CLASS OF 1915

Wanted, some information as to the correct address or whereabouts of Silas H. Burnham, whose last known address was 125 Grove, Prescott, Ariz. Henry's letter has been returned "Unclaimed," which is a rare experience for the Secretary, as the present system of keeping class records and addresses by the alumni recorder at Hanover is almost perfect. At least it would have been so far as 1915 is concerned had it not been for the Burnham case. Where is Henry?

Eddie O'Shea writes from Holyoke that there is no particular class news from his sector. Well, the fact that Eddie and the Mrs. have a candidate for the class of 1949 at Dartmouth by the name of John will be news to most of us, even though the announcement is a little tardy.

No doubt every reader of this column has had a personal appeal from one Robert G. Clark, 84 William St., New York city, to contribute early and generously to the Alumni Fund for 1932. As Dick has not asked me to mention the Fund, I am, in fact, his unauthorized representative, urging you all to help out just as much as you can. Dick has done an awfully good job for our class, and has always had good help, of course. Let's all do it again.

Among the newly elected officers of the Dartmouth Club of Newton, Mass., appears the name of Boynton Merrill '15, vicepresident. The club will make no mistake to promote him next year! Incidentally the last issue of this MAGAZINE had some very complimentary remarks about the author of "From Confusion to Certainty," which came from Dick Merrill's pen. The reviewer says that the book is filled with vital, sincere, intelligent, practical religion. What else would we expect from Dick?

Incidentally the Secretary feels that Dick's book must have some consolation in it for the author of this column, who would like some light on how to make a certainty of some news each month from 'lsers. As he continues to send out some thirty letters each month to members of the class, he is reminded of the very familiar Latin expression Vox Clamantis in Deserto. While he may stress too much the first half of this expression, it appears at times as though most members are trying to overemphasize the last half. Or to translate the Latin freely, he would like to use less effort and become less deserted!!

This is the season when every member of the class is envious of the Secretary. He will be returning to Hanover for the reunion and conference of class secretaries on May 6 and 7. During these very pleasant meetings the Secretary is really made to feel that he is appreciated and is amounting to something. No doubt many of you have such an emotion from time to time, but only a small percentage ever let him know about it. And if you never felt that way you might suggest some plan by which he could be of some value to the class.

When in Omaha look for Ike Carpenter at the Blackstone Hotel, which is his new address.

A recent article in the Boston Herald had this imposing headline, "Vermont has Taxless Town." The town is Orleans, and the treasurer is none other than our own class treasurer Tap. Needless to say he was reelected for three years, and if he will only arrange to abolish all class dries it is safe to predict that he could be class treasurer for life.

Carl Swenson says that the most exciting thing he has done for a long time was the recent two months' big game hunting trip to Alaska, during which he bagged a grizzly bear, two mountain sheep, and two caribou, in addition to a number of smaller animals. It would seem that he must have had a bag full when he returned. In these days when so many people are holding the bag it must be a thrilling experience to really have something in it.

A clipping sent in by the Sage of Slingerlands tells of a screen production Walt Wanger is now working on to be known as "The Washington Merry-go-round." Walt is vice-president of. Columbia Pictures, and has gone to Hollywood to arrange this production. By the way, Johnnie Mullin also said that he was having a great time in Orlando, Fla., recouping from an operation. That he was feeling great, and expected soon to return to work.

Believe it or not, Ben Slade has been laid up since last December, and has to go on crutches probably due to a sprained wrist!!! At any rate the doctors say the swelling in his legs is due to a poison which got into his system after the wrist was sprained.

Doc Noyes has been re-elected tax collector for the town of Duxbury, Mass. Doc says the tax rate has been cut 30% in his town, but he will have to work even harder to collect less money.

From L. R. Mac Hale comes the following most interesting news:

"Greetings from a member of the foreign legion. Yes, I'm still here in Europe. Belgium this time. Plant and planning manager for General Motors Continental. The assembly of motor cars. Fascinating work and a fine group of fellows on the staff.

"It is not only a vocational satisfaction but a keen personal pleasure to be a member of one of Ed Riley's plant staffs. Ed is our regional director in charge of all European activities, and is without doubt one of the outstanding executives of the day. Dartmouth no doubt views his accomplishments with considerable enthusiasm and pride. Ability, second to none. I am happy to be with him.

"Since 1921 my abodes have been most international in character, having been in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, England, and Belgium. Emergency problems saw me scampering off to Greece, Turkey, Portugal, and the Balkans. When they started taking me for son of sunny Italy, I packed up. When friends guessed that I was a native 'Don' of Spain, qualified as a toreador, I packed up again. However, luck was with me, I managed to escape Krim in Africa, Pascha in Turkey, and a few spirited revolutions in Spain and Portugal.

"I am still a member of the Bachelor Club, but clinging to the hope that I may refrain from life membership. Should any Dartmouth men visit Belgium, I'll be more than happy to give him a welcome if he will call at the General Motors Plant. Address 192 Bassin Canal, Anvers.Belgique."

Thanks, Mac, for such a fine letter. We will surely be glad to hear lots more from you at that 20th reunion in 1935, which you say you will surely attend. And you will be on the program for the class banquet.

Secretary, 18 So. Court St., Woodsville, N. H.

1915