1898

Immediately following my request to '98 for the annual "State of the Union" message from each of you, along with the dues, letters have been coming in in gratifying numbers, all bringing the regular check and nearly all the much wanted personal word from each of you. In case any of you had forgotten this vital contribution to the '98 class notes up to the time that this word comes to you, will you please make it a point to send your Secretary your own quota of news and dues?

As September drew to its close, things hart changed their aspect in Hanover. Well over 2000 upperclassmen and over 800 freshmen have dropped into this small town, which is now so filled with activity that the traffic problem, especially at noontime, is something '98 never dreamed of 60 years ago. The eating problem is especially difficult as Thayer Hall is not yet sufficiently reconstructed to be able to take over its share of that important function. The first football game of the fall season, resuming our schedule with the University of New Hampshire, was played on the next to the last day of September in Hanover on a perfect day, against a background of glorious foliage, with a large attendance and a 13 to o score, favoring the local team. So once again Dartmouth looks like what we all visualize, except that it is on a much larger scale.

Word comes from Ev Snow that he has changed, not his domicile, but his address (put this on your list, received a year ago) which is now River St., RR 1, Norwell, Mass. Now Ev, well on the road to recovery from his accident of last winter, does not have to go for his mail, but it is brought directly to his door. I am sure that this convalescent would be glad to have the postman bring him word from other '98 men. Ruth is re-learning the art of driving their car, for that task is not yet permitted to Ev.

When any of you wishes to communicate with your Class Secretary, a consummation devoutly hoped for by him, notice the address at the top of this column, where he can be reached for the winter as usual. Between the time of writing and your reading of these notes, Mr. and Mrs. Secretary will have moved from their old house at 39 College Street, where Lords have lived since 1869 and the F. Lords for the last forty years, to a College apartment at 17 East Wheelock St., our new and permanent home address in Hanover.

Earlier this year the following poem, written by Charlie Littlefield, entitled "Sherman Moulton," came to us and it is a pleasure to have it published in this column.

SHERMAN MOULTON

How often memory brings unto the mind Those formative and happy youthful years With all our hopes, ambitions and our fears, And friends whose hearts were ever true and kind Who praised our virtues, to our faults were blind.

Our college, Dartmouth, each thought of her endears, Unto our eyes more beautiful appears, As time has love and loyalty refined.

Outstanding in our minds, a thoughtful youth From fount of knowledge eager to partake, Destined to dedicate his life to truth, To give his very best for life's sweet sake.

He -chose the law and merit crowned his name With well won honors and enduring fame.

Secretary and Treasurer 17 E. Wheelock St., Hanover, N. H.

Bequest Chairman,