ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SECRETARIES—MAY 1-2, 1925

On May 1 and 2 fifty-one class representatives and fourteen representatives of associations and clubs gathered for the twenty-first annual meeting of the Secretaries Association. An analysis of those present shows three repreentatives from the '60s, nine from the 70s, seyen from the '80s, eight from the '90s, and only three classes without representatives from 1900-25. A record was also constituted in distant associations sending representatives since the Dartmouth Club of Buenos Aires was represented by its secretary, A. C. Hale '20. Milwaukee was represented by its secretary, E. A. Luedke, Jr. '21, Chicago by Nathaniel Leverone '06, and the Cleveland Club by its secretary, J. W. Cannell '02. A wire was also received from the oldest living alumnus of the College, Samuel H. Jackman '60 who likewise serves as secretary of his class.

The delegates met first in the reception rooms of the Administration Building, where an informal reunion was enjoyed and light refreshments served before the more formal business of the sessions was started.

The first meeting was. called to order by the president, Joseph W. Worthen '09, in the Faculty Room. After the roll-call the chairman appointed the following committees : On nominations: Morton C. Tuttle '97, Everett M. Stevens '01, Robert W. Elsasser '21. On resolutions : Edwin A. Bayley '85, Dana M. Dustan 'BO, George W. Elderkin '02.

Since the last meeting the Association has lost two secretaries by death: Leander M. Nute '54 and Luther W. Emerson '62. The president spoke of their long service and the inspiration which always came to their colleagues through their association in the secretaries' work. Since the last meeting likewise nine new secretaries have taken over the duties of the office from their predecessors. These new- secretaries are as follows: '60 Samuel H. Jackman '84 Dr. James P. Houston '95 Arthur G. Bugbee '99 Louis P. Benezet '07 Charles P. Woodworth '12 Alvaro M. Garcia '14 John M. Palmer '19 Frederick L. Nolan '25 Henry D. Archibald

In welcoming them the president referred to the obligations and opportunities of the secretary's life and the many rewards which come to him, intangible though they often are. In concluding his words of welcome he expressed the general sentiment of the secretaries of the value contained in the setting of the meeting, surrounded by the College and its influences: "To my mind one of the chief sanctions, of this Association and the activities in which it engages is the fact that it does meet here in Hanover where we are within the sound of the college bells, within the sight of the Old Tower, and in the almost living presence of hundreds of those influences together with young fellows with whom we shared not only Dartmouth but ourselves, our best selves, when all the world was young. And so it is, I think, that the value of these meetings and of the activities of this Association lies not only in the contacts of the secretaries with each other, but also in the contacts of the secretaries with the College."

The Alumni Magazine—E. F. Clark '01 and H. R. Wellman '07

In reporting on the MAGAZINE Mr. Clark referred especially to the editorial department so ably and interestingly conducted by Philip S. Marden '94 and the department of Alumni News in which so many of the secretaries have an important share. It was particularly regretted that illness prevented the Alumni Editor, John M. Comstock '77, from main- taining his usual attendance at the meeting.

Mr. Clark also spoke of the rapid increase in the circulation of the MAGAZINE increasing as it has over 100% in the last three years and with a paid subscription list for the current issue of about 4200. This rapid increase is due very largely to the action of a number of the classes in sending out the MAGAZINE to each one of their members.

Mr. Well-man, for the Business Department, was able to report a balance for the past year for the first time in the history of the MAGAZINE. Double the receipts for advertising and largely increased receipts from subscriptions account for this favorable showing. He commended particuarly the action of some of the classes in subscribing for their members as a unit and spoke of the mutual advantages which might result if this action were followed by other classes.

Report from the Alumni Council—N. W. Emerson 'OO

The Association was fortunate in having as the speaker for the Alumni Council the retiring president and one who has been responsible for much of the recent advance and effectiveness of the Council. Mr. Emerson first outlined the general alumni organization of the College, the interlocking features of the various bodies and their influence in the fields which they particularly cultivate. He paid a tribute to the spirit of the Secretaries Association and the unique work which its members were doing in holding the classes together as a unit. This is an activity which the Council does not try to emulate but in its own field it is particularly effective, protecting the alumni from unwise projects, nominating the alumni trustees, and raising the Alumni Fund. These activities could not be profitably carried on if the Council did not make especial effort to preserve its contact with the currents of opinion running in the College and the particular situation and needs at all times. As an outgrowth of the Secretaries Association the Council has developed its own field and the two bodies are now working side by side.

