1916

The Secretary was slightly dizzy this month and was omitting these notes, thinking this was the month when nothing appeared but the Alumni Fund list, but the MAGAZINE brought me to life with a telegram that they couldn't go to press without 1916, so ....

1916 AT THE BOSTON ALUMNI DINNER .... Alec's telegraphic account:

"Snowed all day. Lincoln Filene introduced as an honored guest—also as having had an honorary degree in 1916; made a member of the Class of 1916, which honor he esteems above all others. Cliff Bean elected again for two years as member of the Alumni Council, with much appreciation for his work Ollie Bart's boy George was the speaker for the undergraduates .... fine-looking boy, grand stage presence and good speech. President Dickey complimented him for his character, accomplishments, and said the world would not worry if there were more like him. Among those present were Cutler, just recovered from the flu, Eigner. McAuliffe., Lincoln Filene, Gran Fuller,Ollie Barr, Cliff Bean, Dick Ellis, Cap Carey, BobSteinert, Fred Bailey, Bill Mott, Larry Hay-ward,Frank. Bobst, Parker Hayden, Tog Upham. They were all thrilled about Stew Paul "

Which brings me to Stew Paul again. Although I have told you about his promotion to Lieutenant General, I can't miss publishing it in the ALUMNI MAGAZINE for all to see. Stew is now a three-star general, the highest rank, so far as we know, of any Dartmouth man, any time, 1916 shares its pride in his achievements with the College, and congratulates the General and his wife and son Dick.

By the way, young Dick Paul, a major in the Army, is recovering well from his jeep accident in Rio de Janeiro, and will soon be fully recovered from the many serious injuries received. I see Dick often at the Tuesday Dartmouth luncheons in Washington.

Somehow, I overlooked an item Fletch Andrews sent me some time back, of a party at his house in Cleveland, with Carl Holmes and Mrs. Holmes as guests. The talk of the good old days lasted late into the evening, says Fletch

My first letter from Chuck Durgin says it represents a long-delayed urge to write. Don't let those urges get you, boys. Little news, says Chuck, of Dartmouth and Dartmouth men except the MAGAZINE and the Newsletters; but from time to time, Dartmouth men go through Havana, "whom we are always glad to see and to show the sights of Cuba. In December, there occurred an event which we will all remember a long timePresident ickey's visit to Havana as a delegate representing the U. S. before the International Trade Conference." They gave him a dinner—the only name I recognize in the list is Charles and Mrs. Wolff 111, of 1917. Chuck, in case you have forgotten, is manager of the Havana Branch, First National Bank of Boston, a job of great responsibility. He was commander and on the executive committee of the Local Post, American Legion, treasurer of the Anglo-American Welfare Association, and is now treasurer of the Anglo-American Hospital Association. From his newspaper picture, Chuck has put on all the weight he lost doing cross-country work.

This is to put you all on notice that now is the time to begin putting pennies in that piggy bank for the Big 35th-minus-one. By the Robinson Plan we hold our next reunion in 1950 instead o£ 1951. As a matter of fact, 1950 will be a better year. Leap Year will be a thing of the past, the weather will be perfect, Bert Phinney will be on time, you will get an extra dividend check from that stock Aunt Minnie left you, automobiles will be available, and the Outing Club dining room will have thick steaks again. We hope you guys from the Far West and Southwest, including Ben Eastman and his sombrero, will make the trip, stick around for several days and tell us about it.

The Secretary would like to hear from TexRogers, Larry Davidson, Dan Coakley, JoeLarimer, and many others from whom we have heard little or nothing.

Secretary, 2721 Blaine Drive, Chevy Chase 15, Md Treasurer, 11 Copeland Ave., Reading, Mass. Class Agent, 97 Mayfield Ave., Akron, Ohio