Class of 1910
Harold Benjamin and family spent part of the winter in Hot Springs, Ark. We hear that Rollie Reynolds' son, Robert, rolled up 3.4 for the first semester; Dave Johnson's sophomore son, Dave Jr., 3.2, which his freshman son, Melvin, matched evenly with another 3.2 (for the elucidation of you Old Bucks, we will say that these are Phi Beta Kappa marks), Charlie Libbey's son, Harrison, has been very active in dramatics and gave a great performance in a short play this winter.
Tom Foster philosophizes: "It becomesincreasingly evident to me as the revolutionary years bowl along and knock someof our schemes and institutions flying intodead-wood that the happy college days are,at least, secure." "Doc" is getting his Portland practice into shape so that he can go to Hanover for Commencement week with 1910's adopted son, Dr. James A. Spalding '66—these two medicine men are great pals despite the considerable disparity in their graduation dates—Tenners will remember Dr. Spalding as that live-wire who associated with us at the last reunion—he packs more pep into his eighties than a lot of men pack into a lifetime.
Earle Pierce took one of his periodical western trips in April—Ralph Paine, Walter Norton, Art Bucknam, and Herb Wood attended the Connecticut Dartmouth alumni dinner held in late April at Waterbury—President Hopkins attended and made his customary exceedingly fine impression on both alumni and guests.
Andy Scarlett needs help with the Alumni Fund—while there is "No Quota" this year, the College needs every possible bit of financial assistance, and we have a feeling that Tenners will maintain, at least, a high percentage of givers. I am taking the liberty of reprinting an extract from a personal letter received from President Hopkins in February—it is timely and worthy of thought: "I am not unmindfulof the dimensions of prospective bequeststo the College, but there are some which Ivalue more highly for the spirit and confidence which they bespeak than I do evenin my most acquisitive moods for theirprobable size. I agree with you that thereisn't any possibility that the future willnot be all right. Officially as well aspersonally, meanwhile, I think that this issomewhat due to what the colleges havebeen doing, and are doing, to say nothingof the American educational system as awhole. People may ridicule the idea asmuch as they want to, but nothing canpersuade me but what the vastly increasedexpenses for education in the last three decades have been proved to have beenpretty wise investments in the stabilitywhich they have produced and the real fiberin the people of the United States at thepresent time."
Thanks to Harry Hunter we have received a copy of the University School alumni publication, which runs Dave Johnson's picture on the front page—it gives us considerable pleasure to reprint part of the article, for Tenners will welcome this intimate picture of a classmate who has traveled far:
"David L. Johnson was graduated fromUniversity School in 1906, in the classof immortals which included HenryMcK. Haserot and others who havegone on and up in the eliminationcontest which mankind wages with itself.Evidently he liked the school and thebrand of education which he received, forin his footsteps have followed three sons,two of them graduates of the school andnow at Dartmouth, and two nephews. This,however, is not their story, so we shallpass them over with the hope that in theirtime they shall sufficiently command thepublic eye to warrant the encomiums whichtheir father and uncle undoubtedly deserves.
"Born at Elyria, Ohio, in 1888, he passedthrough the successive stages of his education at University School, Dartmouth College, and the Harvard Law School, fromwhich he was graduated in 1913 with thedegree of LL.B. He then entered the firm,of M. B. and H. H. Johnson of Cleveland,Ohio, becoming a partner in 1917.
"In 1917, when men were in arms againsteach other at the behest of those who hadforgotten the consequences of war, Mr.Johnson entered the United States serviceas a first lieutenant of ordnance, and fromthen until January 23, 1919, when he wasdischarged with the rank of captain, hewas variously concerned with doing hisshare towards the promotion of the country's welfare. Re-entering the practice oflaw at Cleveland, he has carried on sincethat time chiefly as legal counsel for corporations and estates. In addition to beinga director of various corporations in Cleveland and elsewhere, he is a trustee of theFairmount church, Cleveland, and a trustee and treasurer of University School.Many of the clubs in and about Clevelandinclude him in their membership.
"Naturally the question arises, 'Whatkind of a man is he?' Formal milestones ina man's life may mean a great deal as indicia, and then again they may mean verylittle. It seems that the best way to evaluate a man is to seek the opinions of hisfriends, and in Mr. Johnson's life they arelegion. To them he is an indefatigableworker, a person who does not accept positions of trust lightly. Perhaps the best example of this is the conscientious way hehas served University School. Those whoare in a position to know say that his interest in the school transcends that of onewho is doing merely a job. Certain it isthat the success of the fund for the retirement of University School indebtedness is in a large measure due to his untiring efforts in its behalf.
"Yet hard work and success in a worldwhose people seem to have made materialgain the goal of progress have not affectedhis conception of fundamental truths.Somewhere it has been said, 'To watch thesun rise and the shadows fall, to draw hardbreath over ploughshare and spade, toread, to think, to love, to pray, these arethe things which make men happy.' It ishard to say whether or not all of thesepractices are the tenets of any one man'slife, but as one talks with Mr. Johnson, therealization comes that he is heir to mostof them. No man can convey the idea thatwe have progressed too rapidly without alsoimparting the thought that in this advancewe have parted company with much thatwas worth while in an earlier era.
"So we leave this man whose influence,advice, and help have meant so much tothe school which he serves so faithfully.Those who have been fortunate enough tomeet and talk to him will remember hisgeniality and warmth long after otherthings have been forgotten, and those whohave never met him have something toanticipate if the privilege is ever theirs."
Ralph Paine enjoys having his son Morris at Dartmouth—he writes in part: "Morris is working out about as I would liketo have him as a 'Dartmouth son'. Helikes the College a great deal and seems tobe getting his feet under him reasonablywell. He sent home satisfactory marks atmidyear, and we are pleased with his firstyear at Dartmouth."
The Framingham News ran an interview with Jim MacPherson, giving many anecdotes of his friendship with Calvin Coolidge, dating back to pre-war days. It was concluded with Jim's words, "Whilein Washington he was a most consideratefriend to me."
Ed Kerns manufactures rowing appliances at Springfield, Mass.—"Eck" Hiestand is general manager of Halliburton Abbott Co. at Tulsa, Oklahoma—Eddie Sickman lives in Stamford, Conn.—Harry Beal's business address in Chicago is 400 No. Michigan Ave.—Guy Coburn lives at 8718 Ridge Blvd., Brooklyn, N. Y.
An impromptu luncheon in Boston early in May brought forth a goodly number of Tenners to reune and renew friendships with Harold Robinson, who was spending a couple of days speaking at Northeastern University under the auspices of Jim Ingalls. At the luncheon were Art Allen, Charlie Fay, Art Lord, Irv Jewett, "Bones" Jones, "Slip" Powers, Jim Lowell, Jess Wilson, and Wallie Ross 'O9. He was kept busy answering questions during the luncheon, and afterwai'ds several remained to hear interesting sidelights about Chinese life, which "Robbie" can relate so entertainingly.
"Juddy" has sent out the statements and will be mighty glad to receive whatever can be spared—your ALUMNI MAGAZINE subscriptions cost the class a lot of moneywhich must come from somewhere.
Secretary, 168 Hill St., Barre, Vt.
MEMBER OF CLASS OF '33 ENTERING MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL NEXT FALL desires position in capacity of tutor, chauffeur, etc. for the summer. References exchanged. Address: R. S. Critchell, Delta Kappa Epsilon, Hanover, or 1039 Baldwin Ave., Ann Arbor, Mich.
