JUNE MEETING OF THE ALUMNI COUNCIL

The Alumni Council assembled for its June meeting in Hanover on Friday, June 18. The following members were present: New England States—Maurice S. Sherman '94, Guy C. Richards '96.

Middle and Southern States—D. Basil O'Connor '12, George M. Morris '11. Central States—Warren C. Agry '11. Western States— Chester B. Curtis '89. For the Faculty—Craven Laycock '96. Elected by Class Secretaries—Laurence M.

Symmes '08, James R. Chandler '98, Joseph W. Worthen '09.

Members by Virtue of Official Relation to theAlumm—Philip S. Marden '94, Eugene F. Clark '01.

Elected by the Council— Clarence C. Hills '05, Allan L. Priddy '15, Clarence G. McDavitt '00.

The former members were also present at some time during the session: Edwin J. Bartlett '72, Selden C. Smith '97, James P. Richardson '99.

Announcement of the ballot for new councilors was made as follows:

New England States—Maurice S. Sherman '94, Middle and Southern States—D. Basil O'Connor '12; Western States—Warren S. Carter '10; Central States—Henry McK. Haserot '10; Rocky Mt. and Pacific States—Edgar W. Hiestand 'lO.

Report of the Alumni Fund CommitteeA. L. PRIDDY 'IS

The goal set for the current year is $110,000.00 and Mr. Priddy reported as of June 18 that contributions totaled $86,000.00 with 3733 contributors. This was an encouraging increase over the corresponding date of last year, both in total and in number of contributors and the indications at the time of the report were that the quota would be reached.

As well as the effort being made to reach the total fixed upon, particular emphasis is being placed this year, as has been the case recently, on the percentage of contributors. Following the report it was

Voted: That the report be accepted and that the Council express its deep appreciation of the effective work of the committee It was further

Voted: 1. That there be applied to the reduction of the Gymnasium Mortgage Debt (liquidating the debt on the Gymnasium) $5,000.00 2. That there be applied to the William Jewett Tucker Fellowship for the year ending June 1926 $1,000.00 3. That the balance be appropriated to apply on current expenses of the College and as an addition to the permanent endowment fund in such proportion as the Committee may approve, after the final figures for the year, both for the Fund and the College, are available.

Report from the Athletic Council M. A. NORTON 'l9

With the aid of a carefully prepared tabulation Mr. Norton reviewed the athletic year of the College showing not only the receipts and disbursements from each sport but the number of games played, those won and lost and the candidates registered for each sport. The resulting discussion brought out many points of interest, among them the hope of the Athletic Council to be able to relieve the College eventually from the burden of recreational activities and the increased, emphasis to be placed on the coaching of every candidate for each sport.

Mr. Norton explained further the request of the Athletic Council which had been outlined in a letter to the secretary, to solicit from the alumni the quota assigned to Dartmouth in connection with the Walter Camp Memorial Archway to be erected on the Yale field. Following the discussion it was

Voted: That the request of the Athletic Council to raise the Dartmouth quota for the Walter Camp Memorial Archway by means of small contributions in connection with the football applications be approved.

Report from the Outing Club J. R. CHANDLER '9B

Mr. Chandler reported on the state of the Club so far as it concerned its material condition and its morale. The loss of the cabin at Glencliff by fire is being replaced through gifts of the class of 1906. Improvements are being made at the Holt's Ledge cabin and at the Moosilauke Summit House and the erection of a new cabin is in prospect as the gift of J. W. Newton 'B6. The total income of the Club for the past year amounted to over $18,000.00 and the disbursements to slightly less than $17,000.00 indicating a balance of more than $1,500.00 for the year.

Request From the Dartmouth EducationalAssociation

The secretary then read a letter from Robert J. Holmes 'O9, treasurer of the Dartmouth Educational \Association, showing the financial situation in that Association, which for many years has loaned money to needy and worthy students. The report showed that the present demands on the fund were larger than the payments of dues by members or the collections from notes and Mr. Holmes asked that the Association be permitted to obtain one hundred new contributing members at $lO.OO per year.

It was Voted: That the request of Mr. Holmes to secure one hundred new mem- bers to the Dartmouth Educational Association be granted with the suggestion that consultation on the list to be solicited be had with those most closely associated with the Alumni Fund. It was further

Votcd: That the chair appoint a committee to consider the general question of requests from various groups associated with the College that they be allowed to solicit funds and report at the fall meeting.

