Class of 1905
Congratulations to C. C. Hills upon his moving our class ten places up in the Alumni Fund honor roll this year. Contributions from 69 men totaled $1693. Fifteen classes gave more than that, but that's pretty good at that. And hats off to the boys who were able to and did come through.
I see this column is going to be mostly C. C.'s; even more than usual. (Wish we could have a prize competition for most material furnished during the year; the rest of you would have to hustle to catch up to that bird.) Here's some more:
"Dear Mac: (though he always calls me 'Mc,' for short) Commencement was heldunder ideal weather conditions and wasextremely well attended by alumni. This1934 affair interested me more than anysince 1905, on account of the number of'sons' who graduated, together with theiruniformly good record. Emerson Day, asyou know, took about the highest honorson record, and is, withal, a most agreeableyoung man. J. W. Knibbs 3d, R. E. Wilmot,W. E. Keady, W. P. Clough Jr., and I. K.Besse all made good records and were anhonor and credit to their parents and toold 1905. I understand that the classprophet indicated for R. E. Wilmot a sensational and highly successful career as theworld-famous proprietor of 'Wilmot's BeerSaloon' in New York. A most impropercanard! Rufus Day made the outstandingspeech at the Alumni Luncheon—graceful,thoughtful, and vigorous. He was electedpresident of the Alumni Association forthe coming year. Bill Knibbs held openhouse in his rooms at Gile Hall, and fromreports handed to me by competent judgesit was a most enjoyable affair. Bill Cloughand Tom Keady held a special athletic reunion of their own, with detailed discussion of some of the professors whose courseswere a bit difficult 50 years ago. WalterLillard and Fred Chase were on hand asunofficial observers. Sincerely yours,C. C. H."
A separate paragraph is due to Rufus Day because o£ his two honors: being the Commencement speaker this year, and being elected president of the Alumni Association for next year. High honors, both of them, and we are all proud of our classmate.
C. C. also wrote in from Columbus, Ohio, some time this summer, saying that he would be out there for several months on real estate matters. He makes a sizzling comment on the heat, comparing it with places with which I hope he will never become familiar, but says he thinks he can stand it.
Had a good letter from George Stevens a short time back. He recalled the good times we had on the top floor of Richardson, freshman year. How he could play the banjo! Made me green-eyed because I had tried and flunked. Among other things, George looks after his mother's business affairs, and as a pastime cultivates a large and beautiful flower garden. He didn't say so, but I am sure he will be in Hanover next June, and with his wife.
Walter Nourse writes from Hollywood and Los Angeles that his daughter Dorothy, 21, after spending a year in the East, visiting relatives in Indiana, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, will enter the University of Southern California at Los Angeles this fall. Also: "I was saved from losing my fortune in the depression by having spent itbefore. Mrs. Nourse, whose ill healthcaused me to trek West, has improvedmarkedly. As a result, I am able to leave herin Los Angeles, while Dorothy and I motorto the East Coast, where we shall spend thesummer. I trust that my itinerary maybring me somewhere near Malone, so thatI may have the pleasure of. greeting you." (It didn't, or at least not near enough.)
NEWS FROM JAKE ATWOOD
Jake Atwood writes from St. Petersburg, Fla., to C. C.: "Nearly a month since I received your letter of appeal for the AlumniFund—it has been here on my desk in asort of 'unfinished business' file. As todayis my wedding anniversary, we are agreedthat something ought to be done about it.Sorry that I am able to make only a 'token'payment against the enormous debt I owethe College. How wonderful to be amongthe glorious minority who are able to support the College with their means, theirtime, and their effort. It's a tough job,C. C., but you perform a noble task. Allabout as usual here. Business is betterwith us, as it should be at this time of year.Don't expect we shall be able to go Norththis season, but surely wish it might bepossible to reach the 1935 reunion. Goingto 'point' for that, anyhow. We enjoyedseeing you so much that we trust you willget the Florida habit and make an annualaffair of it. Remember me to all thebunch." Jake is manager of Bonded Storage among many other things: "We can storea package or a trainload," but it doesn't say what of.
