Washington, D. C.
On Monday, April Bth, the Washington Association played host to President Hopkins and Coach Blaik. They had consented to stop over with us for the day, on their return to Hanover from the South, and the occasion proved to be the outstanding event of the past few years.
A luncheon was given at the Carlton Hotel in honor of the two guests by Warren C. Kendall '99, chairman of the car service division of the Association of American Railroads and member of the Dartmouth Alumni Council from the new Southern District. Those present besides "Hoppy," Blaik, and Kendall were Judge Robert V. Fletcher, vice-president and general counsel of the A. A. R.; Hon. Eugene Meyer, publisher of the Washington Post and former governor of the Federal Reserve Board; Dr. Howard G. Moulton, president of the Brookings Institute; Robert Lincoln O'Brien '91, chairman of the U. S. Tariff Commission; Henry P. Blair '89; George M. Morris '11, and David E. McCoy '18 and W. F. Barto '29, president and secretary, respectively, of the alumni association.
From all reports, great matters of state were settled as well as the educational and football policies of the College. During the afternoon both the President and the Coach were interviewed by the press. Many favorable comments were registered throughout the country on President Hopkins' educational stand, and it is with pride that we note that he is classed as "not only one of the greatest educators of his time, but of all time."
That night 131 loyal Dartmouth men and their guests gathered at the Carlton Hotel for the annual banquet, and it was a smashing success, due in no small part to the tireless efforts of the committee in charge: namely, McCoy '18, Barto '29, Kendall '99, Hannah '27, Papson '14, and Stafford '11.
Following a fine dinner, President McCoy introduced the following special guests: Lloyd B. Wilson and R. A. Van Orsdel, president and general counsel respectively, of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company; Simon Michelet, father of our own Beloved Bob; Rev. Albert H. Lucas, headmaster of the St. Albans School; Dr. Harvey C. Smith, principal of Central High School; Sen. James E. Murray, Montana; and Ralph H. Hallett, secretary of the Harvard Club of Washington. Then Dave asked all of the prospective freshmen to stand up and ten of the most likely looking prospects we have seen in years made their presence known.
The first speaker of the evening was Joseph W. Bishop '95, managing editor of The Nations Business, who gave us a few very interesting inside points on business trends and prospects. Next we heard from Coach Blaik about the future of football in general, and the Big Green in particular. We know that no mistake was made in the selection of a coach.
President Hopkins topped off the banquet with one of his typically splendid talks on the ideals and purposes of the liberal arts colleges. Freedom of thought versus the regimentation and stereotyping of men's thoughts as seen in Europe was his main theme. Needless to say, an hour seemed all too short and it was with genuine regret on our part that the President brought his talk to a close.
The evening came to a conclusion with the singing of "Men of Dartmouth," and as we parted we knew that the old College was stronger than ever.
THE DEANS
About three weeks following the visit of the President and Coach we were fortunate in having the two young deans with us at a smoker held at the Racquet Club. Many of our older alumni did not know either Bob Stronge '24 or "Pudge" Neidlinger '23, and the informal meeting enabled them to ask all sorts of questions concerning the administrative work of the College. Bob explained the ideals behind the Selective Process and the work involved in picking a class. "Pudge" then told of the way in which the College was handing the control of the student body over to the students themselves, and we firmly believe that he has the correct answer to the many problems confronting him.
The Washington Association has been very fortunate this year in having had the opportunity to meet with and hear the men who are the powers of the College and it has enabled us to keep in the closest touch with what is going on. Too much credit cannot be given to Dave McCoy and "Duke" Barto for their unceasing efforts toward making this the finest year in the Association's history.
Secretary.
