SNOW

SOME YEARS AGO when Dartmouth and Amherst were deadly rivals on fields of sport, an Amherst wag suggested that the Dartmouth coat of arms be a sweater (which then carried the present day social opprobrium of "sweat-shirt") on a snow bank. Such a thrust finding its way into print drew fire from the editor of the now defunct Dartmouth Literary Magazine who penned a scathing editorial charging the more gentlemanly sons of Lord Jeffrey with manners, social affectation, and softness.

It did so happen that in that particular decade Hanover had been visited early in the winter with a series of snowstorms that left the ground deep in whiteness throughout the entire winter period. This of course was excellent for the ski enthusiasts who sallied forth in great numbers, though of course there was no such organization as the Outing Club now affords. But previous to this visitation, and later, despite the word of those who harp always upon "Old Fashioned Winters" there were winters in which there had been but little snow and but little more ice.

The lack of ice and snow in Hanover, such as has been the case this winter and last, interferes inconsiderately with winter programs of students. Carnival to most people suggests a composite picture of ice pillars, snow slides, ski jumping, and pretty girls, and to all this a deep and sufficient background of snow is quite necessary. The Dartmouth Carnival has been lucky on many occasions, in that a blizzard has swept the New Hampshire hills on the day preceding the opening of festivities. This year was no exception; the "white blanket" came just in the nick of time. We join the Dartmouth in wanting to know—"is de Lawd a member of the D. O. C.?"

If Dartmouth is to continue as a winter college something must be done about snow even if it becomes necessary to dam up the Gulf Stream and force it farther out to sea. My, my, what are we going to do?