CLASS of 1915
It is seldom difficult to find subjects which are of interest to Dartmouth men in this time of rapid construction and changeable curriculum. Particularly is this true if one is privileged to be in the midst of the Hanover environment as your correspondent is at present. The annual secretaries' meeting is the reason or excuse, and the services were most enjoyable until one of the speakers on the program, by discoursing on "What every secretary ought to know and do," caused misgivings in the mind of more than one secretary in attendance. A more complete report of the meeting will undoubtedly appear elsewhere in this issue, and suffice it to say that the program was exceedingly interesting and instructive. As to the physical part of the College, I can safely assure you that you will be forced to engage the services of guide when you return to our Fifteenth. Gone are many of the buildings which were landmarks even five years ago, and instead of a hodge-podge of miscellaneous buildings, the definite building program is fast taking shape. A new fine arts building and a home for the natural sciences are nearing completion, two new dormitories are in process (Streeter and John K. Lord), and of course the latest development, the new Tuck School, has been broadcast in the press. This is very sketchy, with no mention of the Baker Library or the augmented athletic plant, but perhaps it will help you to determine to return in June, 1930, and see for yourself just what sort of a transition has occurred.
I must have missed connections with Fletch Lowe, but the other classmates inurbe were accounted for. Warren Montsie appeared rather dejected, and the reason given was that his wife had left him. It was not so bad as it sounds, as she only left him for the week-end.
Jack Bowler is busier than ever, and reports that practically his only diversion now is reading Time. He even found it impossible to play with the Hanover curling team last winter.
The hospitality which emanates from the Inn is enhanced not a little by the greeting from Stick Parnell, particularly to classmates. His sojourn in Hanover is drawing to a close, and our hope is that his present visit will not interfere with his return a year hence, for apparently he is not unfamiliar with the points of interest.
Al Priddy was in attendance until yesterday (Saturday) morning, when he was recalled to Boston with a prospective visit to the governor of Texas in the offing. Al and the governor ought to be pretty chummy by this time.
The status of the class with relation to the Alumni Fund was announced (as of April 30), and it was noticed that we were in the lower third of contributing classes, which number 58. If some of the moral support which is so abundant could only be converted into tangible collateral, the sorrows of a class agent would be over. That also goes for the class dues, says Jack.
It begins to look to me as though the class of 1946 was going to be made famous by sons of 'lsers. News has just been received of the fact that Nathaniel Hapgood Brown on April 23 first began to practice the cheers. A crew should be re-established at Hanover by that time, and Nat will undoubtedly participate in navigation, an inheritance from his parents, the Ralph Browns, whose avocation is yachting.
An impressive announcement has come to our desk to the effect that Robert H. Griffin has been elected vice-president of Southern Cities Utilities Company and subsidiaries. It doesn't say where Bob will be located, but we wish to congratulate him and wish him the best of luck.
Does anyone know what Red Eolan and family are doing down in Darien, Conn.? It is a pretty safe bet that it has something to do with shoes.
Al Cleveland is now stationed at Fort Preble, Portland, Me. If you should happen to visit the fort, you might risk an inquiry for the captain, although I know not whether it is captain or colonel.
Secretary, 9 Woodland St., Arlington, Mass
