DARTMOUTH CLUB OF CLEVELAND
The annual banquet of the Dartmouth Club of Cleveland was held on Thursday evening, February 16th, at the University Club. We again, after a lapse of five years, had the honor of having President Hopkins with us. Ralph Bauman, the retiring president of the club, acted as toastmaster; and, after an interesting talk on athletics and general subjects of interest to alumni given by Sid Hayward, whom we were also pleased to have with us, a humorous talk given by Fletcher Andrews, newly elected president, and a clever monologue given by Paul Bloom, the speaking program was concluded with the very interesting and enlightening address of President Hopkins.
President Hopkins emphasized the policy of
Dartmouth College in meeting the challenge made to endowed colleges by junior, technical, and vocational colleges. President Hopkins said that he welcomed this challenge because it would force the older colleges and universities to prove their worth, and Dartmouth is meeting this challenge with the adoption of a selective entrance system, a large building program, and has improved and enlarged its faculty.
"Critics say we should educate young men so they can earn more money; that we should teach them vocations; that we should give them an education which they can utilize in business. But Dartmouth is not primarily interested in utility or financial success. Dartmouth is vitally interested in making men appreciate life."
The banquet was concluded with a finishing "touch" which only Bob Keeler and his cohorts can provide. And so we had many mellow voices for the songs which followed.
We sincerely trust that the future will permit President Hopkins to make more frequent visits to Cleveland.
The Dartmouth Musical Clubs gave an interesting an A enjoyable concert on Wednesday evening, April 4th, at the University Club. The program was varied, the numbers were well chosen, and the concert and dance following were a credit to both the musical clubs and the Dartmouth Club of Cleveland.
Several numbers merited comment, but the Marimba Duet and the Medley of Dartmouth Football Songs given by the Glee Club were especially well done.
The success of this concert may, in addition to the splendid program presented by the clubs, be attributed to the untiring efforts of Ray Barker, Fletcher Andrews, Gus Fuller, and Norm Jeavons. All details were well taken care of, and the result of their efforts was evidenced by the fine attendance. Every seat was taken, and the concert was one of the most enjoyable and successful Dartmouth affairs ever given' in Cleveland.
