1910

Publication of Vic Johnson's poem in 1910 notes brought an interesting letter from one of Ten's freshman instructors, Eugene Musgrove.

"The poem printed in your class notes," penned "Muzzy," "is an old friend of mine. It was written in my first freshman class at Dartmouth and I submitted it to the Literary Magazine. It was at once copied by several other college magazines, printed in Sunday newspapers and finally, after slight revision, in my 'Composition and Literature' in 1917 where it has inspired thousands of boys and girls, and teachers, too.

"And now, the poem appears with my own in the ALUMNI MAGAZINE! Interesting coincidence!"

Vic, a full-blooded Indian, had greater mental depth than was realized around Hanover, but unfortunately, in later life he did not carry through to his potentialities—he disappeared and we have been unable to communicate with him for some years.

The letter from "Muzzy" reawakened interesting memories of that group of "Instructors" we had our first year in College—the late William K. Stewart in German, Charles Bolser and Leon B. Richardson in Chemistry; Ernest B. Watson, Ernest Groves, Lemuel Hastings, "Muzzy" in English; "Tubby" Barton, Frankie Moore in Math; Augustus Shearer, History; Arthur Chivers (who has fathered a grand group of Dartmouth skiers), Biology; Bill Murray, French; George Putnam, Greek.

And who remembers "Cavicch" (Gaetano Cavicchia) in French and Spanish—and Doctor Eckelmann and Robert Mitchell in German?

"Bush" Kingsford, a kindly, young medico, was Medical Director—"Skeet" Tibbetts was Registrar—"Hop," Secretary of the College- Ed Hunter, Supt. of Buildings—Karl Skinner headed up DCA—Leon Webster worked in Chuck Emerson's office—Harold Rugg in the Library. It doesn't seem so long ago, does it?

"Grampa" Worcester takes violent exception to our crediting Harry Mitchell with honor of "1910's First Twin-Grandfather." "I don't want to start any argument," writes our Shorty, "so am simply enclosing a picture of my twin granddaughters born July a, 1941, now almost 6 years old, Gail and Ginny Hooper. They live at Davidson, N. C., and have a little sister, Becky, 2 years old. And so it goes! Maybe, others will now show up."

Paul Albert, fellow Illinoian, jumps to the defense of Gramp Worcester, too—"Without wishing to detract one small atom," pens wellknown Paul, "from the Mitchell family, I wish to submit that one Shorty Worcester has two lovely and lively granddaughters, both born on the same day in July, 1942, to his daughter, Martha. Pretty swell girls, too! Martha's husband is Bill Hooper, a Cornell grad."

Paul says that George Thurber and wife paid him a nice visit recently as they passed through Chicago en route to Mexican vacation.

Otto Taylor enters politics as a candidate for the Common Council in Summit, N. J. Although heavily endorsed by various organizations, Otto announced that he would be a candidate providing that it was understood that he "would remain completely independe nt without commitment to any group or section of the city"—in a front page, photographed story he is given a fine write-up. His affiliations and activities show that Otto has led a well-rounded life, during which he has been keenly aware of his citizenship obligations. He is a longtime member of Summit Research Group which has studied civic problems, also belonging to American Institute of Accountants, N. Y., and N. J., societies of accountants; Downtown Athletic Club; Phi Beta Kappa; Summit Art Association; trustee, Community Church; treasurer, Dartmouth Club of N. Y. —and of no little interest, father of two Dartmouth lads, Robert '43 and John '48, a present undergraduate.

Talked with Heinie Barrett on phone in Detroit last week—he and family are 0.K., still living on their country estate several miles from the city. Kay Dyer lives at 16 Rogers Road, Kittery, Me. Caesar Young is interesting boys in Dartmouth as rapidly as he can find likely prospects. Ohio Senator GeorgeDavies serves on taxation, public health, military affairs and banks and loan association committees at Columbus, his apprenticeships as precinct chairman, secretary and chairman of the central and executive committees followed by four years on the state central and financial committees giving him a valuable background.

Orchids to John Vanderpyl on his election to the Presidency o£ American Machine & Metal Co. to succeed P. G. Mumford! Vandy has been groomed carefully for the job during recent years and is certain to be a very definite success. Tenners are very proud of their classmate.

Easty while vacationing in Florida took 2day Audubon trip to -Florida Keys. Who should join up for the party of seven (plus guide) but Charlie and Mrs. Proctor, Art Lord's brother, Fred, and sister, Mrs. Laura Scales—five Dartmouth ornithologists for a grand time—66 species were seen in the two days including Man-O-War bird, Swallow Tail Kite, Roseate Spoonbills, great White Heron, and many another.

Alice Colwell sends a nice letter from Akron, Ohio, to Fletch Burton: "I cannot tell you how very much Dave and I enjoy the MAGAZINE. Would that someone had such a clever idea of reaching the 'careless' ones years ago! I presume that if our daughters had been sons, Dave would have paid more attention to Dartmouth affairs. Quite possibly, our small grandson Peter may be credited with the renewed interest."

And now for another addition to that ultraexclusive "Twin Grandfather Group"—twin granddaughters, Alice Elizabeth and Nancy Lee, born Aug. 29, 1946, for Dave's enjoyment.

CONGRATULATIONS TO HERB WOLFF (Dem) on his appointment by Gov. Dewey (Rep) to a full five-year term on the State Board of Social Welfare! Herb is eminently qualified for the important assignment through his long years of serving the Hudson Guild Neighborhood House, N. Y. Ethical Culture Society and similar organizations.

Ben Williams is back from an extended vacation in Nassau where he visited Kenneth Roberts. Close friends, Author Roberts dedicated his recent best-seller Lydia Bailey "To Ben Ames Williams in gratitude for patient assistance in a struggle that long seemed hopeless."

Secretary, Cannan St., Cannan, N. H. Treasurer, 1 Weybosset St.r Providence, R. I.