Class of 1888
The Secretary must apologize for the shortcomings of the U. S. P. O. The '88 class notes for the March issue were dispatched earlier than the usual time, but they did not appear in the March issue. The most important note which you missed was a summons from President Fred Lewis Pattee, calling all men of 'BB to appear at Hanover on June 17, our 50th, and no waiver will be allowed. The ready response to our first call shows that '88 is still active and alert to its opportunity. Out of 28 living graduates, 19 have expressed their determination to be on hand. They are as follows: Chase, Clark, Cate, Dunlap, Ely, Gove, Hardy, Keay, Lougee, McCarthy, Nelson, Pattee, Pearson, Rand, Richardson, Stevens, Walker, Williams I, and Williams II. Those not heard from up to present writing: Brock, Fairbanks, Hazen, Porter, Spalding, and Whitcomb. While Avery, Bidwell, and Cobb have not given to the Secretary definite assurance of their purpose to be present. So here is the job for the 19 "yes men" to focus their urge. Charles T. McCarthy. We were all much pleased to learn of the testimonial dinner to be given by the Waterbury (Conn.) Dartmouth Club on March 3 to Charlie McCarthy. I am told that it was a "thriller." We are indebted to Walter H. Norton 1910 for a copy of the Waterbury Republican of March 4, which we are quoting as fully as the editor will allow:
"Charles T. McCarthy, employee of theUnited States Rubber Products, Inc., washonored at a meeting of the DartmouthClub of Waterbury tonight in Hall's restaurant, Naugatuck. Dartmouth clubsthroughout the world met tonight, and because the meeting was also to honor Mr.McCarthy Naugatuck was selected as themeeting place. Mr. McCarthy was presented a bound book of letters. Amongthese letters was one from the president ofDartmouth College, others from Mr. McCarthy's lassmates and his friends. CharlesT. McCarthy is one of the best known menin the borough. For years he has been anofficial at the local rubber shops. He is adirector of many local companies and iskeenly interested in all civic activities."
What a happy thought to thus honor a modest man while he is still able to enjoy the expressed appreciation of his friends.
Secretary, 11 Oak St., Belmont, Mass.
