Virginia

THE DARTMOUTH CLUB of Virginia was very fortunate in being invited to a buffet supper last Monday night at "Mt. Erin," the estate of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Miller, in Petersburg.

The occasion was the visit of President Hopkins with his friends, the Millers, for a few days. On Wednesday, he left to deliver the Founder's Day address at the University of Virginia, and the Jefferson Birthday address at Monticello.

Twenty-three Dartmouth Club members were able to make it, and the Millers invited a number of their friends to meet

"Hoppy." As usual he made a fine impression on them. After ample refreshments and a buffet supper served in true Southern style. "Hoppy" gave an informal talk in the handsome "Red Room." J. Gordon Bohannan, a leading attorney in Virginia and a member of the Board of Visitors at William and Mary College, also spoke. "Mt. Erin" is a reproduction of a Scottish Castle and is set in beautiful grounds. The large rooms and halls are furnished in character and made an interesting background for the gathering.

Dr. Douglas VanderHoof '01 and Mrs. VanderHoof, Tom Colt '26 and his wife, and Mr. Miller drove to Charlottesville to hear "Hoppy" speak. Edward W. Knight '87 also came from Charleston, West Va. Dartmouth is well represented in the Navy in these parts. At the Naval Supply Depot in Norfolk is Commander G. A. Shattuck '17. At the Naval Air Station in Norfolk are Commanders John Harrison '17, and T. C. Lonnquest '17. Lt. Commander Paul Mather '18, is in command of the U. S. S. Fairfax, stationed at Hampton Roads, Lt. Commander Paul Halloran '19, Marine Barracks, Quantico. Dr. Fred W. Granger 'l4, U. S. Naval Training Station, Hampton Roads.

The annual meeting of the Club was held at "Windemere" the home of Dr. Douglas VanderHoof '01, in Richmond, Saturday, May 21st.

The crowd began gathering at five in the afternoon, and until the buffet supper was served at six-thirty, the time was spent wandering around the extensive gardens, enjoying refreshments, and getting acquainted again with those not seen for a long time. Although everybody was invited to bring their suits for a swim in the pool, only Bill King '33, took a chance on the weather, which turned out ideal. The rest of us were compensated for missing a swim by watching Bill enjoy himself in the water.

Tom Colt '26, Director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, invited those interested to go through the Museum on the way out to "Windemere," and a number of the crowd took advantage of this opportunity.

After a delicious buffet supper, a short business meeting was held. The following officers were re-elected for another year: Charles G. Milham '06, President; Harlan W. Wood 'O6, Vice President; Paul Gibson 'l5, Secretary and Treasurer. Charlie Milham reported on the progress of the regional scholarship fund the Club is raising, and a committee was appointed to devise means of increasing the number of men going to Dartmouth from this section.

After a rising vote of thanks to Dr. VanderHoof for his hospitality, the business meeting was adjourned, and George M. Morris '11, of Washington, D. C„ the guest of honor, made an informal talk, spiced with several good stories. Warren Kendall '99, also of Washington, then made a few remarks. After some Dartmouth songs, the gathering broke up.

Thirty-six men attended the meeting, including eleven members of the Washington Alumni Association, who drove down for the occasion.