FROM THE UNDERGRADUATE CHAIR

Those undergraduates who returned to Hanover two of three days before the beginning of classes, following the Christmas recess, anticipating skiing were disappointed. Real winter weather did not strike the town until thie routine of classes had gotten well under way once more; but when the snow did come it fell thick and long.

This flaky white dress of winter made Hanover picturesque tor a time and many undergraduates took advantage of the opportunity to enjoy winter sports. Every effort is being made to encourage winter sports and the latest step taken was made possible through the cooperation of the Athletic Council the town precinct and the Outing Club. Representatives of these groups got together and each agreed to donate a sum of money, for keeping Occom Pond clear for ice skating through the winter months the Outing Club assuming responsibility for carrying on the work.

This sum however not being sufficient to carry the work through the winter it was decided to solicit the additional amount needed through voluntary subscriptions by those using the pond, and The Dartmouth advocated support of the project as follows;

"Complete realization of the winter sport possibilities of Hanover is a fact so far as opportunities are concerned. Skiing and snowshoeing in all their variations are supplemented by skating and kindred ice sports. The Outing Club the Athletic Council and the Hanover Precinct have made a reasonable request of student and other skaters for cooperation in maintaining .an ice rink on Faculty Pond.

"Since a few pioneer undergraduates led Dartmouth away from the hissing radiator and the open fire made memorable by Hovey in his 'Winter Song,' participation in outdoor winter sports has increased remarkably. But until recently this growth was restricted in one direction, namely, skating. Heavy snowfalls have confined this sport to only a few weeks in early winter. Under the new arrangement, ice sports may be enjoyed under excellent conditions, and our winter sport program is threefold and complete.

"The Outing Club, the Athletic Council and the local precinct have generously contributed two-thirds of the estimated cost of maintaining the new rink. It is hoped that the $5OO yet needed to pay the expenses of keeping the pond cleared for the rest of the winter will be contributed by undergraduates and townspeople using the pond. Tickets for this purpose, giving owners the privileges of the pond, are sold in the Outing Club office at noon every day and in the afternoons on the ice. No system of checking is used, so the buying of tickets is a matter of honor.

"We believe this widening of our winter sports possibilities is worthy of the support of the undergraduates and townspeople alike; and have no doubt that the necessary money will be raised."

By the time this magazine goes to press Winter Carnival will have become a fact. Plans are going ahead at great speed just now, and it is anticipated that Carnival will be more perfect than ever before. Undergraduates have been doing some good work in connection with the affair; and those members of the faculty who are taking a hand in the direction of plans have been unsparing in their time and energy.

The committees for Carnival are: Carnival commitete: Mr. R. C. Syvertsen, chairman; Prof. C. A. Proctor, Mr. E. A. Woodward, E C. Cole '26, M. H. Merrill '26, C. D. Webster '26, and K. W. Weeks '26; Carnival ball committee: E. C. Cole '26, director; 1926—N. C. Shellman, J. H. Jenkins, 1927 R. W. Bliss, D. B. Bonsai, S. H MacAloney, B L. Snow, J. D. Thees, and F. K Ward; competitions committee: M. H. Merrill '26, chairman; 1927 E. B. Coddingington C. N. Field and J. P. Williams; outdoor evening committee: C D. Webster '26, chairman; C. Hadlock '26, 1927—F. C. Fellingham, W. L. Starr, H. Thompson; publicity and entertainment committee: K. W. Weeks '26, chairman; H. G. Lamb '26, 1927 B. D. Bell, H. P. Jones, R. J. Lougee, and S. D. Mills.

Three Dartmouth men, W. R. Abbott, Jr. '26, J. D. Askew '27 and S. D. Magavern '2B attended the Interdenominational Student Conference at Evanston, 111., held December 30 through January 1, as representatives of the D. C. A.

