Vermont

VERMONT DARTMOUTH MEN paid tribute to two of their association members, on April 20 at the annual meeting held at the Montpelier Tavern, Sherman R. Moulton '98, pres. recently elevated to chief justice of the Vermont supreme court, and Stephen S. Cushing '06, appointed superior court judge a year ago. President Moulton was reelected head of the Vermont Alumni Association and other officers elected were: Arthur L. Graves '09 first vice pres., Hubert E. Sargent '15 second vice pres., Osmer C. Fitts '26 third vice pres., Lester E. Richwagen '23 sec., Bancroft Dwinell '37 treas.

Speakers praised both jurists, with

Carroll A. Davis '95, telling of the days of "unwashed Dartmouth" and the happy days that followed when there was a bathtub on every floor of the new Sanborn hall where the "sissies" lived. Judge Cushing, unable to be present, sent a telegram of regrets with characteristic humor.

Dean of those present was Charles M. Darling '79 and among other alumni representing earlier classes were Fred A. Howland '87, Clarence Moulton '89, O. D. Mathewson '90, and Vernon A. Doty '92. Sixty one were present for the dinner and meeting.

Mr. Howland, former trustee of the college, introduced the two speakers, Robert MacLeod '39, all-American football star, fine basketball player and Harry Ellinger, football line coach. MacLeod, brought laughter from the group when he shyly prefaced his talk with the remark that he did not know much about football and basketball—except to play the games. He contrasted the two games and brought out the interesting point that football gives a split second more to think things out than basketball, the latter game depending more on reflex action because of its tremendous speed.

Ellinger outlined prospects for 1939, without making predictions, and emphasized the hard schedule ahead of the team. He showed four reels of football pictures, stopping frequently to re-run a play and explain where a good block might have resulted in a touchdown.

Alumni were interested in the statement by former trustee Howland that athletics were not overemphasized at Dartmouth. He maintained that the athletic program at Dartmouth was valuable for the College and many prominent athletes later had become leaders in cultural and business life. He gave high praise to both MacLeod and Ellinger, a welcome member of our coaching staff.

Arrangements for the meeting were made by Bancroft Dwinnell '37.