Class of 1895

The outstanding event during the month of April, so far as the class of '95 is concerned, was Austin's broadcast over the NBC-Blue Network from Chicago. He was a guest of the N.B.C., and reports a royal good time. Edgar A. Guest presented Austin with a volume of his collected verse in which he inscribed the following: "ToFrank E. Austin on the occasionof his visit to me at N.B.C.SincerelyEdgar A. GuestApril 6, 1937In Chicago" The program was sponsored by Household Finance Corporation of Chicago. Here are comments of several '95 men who listened in.

"Sorry, but I was not at home last night, so cannot give my comments on Bro. Austin and his program. He is doing wonders with his family of ANTS. He donated an ANT HOME to our 1895 class fund last year and the patients at our hospital have had a lot of amusement watching the "Busy Home."

"I have just listened to Austin's broadcast. It is encouraging to know that '95 has, at long last, one man with a nationwide reputation. I take off my hat to him. He is one of few who have had a vision and then proceeded to bring it to pass. With patience, perseverance, and brains 'it can be done.' I wonder what Clothespins would now think of 'substantial mediocrity.' I am sorry Austin was allowed so few minutes."

"Just returned from the land of perpetual sunshine. Sorry I am unable to comment on the Austin broadcast."

"We enjoyed the program and are glad to learn of Austin's success. He deserves it."

"I was unable to listen to Prof. Austin Tuesday evening, which I regret."

"I have no radio!"

"I am sorry I was unable to listen in on Austin Tuesday eve, as I was on a bus between here and Hannibal, Mo."

"Heard Austin perfectly. My only criticism—it was too brief—insufficient to give public the big idea. Expected Austin to give me a visit, but so far haven't seen or heard from him."

"I was much pleased to hear the voice of Austin after forty-two years interval. I can still see his quiet grin. His strength always seemed to lie in his jaw, although he indulged now and then in a dry joke. It is not strange that he has been able to commercialize what to the rest of us might seem to be a joke."

"Couldn't hear Austin as the 'Blue' is only at Ogden and the reception was poor. Was it all about ants?"

"I failed to get that radio program introducing Austin."

"Austin most enjoyable. The use of the program punk. Think Mr. Austin should sue for slander. Am proud of Austin's achievements and congratulate him on his sixtieth birthday."

"Your card of 3/27 mislaid, and I hunted the house all over but found it this A.M. Am sorry, because I wanted to show my cooperation with an 'active' class secretary."

"Sammy" Sanborn suffered a cerebral hemorrhage a year ago. He is now in active service again.

Joe Ford and I talked things over in his inner office in New York not long ago. I sat in the chair "P. I." Folsom occupied when he called at Joe's office last fall, and, according to genial Joe, the chair was tipped at about the same angle, and two pairs of Dartmouth feet rested at a comfortable elevation while memory dictated the rehearsal of things said and done around the Dartmouth campus nearly half a century ago.

I recently received a magazine entitled Zeta News. This is the official publication of the Zeta Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa in the Department of Education of the University of Chicago. Following the title page is a full-page likeness of our distinguished "P. I." Morrison. In the foreword is this tribute to "P. I." "Special recogni.lion is accorded Professor Henry C. Morrison, who has been a member of the Department of Education of the Universityof Chicago for eighteen years and who retires from active teaching in June of thisyear." In the next issue of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE further reference to Zeta News will be made.

Fred Cleaveland returned home from Florida early in April. He reports an enjoyable winter in St. Petersburg.

I've had a good letter from "Bug" recently. He confesses loyalty to his native Vermont, but I have a suspicion that his political creed has been colored by the California atmosphere, somewhat as California oranges are made golden by a harmless dye.

Dr. "Sherry" Baketel is author of a paper entitled "Pioneering in the Medical Reserve Corps," printed in The MilitarySurgeon, March issue. He plans to spend part of the summer in Canaan, N. H.

Secretary, White River Junction, Vt.