1914

Congratulations - anyway!

Often I think of that spired hall On the elm-girt rise on the plain; Often in thought cross slowly down From Dartmouth Row to the sleepy town; And my youth comes back again, With memories gay - and memories sad, Through years that were good - and some that were bad; But I stand aghast at the years that have passed - And the number of birthdays we've had!

Theophilus Thaw (Cum Longfellow) E. Pitchfork, N. H.

Heartiest November congratulations to: Austin, Barrows, Brown, Campbell, Elkins, Foss, Humphrey, Piatt, Ross, Saltmarsh, Stratton, Webber.

You may or may not like the melody of the song, "Make Someone Happy," but the soundness of the message is undeniable. And the application of the principle would certainly make happy the best Class Treasurer in the whole roster - Charles S.Batchelder, 165 Marlboro Street, Wollaston 70, Mass. Can you mail your check for class dues today - or, at the latest, tomorrow?

We note with sympathy to Ray Foss in Duxbury the passing of his wife, Winifred, in September.

1914 has had many honors but, as far as is known, we are unique in one. Our irrepressible Gail Gardner recently made a speech to the Yavapai County Cattle Growers Association on the subject of Prohibition. It was so hilariously received that he was asked to give the same talk to the local Bartenders' Union and was immediately voted an honorary member of this group of teetotalers. We challenge any other class to match this one.

Carroll Edson writes from his summer home in Brookfield, Vt., that he is gradually giving up his church and other duties and tying up many other loose ends so that he and Hazel can move to Tucson, Ariz., seeking relief for Hazel's arthritis. Of course, we know the benefits of this climate and we certainly hope it does the job for Hazel. The Edson address will be: Box 1545, Tucson.

Hugh McKinnon, our prolific organist in San Francisco, says that his principal vocation now is an avocation — taking vacations. He took off in July to see part of America first, including the Deep South. We can suggest, Hugh, that the scenery round New London is fully as beautiful as that of the Mojave Desert, the Ozarks and other places on your far-flung trail. Come up and prove it sometime.

Many, many years ago, I sat next to Dr.Albert Licklider, English Professor, at a performance of "The Bluebird" by our own dramatic club. All went well until some over-tensed flutist backstage, who was supposed to give out with the dulcet tones of the Bluebird, blew some quavering, raucous notes and brought down the house. Lick leaned over to me with the perfect quote, "Hail to thee blithe spirit. Bird thou never wert."

Ed Leech is now retired officially as Dean of the prestigious Nichols College in Dudley, Mass., but his interest in this college remains firm - and always will. When Ed was active as Dean, he was notoriously lenient to the student who had committed some infraction of the rules if the boy was smart enough to mention that his cousin went to Dartmouth — or something like that.

We have had some very pleasant visits up here in New London from classmates who drive cars which cause the neighbors to say to themselves - "what multi-millionnaire is calling on the Robinsons today?" Among these social cantilevers were Fredand Louise Davidson, Lay and Ruth Little, Paul and Mary Perkins. Better come up and have the neighbors ask who you are some time.

Our faithful Jim Gregg reports that ClydeBuckley has sold his house in Needham and is now living with his son Robert at 82 Pleasant Street, Westwood, Mass. Clyde is not in the best of health - to put it mildly - but would welcome any "son of Eleazar" who happens to be near this pleasant little town.

Another victory for Freddie Davidson helping to put 1914 in its proper place in the Alumni Fund! He seems to attract to himself all sorts of jobs; probably because he handles them so astutely. His newest task is an assignment by the Mayor in New Rochelle to pull together and direct their Board of Education. If you have any loose ends you want tied together, you might get in touch with Freddie.

Jesse Stillman, now long retired from DuPont's Research Division, is very active in YMCA and church work. He reports a visit to Pittsburgh for the YMCA National Council which, among other things, resulted in a good luncheon with Paul Howe. Jesse also keeps Grampa Robinson well apprised of political action in Delaware in which he knows we have a special interest.

Frank Llewellyn, or you probably call him "Hank," says he is still very busy with his real estate business and a dry-cleaning establishment which he finally got into the profit column. "Grampa" Llewellyn has a daughter in Wisconsin and a son with General Dynamics in Groton, Conn. Hank also says that he has tried to promote anything that will make a little money, that he plays a lot of bridge, a lot of gin rummy, and indulges in many other sedentary occupations.

Samuel Augustus Fuller was among those who tried to pull the World's Fair out of its "slough of despair." He and Betty visited that much-discussed enterprise during the past summer. We hope that Mr. Moses was fully appreciative of the vocal talents of Gus, charged admission to hear him sing, and thus rescued the Fair from a sad financial plight.

Herb Austin says that he is having some of the difficulties that are quite often attendant on advancing years, but now his circulation is no longer short-circuited and he thinks he is all set for another decade. For many reasons, we hope - together with the travel agencies and air lines - that Herb continues in vigorous and peripatetic health.

Another good letter from a man who certainly can write - Myron Files. It wasn't for nothing that the trustees of Tufts made him a full Professor of English, and Myron's letters, of course, are a joy. Unfortunately, Myron has had to make several trips to Hanover where his good wife Esther has had to go for consultations. As you probably know, Myron's son, George, is a distinguished member of the Hanover Community and a valued staff member of the Hitchcock Clinic.

The Dartmouth Quiz

How did John Wheelock, Dartmouth's second president, qualify for that position?

Did any member of a royal family ever contribute funds to Dartmouth?

How was the student apprehended after firing a cannon under the window of an unpopular tutor in 1836?

Remember the hymn tune named "Lebanon"' For whom was it written?

That's all for now. Tune in again next month - same time, same station!

Secretary, Farwell Lane, New London, N. H.

CHARLES S. BATCHELDER

Treasurer, 165 Marlboro St., Wollaston 70, Mass.

Bequest Chairman,