Connecticut

FINAL PLANS for the Annual Meeting of the Connecticut Alumni Association were drawn at New Haven, April 29. Those from the city associations at the Hof-Brau supper were: Whit Gowrie '24, Eric Ball 'lB, Shorty Scott 'l7, New Haven; Dick Pritchard 'l4, Phil Pelletier 'l5, New Britain; Charlie Rice '23, Hartford; Ed Spargo '24, Jack Conners 'l4, Bridgeport

Details were arranged for a state-wide contact, leaving only a prayer for good weather May 7.

The Annual Meeting at Shuttle Meadow Country Club, New Britain, May 7, was one of the most successful on record. Not detrading a bit from previous meetings at Hartford and Bridgeport, this year's handling of the affair by the New Britain Association was most outstanding and seemed an improvement. Surely, such a function has strengthened the Connecticut Association and is good gospel. Dick Pritchard, state president, conducted the meeting and presiding officers of the future might do well to model his technique. Phil Pelletier deserves much credit for his untiring efforts, both in preparation for the affair, and his all-day vigil at Shuttle Meadow. A 1 Schilling, president of the New Britain Club was very much on the job and helped immeasurably with the supervision and service.

GOLF

Thirty-two reported for luncheon and golf. A very good showing, bearing in mind that storm clouds did not lift until mid-afternoon. With sunshine late in the day, there was less apprehension regarding attendance. Nonetheless, the rain had its damage. C. M. Hibler, Hartford, turned in an eighty, for low gross. Kickers handicaps went to Bob Naramore '35 and Jack Conners 'l4, Bridgeport The following were reported for golf: New Britain: A 1 Schilling, Dick Pritchard, G. Porter, and President Hopkins. New Haven: R. D. Scott, Whit Gowrie. R. F. Rackliff. Bridgeport: E. Spargo Sr., E. M. Hayes, Bob Naramore, Jack Conners. Waterbury: J. Talbott, H. N. Smith, J. F. Smith, Frank Green. Hartford: Mai Mather, William Blake, L. A. Partridge, C. B. Rice, Ed Cleary, Art Sweeney, M. W. Webster, I. H. Worth, E. S. Cogswell, F. S. Jones, S. B. Weld, A. L. Terwilliger, H. T. Holt, A. H. Merrill, H. J. Fisher, C. M. Hibler, C. E. Curtis 11.

BUSINESS MEETING

Prior to dinner, state business affairs were discussed by the officers of the State and City Associations. It was decided that the usual rotation in the five central cities would be continued as has been the custom, with New Haven scheduled as host in 1937, to be followed by Waterbury. The five golf sessions tried out for two years seems an overdose, and consequently one summer meeting only will be attempted in the future. In this connection it was voted to give the Eastern and Western Association a taste of responsibility. Temporarily, these associations will alternate, with Western Connecticut leading off for 1937, Pre" sumably in early August.

This group endorsed for next year's officers: President—Whit Gowrie '24, New Haven. Ist Vice President—Dave Gibson 'l6, Waterbury. 2nd Vice President—Hal Rider '25, Stamford. Secretary and Treasurer—Jack Conners 'l4, Bridgeport.

Executive Committee: All officers of the seven city associations. This slate was so voted at the meeting following.

ATTENDANCE CUP

A fair basis for competition for the attendance cup seems to have been worked out to the satisfaction of all units. The effect of the rotating system is such that any mathematical formula is doomed to failure.

Consequently a fair quota acceptable to the various clubs will be agreed upon each year. This is a happy solution. Bridgeport won the cup with an attendance of 62% of its quota for alumni in its area.

Territory Attendance Percentage Bridgeport 25 62% Waterbury 24 60% Hartford 55 55% New Haven 21 52% New Britain 30 40% Eastern 3 20% Western 3 ig% 161 Fathers' Association 27 Guests 2 190

Hug Lena 'l2 remarked "What a speech!" and that about expresses it for President Hopkins' audience. His discussion of Dart- mouth affairs, termed "dusting off new-laid eggs," could not have been delivered to a more attentive or appreciative alumni group, and with Prexy at his best, his mes- sage to Connecticut Alumni will perhaps be remembered as a peak. It was interesting to note comments of various groups following the President's address. The social survey report, problems of admissions, social relations at Dartmouth, the need of a social center, health insurance, etc., etc., were much discussed after the singing of the Dartmouth song.

MOVIES

The Connecticut film, including the 1935 Yale-Dartmouth game was shown. A new colored reel of Winter Carnival was interesting and drew favorable comment.

NOTED AT SHUTTLE MEADOW

Charlie Chase 'B5, pleased with the success of the affair. .... Charlie McCarthy 'BB, who never misses a state meeting

Everett Robie 'l7, despite a touch of arthritis that needed a cane, came on to play the piano and head singing. He had a corps of assistants, with Harry White '25 piano, and Pat Partridge 'll, anything, but Shorty Scott 'l7 drew the applause as song leader, especially "Eleazar Wheelock." .. . . Dave Gibson'l6 planning for Waterbury Whit Gowrie '24, getting set for New Haven's meeting next year Ed Spargo '24, with the cup under his arm. .... Charlie Rice '23, nominating Ned Herr 'O6, seconding. A 1 Fusonie '2B and Jack Reardon 'l4, in ringside seats, getting pointers for Taft School Jack Saladine 'l7, with his Hartford gang . . . . Heinz Emerson 'l4, chief electrician .... and the crap game in the grill and lots more that wasn't seen.

SECRETARIES MEETING

We will miss Art Shurts '3O, Eastern Connecticut secretary. Reason, honeymoon. Arno Vogt '3O will substitute thus giving Connecticut full representation at the meeting in Hanover, May 15 and 16. Those planning to make the trip include Everett Robie 'l7, Arno Vogt '3O, Steel Smith '29, Charlie Rice '23, Phil Pelletier 'l5, Whit Gowrie '24, Ed Spargo '24, Jack Conners 'l4, and John Pelletier 'l6 class secretary.