Alumni Fund—A. L. Priddy '15

Mr. Priddy in his first year of service as chairman of the Council Committee on the Alumni Fund reported to the secretaries on the present state of the Fund. He first referred to the very successful work of Clarence McDavitt 'OO, his predecessor in office, who had increased/the maximum receipts for the fund for any previous year from $70,000 to $80,000 and the number of contributors from 3292 to 4509.

Mr. Priddy then outlined the campaign which is being conducted at the present time. Men who had contributed in the past but had not done so in the last year were being approached to their intentions in the future. Others, particularly non-graduates, were being circularized to increase if possible the contributions from this group. The response so far has been most encouraging indicating a state of the Fund considerably more advanced than at the same date last year. Mr. Priddy pointed out, however, that the average contribution for the present year was practically the same as for last year and that the final attainment of the goal would require a definite increase in the number of contributors. At the time of the meeting he reported total contributions of $49,483.70 from 2539 subscribers with seven classes already having reached or passed their quota. Particular reference was made to the part many of the secretaries are playing in the work of the Fund since some also act as class agents.

In concluding his remarks Mr. Priddy raised the question of whether it was desirable to send out the ALUMNI MAGAZINE to all contributors to the Fund either in its present form or in-some form altered to meet the needs of the changed situation. The suggestion aroused instant and widespread discussion and it was obvious that the secretaries did not favor a plan which would distribute the MAGAZINE gratis among fund contributors. The approved line of procedure seemed to be a continuation of the tendency now evident for any such distribution that might be made to be undertaken by the classes rather than by any central organization like the Fund Committee. Mr. Priddy 'expressed his own agreement with the arguments presented which apparently represented the unanimous opinion of the secretaries.

The Selective Process—E. Gordon Bill, Dean of Freshmen

The present method of selecting applicants to Dartmouth is so new and yet of such vital importance to the life of the College that the secretaries listened with much interest to the exposition of the Selective Process by Dean Bill. He explained clearly the various factors in the system, the sources of information regarding the applicants and the bodies that cooperate in obtaining this information. He further cleared the situation by removing some misconceptions as to geographical distribution, preferred groups, and priority of application which may have been in the minds of some of the alumni.

The Selective Process itself is undergoing evolution as experience develops aspects which may be improved. Certain changes for the next year were explained such as the limitation in numbers of men who can be admitted from any one school and the general provision that beginning in 1926 no further men shall be admitted with conditions. The subject aroused considerable discussion which tended further to clarify points that were still obscure in the minds of some and to bring out other details concerning the operation of the system in a further statement from Dean Bill.

Dinner Session

Following the discussion on the selective process the meeting adjourned to reassemble for dinner in College Hall.

Impressions after Eighteen Years—Professor A. W. Vernon

The first of the after-dinner speakers was Professor Ambrose W. Vernon who took as his subject "Impressions after Eighteen Years." These impressions proved to be almost wholly favorable as the speaker saw an improvement not only in the physical aspect of the College and increase in the size of the faculty but in the morals, manners, and aims of the student body. He contrasted the purposes of a student of earlier days as one who came to College to learn the truth while the present generation seemed to be in College to seek the truth. His only question was as to whether the spirit of altruism had kept pace with the growth and improvements in other lines and he spoke strongly of the need of the present generation for the spirit of true religion but even here he closed withsa note of optimism and hopefulness for the present generation.

The Present Situation in Athletics—Professor J. P. Richardson

In discussing his subject Professor Richardson approached the matter in terms of assets and liabilities and in drawing up the balance sheet showed that athletics are in general a distinct asset to the College. If they are to remain so, however, ,he indicated 'that it must be by means of constant watchfulness and careful supervision of well qualified men on the Athletic Council. He spoke highly of the exceptional service which the present president of the Athletic Council, Joseph T. Gilman '05, has given during his term in office.

Among the liabilities evident in athletics he stressed a reluctance on the part of the pres- ent generation to accept strict discipline, the difficulties inherent in the location of Hanover and the ever present problems of summer base- ball. As a difficulty which must be faced he referred to the Gymnasium which is even now- becoming overcrowded and crying for expan- sion in certain directions. Among the assets in the athletic situation are the fine organiza- tion of the Council, its business system, the personnel of the coaches, the realization of the Memorial Field, and the practical disap- pearance of the problem of poor scholarship as applying to athletes.

