Boston
THE ANNUAL DINNER of the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Boston was held at the Copley-Plaza Hotel Wednesday evening, February 27, 1946. President Shattuck presided, and some nine hundred Dartmouth men were in attendance to greet President Dickey and to welcome home the many returning veterans of the war.
Following a brief business meeting, and President Shattuck's comments concerning, the year just ended, Meryl Frost '44 brought to the gathering word from the present undergraduates of the College. Every alumnus was thrilled and proud to hear one of the country's most courageous young men tell of the fine war job done by his Dartmouth Brothers, and of the rapid strides now being made to bring the campus back to the Liberal Arts basis we all recall so fondly.
The second speaker of the evening was the Right Reverend Donald B. Aldrich '17, Bishop of Detroit. The Bishop's sparkling wit, his forthrightness of opinion, and his brilliance of thought and expression long will be remembered by every man privileged to hear him. His truly was a fine address. It is with real satisfaction that we may contemplate the close parallel between our own Alma Mater and the suggested approach for a good Liberal Arts college: emphasis toward accurate fact, intellectual enlightenment, and a positive philosophy toward life—to enable young men to live without fear, with faith and satisfaction, and with true service to the community. We all wish Don Aldrich the very best of fortune, and hope he will return to Boston soon.
President Dickey, the final speaker of the evening, literally brought the audience to its feet with his outstanding address. After indicating how pressing are the problems of heavy applications for admission to the College, and of formulating a set of college rules and standards adaptable at one and the same time to an undergraduate body including both men who have known every experience of life and men who are away from home for the first time. President Dickey went on to discuss his approach to the liberal arts college. His explanation of the need today of high quality leadership in the communities of this country, and his outline of how Dartmouth will do its part in the supplying of this need, will bring deep pride and satisfaction to all Dartmouth Men. It was inevitable that whenever Hoppy had to leave the active administration of the College he would be sorely missed by a host of friends. Long before the evening was over, however, we were beginning to realize how very fortunate we are in having John Dickey as Hoppy's successor. That realization is one which will grow more and more as time passes!
Following President Dickey's address President Shattuck read a letter he had received from Hoppy conveying greetings and best wishes to the Boston Alumni and reaffirming his great faith and satisfaction in his successor. It naturally was a real disappointment to all of us that Hoppy couldn't be here in person— and his letter was greatly appreciated.
Taps were sounded, and a moment of silent prayer observed, for those who can hot return to our ranks.
The meeting was concluded at approximately 9:30 P.M. with the singing of Men ofDartmouth.
Following the meeting the Wheelock Tavern was open until midnight for informal reunion, singing and fellowship.
Throughout the evening the group was led in song by Chorister Harry McDevitt '07—always one of the highly enjoyed parts of the occasion—and the orchestral work of other loyal wearers of the Green was much appreciated. The class of 1916 contributed liberally to the success of the evening, providing both a double quartet of unusual talent and an outstanding cheerleader. It meant much to all of us to follow Jack English in the.cheers we used to execute so flawlessly, and to hear the excellent quartet music.
The ten members of the Executive Com- mittee will hold office only until September 1, 1946. By that time one representative is to have been elected from the Boston contingent of each of the ten classes 1936 through 1945, and these electees will serve from September 1 through the balance of the year.
Officers elected for the coming year include the following members:
President Howard A. Stockwell '17 Vice Presidents Henry R. Lane '07 Erastus B. Badger 'OB Lawrence H. Martin '28 Treasurer Richard D. Muzzy '35 Secretary Duncan H. Newell Jr. '36 Chorister Harry S. McDevitt '07 For the D.O.C. Edward R. Langenbach '31 Executive Committee. Calvin B. Geary '32 George M.Rideout '33 Stanley E. Neill '34 Gardner C. Cushman '35 Richard H. Morton '36 John H. Devlin '37 William Ganter '38 Lawrence P. Pleasants '39 Dwight C. Flanders '40 Richard H. York '40 The next event on our calendar is the annual Dartmouth night at the Pops Concert. This is scheduled for Wednesday May 22, which we know will be a "red letter" evening on many Dartmouth calendars.
THE DARTMOUTH CLUB OF HAWAII has had two meetings which have been enthusiastically attended, as this October 6 turnout shows. Classes from 1911 to 1946 were represented. Frank McLaughlin '30 (in civvies in the back row, left) has had a major hand in keeping the club active all during the war period.