Pursuant to this motion the president appointed E. F. Clark chairman, C. Laycock, J. R. Chandler, J. W. Worthen, A. L. Priddy.

Questions Relative to the AmendedCouncil Constitution

At the meeting of the Alumni Association in June 1925 certain amendments to the constitution of the Alumni Council were made, having to do with the method of nominating and electing alumni councilors. The first year of operation under this new system developed certainproblems which, in the opinion of the Council, needed further consideration and definition, and it was

Voted: That the questions arising out of the new method of nominating and electing members of the Alumni Council together with consideration of the form of nomination and election ballots be referred to the Executive Committee for report at the fall meeting.

At this point the meeting was adjourned for dinner at the Commons.

DINNER SESSION

Following the dinner to the Council, President Hopkins was asked to speak about some of the problems in his mind concerning the College. Instead of talking definitely on the state of the College as on previous occasions he chose to present some views of the College as shown by the papers of undergraduates working in one of the departments. The material, which was too intimate and personal for publication, revealed most vividly the problems, victories, and defeats that involve the men of the College, oftentimes without even the knowledge of their fellows. The whole exposition was extremely illuminating and helpful to the members of the Council.

At a meeting of the trustees of the College held on April 22, 1926 it was

Voted: That the Board of Trustees, being of the opinion that neither the financial need of the College nor the importance to the country of putting the College into a position in which it can render its greatest service is generally understood, would like to have a statement prepared for the purpose of enlightening that portion of the public which is receptive of plans and investment in education and requests the Alumni Council to take the responsibility of preparing such a statement and offers the assistance of the Administration, the Faculty and the Board of Trustees with the expectation of making a reasonable appropriation to cover the expense.

Pursuant to this request of the trustees the president, Mr. McDavitt, had asked Mr. N. W. Emerson 'OO to prepare such a statement as the trustees required. It was

Voted: To confirm the action of Mr. McDavitt in requesting Mr. Emerson to prepare the statement requested by the trustees.

The statement as prepared was then read to the Council by Mr. McDavitt and discussion upon it ensued. It was then

Voted: That consideration of this report be referred with power to a committee of five to be appointed by the president, the said committee to confer with the trustees and with Mr. Emerson.

Pursuant to this vote the chair appointed P. S. Marden, M. S. Sherman, G. M. Morris, D. B. O'Connor, and A. L. Priddy. It was further

Voted: To extend the appreciative thanks of the Council to Mr. Emerson for his work on the statement. The meeting then adjourned until the following day.

SATURDAY MORNING SESSION

Final Report on Memorial Field G. G. CLARK '99

Since the Memorial Field Committee was closely associated with the Alumni Council, as well as with the trustees of the College, Mr. Clark had been requested to present the final report of his committee at this meeting. The report covers the work of collecting the funds and the construction of the Memorial Field together with its memorial features. Total contributions of $264,628.57 from 4317 contributors were reported. Following the report it was

Moved: That the Council express its hearty appreciation for the work of the Memorial Field Committee of its chairman, George G. Clark '99.

Committee on the Investigation of ApplicantsFor Admission to College

C. G. MCDAVITT 'OO

The report of this committee consisted of a resume of the suggestions and comments made by the members of the Council in response to a questionnaire sent out by the secretary inquiring concerning the work of investigation during the past year. The committee also made certain recommendations in view of the responses to its questionnaire, to the effect that:

1. The blank be modified in the direction of simplification.

2. A catechism be prepared designed to be helpful in interviewing candidates.

3. Continued emphasis be laid on the desirability of returning blanks by rating committees or individuals to the responsible councilor.

4. Councilors be urged to keep a careful record of all blanks received from the Director of Admissions and returned to him.

5. When feasible a numerical or comparative rating of candidates be made.

6. Special attention be given to the territory outside of the centers of population.

7. The first lot of blanks be returned to the Director of Admissions before February IS.

■ The discussion resulting from this report indicated unanimous willingness on the part of those present to continue this form of assistance in the Selective Process and their realization of its value to the College despite problems encountered in individual districts by the investigators. It was therefore

Voted: That the report be accepted and that a third member be appointed by the chair.

