Manchester, N. H.
ALTHOUGH THE ATTENDANCE was consid, erably smaller than usual, the Annual Dinner on Monday evening, April so, was a quality occasion. There were a few out- of-town alumni and several fathers of students, prospective undergraduates, and other friends of the College.
The speakers were Stubby Pearson '42, and Cotty Larmon '19. Both discussed the effect of the war upon the College and its activities from their respective viewpoints. Pearson described various experiences with the football and basketball teams, many of which were colored with considerable humor.
After listening to Cotty Larmon's earnest analysis of the situation, we all felt strongly confident of Dartmouth's future and proud of the way in which our College is functioning these days under the inspiring leadership of President Hopkins.
Hubie McDonough '18, an excellent toastmaster, brought to the attention of the gathering a rather delightful coincidence. It happened that April 20 was the birthday of both the oldest and the young- est present,—William J. Starr '84, 79th birthday; and the Secretary's son, Alan C. Davis, prospective '52, 13th birthday. As a token of the affectionate esteem in which he is held by his fellow alumni, Mr. Starr was presented with a* two-volume edition of Professor Richardson's "History of Dartmouth College."
Another happy coincidence was that side-by-side at the head table sat Dartmouth's two war-time football captains, Hubie McDonough and Stubbie Pearson. Ensign Gus Zitrides '39 was among those who appeared in service uniform.
SOME OF THE PRINCIPAL PARTICIPANTS AT THE ANNUAL DINNER OF THE MANCHESTER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WERE, LEFT TO RIGHT, ROBERT P. BOOTH '22, RUSSELL R. LARMON '19, HUBERT B. MCDONOTJGH '18, CHARLES M. PEARSON '42 AND JOHN R. MCLANE '07.