The College—President Hopkins

President Hopkins introduced his remarks by paying a tribute to the type of alumnus represented in the Secretaries Association and the alumni body as a whole, unique perhaps in its spirit of cooperation and helpfulness toward the aims of the College. Referring to Dr. Vernon's question regarding the spirit of altruism he urged that every generation has the right to its own interpretation of the great institutions of society and the factors in the background must be understood if we are ,to fully understand ourselves an apparent lack of altruism in the present-day student. He spoke of the impressions of the College made upon two recent foreign lecturers on the Moore Foundation and their enthusiasm for the wonderful setting of the College. If the four years accomplished nothing other than the absorption of beauty it would be time well spent.

It is fortunate in many ways that Dartmouth stands by itself and is not a university college. It is thus enabled to develop along its own lines and need not be dominated by other and possibly conflicting interests, but even in its isolation it must recognize contacts with others and with society and the absolute necessity of the spirit of altruism. The College cannot entirely disregard what stimulates the loyalties of men and there is nothing finer thah the loyalty which a college inspires in itself. If the alumni can assist in transmitting this to the undergraduate body they will have accomplished. much in preparing the ground for the purposes of the College.

Saturday Morning

The secretaries gathered again in the Faculty Room on Saturday morning at nine o'clock to resume the program interrupted the evening before.

The Chicago Pow Wow in Retrospect and inProspect—Nathaniel Leverone '06

The first subject to come before the meeting was a discussion by Mr. Leverone of the Chicago Pow Wow held in February, 1924. Mr. Leverone was well qualified since he was the chairman of the local committee in charge of all arrangements. His exposition showed plainly the great value of the meeting to the Chicago group and also to the alumni at large. It was so designed as to present to the alumni information which it is so difficult for them to obtain about the present state of the College, the policies of the administration, and the advancements made since the undergraduate days of those present. Particular care was taken and most successfully carried out to prevent any domination of the program or interest by the local group. Mr. Leverone spoke particularly of the influence of Mr. Henry H. Hilton '90, not only in initiating the plans for the Pow Wow but in" carrying them through. One of the results was to show conclusively to the alumni themselves and to all observers that Dartmouth is a national college. The influence of the Pow Wow with its value to those present and the associations that they represented was likewise nation-wide.

The discussion on the subject of Mr. Leverone's address was opened by Mr. A. Si. Strong '92 who had been present at the Pow Wow. He spoke enthusiastically of the success of the meetings' and of the value to those who were present, stressing the advantages of Chicago as a place of meeting and of the date selected for the first Pow Wow which included a national holiday and was in close proximity to the annual meeting of the National Education Association likewise held in Chicago. His only question about future Pow Wows seemed to be as to whether the same level could be attained tained in the future that had been reached at Chicago.

Wide-spread discussion then ensued, both on the part of secretaries who had been present at the meeting and those who were not able to attend. The unanimous consensus of opinion seemed to be that the meetings were desirable from the point of view of the alumni and the College as a whole and there was very obvious feeling on the part of the secretaries that another Pow Wow should be held in the not too distant future. The information was also brought out that a committee of the Alumni Council was studying the question of future Pow Wows and would be prepared to report at the June meeting of the Council.

The Academic Alumni and the Alumni of theAssociated Schools—H. Sheridan Baketel,

Medical School '95

In introducing his subject Dr. Baketel referred to the two types of medical alumni, those who held a degree from the College as well as from the Medical School and those holding a doctor's degree only. It is this latter group who are at present more or less homeless in their Dartmouth affiliations. They can reune in Hanover as members of the Dartmouth Medical School Alumni Association but have no definite class affiliation. It is natural that without the social contacts the knowledge of these men about Dartmouth and their interest in the College should not be extensive nor their interest so active. Dr. Baketel indicated the difficulties involved due to the entire segregation of the Medical School men during their Hanover residence and the consequent difference in their college interests. He proposed that class secretaries might well consider the possibility of adopting this group of Medical School graduates into their own classes for all reunion purposes and on occasions of Dartmouth gatherings.

