CLASS OF 1911
By this time all Nineteen-Eleveners are aware of the death of ex-President Tucker. Feeling that the class would wish some message of our love for him and sympathy for his family to reach Mrs. Tucker, the Secretary took it upon himself to send the sympathy of the class, and the members of 1911 in Hanover paid their last tribute at the funeral services on October 3. George Morris was present as the representative of the Alumni Council.
With the opening of the early football season, Nineteen-Eleveners are starting their annual pilgrimages to Hanover. The first game found such outsiders present as "Cupe" Adams, Dave Heald, John Pearson, Jack Ingersoll, Ben Ayers, and probably uncounted others. Jack Ingersoll said this being the only Dartmouth game he could see, he couldn't pass it up. The reason for his non-attendance at other games is explained by the following list of games at which he is officiating this fall: October 2, Columbia vs. Union, at New York. Linesman. 9, Columbia vs. Wesleyan, at New York. Referee. 16, Pittsburgh vs. Colgate, at Pittsburgh. Linesman. 23, Navy vs. Colgate at Annapolis, Umpire. 30, New Hampshire University vs. Conn. Aggies, at Manchester, Referee. November 6, New Hampshire University vs. Tufts at Medford. Referee. 13, New Hampshire University vs. University of Maine, at Durham. Referee. 20, Yale vs. Harvard, New Haven. Field Judge. 25, Brown vs. Colgate, Providence. Field Judge. Jack Barry has left the Inn Barber Shop and moved to Lawrence, Mass.
"Count" Morrill was seen sitting on the steps of the Administration Building some time this summer, where he was in quest of credits to allow him to enter the Harvard Medical School. We were sorry not to see him personally, get his address, and find out more about him, but he was able to sneak out of town without our seeing him.
A recent issue of .the Boston Transcript carried a story of Bob Barstow and the fine job he is doing in Madison, also what his parishioners think of him as evidenced by their planning to build a splendid new church for him.
"Boozer" Qua was caught in Hanover for the first time in many years this fall, when he was passing through in haste to get back to the opening of the Massachusetts courts. He is the picture of a prosperous family man with the courtly demeanor of a young judge. His eyes sparkle as much as ever, so you know he has lost none of his old keenness.
Frank Dodge, after a most successful season in his own hotel, the Mountain View, leaves the first of December to resume managership of the Hotel Soreno at St. Petersburg, Fla. Hence all those following in the path of the tornado should plan to make the Soreno a visit this winter. Last year Frank was instrumental in arranging for a dinner of alumni in Florida, at which eighty-five sat around his banquet table.
Harry Horton renewed his acquaintance with Hanover for the first time in many years when he stopped over this summer to show his young son where he should go to College. Harry seemed highly delighted to be back again, and drank anew of the wonders of the place.
I take the liberty of quoting from George Morris' letter with regard to visits with two classmates from whom we do not hear very often:
"Had breakfast with Fred Long in Denver, and then met Mrs. Long. Fred looks better than I ever saw him, even in college. He has a lean, firm appearance—sort of Bill Hartand a wonderful complexion. He raises cattle, fattening them with such products as his dry farming permits. Abundant rains in the spring indicate that this will be a good year for Fred, and the only blemish was his inability to get back to the Fifteenth. In this regret Mrs. Long, an attractive graduate of Vassar, joined.
"Called at Rick Castle's, but found the old boy had gone to work—auditor for a Denver paint and varnish house. It was a hot day and a long way to Rick's office, therefore remained and chatted with his most pleasing wife, a University of Chicago girl. They met in New Mexico, where both were sojourning for their health, married, and now with Rick's parents living nearby, are settled in Denver. Rick is heavier than ever in his life, and the big problem in the Castle economics seems to be buying clothes fast enough to keep up with the old boy."
Monty Montgomery sends word to the effect that "Ain't it hell to be caged up out here in Denver when we have such a football team and I have a young nephew, Monty Wells, who is out to break the college records on the hurdles?"
I presume it is unnecessary to announce that headquarters of 1911 in New York hereafter will be under the charge of Mac Rollins. In other words, Mac has been made executive secretary of the Dartmouth College Club of New York, 24 East 38th St., and I feel sure that any Elevener refused room and accommodations would feel justified in resorting to homicide. With other Eleveners on various com- mittees of the Club, namely, Chub Sterling, Bert Shurtleff, Jack Russell, Ken Clark, and Wee Kimball, it seems as though we should be well taken care of from now on.
Two cards tied together with a pink ribbon arrived recently, saying something as follows: "Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Hawkridge announce the arrival of Robert McLain, July 26, 1926, Dartmouth 1947."
Ernest Morrill on August 1 assumed the pastorate of the Congregational church in Antigo, Wis., and is living at 626 Clermont St.
Just to prove that Jim Gay lord reads the ALUMNI MAGAZINE, he answers my question regarding his new son, and states that his name is James Frederick, Jr., and that he was born on June 15, 1926.
"Moon" Scanlon last summer was advanced to the position of assistant treasurer of the Bank of New York and Trust Company.
John Pearson was accorded a considerable honor recently by being elected director of the First National Bank of Concord, N. H., succeeding the late William F. Thayer. This should be unusually pleasing, as John's father wjas president of this bank.
Speaking of banks, Pat Partridge has been made vice-president of the new Phoenix State Bank and Trust Company of Hartford, Conn., which resulted from a merger of his old bank, the State Bank and Trust Company, with the Phoenix National Bank. This bank is now one of the largest banks in Connecticut; in fact, one of the largest in New England, outside of Boston.
Josh Clark writes that Labor Day, September 6, was celebrated by the arrival of Theodore Rust Clark.
