1907
The Dartmouth College National Alumni Dinner to Dr. Ernest Martin Hopkins at the Waldorf-Astoria was in true Dartmouth tradition. It was a tremendous occasion with an attendance of over 2200, well-managed and extremely enthusiastic. The speeches were excellent. President Dickey, Sherman Adams and, of course, "Hoppy" were in great form. Dartmouth men came from all parts of the U.S.A. Seven members of '07 were present as follows: Bartlett, Chase, O'Neil, Stuart and Worthen who sat at a table with members of '04. Howard and McLane sat in glory on the dais. Mrs. McLane was present at another table. I have just received word as follows: "Sam Bartlett was a genial and gracious host to a cocktail party in Peacock Alley. Not only for men of '07 but also for men of near classes. One received a liberal education in watching Sam conduct a social party of this nature."
The Boston Alumni Dinner on February 13, at the Statler Hotel was also a grand success. We were sorry that President Dickey could not attend on account of a severe cold; however, John Meek, Treasurer of the College, Red Rolfe, Athletic Director, and Bob Blackman, Football Coach, were very interesting. Those present from '07 were Grebenstein, Kitching, Sanborn and Smart. Bob Cochrane sent word that he couldn't attend the dinner, but was still alive.
Doggie Julian is to be commended for the excellent performance of the basketball team. Let's hope that the victories will continue. Herb Hinman writes from Newport News, Va., "The Dartmouth team is rated among the first twenty throughout the country."
Dick Lane, your secretary, and his wife Lucy are enjoying themselves at the Talbot Hotel, Delray Beach, Fla., "where everyday has been clear and sunny." Dick reports that Lawrence Churchill and his wife have been there too, and that Tute Worthen and Mary are expected to arrive Saturday, March 1, for a short stay. Lawrence spent the freshman year in Hanover. Dick had not seen him since 1904, but said it was easy to recognize him since he had changed very little.
Marguerite and Art Farrington moved on February 1, from Waterbury, Conn., to Bronxville 8, N. Y., where his new address is 250 Bronxville Road, Apt. 4C. Edward Ashley is visiting his son Gardner '40 in Franklin, Ind. He writes, "I shall never forget our 50th reunion as long as I live." Bob Kenyon from Anna Maria, Fla., says that he is looking forward to our informal reunion in June. Bob Lyon writes from Washington, D. C., "It's really nice hearing from you, because I'm more of a Dartmouth man right now than I ever was, and I think the Class of 1907 is Summa Cum Laude (whatever that means)." With this we all agree.
Bruno Kimball of Ogden, Utah, wrote that his wife Ethel had been sick during November and December, but her health seemed to be improving. Our best wishes to you both. Helen Foley, the good wife of our late classmate Ernest, sends these words: "I appreciate so much the kind thoughts and sympathy from many who have written. I hope that I may continue the fine fellowship with his classmates which I first enjoyed last June." The pleasure is ours, Helen. You will always be welcome.
The Bridgeport Post announces that "Catholicism and American Freedom" will be the topic of Professor James M. O'Neill, lecturer and author of civil rights and educational freedom in America, in the third lecture of the Catholic Living Series at Fairfield, Conn. That's our Jim!
Bill Jennings sends his greetings from La Jolla Cove, San Diego, Cal. Harold Jamison and his wife Mildred enjoyed the reunion in Hanover meeting old friends. Winnifred andMcKay Howard are looking forward to June at Dartmouth. Hobbs Knight and Maude are visiting their daughter Esther in Coral Gables, Fla. Elsie and Arthur Leavitt write, "Our 50th — my first since 1927 — was wonderful and it meant a great deal to us."
Bob Kenyon encloses a clipping from the Tampa Morning Tribune, Thursday, January 23, 1958, which shows a two-column picture of our classmate, Fred H. Baldwin, of Harwichport, Mass., and states, "As a Pistol-Packin' Cape Codger, Fred, made an honorary deputy-sheriff, shows how he plans to bring law and order to the land of the bean and the cod." Sure enough, folks in Florida watch us New Englanders all the time.
Ted Redington and Katherine from Santa Barbara, Cal., say, "It was a great disappointment to us not to get East for the 50th. Our health is good and we hope to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with a trip East in '59." Ted, we will be looking forward to seeing you in Hanover in June of that year.
Classmates, have you sent a few dollars to Sam Bartlett, our treasurer, or did you read what was written on the back of the notice? The Class Treasury needs replenishing!
Secretary, 140 Federal St., Boston 10, Mass.
Class Agent, A-221 Thomas Wynne Apts. Wynnewood, Penna.
