Deaths

(This is a listing of deaths of which word hasbeen received since the last issue. Full notices,which are usually written by the class secretaries,may appear in this issue or a later one.)

NECROLOGY

CLASS OF 1868 Hiram Miller George died at his home at Mattapan, Boston, Mass., January 3, 1926, after a long illness.

He was born in Weare, N. H., October 18, 1845, the son of Moses Emerson and Betsey (Harriman) George. In 1855 the family removed to Manchester, N. H., and he prepared for college at the high school of that city. He left college in February, 1867, but in 1913 the trustees voted him his diploma, and he has since been enrolled with the graduate members of the class.

For some time after leaving college he was engaged successively in the study of law and of medicine, but finding, neither to his taste he entered the profession of teaching, and continued successfully in that pursuit through his active life.

In April, 1872, he became principal of the high school of Chatham, Mass., and remained there two years. He was then in a similar position at Blackstone, Mass., until, November 7, 1877, he was elected to take charge of the Tileston Grammar School, Mattapan. Under his leadership the school grew, until in March, 1903, the Roger Wolcott School was finished and Mr. George was made head master, remaining until his retirement by reason of age on August 31, 1916, with the honorary title of principal emeritus.

Mr. George was one of the two oldest mem bers of St. Martin's lodge of Masons, and a member of Dorchester Royal Arch Chapter, of which he was chaplain for six years. He was also an original member of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Mattapan, which he had served as clerk and vestryman.

November 26, 1873, he was married to Nina Modesta, daughter of Dr. Joseph and Alzina (Adams) Atwood of Chatham, Mass., who died April 14, 1918. Three children survive their parents: Ernest Atwood George, Arthur Adams George, and Mrs. Nina Modesta Blair. There are also seven grandchildren.

CLASS OF 1874

Joseph Lewis Caverly died at the Newton (Mass.) Hospital, January 6, 1926, five weeks after a surgical operation.

The son of John Stickney and Nancy Jane (Ricker) Caverly, he was born in Barrington, N. H., March IS, 18S0, and fitted for college at New Hampton (N. H.) Institution. He was a member of Kappa Kappa Kappa.

Teaching', which .he made his life-work, had been begun before entering college, and was continued through each winter of his college course, after the custom of the time. During the first year after graduation ,he taught for short periods successively at Strafford, N. H., Gloucester, Mass., and Salisbury, Mass. From March, 1875, to June, 1879, he was principal of the high school at New Market, N. H. In September, 1879, he became submaster in the Rice Grammar School, Boston, and continued in this position until he was retired on account of reaching the age limit in June, 1920. In May, 1888, he removed his home from Boston to Newton. Since his retirement he has devoted himself to study and writing, and taught for a time at Back Bay Fitting School, a private school in Boston.

November 29, 1877, he was married to Mary Cecilia, daughter of James and Mary (Behan) O'Connor of New Market, N. H., who survives him. There were seven children, five of whom survive him: Mrs. Harry E. Gardner of Newton, Mass., Mrs. I. B. Connor of Winnetka, 111., Mrs. Percy E. Eales of Alhambra, Cal., Reginald E. Caverly of Newton, Mass., and Francis M. Caverly of Watertown, Mass.

Mr. Caverly was a member of the Massachusetts Schoolmasters' Club and of Channing Unitarian church of Newton.

A classmate writes: "He had the reputation among educators of being an excellent teacher, and secured the interest and affection of his pupils. He was of a literary turn of mind, interested in reading the best literature of the times, and making a study of educational problems."

CLASS OF 1879

Dr. Charles Wellington Allen, a member of this class through freshman year, died at his home in Los Angeles, Cal., October 24, 1925. He was born in North Hero, Vt., July 17, 1855, but his home when in college was at South Hero. He prepared for college at Barre (Vt.) Academy. At Dartmouth he became a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. At the end of freshman year he transferred to the University of Vermont, where he graduated as A. B. in 1879 and as M. D. in 1882.

He practised his profession successively at Bristol, Vt., Gilbert Station, Story City, and Ames, lowa, being mayor of Story City in 1885-7. In the spring of 1901 he removed to Los Angeles. He was a member of the American Medical, Association, and had been secretary and president of Story County Medical Society, and president of the Central District Medical Society of lowa.

August 16, 1882, Dr. Allen was married to Angie L. Stewart, who died January 25, 1905. November 26, 1914, he was married to Mrs. Victoria Fay, who survives him. There are three children of the first marriage, Dr. Carlton S., Mary H., and Gladys A.