The purpose of the conference was to consider the present status of the church, what changes might be undertaken for its betterment and the relation of the church to questions of race, war and industrialism. These last questions were discussed because it was felt that the church was a social organization and these questions were within its scope.

The Rev. Johm Malcolm Taylor, executive secretary of the province of New England of the Episcopal church, spoke at a meeting of the Episcopalian students of the College in the living-room of Commons recently. About 50 men attended this gathering, which was called to bring into closer relationship between the students and the church.

F. Hurd '26, president of the Christian Association, opened the meeting and was followed by Prof. W. M. Urban, senior warden of the church. Prof. J. P. Richardson, Dr. Griggs and the Reverend Taylor spoke in turn.

Judging from alumni letters, and talks with various members of the alumni, a good number of undergraduates were the guests of the alumni groups during the Christmas recess. The men now in college seem to be getting more conscious of the fact that within a few years they will be of the alumni. Two instances of this appeared recently in the editorial column of The Dartmouth: The first:

"Never will we forget that first time, nearly four years ago, when the class numbers '26 appeared after our name. 1926 then seemed so distant, and yet the year is upon us. It was a sad return to Hanover, not a sadness of returning—-but a sadness of realization that the last Christmas recess had gone. Returning home hereafter will not be in the role of an undergraduate, to be eagerly received by alumni and questioned about the College. It will be as a member of the alumni group, destined to anticipate coming Christmas recesses so that we might ask 'How's the old town?' The second:

"The Dartmouth welcomes the latest addition to the growing family of the College alumni clubs and associations, the Dartmouth Club of Lehigh Valley. This recently-formed group brings the number of such organizations to 66.

"In every part of the country, North, South, East and West, alumni have created some sort of permanent organization. Furthermore, the alumni body recognizes no national boundary. The College is proud as well of the Association of North China, the Dartmouth Club of Buenos Aires, and the Association of the Dominion of Canada.

"There is still need, however, and there always will be need, for more alumni associations. The remote situation of the College is an excellent stimulation toward that intimate fellowship that characterizes Dartmouth men everywhere. Alumni clubs preserve this fellowship. They afford a contact with the College affairs which is necessary, if the alumni are to play the role assigned to them by virtue of Dartmouth membership. The financial support of the alumni has made, possible the continued growth of the College. The selective process of admission relies greatly upon the cooperation of the alumni for its effectiveness. These are only a few reasons for the encouragement of graduate organizations.

"May the members of the present senior class take an active interest in an alumni group, wherever they are located, after June. If need be, form more alumni clubs. Present undergraduates, close to the spirit of the College, and realizing the pleasure of association with Dartmouth men, in the futu-e might help to increase such organizations. Whether meetings are held at weekly luncheons, twice a year, or annually, on such an occasion as Dartmouth Night, makes little difference. What does count is the everincreasing unity of that group so essential to the health of Dartmouth College, the alumni."

J. S. H. Allis '27 was elected captain cf the 1926 soccer team and K. M. Auer '27 was chosen to lead next year's cross country team.

Allis has starred consistently for the past two years. He played center halfback on this year's team, which won four games, tied one and lost one, numbering among its defeated opponents Harvard, University of New Hampshire, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Navy. He won his letter both years. Allis is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. His home is in Springfield, Mass.

Auer won a straight "D" this year after winning the cross country insignia last season. He placed 16th this season in the intercollegiates, second in the quadrangular meet between Penn, Columbia, Cornell and Dartmouth, second in the Cornell dual and fourth in the Harvard contest when the first two Harvard men crossed the line in rec- ord-breaking time. He also took third po- sition in the triangular meet with Brown and the University of New Hampshire, and placed fifth against Springfield. Auer be- longs to the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity and resides in Timmins, Ontario.

L. W. Ingram '26 wrote a very favorable review of the latest concert of the Community Orchestra, which was given toward the end of January. He praised, especially, the work of Professor Longhurst, who had so alby directed the organization, and that of R. C. Riotte '26, the student piano soloist. Riotte has an undoubted musical talent, and his solo at the concert was the subject of much flattering comment.

