1911

Shall we give the bad news first or last or in the middle? In any case it cannot be concealed, so here it goes. Slim Eaton passed away on January 21, 1963. He was an active, highly regarded undergraduate, characteristics that endured throughout his life in business, civic, governmental and Dartmouth activities. The facts of his interesting career will be found in the In Memoriam notices of this or a subsequent issue.

An interim report on the Mt. View gathering from June 27 to July 1 shows at this stage the probable attendance of twenty couples. There is no set date as to when you should make reservations with Schuyler but as soon as you have definite plans he would appreciate hearing from you as he has to prepare for fitting us into the most desirable rooms and not conflict with his summer guests, some of whom will arrive before we leave. Of course our widow gals will be most welcome as they have in the past and on the same reduced rates that apply to all of us.

Last month's notes carried the sad news of Linda (Hawkridge) Hutchinson's death. Since then we have learned that she was vacationing in Venice, Fla., arose as usual for breakfast and was stricken with a massive cerebral hemorrhage and never regained consciousness. Josh and Polly Clark and Alice Dixon Bond represented the class at the service in the same Episcopal Church where a similar service was held for Les twelve years ago. Josh was again an usher just as he was for Les.

There is rejoicing in the Macomber family due to the adoption by daughter Jean of a three-month-old daughter, Laura Jean Phillips. Stan keeps in touch with Helen Wheeler and her family. Both of Helen's married daughters and their families have located in Weston. Helen herself has recently recovered from a bout with pneumonia.

Ken Ballou's son-in-law who is a career officer in the U.S. Marines has been advanced to major.

The following is taken from the "Nassau County Department of Health," Jan. 20 issue: "Benjamin R. Allison, M.D., Chairman of the Nassau County Board of Health, published a history of the department during the year. This comprehensive report represents Dr. Allison's observations during his 25 consecutive years as Chairman of the Board of Health."

Among the seven charitable bequests contained in the will of George French as reported by the probate judge was the following: "Treasurer of (his) Dartmouth College class of 1911, $300."

Thanks to the grandchildren category our vital statistics keep changing. For instance there is this notice: "Grandson: Jeffrey Carr Wilson, born October 20, 1963; Grandfather: C. Merton Wilson, Class of 1911; Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Wilson '52."

Helen Harris continues her activities in civic and church affairs, just as Fred did. She writes: "I do enjoy the class letters. Can't say I offer much though." She has both junior and senior choirs that share in the church services.

Here are the two verses of a clever poem that Ruth Backus sent from her daughter Anne's address at Christmas time:

Those "golden years" that lie ahead One contemplates with a bit of dread, We can't know the future with real precision But I have made a big decision.

On Anne Wanzer's house I've built a wing, With kitchen, bath and everything.

Terrace toward pond and an extra bed Waiting for friends who'll come, 'tis said.

If you will believe it, Troy and JanetParker have been sightseeing in the Indian remains in Albuquerque, N. Mex., where they are staying waiting for spring to come to Hill City. He says: "Although we have driven through this country close to thirty times we have never taken the time to stop, but this time we are going to 'sightsee' with vigah."

Pardon us for speaking of Florida again but it surely is becoming the winter vacation spot for 1911ers. Besides the five classmates as listed in Wee's last directory as permanent Florida residents, here follow the names of others who have been hoping that the weather we have been having will soon turn as warm as our friends at home have been having. In the Clearwater-St. Petersburg area are the Knapps and Griswolds who own adjoining winter homes and the Mayos,Steeves, and Burleighs are more temporary. The Sarge Eatons stopped over on their way to Jamaica to spend two weeks with their daughter and her husband. The Holdens promise to join the West Coast gang before they return to Maine after a winter in Raleigh. Over on the East Coast the LesGibsons are sojourning in their yacht at Fort Lauderdale, the Pearsons, Keelers, Gardners, Mildred Rollins and McConnells dot the landscape from Pompano and Delray Beaches to Vero Beach. Chub Sterling is seriously ill at Delray Beach. That leaves Bar and Madge Locke inland at Altamonte Springs when they are not on lawn bowling tours. If anyone has been omitted, speak up.

There is much planning going on in Hanover in preparation for that gala day there next fall when Dartmouth takes on Princeton. You have been warned that you will probably not be able to find a place to sleep nearer than Boston or Springfield or Montreal. However some of you may drive to the game and if you do, you must eat. That will be taken care of by a buffet luncheon in the Leverone Field House before the game. You need not make reservations yet, but when we know who will be coming we will arrange for a 1911 table. This MAGAZINE will carry news of the plans as they develop so you can keep fully informed.

And so we close this session by quoting copies of the class meetings of Oct. 29, 1907 and Jan. 10, 1908.

"The freshman class held a meeting in H. Chandler at 7 o'clock. President Ingersoll called the meeting to order and ex- plained that we had been called together for the purpose of electing a cheer leader for the coming sophomore-freshman game. The men nominated gave a practical demonstration of their ability and then a vote was cast. R.F. Paul was elected cheer-leader.

"Friday afternoon, Jan. 10, Dean Emerson met the freshman class in Dartmouth Hall to give a timely warning in regard to discipline and regulation of semester examinations. He stated that some of the conditions under which a man may stay in college are slightly different from previous years. He also explained the working off of conditions and certain other questions of standing which were not clear."

Josh Clark needs no help from this quarter in his annual job of trying to raise his stiff quota for the Alumni Fund. However perhaps it will not be amiss to remind you that these notes will arrive at the time of his first appeal this year. After 53 years as alumni you know all the reasons for helping Alma Mater, but one additional reason is that those of us who have endured these years must make up for those who have been less fortunate.

Secretary, 1133 Drew St., Clearwater, Fla.

Class Agent, 92 State St., Boston, Mass.