CLASS OF 1888

The Rev. Newton Marshall Hall, D. D, was stricken in the Boston subway on Thursday afternoon, January 21, and died painlessly while he was being taken to the Haymarket Relief Station. He was in the company of his only child, Mrs. Carey E. Tharp of Cambridge. The passing of Doctor Hall is the third in as many months in a class in which death has until recently been notably infrequent.

Thus is removed from us a rare, beautiful, and helpful life. He was by nature a poet and an artist, yet he performed faithfully the common drudgeries. It was his joy to give an important service to education as well as religion. Als an interpreter of the Bible his literary contributions were unusually serviceable and attractive. But above and beyond all, the tributes from those who knew him best indicated that the greatest loss to them is of one who had learned and mastered in an unusual degree the art of noble living.

He was born in Manchester, N. H., January 10, 1865, the son of Marshall Parker and Susan (James) Hall. His father was a notable educator, and his home was one of uncommon refinement. From Dartmouth he received the bachelor's degree with final honors in 1888, an A. M. in 1891, and the doctorate of divinity in 1908. He was a member of Theta Delta Chi and Phi Beta Kappa. He was graduated from Andover Theological Seminary in 1891. His marriage to Louise Buffum Varney of North Berwick, Maine, August 20, 1891, was the seal of a delightful relationship, which was only interrupted by her ever lamented death in 1914.

Hall was professor of English language and literature in Grinnell College from 1891 to 1893. His pastoral service of twenty-six years was divided between five years in the First Presbyterian church of Oneonta, N. Y., and twentyone years in the North Congregational church of Springfield, Mass. Upon his resignation in Springfield in 1921 he was made pastor emeritus.

In Springfield he was the successor of two great men, Dr. Washington Gladden and Pres. L. Clark Seelye, but he amply fulfilled the traditions of that pulpit by sermons of literary beauty and social passion, and as a pastor of unremitting diligence and sympathy. It is unusual in Massachusetts for a minister to be elected to the school board, but he was a proud and faithful member of the, Springfield school committee from 1912 to 1921, during which time he was an indefatigable worker for high standards and adequate salaries. Doctor Hall was interested in many fields of religious and civic work. He was for a number of years a director of the Massachusetts Home Missionary Society, and he was president successively of the National Congregational Summer Conference Association, the Springfield Ministers Association, the Congregational Union, the Connecticut Valley Congregational Club, and the local society of the Sons of the Revolution. In 1919 he was a delegate to the Pilgrim celebrations in England, and in 1920 he was made a delegate to the International Congregational Council.

His book, "Civic Righteousness and Civic Pride," was the reflection of his interest in the city, but his better known and most useful contributions were in the field of Bible study. Some of his titles were these: "The Critical Study of the Bible," "Adult Classes and How to Conduct Them," "Biblical Dramas." Two monumental works bear his name, "The Bible Story" and "The Book of Life." These were de luxe sets of books, containing the Scriptures explained by scholarly notes and illuminated by riches of sacred art. They have had a large circulation, and were not only the expression of his fine taste but have been most useful in bringing an intelligent view of the Bible to thousands of homes.

In 1919 he was granted a full year's leave of absence on account of failing health, and during that year and 1921 he was abroad for long tours with his daughter. It was during the latter absence that he recognized that he would not be able to resume his arduous pastoral duties and resigned his pastorate, which resignation was regretfully accepted by his people. His literary and other activities continued to the end. His health had seemed to his friends more secure, and to those who were closest to him his sudden collapse was least expected.

At the funeral in the North church the attendance was largely of the representative men and organizations of Springfield, and the tributes given in that connection indicated a respect for his abilities, a recognition of his large place in the life of the city, and a warm personal affection for the man and acknowledgment of his character, which are unusual. He will be buried beside his wife at North Berwick.

CLASS OP 1889

Edward Smith Riley died suddenly of heart disease at his home in Lawrence, Mass., January 31, 1926.

The son of James and Ann (Hey) Riley, he was born at Lawrence, February 19, 1861. He prepared for college at the Lawrence Evening High School, and for one year was at Phillips Andover. He entered and graduated (8.5.) with the class. He was a member of Sigma Chi.

His entire life since graduation was spent as a teacher, for three years at the State Normal School, Plymouth, N. H., and since 1892 a submaster in the Lawrence High School. For a number of years he has also served as vocational director of the Lawrence Evening High School.

