1904

Your Secretary returned to the Salt Mines, April 16, after a delightful month spent at Vero Beach, Fla. There we met many Dartmouth men and their families, mostly '08 men.

We were royally entertained by the Harold Browns 1914, who have purchased a lovely home there. It would be difficult to recount the numerous parties shared with the Treadways, Merrills, General Knox, Harry Rogers, Mike Stearns and others. Beck had been boasting he was the oldest living alumnus in Vero Beach, but discovered he was wrong, for living in the town was William Ames, class 1894. We shared a delightful visit with them in their home.

Our class agent, Squid, is on the job again and the first edition of his class letter is at hand. I know every man of the class will want to give him a boost so that we can meet our quota for the Alumni Fund. We all owe Squid a hearty vote of thanks for the grand job he has done for Dartmouth ever since 1944.

In an unprecedented gathering of Maine Supreme Judicial and Superior Court Justices, Attorneys and County officials and their wives, in the beautiful York County Courtroom at Alfred, Me., a life size portrait of the late beloved Superior Court Justice Arthur Eugene Sewall of York was unveiled by his grandson, David Sewall Winton, and accepted in behalf of the York County bar by Justice Cecil J. Siddall. Tribute to the late Justice Sewall as a man, as an attorney, and member of the bench was paid by members of the Supreme and Superior Courts. Harold D. Carroll, president of the York Bar Association, thanked Mrs. Sewall for her gift of the portrait to the County.

Justice Siddall, who accepted the portrait in behalf of the Bar of York County, spoke of Justice Sewall's "modest dignity, uncanny ability to separate the wheat from the chaff, fine sense of righteousness and justice and patient understanding of the problems of council." "Gene," to us, was beloved by his family, his classmates and his fellow townsmen. His memory will live in the hearts of all of us.

Thomas W. Streeter of Morristown, N. J., whose recent sale of a collection of Texana to the Yale University Library was announced, has created great interest in his work. Tom, to us, is a bibliophile with a purpose. He is not content merely to collect rare books. His object is to collect rare books which are historically important as well. In furtherance of that aim he has accumulated a splendid collection of manuscripts, first editions, maps and other documents of rare value. In his comfortable, spacious home one may find a first edition copy of an agreement between Maryland and Pennsylvania, dated 1733, and containing the first printed map of famed Maryland Pennsylvania boundary - The Mason-Dixon Line.' Tom's 40 years' work on Texana brought together 2100 item-groupings of the Lone Star State history. Among items are an 1829 copy of Texan Declaration of Independence and letters of such legendary personages as-Davey Crockett, Sam Houston, Jim Bowie and Colonel William B. Travis, Commander of the Alamo. Tom made use of his Texas collection since 1927 by compiling a definitive bibliography of the state. The first two parts already in print have been praised by the "London Times," and added an accolade for the "substantial and lively running Commentary" that Streeter added to the book. The third part of Texas Americana is now in the press and Tom is spending his time reading proof. Perhaps Tom is the only member of the Class who will recall that he received honorable mention at graduation - in History. Nice work, Tom.

A most interesting and welcome letter from Bruce and Mrs. Sanborn, written in Sitges, Spain, was recently received. They have been spending several weeks travelling and visiting the country. They made the trip via S S Independence of the American Export Lines.

Your Secretary was happy to receive a note from Robbie, who recently underwent operation for removal of cataracts, stating that the operation is believed to have been very successful. He plans to be with us in June in Hanover.

Of interest to many in the Class will be mention of a former class mate, Ralph W. Hemenway. Ralph did not graduate at Dartmouth, but became a lawyer, practising in Northampton, Mass., and was a law partner of President Calvin Coolidge. Ralph s son, Kenneth, a lawyer also, passed away April 14. in Boston. For a time the son practiced law in Pittsfield, Mass.

A clipping from the "Chicago American states that Louis E. Leverone, our class mate, left an estate of $600,000. The estate was placed in trust with the Northern Trust Company, for the benefit of his widow, Mrs. Florence Leverone and his two sisters. Dartmouth College, after the death of the three beneficiaries, is left three fourths of the estate and one fourth to the trustees of Phi Gamma Delta Educational Fund of Washington, D. C.

Another class mate who recently passed away, Paul Darrow, left an estate o£ $1,000,000. Paul left no will.

A note from Roscoe Smith, Oroville, Wash., speaks of his retirement and a hope that sometime this summer he may get East. Come on, Roscoe - the latch string is out for you.

Sid and Louise took a three-weeks' trip, getting as far south as Maryland. Upon arrival there, they had three inches of snow and, to quote Sid, "God knows we don't have to travel 500 miles to get a look at that stuff."

Card from Bascom Brayton says that part of Dallas, where he and his daughter live, escaped the terrible tornado which struck a part of the city with heavy damage.

A clipping from King Woodbridge told of the recent passing of Tommy Wiswall. Tommy entered with the class, but graduated with 05. He was one of the most beloved physicians on Cape Cod, where he had practiced for 46 years. Your Secretary remembers a pleasant visit at his lovely home, three years ago, while in Falmouth.

Here's one which got by me. Lin and Grace Durgin were married April, 1906. Even at this late date I know they will accept the congratulations of all class mates. Lin has not been too well or too active in business. All classmates will join me in wishing for this grand couple - Health, Comfort and Cheer.

By the time class mates have read this column, our 53rd interim reunion will have passed. If Beck can muster a few hardy souls to carry out the class tradition of the Roll Call at the tomb of Eleazer Wheelock he will, it is hoped, be able to give the names of those present. Be assured that a hearty toast will be drunk to all classmates and Robbie's song, "1904. is Back in Hanover Once More," will be sung.

Secretary, 100 North St., Pittsfield, Mass.

Class Agent, 9 Foxcrofc Rd., Winchester, Mass.