One might say that Hanover has had a musical awakening within the past two or three years. The opportunity for cultivation of musical appreciation, so apparent these days at Dartmouth, was the subject of editorial comment by The Dartmouth, as follows:

"Due to the lack .of knowledge, undergraduates frequently consider the Community Orchestra as a tradition,' something which has been handed down from history. As a matter of fact, this orchestra is a new organization.Its remarkable development has been accomplished in the short space of three years. It is true, however, that the College has always possessed an undergraduate orchestra since the days of Professor Morse, but the Community Orchestra, embracing in its membership townspeople, faculty and undergraduates, is a recent and invaluable addition to the College.

"The Community Orchestra in itself is unique. It is not unique in personnel alone, but in its musical standards, which are comparable only to the standards of the high class symphony orchestra. The individual members have greatly benefited by the musical training given by Professor Longhurst. He has aided in bringing out the ability of such men as R. C. Riotte '26, who will play the difficult piano concerto by Grieg in the recital tomorrow evening. At this time we wish to pay tribute to Professor Longhurst, whose ingenious leadership has made the Community Orchestra possible.

"We also wish to call attention to the wealth of musical entertainment which has been presented under the auspices of the Music Department. In the last three years Dartmouth students have enjoyed the three Gilbert and Sullivan operas 'The Mikado, 'Pinafore' and 'lolanthe.' Four of tie world's greatest organists have given concerts in Rollins Chapel—Lemare, Dupre, Courbain and Hollins. Last year the college heard the great pianist, De Pachmann and the Flonzaley Quartet.

"This year recitals have been given by Paul Whiteman's orchestra, Louis Siegel, violinist; Ehrhart and Tillotson, soprano and pianist; and Paul Krummeich. For the coming spring the Music Department has arranged March and April concerts to be given by Maier and Patterson, well-known two-piano soloists; Percy Grainger, composer, conductor and pianist; and the New York String Quartet. It should also be mentioned here that the large number of concerts given to the College free of charge are financed by the funds of the Musical Department.

"The growth of all musical organizations on the campus in the last two years has been exceptional. The band, which was put on a concert basis for the first time last year, will continue its practice throughout the Spring. The work of the Glee Club under the direction of Professor McWhood has made great strides. The appreciation and desire for organ music has increased under Professor Whitford.

"We have been greatly pleased by the growing enthusiasm for good music. Concerts have been well supported. Over a hundred students are enrolled in the music courses not to mention the large number who are 'sitting in.' Will the growing desire for musical knowledge enable the College, in the near future, to make music a curriculum requirement?"

Eleven men were taken into the Glee Club as the result of the regular second semester tryouts. This brings the membership of the Club up to about 60. The judges, who made the selections from a field of 40 candidates, were Professor H. P. Whitford, Professor L. B. McWhood, R. W. Elsasser of the Economics Department and D. J. Worthington '26, leader of the Glee Club.

The enlarged club is already practicing for the several trips of the late winter and spring. The first, which is tentatively planned for the middle of February, will include a joint concert with Skidmore College, at Saratoga Springs, N. Y., an appearance at Plattsburg, N. Y., and another at the Lake Placid Club of Lake Placid, N. Y. The Glee Club will sing also at the National Intercollegiate Glee Club contest to be held in Carnegie Hall, New York, March 6. The western tour, which will be taken during Easter vacation, will probably include cities as far west as Minneapolis and Omaha.

The men chosen for the Club are: 1926 C. C. Brown, C. R. Starrett, M. J. Wright; 1927 G. B. Bostwick, R. L. Flannery, H. R. Horton, S. E. Paul; 1928— J. B. McGrath, E. B. Ramey, Jr.; 1929— E. H. Fyler, P. Mayher, Jr.

A Winter Day at Cube Cabin