Riley was one of the oldest men in our class. He began work in a machine shop when thirteen years old and continued for ten years, but studied during all this period in the evening schools. Is it any wonder that he appreciated the importance of our public schools ? Or that he was especially interested in helping the pupils of the evening schools? Or that he impressed himself and his ideals upon thousands of the boys and girls of the heterogeneous population of his native city? Or that he was recognized by them as their true friend as well as their teacher? The influence of such a teacher cannot be measured.

He was an Odd Fellow and a Mason, was active in the Y. M. C. A. and in his (the Methodist Episcopal) church. A ready speaker, he was many times called on for addresses and meetings held under various auspices and during his summer vacations he occasionally lectured at Chautauqua gatherings. Those of us who were present at our Quarter Centennial Reunion will never forget Riley's response at our class dinner to the toast "Our Sons." One of his own sons ,had graduated a year before and the other was half through his course. Hence, he spoke from intimate knowledge of the undergraduate point of view and undergraduate accomplishment. He touched upon many points of contrast, growth, and development in the youth of that generation and their needs, and then with deep feeling and real eloquence told us how the College had changed and expanded to meet those needs, and ended with the assurance that the Dartmouth spirit was stronger than ever, and that "Dartmouth still makes men."

Chess was his favorite recreation and of this game he was a skilled player. In recent years the summers were spent usually at Hedding, N. H., but last year with Mrs. Riley and their three daughters he visited the son in London and took a motor trip through England, Scotland, and Wales.

July 19, 1890, Rifey was married to Amy E. Creaser of Lawrence, who survives him, together with their five children; Cora E., Mt. Holyoke 'l2, a teacher in the Newton (Mass.) High School; Charles S., Dartmouth 'l3, in business in Haverhill, Mass.; Edward C., 'l6, managing director of the General Motors Company in London, having been transferred from Australia about a year ago; Edith A., Mt. Holyoke 'lB, a teacher in the Lawrence High School; and Marion E., a graduate of the Boston School of Physical Education, director of physical education in the Stoneham (Mass.) public schools.

CLASS OF 1903

Jeremiah Francis Mahoney died at his home in North Andover, Mass., January 26, 1926, of acute indigestion, after an illness of less than an hour.

He was born in North Andover, September 10, 1879, the younger of two sons of Jeremiah and Ellen (Foley) Mahoney. His father, a native of Ireland, died three months before Jerry was born. When three years old he was stricken with infantile paralysis, and never afterward was able to walk without- crutches. His education and professional success were thus attained under great difficulties, which were overcome by his industry and invincible determination. He graduated from Johnson High School, North Andover, in 1899. He was prominent in college activities, being on the editorial boards of the Dartmouth and the Aegis, and president of Palaeopitus.

After graduation he entered upon the study of law, and was for three years, 1905-8, a member of Harvard Law School, graduating in 1908. In 1907, a year before graduation, he had passed his examination for admission to the Massachusetts bar. His practice began and continued in Lawrence, and since 1919 he had been in partnership with his brother, Cornelius J. Mahoney, Dartmouth 1900. His success at the bar was such that his appointment by Governor Cox eighteen months ago as judge of the police court of North Andover was received with enthusiastic approval.

June 17, 1913, he was married to Frances L. Donovan, who had been a teacher in the Lowell schools. She survives him, with two children, Jeremiah Francis and Mary Frances.

He was a member of the American Bar Association, the Essex County Bar Association, the Lawrence Bar Association, the Elks, and St. Michael's Holy Name Society. For the first ten years after graduation he was secretary of his college class.

The following is taken from a tribute in the Lawrence Tribune: "To know Judge Mahoney was to love him and respect him. He was of that type of man who rarely offended, generally pleased people, but at all times held to his high standards, ideals, and opinions. He was firm in the advocacy of his elevated principles of life, government, and religion, but never offensively. Judge Mahoney was a true type of self-made man, one who fought persistently to climb and climb and climb so that he might be nearer and nearer and nearer at all times to that far-away goal that he set for himself in the great ambitions that were builded in his youth and never lost sight of. His rare insight into character, his knowledge of human nature, and his consideration for his fellow man made him eminently fitted to preside upon the bench in a court of justice. He had already made his great force for good felt in this community. He was a loving and devoted son, brother, husband, and father; a citizen of high ideals and accomplishments; a true friend; a sincere counselor; an able jurist; and a Godfearing man of high principles and sterling character."

Says his classmate Kenerson: "Twenty members of the 1903 family were present at the services held in North Andover, where it seemed as if the whole town had turned out to give due reverence and homage to this great soul.