Postgraduating the Alumni—H. Clifford Bean '16

The alumni may be roughly divided into three groups so far as their contacts with the College are concerned. First there are those who belong to one of the official bodies of the College, such as trustees, Alumni Council, Athletic Council, Secretaries Association, or Fund agents, or have had such membership in the past; second, a small group within each class who have no official status but are the active leaders in class affairs; and third, the large body of alumni who are at heart very much interested' but through geographical situation or necessary absorption in business affairs, have not been able to keep closely in touch with the situation in the College. It is this last group who are most in need of college contacts. These contacts may be divided in general into the concrete and the abstract, the former consisting of the five-year reunions at Hanover and meetings of the local associations and lunch clubs. The abstract means of keeping contact are more varied but less tangible. Class broadsides, the Daily Dartmouth, correspondence of the secretary, the ALUMNI MAGAZINE, the weekly Bulletin of Mr. Larmon, are all excellent means of keeping informed although varying in their effectiveness and in their appeal. The Alumni Fund too has its educational value since a man always likes to be well informed on a project to which he gives his money. The degree to which alumni contact is developed is an important factor in the volume of alumni interest and activity. The sense of loyalty and the reaction of the alumni to the open administration of the College are two causes why the Dartmouth spirit is so strong.

The discussion was continued by Nathaniel G. Burleigh '11 whose class has been exceptionally successful in maintaining its organiza- tion and its helpful influence in college affairs. Unusual success has been experienced in the decision of the class to send the ALUMNI MAGAZINE to all members who pay dues. This policy has not only very materially increased the number of active class members but has also given them more information about the College and the class than they could have obtained in any other way for the same expenditure.

Report of the Executive Committee—Joseph W. Worthen '09

The only matter on which the Executive Committee ..wished to report was the subject of the Secretary's Manual which has been engaging the attention of the Committee'for two or three years. The recommendation of the Committee was to the effect that it was undesirable at the present time to proceed with such publication. The Committee felt that since the problems of each class were frequently peculiar to the class itself more value would result from conversations and correspondence among the secretaries themselves. It was therefore moved and Voted: That the report of the Committee be accepted.

Report of Nominations Committee

The Nominating Committee was then called upon for its report and the following officials were placed in nomination:

President: Henry Melville '79. Vice-president: Arthur M. Strong '92. Secretary: Eugene F. Clark '01.

Executive Committee: Henry Melville '79, Arthur M. Strong '92, Eugene F. Clark '01, Harry B. Johnson '04, Nathaniel G. Burleigh '11.

Managing Editor of ALUMNI MAGAZINE: Eugene F. Clark '01.

Following the presentation of the report it was moved and

Voted: That the secretary cast one ballot for the officers as nominated.

The Committee further recommended that the meeting proceed to ballot for a member of the Alumni Council to succeed Natt W. Emerson 'OO. The balloting resulted in the election of Joseph W. Worthen '09 as member of the Council for three years.

Report of Resolutions Committee

The Committee appointed to draft the resolutions of the assembly reported the following which were unanimously adopted: 1. Resolved that we, the members of the Dartmouth Secretaries Association, in attendance at its twenty-first annual meeting, send our greetings of sincere love and best wishes to Dr. Tucker, President Emeritus of our College.

We rejoice that he is having the privilege and reward of seeing his own great vision for the College increasingly realized, and we pledge to him, for the further fulfillment of that vision, our earnest and loyal support.

2. Resolved that the Dartmouth Secretaries Association extends to President Hopkins our hearty congratulations upon the success of his leadership in interpreting, not only intheory, but also in practice, what the true aim and purpose of the American college is; that we have an abiding faith that under his wise and forward-looking administration, our Dartmouth, founded by Wheelock, re-founded byWebster, and re-visioned by Tucker, will go forward in ever-increasing educational service and usefulness—conserving its best traditions and realizing its highest ideals.

3. Resolved that the Dartmouth Secretaries Association has learned with sincere regret of the sickness of Dr. Gile of the class of '87, a Trustee of our College, and of Dean Laycock of the class of '96.

We miss the cordiality and inspiration which their presence always adds to our meetings; we are glad to feel that their illness is not serious and we trust that they may each speedily r ecover and resume the duties of the responsible positions in which they have so long and so efficiently served our College.

4. Resolved that the Dartmouth Secretaries Association extends its congratulations and best wishes to Samuel H. Jackman of the class of '60 upon his having attained the distinction of being, in point of age, not only our senior class secretary, but also the oldest alumnus of the College,—such a wealth of years, of loyalty and service for college and class merits our cordial recognition,—may he long enjoy this twofold distinction.

S. Resolved that the Dartmouth Secretaries Association has learned with sincere sorrow of the deaths, during the past year, of two of its members, namely:

Leander M. Nute, Secretary of the class of '54, who was our oldest living alumnus, and Luther W. Emerson, Secretary .of the class of '62.