The acceptance of the report carried with it the reappointment of the previous committee, the third member to be appointed being necessary by the expiration of the term of Mr. Curtis, formerly of the committee.

At the Chicago meeting of the Council a committee was asked to consider the problems arising from the use of liquor at Hanover and on Dartmouth occasions outside of Hanover. The chairman of this committee, J. W. Worthen 'O9, reported that in the opinion of the committee it was not advisable at the present time to take action with reference to this matter at football games. In Hanover likewise the question resolved itself simply into a matter of loyalty to the administration. There would be general condemnation of alumni giving liquor to undergraduates or of the official sanction by classes of liquor at their reunions. The committee felt that the most that could be done at present would be to go on record against official liquor at class reunions.

The matter had also been under discussion at the Secretaries' meeting in May and as at that time now provoked a broad range of discussion. It was finally

Voted: That no action be taken at this time and that the committee be continued and be requested to confer with the committee from the Secretaries' Association appointed to consider the same matter.

Report of Committee on Nominations

Reporting for the committee, the secretary presented the following names for officers and committees for the year 1926-27:

President—C. G. McDavitt 'OO, Vice-president—P. S. Marden '94, Secretary—E. F. Clark 'Ol.

Executive Committee—C. G. McDavitt 'OO, chairman; M. S. Sherman '94, E. F. Clark 'Ol, V. M. Cutter 'O3, D. B. O'Connor 'l2.

Fund Committee—G. M. Morris 'll, chairman; P. S. Marden '94, F. H. Leggett '9B, W. C. Agry 'll, A. L. Priddy 'IS.

C ovimittee on Nominations—V. M. Cutter 'O3, chairman; C. G. McDavitt 'OO, E. F. Clark 'Ol, G. M. Morris 'll, A. L. Priddy 'IS.

Committee on Alumni Projects— P. S. Marden '94, chairman ; L. B. Little 'B2, G. C. Richards '96, H. D. Thrall 'O6, S. L. Barnes 'O7.

Committee on Schools—J. W. Worthen 'O9, chairman; C. W. McKay '93, W. W. Grant 'O3, W. S. Carter 'lO, I. W. Carpenter 'IS.

Committee on Undergraduate Affairs—J. R. Chandler '9B, chairman; G. H. Abbott 'O2, L. G. Hodgins 'OO, H. McK. Haserot 'lO E. W. Hiestand 'lO.

It was

Voted: That the secretary cast one ballot for the nomination as presented.

The following nominations, election, and appointment were also acted upon favorably: Nominations:

Nathan C. Lenfestey 'l3 to the Association of Alumni as a member of the Athletic Council for three years from June, 1926.

Lloyd K. Neidlinger '23 to the Association of Alumni as a member of the Athletic Council for one year from June, 1926.

Allan L. Priddy 'IS to the Association of Alumni as a member of the Council on Student Organizations for one year from June, 1926. Election:

Frederick H. Leggett '9B as a member of the Alumni Council for three years from June, 1926.

A.ppdintment: James R. Chandler '9B as a representative of the Alumni Council on the Council of the Dartmouth Outing Club.

Resolutions

Mr. D. B. O'Connor 'l2 then presented the following resolutions which were unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, James A. Townsend, Laurence M. Symmes, Clarence G. Hills, John C. Wallace and Chester B. Curtis retire at this meeting as members of the Council of the Alumni of Dartmouth College; and

WHEREAS, Each of said retiring members have met fully and willingly the demands

made by the Council on their time and energies and have given to the Council and to the College and the alumni of the College, through the Council, valuable assistance and service:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED : That the Council extend to each of said retiring members for itself, the College and the alumni its deep appreciation of and thanks for the thoughtful consideration they have given to the affairs of the College during their respective incumbencies and its recognition of the service they have each performed for the College; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That an original of these resolutions signed by the Secretary of the Council be mailed to each of said retiring members.

Fall Meeting

It was then Voted: That the fall meeting of the Council be held in Boston on October 22 and 23. The meeting then adjourned.

Luther B. Little '82 Representing the Secretaries Association on the Alumni Council

Frederic H. Leggett '98 Elected Councilor-at-large

Warren S. Carter '10 Elected Councilor from Western States

Edgar W. Hiestand '10 Elected Councilor for the Pacific Coast