Boston

THE LARGE CROWD that filled the CopleyPlaza banquet hall last month for the annual alumni reunion was testimony to the strong ties that bind Dartmouth men together. The arrangements included an "Eleazar Room" which was well patronized by those favoring a pre-banquet cocktail. The dinner itself drew praise for its excellence and certainly a word of thanks should be passed along to Dave Perry and his committee for their handling of this alumni event-of-the-year in Boston.

President Hopkins' thoughtful talk on the part our colleges must play in warding off the increasing menaces that are threatening our democracy and culture gave words to the fears and hopes of many in his audience. President Compton spoke very interestingly on "social analogies of scientific laws," while Bill McCarter and Walter Powers added much to the evening's pleasure with their talks.

Other speakers and graduate guests were Lafayette R. Chamberlain, new president of the association, Edward S. French, college trustee and president of the Boston & Maine Railroad; Judge Louis S. Cox of the state supreme court; Lewis E. Parkhurst, Vincent M. Cutler, and Philip S. Marden of the board of trustees.

The election of the following new alumni officers was announced: Lafayette R. Chamberlain '04, president; Joseph W. Worthen '09, Robert W. Williamson '27, and John S. Dickey '29, vice presidents; Charles V. Raymond '30, treasurer; Paul L. Guibord '36, secretary; Carleton J. Ward '32, representative of Dartmouth Outing Club, and Oredon S. Hobbs '31, Calvin B. Geary '32, Daniel B. Rollins '33, Stanley E. Neill '34, Gardner C. Cushman '35, John H. Devlin Jr. '37, William Ganter '38, and Leonard J. Veins '39, executive committee.

Bill Cunningham's excellent resolution to the late Dean Emeritus Craven Laycock was adopted.

This year the alumni banquet was held several months later than is the usual custom. It was hoped that this late date would be more convenient for speakers, guests, and alumni, who tend to be rather busy at the time when most banquets are being held. Expressions of opinion on this matter from alumni will be most welcome.

Plans are being made to celebrate when the Dartmouth baseball team comes to town for the Harvard game on May 25. Irregardless of how the team fares this season "it is felt that recognition of the splendid record of Jeff Tesreau and his ball teams is long overdue. Accordingly, if plans work out, there will be a gathering at Soldiers Field to watch the game in the afternoon. At night there will be a "Baseball Night" at the University Club with festivities along much the same line as last year's most successful "Hovey Hum." It is hoped that the turnout will be large enough to encourage such events in future years.