Both were ripe in years and were long devoted to the service of our Alma Mater, and we shall cherish the memory of their service and devotion.

6. Resolved that the members of the Dartmouth Secretaries Association, as guests of the College during this meeting, as in previous years, wish to express our appreciation of the welcome and hospitality which has been extended to us; such consideration induced in us a certain feeling of proprietorship and participation in the management and operation of this grand old educational corporation, whose assessments are among our best dividends, and in whose service we take a keen pleasure and satisfaction.

Respectfully submitted: Edwin A. Bayley '85, Chairman, Dana M. Dustan '80, George W. Elderkin '02.

Prior to adjournment Charles A. Perkins '90 presented a project urged by a member of his class, the Dix Plan of reunions, that is, the reunion in the same year of various consecutive classes in college. Mr. Perkins, as well as the president of the Association, reminded the secretaries that a similar proposal had been under consideration by the Executive Committee two or three years ago and the conclusion had been reached that the change was not desirable. It was therefore moved and Voted: That is is inexpedient at the present time to adopt the plan of reunion suggested.

This concluded the formal business of the session and the meeting was .declared adjourned.

For those secretaries who could still remain the afternoon was spent according to the individual desires of the members, some at the athletic contests, some on the golf links, or in visiting friends.

That evening the annual excursion to an Outing Club cabin was the best attended of any in the history of the Association, between thirty and thirty-five secretaries being present, and enjoying the supper prepared by members of the Outing Club. As the supper was held in the Mel Adams Cabin it was altogether appropriate that John Herbert '71 to whose initiative and energy this gift of the Outing Club is largely due should be present and tell the secretaries of the origin of this, the most elaborate in the chain of cabins belonging to the Club. Following Mr. Herbert, Professor Louis L. Silverman of the Mathematics Department of the College spoke of his experiences during the past summer while on a visit to Russia.

The following secretaries or representatives were present at some time during the sessions: '64 C. E. Swett '99 L. P. Benezet '67 F. G. Mather 'OO N. W. Emerson '6B J. K. Lord '01 E. M. Stevens '70 L. S. Hastings '02 G. W. Elderkin '71 J. Herbert '03 C. L. Luce '72 E. J. Bartlett '04 H. B. Johnson '73 S. W. Adriance '06 R. Thompson '75 H. W. Stevens '07 C. P. Woodworth '76 H. H. Piper '08 R. R. Marsden '77 C. D. Adams '09 J. W. Worthen '78 W. D. Parkinson '10 A. J. Scarlett '79 H. Melville '11 N. G. Burleigh '80 D. M. Dustan '12 A. M. Garcia '82 L. B. Little '13 W. Wilkins '83 A. E. Watson '15 L. M. Folan '84 J. T. Hill '16 H. C. Bean '85 E. A. Bayley '17 R. Sanborn '87 E. Rice '18 F. W. Cassebeer '88 E. Cate '20 A. M. Cate '90 C. A. Perkins '21 R. W. Elsasser '91 F. E. Rowe '22 F. H. Horan '92 A. M. Strong '23 L. Lewinsohn '94 H. N. Hurd '24 J. S. Austin '95 A. G. Bugbee '25 H. D. Archibald '97 M. C. Tuttle '27 W. B. Fryberger '98 J. R. Chandler

The Medical School Association—Dr. Westley M. Hunt '13 The Thayer Society of Engineers—Charles A. Holden '95 Amos Tuck School Clearing House—Gilbert H. Tapley '16 Dartmouth Lunch Club of Waterbury—James F. Smith '23 Dartmouth Club of Boston—H. Clifford Bean '16 Dartmouth Club of Newton—Chester C. Butts 11 Dartmouth Club of Worcester—Donald Mix '21 The Rhode Island Association—Adam A. Sutcliffe '15 Dartmouth-Alumni Association of New York —Warren F. Kimball '11 The Philadelphia Association—Arthur G. Bugbee '95 The Chicago Association—Nathaniel Leverone '06 Dartmouth Club of Cleveland—John W. Cannell '02 Dartmouth Alumni Association of Wisconsin —Edward A. Luedke, Jr. '21 The Dartmouth Club of Buenos Aires—Arthur C. Hale '20.

Henry Melville '79 Elected President of the Secretaries Association

Joseph W. Worthen '09 Elected to the Alumni Council by the Secretaries