Jim Mulally, also writing to C. C. (the go-getter), Jim being general attorney for the Great Northern: "I had hoped to haveone of my boys enter Dartmouth next fall,but cannot see my way clear to do it. Inote with sadness the number of boys whoare falling from the ranks, but when youarrive at our age I presume that is to beexpected. I hope to be able to see you atthe 1935 reunion. Unfortunately I was notable to attend the 1930 reunion, as I arrived in the East just in time to attend myfather's funeral."
Tommy Melvin and Fred Chase both report on the sail on Lilliard's yacht. Tommy says: "A few of us went down to Lillard'sand enjoyed a sea trip on his splendidyacht. The weather was ideal, and I believeit was unanimously considered a success.He has splendid facilities there, due, I understand, to his own efforts. I saw MidgeReid and Joe Merrill there—the firstglimpse of them since those happy days solong ago." Fred says: "We had a dandypicnic and sail with Lit last Wednesday (June 6). Ten of us were there, includingJoe Merrill, John Tuck, Jake Smith, MidgeReid, McCabe, W. E. Chamberlain, FredWeston, Tommy Melvin, Lil, and myself."
C. C. drove through Georgetown, Mass., early in June, and called on Ray Root. Found that he had been laid up for about a year with a severe case of arthritis. He walked downstairs to see C. C., but has been in tough shape, so much so that he has done no medical practice of any kind. He is rather discouraged, but still hopeful of finding the cause of his trouble, and recovery.
According to the Boston Herald of June 14, Bill Knibbs 3d '34 has become engaged to Miss Lila A. Lopez, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil J. Lopez of New Rochelle, N. Y.
Nelson Fromm, also writing to C. C., among other things: "You might be interested to know that I have recently had ateaching promotion in the Albany MedicalCollege. I am now clinical professor of?ieurology. So lay off the 'Doc' stuff and callme 'Prof.'" C. C. makes comment: "Youmay remember that several years ago heacted as a lay reader in his church; now heis a professor. First a Doctor, then a Rabbi,now a Professor!"
On September 8, 1934, Elizabeth Loder was married to William Peck Elwell, at the Church of the Pilgrimage, Plymouth, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Elwell have our very best wishes and congratulations.
JOHN LAING '38
John Laing writes to C. C., thanking him for his "untiring work in this and other activities in behalf of the class and the College," and also generously responding to C. C.'s appeal, and announcing that his son John, who was 19 years old on September 4, enters Dartmouth this fall. Dad believes the youngster will make good, and hopes that he will have the privilege of becoming acquainted with C. C.
Dorothy Gilman was married to Winthrop Whitney Adams of Waban, Mass., on August 11, 1934, at the home of the bride's mother in West Newton. Mr. and Mrs. Adams will live in Providence, R. I. We all extend our heartiest congratulations.
To revert to the Day family: It was announced at the "Wet-Down" ceremonies, on May 29 that Emerson was the winner of the Barrett Cup, which is awarded annually to "that member of the senior class whom the three upper classes choose as giving the greatest promise of becoming a factor in the outside world through his strength of character and qualities of leadership, record of scholarship and broad achievement, and his influence among his fellows." The Boston Globe calls this "the highest individual honor attainable at Dartmouth."
Three other 'O5 sons shine out with distinction for the last semester; Besse with a 3.8, Loder with 3.2, and Chase with 3.4; Besse apparently had a little hard luckhe got one B. Too bad it couldn't have been an A, as that would have made five straight A's.
Dropping down into smaller scale honors: this secretary now graces the position of vice-president of the Secretaries Association, and also boasts a membership on the executive committee of the Alumni Association. (We have to boast when we have even the slightest opportunity.)
1905's 30th 6-16 or 23, 1935.
Secretary, 45 East Main St., Malone, N. Y.
