1896

Stephen Chase has written a noble Hymnto Dartmouth. This was printed in the ALUMNI MAGAZINE, Dec. 1952. Suitable music was presented by Herbert A. Dingwall '16.

Paul R. Zeller, director of the Dartmouth Glee Club, writes me under date of January 8:

"We finally decided on a setting of the Stephen Chase poem. This music was written by Herbert A. Dingwall Sr., Glass of 1916. I arranged the music for male voices and the Glee Club sang the song at the House Party Concert in November. We had a recording made at the time and sent a copy to Mr. Dingwall in New York.

"On Christmas morning, Mrs. Chase presented a copy of the music which I made, together with a copy 'of the recording, to your classmate, Stephen Chase."

In his letter dated January 3, 1954, Steve wrote to Mr. Zeller, "Mrs. Chase, through several means of secrecy until Christmas morning, gave me one of the most happy holidays I have ever had with the Glee Club record of the Hymn to Dartmouth. You were most kind in securing it for us and we very deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness. The Glee Club certainly interpreted the music and words in full understanding of the sentiments intended to be expressed. Beautifully done!

"Of course, it is but natural that one should feel a certain measure of pride and happiness that one's efforts can meet with approval, as apparently this has done. Could I ask you for one more tax on your time in sending me the address of Mr. Dingwall, so that I may express to him my admiration and appreciation of the wonderful music he arranged, that makes this hymn possible and, may I say, presentable. Very sincerely, Stephen Chase."

Mr. Zeller continues, in his letter to the Secretary, "So that is the complete story as of today. If you hadn't made the suggestion that the Chase poem be printed, we could never have succeeded in bringing the happiness to your friend and classmate that we did. I enjoyed the small part I played in this totally pleasant chain of events, and I know Jib Dingwall and his son, H. Allan Jr., did too. So now - take a bow, Mr. Ham, - you started the chain."

Mrs. Nelsom Perley Coffin announces the marriage of her daughter Miriam Richards to Mr. Walter Edward Remmers on Tuesday, December 29, in Boston. They will make their home at 38 Wee Bum Lane, Darien, Conn.

Your Secretary has had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Coffin (Josephine) and Miriam at their home in Keene, N.H. Miriam is as attractive and beautiful a girl as he has met in a long time.

Mrs. Walter Page (nee Mary Baldwin) Wesfon died suddenly while on a visit in Randolph, N.H., August 18, 1953.

She was a graduate of Wellesley, Class of 1898. She and Walter, were married in 1901. and made their home at 57 Lindell St., Danvers, Mass. Walter lost his life at the age of 38 in an automobile accident, November 1, 1912. Mrs. Weston had the responsibility of rearing their four children, all of whom went to college, and who survive her. They are: Stephen P. Weston '26, Mrs. Paul (Elizabeth) Bunker, Mrs. Samuel (Louise) MacMillan Davis, and Mrs. John D. (Constance) Woodberry.

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