Dartmouth Club of New York
THE DARTMOUTH CONTINGENT fighting on the New York Front has not been mentioned in communiques in the last two issues of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE for what now appears to be the all-too-obvious reason that they were too busy making history to allow time for the extolling of their exploits. Today's release, however, cites Clarence E. Goss '23, president of the Club, for masterful and heroic handling of a strategic retreat from the precarious line held at 30 E. 37th Street to a previously prepared position at 37 E. 39th Street. It is now seriously believed that the Club will continue to endure come hell, high water, taxes, or World War.
Housed in a building owned by the Princeton Club, the new quarters retain all of the charm of the old building with greatly enhanced facilities. In addition, our next-door neighbor, the Princeton Club, has entered into an arrangement making available to our membership the complete facilities of their club which boasts a staff of over 100 employees, and is admittedly one of the finest gentlemen's clubs in New York.
And now for a tremendous story which we feared never could be told. Due to the financial wizardry of our worthy treasurer, Otto F. Taylor '10 and our capable Manager, Ed Redman '06, all of our current bills are paid, our budget balanced and it isn't necessary to cry the blues or pass the hat. The opinion that the Club is the best buy in New York is apparently shared by many Dartmouth men as evidenced by the numerous unsolicited applications for membership from those who have had the opportunity of inspecting personally the new set-up. Realizing the importance of a common meeting place, we are anxious to share with all Dartmouth men this bit of Hanover in Manhattan, more especially since additional dues revenue will enable us to expand beyond the scope of purely a men's club and allow us to devote our efforts to furthering the interests of the College and the Alumni generally. (Hidden in this contorted mess of verbiage is an appeal for new members if you can find it.)
But it's our non-resident Members who get the real break. Everything that a first class hotel has to offer with rooms starting at $2.50 and a dash of Hanover thrown in at no extra charge. Seventy individual bedrooms .... count'em.
One of the things demanding immediate and positive consideration is the entertainment of Dartmouth men in the Service who are stationed in the New York area, or who may be passing through New York en route to other stations. As you know, New York is one of the principal ports of embarkation and it is highly probable that most Dartmouth men will pass through here at one time or another. We would like to arrange for them to see a few shows ... .good ones—and to enjoy a real homecooked meal and a comfortable bed—yours .... or to just drop in and read the Bible or Esquire as the spirit moves them. We don't want to sit back smugly and enjoy our new home with an air of exclusiveness, but all this takes money, so we are calling on YOU to add one more sacrifice to the long list of those that you have already been called upon to make and join up with us. We hope this long sermon hasn't scared the Service Men or put them to sleep. Come on in, Sergeant; we'll be glad to see you and hope you have a good time.
In closing, there's a cordial invitation to all Dartmouth men—and the many friends of Dartmouth too, for that matter.... to drop in and look around. We'll be seeing you.