"Perfect as Jerry was in his home, great as was his recognized power for good in the community, and solid as were his achievements in law, nevertheless it is as a classmate and son of Dartmouth that the men and women of 1903 will always hold him in cherished memory. He has given of his time and love to the class from the earliest days, and honors bestowed upon him by the class have always been to him an opportunity for service in a matter which he considered of real importance. I feel that no single individual in the class has contributed as much to the growth of class spirit and family unity.

"Not one of those who were privileged to attend the class dinner at our twentieth reunion will ever forget his contribution coming as the last speech of the evening. Recognizing that he knew not what the future might bring or the possibility of other reunions, he poured out upon the class a wonderful benediction of his love and devotion, and in showing us what the college and class meant to him opened up larger visions of class fellowship in its fullest significance."

Mrs. Mahoney has written the following message to the class: "Dear friends of 1903 Thought is deeper than all speech, feeling is deeper than all thought, and there you have from me and mine all that there is within our hearts for you and those around you.

UIUSG cuvuiiu j "We are all lonely and stricken, but, as the days pass into months and the months merge into years, memories tender and gentle must replace the present shadows. "Not the least of our beautiful memories will be the recollection of your allegiance and loyal tribute of respect and love. He was your friend and you were his. Few there were who knew him better.

"We are all deeply sensible to your thoughtfulness. Kindly hearts beyond the home fires and the knowledge that there are those about us who do really long to help is a heritage that is sweet and true.

"All your tenderness and compassion, all your devotion to him as Finis was written at the end of his book of life—but always through time to eternity the class of 1903 will hold chosen places on the altars of our memory, and with you always will be our prayers for your prosperity, peace and happiness.

"Affectionately always, FRANCES L. MAHONEY."

CLASS OF 1911

After eighteen years of suffering from arthritis, John Helliwell died at his home in La Jolla, California, on November 24, 1925.

John was born in Quincy, Mass., on December 1, 1888, entering Dartmouth College with the class of 1911. He could not stay with us throughout the full four years because of the disease which afflicted him in earl'y life, and had to give up his lifelong desire to graduate from Dartmouth. For that reason he was not very well known to most of us. Those of us who remember him think of him as a kindhearted, manly fellow whom we all missed and were sorry not to have continue with us.

On February 15, 1913, he was married, and shortly afterwards, he and his wife went to the springs of Murrieta, California, where he took the cure of mud and mineral baths, hoping to regain his health. This failing, however, they remained in California, where he made a valiant fight against the dreadful disease. Throughout it all, his wife was a most patient and faithful nurse, taking almost complete care of him during all these years.

Throughout his life he was a great lover of the College and it was his one regret that he could not participate in any of its work. He never gave up studying, taking course after course in different correspondence schools, the last being the Blackstone Law Course in which he took the four years work in three, and was looking forward to the time when he would be strong enough to take the bar examinations. In addition, he invented several devices, much of this work being done while he was flat on his back in bed. His wife writes that it was marvelous to see how he could make his fingers fly over his typewriter while lying flat in bed.

The following tribute given by his friend, Dr. Hartley, who was pastor of his church, may give some idea of John's splendid character :

"John Helliwell's life path and mine ran together for the first time here in La Jolla, California, some four years ago. From then until his death, almost every week we had a free and happy conference. At that time he walked out often with the aid of his crutches. Then the physical difficulties which had long imposed their limitations upon him confined him to his bed. During the later months the disease forced upon him almost every form of discomfort and misery known to humans. His lithe and goodly form was withering and distorted —gradually failing to function normally in any part. These facts are presented that further facts may be appreciated.

"He drew to his bedside, like a magnet, progressive, highminded people. Pity for his physical plight would soon give way to admiration for mental keenness, wide information, and conquering courage and hopefulness. If we called to condole we came away freshgirded for worthy achievement. He took God's goodness for granted. He never preached. He never jockeyed for sympathy or pity. He lived the healthful, cheerful, developing life of the mind and spirit while his body was led captive. He required constant attention, skilful and patient nursing, which was given by his wife with a truly divine devotion. His unfailing appreciation and gratitude, so often lighted with a cheery humor, relieved the situation of its normal somberness.

"My life course has brought me alongside many of my fellows in varied conditions of all sorts—never beside another who so convincingly disclosed to me that majestic quality of a human spirit which no physical malady can conquer. I sorely miss the warm comradeship and helpful tonic of our association. But somehow the things of life 'that are lovely and of good report' seem more so and more real and available to myself because I have known John Helliwell."

CLASS OF 1923

Edmond Macdona Esquerre died October S, 1925, at the Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.

He was born in New York city, September 21, 1900, the son of Dr. Jean A. E. and Helen (Macdona) Esquerre. His father is a professor in Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh. He prepared for college at the Peabody High School and Irving Institute. He was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.

