Gus and Zulick added much zest to the Pow vaudeville shows with terpsichorean effects, old-time harmony, and Yiddish dialogues, which all smacked of them never-to-be-forgotten days of 1918 Sophomore smokers. "Cort" Horr worked over- time at the conference in dual role of box office and information bureau. It is said he occupied a comfortable chair for two days outside of the session hall peddling pasteboards while endeavoring to lead the uninstructed astray.
The long distance trophy was easily won by "Ed" Noyes, who pulled into Chicago from old Boston. Among the others who journeyed to the lake city were "Val" Valentine of Milwaukee and the Goodyear Tire Company of that city; "Russ" Howard of Oskaloosa, lowa, who is now vice-president of the Mahaska County State Bank; and rosy-cheeked "Bill" Bemis of Cleveland.
"Chaunce" Hood also blew in from that famous Schlitz city,—Milwaukee. He reports himself unmarried, but still well nourished as of old. His business connections are- with the Lafayette Motors. "Penn" Carolan and wife couldn't stay away from the Pow dance and entertainment. . "Hi" Belding was also seen on numerous occasions.
"Steve" Mahoney and "Ray" Dart were in constant attendance at the Pow Wow. Both are married, and Mahoney has a small daughter, Dorothy Jane. "Lymie" Drake is making good on his New Year's resolution never to miss a Dartmouth gathering, and was always in evidence.
Of those who hang their shingles in Chicago were "Mike" Davies, the dutiful parent of Bill Davies; "Count" Kozminski, husband, and western agent of the French transatlantic steamship line; "Dick" Aishton, the father of another Dartmouth prospect; and "Mart" Straus, who is the right-hand man of the president of the Hartmann Furniture Company.
In the New York district our revered president "Stan" Jones is still attempting to make his Jordan car live up to the dealers' "ad" for speed and nimbleness, but with dire results. Despite the efforts of "Mike" Pounds, the Brooklyn borough president's favorite son, our "Stan" has had his name endorsed on the court records on several occasions. "Ernie" Earley suggests that the class purchase for "Stan" a coat of extra length sleeves to bear the service chevrons of the summonses issued.
Speaking of "Mike" Pounds, this man announces the arrival of an infant son, whom he declares to be the world's handsomest baby. However, Mr. Morey, who has viewed the exhibit first hand, emphatically declares that it bears no resemblance whatsoever to any human creature he has ever seen, and he allows that he has traveled a bit in his day.
"Duke" Dusossoit was married in Philadelphia on February 9 to Miss Mary Lamb (most demure, if name indicates anything). The presumably happy couple betook themselves to Hanover for a honeymoon.
Clinton W. Carvell leaves Newmarket, N. H., to become pastor of the Trinitarian Congregational church, North Andover, Mass.
The motor industry has gained another cohort in the person of "Red" Hulbert, who labors in the finance division of the General Motors" Company in New York. Like many others, he prefers to commute from way stations like Newark, where he has made his residence.
From dear old England our foreign relations expert, "Dusty" Rhodes, contributes a bit of news. He writes that when the new American ambassador, Frank B. Kellogg, and his wife arrived in London from the U. S. some time ago he was detailed by the consul general to attend him—dolled up in a top hat, morning coat, and spats ! We say, you're getting there, "Dusty," old de-ar.
Recently "Dusty" sent to the College an original early English print of William, the second Earl of Dartmouth,—the British nobleman who gave his name to the College and under whose patronage it was founded. print is now being exhibited in Prexy Hopkins' office, where it has attracted much attention among trustees and graduates.
According to "Dusty," Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sanford Glendening, at present of 16 Hyde Park St., London, are the proud parents of a husky lad, later no doubt to be a candidate for the Big Green Team. This youngster first saw the light of day in Paris last summer. Inasmuch as Rhodes was best man for "Glen" at his wedding, he was also elected to be godfather to his boy, and acted in that capacity at the recent christening, which took place at St. Paul's church, Knightsbridge. The boy, whose name is Alan Sanford Glendening, appears to be quite a marvel, and at the christening was quite conversational. At the crucial moment when the water was sprinkled over his head, however, he never made a murmur. A wager of a sixpence was thereby won and lost.
The latest member of the class to enter the lists of the U. S. diplomatic service is "Don" Bliss, who is out in the Far East. At present he is in Tokyo, Japan, as secretary to the commercial attache at the American Embassy. In the absence of white girls, "Don" seems to have taken quite a fancy to Japanese flappers, who he says are very charming, and firstclass dancers in spite of their long kimono and straw sandals. He writes that he is quite happy and contented in his Japanese house in Aoyama, a suburb of Tokyo, and with an occasional earthquake for excitement life is never dull. "Don" has sent "Stan" Jones some exceedingly interesting observations on earthquakes, which we hope to publish to the class in the near future. Bliss says that any letters from 18-ers will be greeted with loud cheers and answered promptly.
The Secretary has just received a communication from M. W. Hill 'll, inquiring whether he knew of any Dartmouth men who might wish to get into the real estate business. Presumably Mr. Hill has a number of openings in this field, and any 18-ers interested can get into touch with him at 1066 Centre St., Newton, Mass.
If any member of the class has not procured a print of the reunion picture taken at the Furious Fifth but wishes to do so, he should write the White Studio, Hanover. They can be obtained at a dollar each.
Secretary, 953 Madison Ave., New York
