Connecticut

WE NEGLECTED to report in a past issue that the New Haven Club was recently added to the list of Connecticut Clubs which have taken the long gamble and enterprisingly gone forth to raise money for Dartmouth's Scholarship Fund under the direction of Professor Neef. They concocted what they called a "Defense Bridge," which was attended by over 200 Dartmouth graduates, wives and friends, all of whom had a swell time, according to reports. Table prizes were defense stamps, services of a professional auctioneer were obtained and numerous door prizes were available. The affair was an extremely successful one, considering that it was the first of its kind for New Haven, and a substantial sum of money was raised for the scholarship cause. Thus was New Haven added to Dartmouth's roll of honor, making it the fourth club in Connecticut to have engaged in the noble activity of rendering valuable assistance to the College in one of the most vital phases of its program.

In spite of the trials and tribulations at- tendant to the holding of a state-wide Dartmouth meeting during this war year where many of our alumni are either in service, civilian defense or defense plants and because of the tire shortage and impending gasoline rationing, making traveling difficult and in one sense unpatriotic, the annual State meeting was held. It took place at New Britain, under the able and efficient direction of Phil Pelletier '15, president of the State Association, and Bill Judd '34, secretary of the New Britain Association, and their able assistants. While the maximum attendance thought possible was 100 alumni, over 140 turned out. The program was streamlined, which in no way altered the spirit of those present, nor was the program rendered any less effective. Ozzie Cowles, our brilliant basketball coach, spoke candidly about the sport he coaches and athletics in general, while Al Dickerson '30 gave an exceedingly fine and inspirational talk about the present problems of Dartmouth, its forward-looking spirit and the pledge of Dartmouth to carry on in spite of all obstacles, the latter of which was heartily seconded by all present.