After graduation he studied at the Harvard School of Business Administration, and then engaged in business with S. Armstrong and Company of Pittsburgh.

He is survived by his parents and by his brother Henri, a member of the class of 1926 at Dartmouth.

MEDICAL SCHOOL

CLASS OF 1881

Dr. Edward Hitchcock died in Northampton, Mass., December 24, 1925, of tuberculosis. He was born in Stratford, Conn., September 1, 18S4, his parents being Dr. Edward and Mary Lewis (Judson) Hitchcock. He prepared for college in the public schools of Amherst, Mass., and graduated in 1878 from Amherst College, where he was a member of Alpha Delta Phi.

After graduation from college he studied medicine with his father and at Dartmouth, and did graduate work at Bellevue. He began practice at Amherst, where he was instructor in elocution in Massachusetts Agricultural College in 1881-2, and in physical education at Amherst College in 1883-4. In 1884 he removed to Ithaca, N. Y., and was professor of physical culture in Cornell University from 1884 to 1890, and of hygiene and physical culture from 1890 to 1903. Since 1904 he had been medical, inspector for the Massachusetts State Board of Health, with an office in the State House, Boston.

December 27, 1882, Dr. Hitchcock was married to Ida 1., daughter of James E. Bering of Decatur, 111, who died December 29, 1884. Their son, Edward Bering Hitchcock, survives his parents. June 22, 1888, he was married to Sarah D., daughter of Prof. E. A. Fuertes of Cornell University, who survives him. They have one daughter, Mary Katharine, now Mrs. Paul W, Cloud. There are four grandchildren.

CLASS OF 1882

Dr. Giles Waite Bryant died suddenly at his home in West Somerville, Mass., November 8, 1925.

The son of Abner Cotton and Fannie Maria (Waite) Bryant, he was born in West Windsor, Vt., August 16, 1857, and graduated in 1880 from Kimball Union Academy.

In 1883 he established himself in practice in Somerville, and remained in active practice in that city until his death. He had been visiting physician to Somerville Hospital, a member of the medical board of the city, and surgeon of the Eighth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. He was a director of the West Somerville Co-operative Bank, a trustee of the Somerville Public Library, and a fellow of the Massachusetts Medical Society. He was a Mason and an Odd Fellow.

October 1, 1886, Dr. Bryant was married to Estelle Carrie Patrick of Somerville, who survives him. They had no children.

Dr. George Vickery Foster died December 16, 1925, at Phillips House, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. He had come from New York to spend Thanksgiving with his sister, Mrs. Arthur Perry, of 10 Marlboro St., but on the night of his arrival was taken seriously ill and removed to Phillips House. His death was the result of Bright's disease.

Dr. Foster was born in Flushing, Long Island, February 28, 1855, his parents being George and Clara (Vickery) Foster. The later home of the family was in Westerly, R. L, where he graduated from the local high school in 1877, also attending the Friends School in Providence and Williston Seminary, Easthampton, Mass.

After graduation he began practice in New York city, where he continued for a period of forty years. He was a recognized expert in insanity and criminology cases, and his services were in frequent demand in the courts. Dr. Foster was a member of the New York County and State Medical Societies, and a fellow of the American Medical Association and the Academy of Medicine. He was also a member of the Church Club of New York.

September 1, 1880, he was married to Annie Catharine Browning of Slocumville, R. 1.,, who died November 8, 1925, after many years of invalidism. They had no children.

CLASS or. 1887

Dr. Frederick Lucien Brigham died at his home in Wolcott, Vt., December 31, 1925, of apoplexy, following hardening of the arteries.

He was born in Pittsfield, Vt., July 7, 1862, the son of Dr. Charles Wesley (D.M.S. 1859) and Mary (Cox) Brigham. His academic education was obtained at Montpelier Seminary and Randolph High School.

He began the study of medicine with his father, and continued it at Dartmouth, obtaining his degree in the fall of 1886 with the class of 1887. He began practice in his native town, and remained there for fifteen years. In 1901 he removed to Windsor, Vt., leaving after two years to undertake a sanitarium enterprise in Massachusetts. This venture did not prove satisfactory, and he returned, to Vermont. He practiced in Ludlow twelve years, and then in 1921 removed to Wolcott, where he continued in practice until his death.

Dr. Brigham was an Odd Fellow and a Mason. In 1892 he represented Pittsfield in the state legislature.

February 9, 1887, he was married to Kate Louise, daughter of G. W. Davis of Lebanon, N. H., who survives him. They had no children.