If newspaper publicity means anything, Mort Grover has taken upon himself a very interesting job. Even at the risk of some advertising for the organization some paragraphs are quoted from an issue of the "Chicago Chamber of Commerce":
"Mortimer C. Grover has been elected manager and assistant secretary of the Investors' Protective Bureau, Inc., to take the place of Arthur G. Davis, who has just resigned to take up the newly created position of field secretary of the Investment Bankers Association of America.
"Mr. Grover comes to the Bureau well equipped to handle the varied work and operations of the organization. He received his legal education in Northwestern University, and is a graduate of Dartmouth. He has practiced law as a member of the firm of Ela, Grover, and March, is a member of the Chicago and American Bar Associations. From 1916 to 1919 Mr. Grover was an assistant attorney general of Illinois, and for more than two years he has been a member of the Securities Department under the Secretary of State of Illinois, and has acted as their Chicago representative. Mr. Grover's experience also includes activity in corporation and financial law, so that he takes over his duties with the Bureau after a broad experience that is invaluable to a manager of the organization.
"This has been perhaps the most successful year in the Bureau's history. During this period most of the remaining bucket shops and fake promoters who have infested the financial district of Chicago have been closed up, and many of the:r operators sent to prison.
"During the eight months of the present year the Securities Department at Springfield, assisted by the Bureau, have caused the rejection under the Illinois 'Blue Sky' law of over $24,000,000 of worthless or questionable securities, and refunds, due to illegal sales, of over $BOO,OOO have been obtained.
"During the last few years a firm foundation of this kind of work has been laid by the Bureau under Mr. Davis' direction, and according to present plans the operations of the organization for the public good will be continued and expanded under Mr. Grover, new manager. How serious the situation was and how numerous the frauds perpetrated upon the public were when the Bureau made a survey in 1923 can best be illustrated by the statement that this survey showed 72 brokerage houses in the city of the so-called 'bucketeer' type busily engaged in the marketing of fictitious or fraudulent securities. They were bilking the public under the guise of doing a legitimate brokerage business.
"Some time was spent in procuring and assembling evidence, when, in June, 1923, in cooperation with the state's attorney's office, a concerted drive was made against these bucket shops. As a result, 36 of these houses were closed within the first month. From time to time others have been closed up until, to the present, including a period of three years, 68 of such fraudulent or fictitious brokerage houses have been closed or caused to flee the jurisdiction. More than 300 professional salesmen of the fictitious or fraudulent type have fled the city, some to Mexico and Canada and others to Europe."
Our old friend "Cap" Weston has climbed on the ladder of fame by being appointed one of the Lowell lecturers at Harvard, where he is to give a series of six lectures on "Certain Diseases of Plants in Relation to Man's Affairs." The following reference was made to him in the announcement of these lectures: "The second Harvard professor to lecture will be William H. Weston on 'Certain Diseases of Plants in Relation to Man's Affairs.' Professor Weston was graduated from Dartmouth College in 1911, received his A.M. degree at Harvard in 1912 and his Ph.D. in biology in 1915. He has served as assistant professor in the biological department since 1921. He is a member of the American Society of Arts and Sciences."
Dick Paul seems to be the favored NineteenElevener to get his picture in the papers recently, one occasion being the dedication of the swimming pool in the new University Club in Boston, and another the occasion of his election as senior vice-commander of the American Legion of Massachusetts.
"Doc" Wyman sends word as follows ippine tour of duty is over. Can not give you any address, for I do not know where my next station will be, but will see you in Hanover soon. Am on the boat with this card. Plan to see Yale game and others." It will certainly be good to see that funny-looking fellow once more.
Stan Macomber has recently moved to his new home at 53 Canterbury Road, Newton Highlands, Mass.
Burt Wheeler also has recently engaged a moving van to take him from Lunt Avenue to 6807 North Ashland Boulevard, Chicago.
Bill Carlisle is back in Chicago again, where he is located with the General Outdoors Advertising Company, Harrison and Loomis Sts.
Carroll Jones has left Wyoming, but continues his work in state institutions. His letterhead carries the following caption, and he signs himself "Director
"State of New Jersey
Department Institutions and Agencies Division Parole and Domestic Relations State Office Building 133 W. Hanover Street, Trenton, New Jersey."
He says, "I am enjoying my work very much here and it is pleasant to be in the East again and renewing old acquaintances. I expect the family on about the first of January, and you can no doubt realize what a great event this will be."
In case you have not yet got one of the reunion pictures, I venture to remind you that it may be procured from A. H. Woodman, 93 Manchester St., Manchester, N. H., for $1.25.
Paul Ayer has been transferred by the Stedman Products Company to Atlanta, Ga.
Dave Fitz, having had his house blown down by the tornado in Florida, took a trip to Boston, saying that he had to come North so long as he could not attend the reunion, which came during his busiest season. Dave is now a prosperous orange grower.
Chet Butts and Fred Sprague joined the Hole in One Club this summer. Jack Ingersoll's application has not yet been accepted. Chet's firm is now located at 44 Stanhope St., Back Bay.
Jack Ryan is this year assistant football coach at Northwestern University.
As you might expect, Bill Curtis sends in another message which expresses the thought of many of us. Here it is : "'Leven up for the Twin-Tenth!
"History claims the Famous Fifteenth, but our memories will forever keep the great occasion in the present tense.
"Nineteen thirty-one seems a long way off, and a lot must happen before that time; yet when it arrives, we shall be at a loss to account for the rapidly-gone-forever five years.
"If it were not for the anticipation of a reunion during a period of years, then the actual participation would be somewhat of a disappointment, since the time of being together is so short and passes by so quickly. Therefore the next five years will be full of happy recollections and the anticipation that an even better time awaits again at Hanover."
Secretary, Prof. Nathaniel Burleigh, Hanover, N. H.
