Class of 1911
The following letter from Mrs. Clif Orcutt brings the sad news of Clif, though it is gratifying to know he is improving.
"I am sorry to have to tell you that 'Clif'is in Englewood Hospital, Englewood,N. J., suffering from brain concussion,fractured left leg, and severe physicalshock as the result of an accident in whichhe was knocked down and dragged abouttwenty feet by a reckless driver on Jan. p.
"Is that the way to start the New Yeararight?
"He is improving slowly. Evidently inthe earliest stages after the accident hismind was directly on Hanover, as he persisted in mumbling about a 'Gov' Jordan,'Jim' Montgomery, 'Duke' Wheatley, andothers."
The recent Carnival was surely a far different one from the first occasion of this sort held during our undergraduate days. With the town filled with thousands of guests even the undergraduates complained about not being able to have room to sleep in their own quarters. There were two 'ners in town for the occasion, both in official capacities. One was-Aubrey Butler, who together with his wife, "Lu," shared the responsibilities of chaperonage at the Delta Tau Delta House; the other was Fred Harris, who was an official at the Outing Club events and whom all recognize as so largely responsible for the starting of the Carnivals. In this connection The Dartmouth reprinted a Vox Pop notice taken from The Dartmouth of December 7, 1909. Just to recall old times it is given here: "The question 'What is there to do at Dartmouth in the winter?' gives rise to the thought that we might take better advantage of the splendid opportunities which the admirable situation of our college offers.
"Winter sports are fast growing in popularity, as is testified by the carnivals at Montreal and the big ski jump contests at the Northern and Middle Western cities, where thousands of people assemble to watch the contestants.
"The writer suggests that a ski and snowshoe club be formed, the purpose of which would be:
1. To stimulate interest in out-of-door
winter sports. 2. To have short cross-country runs weekly and one long excursion each season (say to Mooselac).
3. To build a ski jump and hold ski jumping contests.
4. To hold a meet or field day during February at which a program of events similar to the following may be contested:
100-yard dash on snow shoes, cross- country run on snow shoes, obstacle race on snow shoes, 100-yard dash on skis, cross-country run on skis, ski jumping contest, and other events that may be suggested.
"A characteristic winter habit could be adopted by the club, consisting of toque and sash. Field days each winter might become as much an anticipated and regular event as the fall and spring track meets. By taking the initiative in this matter, Dartmouth might well become the originator of a branch of college organized sport hitherto undeveloped by American colleges.
"Respectfully submitted,
"F. H. Harris '11."
A third member of the class had intended to come, but was unable to find accommodations, so has postponed this pleasure for another year—that was Bert Dugdale. His failure to return was a particular disappointment, as it would have been his jfet return to Dartmouth since college days. He reports his pleasure from a visit of "True" Dudley, who showed him a picture of the 25th Reunion and gave him a detailed account of the occasion. He states it was a pleasure to see so many of the fellows whom he knew in 1907 and '08. The advice passed on to Bert was that his application for rooms for next year should be made pretty soon.
Another recent visitor to Hanover was Fred Eaton, who coupled the desire to see his freshman son with the excuse of trying to get another boy from Scarsdale into next year's freshman class. Incidentally, Fred has been advanced in his position, and is now some kind of sales manager for Standard Air Conditioning, Inc., and has moved into New York headquarters. Fred has promised to send details which can be recorded next time.
Chuck and Emma Emerson have been kept busy this winter with the unusually large number of guests who have enjoyed the Emerson Inn in spite of the fact that there was little snow for skiing.
Because of the reputation earned as treasurer of the class of 1911 Les Hawkridge was made chairman of the Community Chest Fund drive in Newton Center. To state that the drive was successful is
superfluous. Jack Ingersoll is booked to be one of the main attractions at the annual alumni dinner to be held in Manchester this month.
Our sympathy is extended to Ray Nead, whose brother, Gladwin M., died recently.
Many congratulatory remarks were made about the administration of the Social Security Act in handling the registrations of all employers and employees in New England and in establishing the policies for the control of the Act. The administrator for New England is John Pearson.
Howard Morton asked us to change his home address from North Scituate, Mass., to Egypt, Mass., which, incidentally, is a move of less than a mile. Howard's older boy is now a senior at Thayer Academy, and he has applied to enter Dartmouth next fall. Howard writes: "Both he and Iread 'THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE' thoroughly,even the necrology, and I am sending acheck to Hawkridge today which I haveneglected to attend to before."
