1915
We note that two of the nine newly created overseers of Hanover Inn are Fifteeners. So next time Room Service sends ginger ale instead of soda, we shall carry our complaint direct to Chan Foster and Jack Mason.Fred Lowe, the demon insurance man of Burlington, Vt., reports:
"We are leading the same sort of humdrum existence, without excitement during the winter, and little opportunity to do other than shovel snow, slide around on the ice which has been prevalent this winter, and whenever we get out on the road to Montpelier, cuss Surge Sargents highway department for neglecting to fill holes and straighten the do thing out. For some reason or other we appear to be busy, doing what I often wonder. It seems that every time a meeting of moment comes along, which I would like to attend, such as our State meeting of Alumni, a piece of business breaks at that identical time, so I cannot attend."
Al Bradley played hookey from his businessresponsibilities in late March and early Aprilto soak up some sunshine at Hot Springs, Ark.To quote his own words: "Am taking thebaths out here—a drip literally. Regards tothe '15 boys."
Another member of the class has been honored by Dartmouth men. This time it is JackFerguson recently elected to the Alumni Council.
Johnnie Mullin, just returned from threeweeks in Florida, Puerto Rico, Haiti and theVirgin Islands, was a business visitor to NewYork in early April.
Dr. Dwight O'Hara was one of the speakers at the dedication of the new home of the Tufts Medical and Dental Schools on April 9. Ned Shea went to Maine on a business trip in late March.
Casey Jones was on the sick list for several days with an infection, but is reported to be entirely recovered.
Howie Fuller attended the Inter-Agency Institute for Hospital Administrators and Directors at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., from April 16 to May 4.
Word is received of the death of Paul Rothery's father at the age of 91. Those who had the good fortune to know Mr. Rothery had a perfect example of a full, useful and happy life. He was granted a patent by the government less than a year prior to his death.
Russ Livermore was up and down the Pacific Coast during the first half of May on a business trip.
Jim Killeen occasionally takes a few minutes off when he is in midtown New York to stop by and say hello. Looks mighty good, too. Wish more classmates would follow this pleasant practice.
Both of Carl Gish's children are now in Paris. Helen has been a student in the Sorbonne for sometime. Peter '49 has recently gone over to study art.
Jack and Madelaine Bowler and Fred andKathryn Child got together for an April excursion to Williamsburg, Va. Pretty nice time of year to take this trip, what with the trees and gardens in blossom.
One recent Saturday, Chan and Dot Foster struggled valiantly in the interest of science to find out the capacity of the Cloughs and Richardsons as measured in clams and lobsters. The Fosters' festive board groaned, a good time was had by all, but the totalizer borrowed from Rockingham Park for the occasion broke under the strain.
Department of Nostalgia, continued: Do you recall William Howard Taft's visits to Hanover during our undergraduate days? The first was while he was President, during the campaign for re-election against T.R. and Woodrow Wilson. He had lunch at "Dartholme," followed by a non-political speech from his car (with Knipper Knapp '12 on the running board) in front of Webster Hall. A year or so later, as a member of the Supreme Court, he returned for several days as a lecturer. Rested and relaxed, he was the embodiment of good nature, as exemplified by the famous and inimitable Taft chuckle which started somewhere down near the heels and rumbled up through the body before escaping from the lips. (Note—in order to preserve political neutrality we shall offset this with a Democratic reminiscence in an early issue).
We note in a report of the New York Telephone Company that Ralph Brown is now a Director. These congratulations may be tardy, but they couldn't be more sincere.
Shorty and Margaret Gray held a get-together at their home on April 25 in honor of General and Mrs. Howie Fuller, which was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Freddy Pearce, Mr.and Mrs. Johnny Pendleton and Mr. and Mrs.Gabe Walker. Shorty has become a grandfather twice since January 1, which is pretty nearly par for the course. He claims he has felt no pain.
Gus Braun, we are happy to learn, continues his recovery and is now at his home at Culver Lake, N. J.
Duke Sullivan's son, who is a full-fledged M.D. and has been serving his country in the Navy, has recently joined the Medical Staff of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York.
Just as we are about to write three oh, a post card arrives from Johnnie Johnson. One side carries the picture of two Tahitian maidens and the other side says: "It's the old proposition—too little and too late. If a fellow could take his M.A. here, it would be better. This is the laziest life I've ever lived—and I've been working at it a long while. Really beautiful country—good ship—fine weather but hot. Regards to you and gang."
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Atwood L. Belcher, 11 Day Avenue, Tenafly, N. J.; Harold H. Budd, 14E Wynnewood Park Apt., Wynnewood, Pa.; Prof, Leslie C. Dunn, 635 West 247 th Street, New York 71, N. Y,; RussellDurgin, East Northfield, Mass.; Thomas D. Hamson Jr., 20 Princeton Avenue, Beverly, Mass.; Walter F. O'Keefe, 501 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, L. I., N. Y.; Paul R. Rothery, 788 Stoney Hill Road, Wilbraham, Mass.; Benjamin J. Slade, Route 3, Fayetteville, N. C.; Wendell H. Woolworth, 245 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y.
RECENT REGISTRATIONS AT HANOVER INN
Mr. Chandler H. Foster, Mr. & Mrs. George Martin, Mr. John R. Mason, Mr. Beardsley Ruml and Mr. & Mrs. Carl L. Swenson.
GRANDFATHER ED KNIGHT '16, story-teller of wide repute, apparently has just told one of his funniest dialect yarns to Dana Whitley Knight, daughter of Edward Dana Knight Jr. '44.
Secretary, 24 Midland Ave., White Plains, N. Y.
Treasurer, 60 Stevens Rd., Needham 92, Mass.
Class Agent, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co., 70 Pine St., New York 5, N. Y.
