Charles River

A CONGENIAL GROUP OF LOCAL ALUMNI braved Greater Boston's icy, snow-bound roads on Wednesday evening, January 28, to seek out the Wellesley Country Club for the winter meeting of the Charles River Dartmouth Club.

Members gathered between 8:30 and 9:00 P. M. in the Club's taproom to enjoy a few beers, renew acquaintances, and swap stories about the problems arising from Boston's record-breaking winter. As far as snow was concerned, the area about the Wellesley Country Club certainly had a real Hanover look.

Elmer Lampe, basketball coach and end coach of football, was the feature attraction of the evening. Having come not too long ago from the University of Georgia, he gave the group a very amusing and interesting comparison of Southern versus Northern—or particularly New England—football. Elmer then presented a review of Dartmouth football in 1947 and gave his picture of the prospects for 1948. One very interesting feature of the latter was his sketch of the outstanding freshman footballers, including a few words on the background and talents of the most promising players. Needless to say, this subject was of great interest to the group, and Mr. Lampe's friendly presentation, coupled with his occasional digressions to mention some humorous incident in his coaching experience, was enthusiastically received.

Elmer then spoke briefly about basketball and analyzed the good and bad points of his team as it is made up this season. As for hockey, he said, "There isn't much to sayDartmouth just goes on winning." Every minute of his talk was thoroughly enjoyed, and those present learned that in Elmer Lampe Dartmouth has acquired not only a very capable coach, but also an excellent after-dinner speaker.

After the talk, the group viewed two of Dartmouth's more recent films. One of these was Hanover 1947, a sound-color film presenting an inspiring and comprehensive picture of Dartmouth life from the matriculation of a new freshman class, on through the freshmansophomore rush and Hanover's incomparable winter, into spring. The other film was a silent football reel of the 1947 Pennsylvannia and Harvard games, for which a running commentary was provided by Elmer Lampe. A general sports film was also shown.

At the conclusion of the movies, a buffet snack was served, and members had the opportunity to mingle about and to talk with Mr. Lampe. It was a real Dartmouth evening for a loyal group of Dartmouth men.