Those who think that running a summer hotel takes only a couple of months' effort during the year will be interested in the following few words from Frank Dodge: "We did not get down for any ofthe football games this fall. As you knowwe did not close the hotel until the igth ofOctober, and it was after the first of November before we got our crew away. As amatter of fact, we kept a good many menworking outdoors for some time after that.
"We have had a nice winter thus far,and of course, as you know, a very mildone. There is no sign of snow except onthe tops of the mountains, and it was agreat disappointment to all the young people who swarmed into this region over theholidays. I don't know what they did withthemselves, but the hotels and inns thatwere open were all crowded. I know thatthe people who stayed around here did alot of skating, fishing through the ice, andof course one could motor anywhere aseasily as in midsummer.
"I am thankful to say we are all verywell. We had a nice Christmas, the children, of course, being especially intriguedand enthused by it all."
There seems little excuse for members of the class of 1911 not to keep their surplus funds wisely invested, what with all of the investment counselors we have. The latest addition to the rank is Doc Bond, who is with Studley Shupert Company, at 50 Congress St.—investment counsel. Doc will be glad to hear from you.
A prominent name in New Hampshire nowadays is that of "Satan" Sanderson. The Manchester Union, the great New Hampshire paper, frequently refers to him in connection with doings in the legislature. Recently it carried his picture with two others under the title, "The Three Democratic Leaders in the House." At the last session, when the Democrats were in the majority, Bob was chairman of a committee. This year with the Republicans on top he is still prominent as the clerk of the Appropriations Committee. It isn't the purpose of this column to make political forecasts, but leading politicians in the state feel that Bob is a coming power in politics and look for him some day to be governor. Incidentally, Bob was able to attend the President's inauguration in Washington, since he was sent as an official representative of the state to meet with the state committees regarding state compacts.
Sam Richardson is back in the United States, where he may be addressed in care of the Department of State, Washington, D. C. His new assignment of duties, however, \has not yet been reported to the writer.
Charlie Stebbins' new business address is 708 West 47th St., Kansas City, Mo., this being a change from St. Louis.
Wilmette, Ill., one of the exclusive suburbs of Chicago, has become the home of Bert Wheeler, where he is living at 515 Gregory Ave.
When "Shorty" Mayo was in town recently trying to convince the Hanover merchants that they should handle Hood's Ice Cream exclusively, he stopped long enough to register. But on being pressed for news of classmates he could only offer the information that there was recently an important evening meeting at 84 Hancock Ave., Newton Center, Mass.—this happens to be the residence of one Chester C. Butts. "Shorty" said the participants in the conference in addition to Butts and himself were Jordan, Paul, and Adams. His only other comment was that he was able to drive home following the conference.
In an industrial section' of a recent issue of the Manchester Union two noted industries were given considerable space; one was the Draper Maynard Company of Plymouth, in which the prognostication was made that this was going to be the biggest season since 1929 and that the employee rolls were going to be increased from 150 to 225. You might link the name of "Cupe" Adams with this firm.
The other is entitled "Home Knitters Succeed," and the story thereof follows: "Proof that a successful part-time home industry can be developed in small New England villages may be found in White- field, where 11 women have earned nearly $800 since last spring knitting Norwegian type woolen mittens which combine warmth and excellence of design.
"The idea originated with Mrs. Frank S. Dodge of Whitefield's resort hotel, The Mountain View, who became interested in knitting some of these mittens for her three youngsters, after admiring some of the original patterns bought. Becoming fascinated with her study, she thought it might be fun to make her own designs, which she did over a period of several months. Five new patterns were evolved, and plotted on graph paper, so sizes from child to adult might be figured.
"Enlisted in the work were six capable knitters from Whitefield village, who were able to follow the intricate directions, with the idea of making 100 pairs for the initial sale the last of August at the hotel. Not only was the sale a great success, but so many orders were received that Mrs. Lynn H. Noyes of the village was named 'lieutenant' to have charge of yarn procurement and supervise the additional workers, while the sales territory was enlarged to include stores in Forest Hills, N. Y., New Haven. Conn., Boston and Whitefield.
"Four weeks ago it was thought desirable to add heavy ski socks to the line, to be boxed with the mittens and sold as ski sets, Wlth a shiny red label on the boxes on which was printed 'Handmade Winter Wear from Whitefield, N. H.' Over 300 of these boxes were disposed of by the first of the year, the 11 knitters turning out two pairs of mittens and socks a week, and unable to fill all orders. One week saw boxes sent to nine different states.
"It should be stated that the yarn is supplied the villagers at cost, and all profit on sales goes to the workers, the sponsors contributing their part in this enjoyable and profitable handicraft."
Secretary, Hanover, N. H.
