1897

Class Agent, MORTON C. TUTTLE 862 Park Sq. Bldg., Boston 16, Mass.

I recently came across an old picture of Walter McCornack in a sport coat. He was an agent for a cut-fit-trim tailoring establishment. He measured his customers and filled in the form blank for regular or special requirements. Choosing a cloth pattern, one day I ordered a pair of pants from "Mack". All the measurements were recorded but as I failed to designate pockets none were listed. The pants arrived as ordered with no pockets. I explained to "Mack" that lack of money pockets didn't bother, but I wanted two at least to put my hands in when it was cold. Back they went for alterations. When they came again, a full set of pockets were evident but they were stuck in or on with a sort of binding cement but not sewed. They worked all right till it rained and then out they came and I had holes for pockets till I fastened them in with safety pins. This was my first tailor-made garment—very satisfactory except for pockets.

I know you all expect me to turn to the Bard of Avon in my difficulties, and I quote from William S. as he quoted from the old song, title of which is "Take Thy Old Cloak About Thee": "King Stephen was a worthy peer, His breeches cost him but a crown, He held them six pence all too dear, With that he called the tailor lown." I recall this experience with "Mack" for it had an influence on my life. As I got to know him better by visiting his room ( one of the most interesting rooms of my memory) he had a chance to give me some athletic advice in regard to my running the 440 yard dash, "You must learn to run yourself out." Before this I had worked hard and long to build up my legs and my wind, but I realized at once that I had not learned the secret of winning. After this advice I won my first race and I knew "Mack" was responsible for my success. The picture of him in a sport coat has brought back to me the many times his advice "to run yourself out" has helped me with the hard problems of my work. One of my strong work leaders in my early days of building dams, bridges and buildings had an expression in harmony with "Mack's" advice. He would start on a tough problem with his gang, setting the pace for them with his powerful arms, smiling as he would say, "Let's get this job to hell going." "Mack" gave much of himself to the College and he raised the stamina of youth by his leadership. I feel sure that many men who came close to him received as I did something to help them through the hard spots of life.

The old saying, "It takes nine tailors to make one man," etc., might well be followed up with some of our professors. Outstanding among them the ones who left the orthodox garb was "Clothespins" with his English morning coat, striped trousers, tan shoes, red tie and a light fedora felt hat. I doubt if any nine of the craft could agree on that turnout. "Dude" Colby was a dandy of the conservative type wearing his clothes well, and outstanding because of the long pattern of his coat. "Type" Hitchcock with an old style frock coat of the cut-away style, very short, wearing rubber boots and riding a bicycle would not fit into the orthodox clergy class as to costume.

Dartmouth College wore long trousers till "Jigger" Pender and "Bum" Morrill upset the apple cart with Scotch knickers and decorative stockings. I think, however, from the study of contemporary pictures, "Mack" really led the conservative institution into sport clothes. '97 claims a lot of firsts and I am very happy to put this claim too.

I want you all to write to Senator Walter F.Kelly, Ohio State Senate, Columbus, Ohio. He was elected Nov. 2. I recall Senator Eagles speaking on the stump, saying there may be some good Democrats, not many, now and then one (that is "Mike"), and there may be some bad Republicans, not many, now and then one.

Just a word about our classmate Tracy, who has taken unto himself a new wife. Tracy is °n the Education Committee of the State Legislature which I understand is the second largest legislative body in the world.

Fund Contributors for 1948 37 Gifts (Participation Index 88). Total gifts: Si,291.00 (106% of objective). MORTON C. TUTTLE, Class Agent.

1897

Adams, Benjamin F. Appleton, Fred S. Bacon, Arthur A.1 Balch, William H. Bolser, Charles E. Brown, Jay D. Butterfield, Ernest W.2 Carr, Edward G. Chase, Henry M. Christophe, Herman Drew, Frank E. Foss, George E. Gibson, H. Hamilton Gibson, Harry A.3 Ham, William H. Henderson, John R. Holt, Hermon Johnson, Frank C. Kelly, Walter F. Lull, Henry M. Marshall, Benjamin T.4 Meserve, John S. Mosher, Loren A. Noyes, Frank H.

Pender, Horace G. Rollins, Weld A. Rowe, Brainard A. Ryan, Joseph F. Sibley, John O. Smith, Erdix T. Temple,.Winfield Tent, George E. Tracy, Charles A. Tuttle, Morton C. Ward, Roy J. Watson, Albert P. Woodworth, Edward K.5 MEMORIAL GIFTS FROM:1 Son, Richard E. Bacon.2Niece, Miss Minnie S.Butterfield.3 Brother, Hamilton Gibson '97.4 Son. Andrew Marshall'22.5 Daughter, Mrs. C. LaneGoss.

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