Washington, D. C., Association
The University Club was the setting for the annual Dartmouth Night celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 12th. Between forty and fifty men put in an appearance, ranging from Dr. E. G. Kimball 'Bl to the newest members from the class of '34. After the first flurry of renewed acquaintances, President Taylor Papson '14 wasted little time in calling the annual business meeting into session. Following informal introductions, reports concerning the activities of the bowling team, the weekly luncheon club, and the trustees of the educational fund were given, indicating that the association has thrived throughout the past year. The telegram, sent by the association to the College, was read and the perpetual bond which unites all Dartmouth men upon Dartmouth Night was renewed.
The historian of the Washington Association, Buck Freeman '13, notified those gathered of the deaths of five Dartmouth men affiliated with the Washington Alumni group. It was with the deepest sorrow that eulogies were delivered for George Cummings '69, Fred Ainsworth '73, Aleyne Fisher '88, Joe Story '06, and Bob Michelet '34
The nominating committee, consisting of Alfred Hastings '04, Buck Freeman '13, and Larry Reeves '33, brought in the following slate of officers for the coming year. These men were approved unanimously.
President—David E. McCoy '18.
Vice-Presidents—Hon. Alfred A. Wheat '89; Hon. W. P. Stafford, Hon. '01; Hon. J. B. Reynolds '90; Frederick L. Pearce '15. Secretary Treasurer Wellington F. Barto '29.
Historian—Henry P. Blair '89.
Executive Committee—W. C. Kendall '99; W. D. Brunner '12; E. T. Papson '14; W. S. Hoge '27; P. F. Hannah '27.
The cosmopolitan nature of the association was much in evidence as various members arose to reminisce of college days. Southern drawls intermingled with western accents, while Vermonters leaned back with their hands buried deep in trouser pockets to speak in nasal tones that made their fellow members yearn for the rolling foothills of the "White Mountains. In the spirit of the occasion, and reminiscent to the younger grads of Doc Griggs sinecure, Paul Reddington '00, of the Biological Survey of the Dept. of Agriculture, presented a sound movie, accompanied by explanatory remarks on "Wild Life Resources." This was the feature of the evening and was both educational and interesting.
As two kegs of beer (which seem to be the inevitable concomitant of Dartmouth gatherings) were tapped and met their doom, stories were swapped of previous Dartmouth Night celebrations, and of former college "greats," notably "Toots" Worthen. As the evening drew to a close, it was resolved to send a representative to the Secretaries Association meeting in May, that the large Dartmouth contingent of Washington might have representation there.
The association joined in singing Menof Dartmouth and as the lights went out and we started home, it was with a feeling that each year the ties that bind us to the "College on the hill" grow stronger and stronger.
Secretary.
