1892

Dr. William R. P. Emerson, who died September 6, was a distinguished authority in the field of nutrition and physical fitness. Besides his many other connections in his chosen field he had at one time been consultant at Dartmouth in physical fitness. He was a loyal member o£ the Class and o£ Dartmouth. His pleasing personality and kindly interest in others won for him the confidence and affection o£ all who knew him. He was the member of the Class from whom I heard most frequently. Consequently, loss of him is felt most keenly. Last June, on learning that I had had a heart disturbance, he wrote about a heart condition of his own and said, "For your comfort I want to say that these hearts of ours are remarkable—but if our circulation is disturbed we must lead a very quiet life, both you and I. We should be thankful if our minds are working all right and, if we pass out, it is likely to be from some other cause. You, like myself, have been so well it is hard for us to realize we are getting old."

Weston wrote in September that he had had a checkup at the Lahey Clinic and learned that his general condition is better than the average for his age.

Clark has a grandson who hopes to be in the class o£ '56 at Dartmouth. During the summer this lad was a coach in his summer school. To put an obstreperous youngster in his place he tamed the boy by standing him in a basket and placing a hat on his head. This did the trick. A unique but effective kind of discipline.

Secretary, North Thetford, Vt.