RETIREMENT

AFTER 42 YEARS .... With the opening of College in September Dean Craven Laycock becomes an officer emeritus. For the first time since the year before Dr. Tucker came to Hanover as President he will not be actively associated with the life of the College. First as undergraduate, then as teacher and "Professor" Laycock, later as assistant to "Chuck" Emerson and then Dean, his life has been woven into that of the College over a long span of years. "Dean" Laycock he has been for 21 years. The more familiar title of "Craven" seems to be coming into general usage among Dartmouth men. So now we wish Craven the finest pleasures of life that retirement can bring, as we tell him that his career, given to Dartmouth, has been more fruitful than he will ever know.

In his own words, the Dean's trip among the alumni has been a benediction. His friends are willing to have the active Dartmouth days end on this note. But there must be no eulogy, no oratorical fireworks in testimonials of affection in the way of a "last farewell." 1 For this isn't the end of all his good works. If Craven cannot be found in Parkhurst Hall, he can be found at his Rope Ferry Road home, or on the golf course, or in a group of congenial friends. If he doesn't tour all the clubs next year or any year, we'll wager he will occasionally find opportunities for demonstrating to alumni groups what he once taught Dartmouth students. Craven is himself the past master in the course he used to teach—"the art of public speaking." He can make a good speech on any subject. But when the subject is "Dartmouth College" his stirring addresses go straight from his own heart to the hearts of his listeners. We cannot accept his resignation to mean that Dartmouth men will not again be moved by his inspiring talks. Alumni are looking forward to the opportunity many of them will have during Commencement of hearing him give the principal address at the Alumni Luncheon, June 16.

Refusing, then, to bid him any sort of fond adieu, We say: "You've given your life to Dartmouth, Craven. You're a regular, swell feller. Have a good time. And we'll be seeing you!"