1900

I indeed regret to inform the members of our 1900 family of the death on New Years Day of Harold Hastings. For several years prior to his passing he had been in a precarious state of health. In college we knew him as a quiet, kindly, studious member of the class. After college he carried into his life work as teacher and insurance statistician the admirable traits of diligence, reliability, and studiousness. We shall miss him, but hold in precious memory his genial and friendly personality. Harold was ever a loyal and enthusiastic member of the Dartmouth fraternity and a devoted classmate. He regularly attended our class reunions and was present at many of the class round-ups. Since the passing of Chels Atwood, he took over at our reunions the rather onerous task of collecting funds to defray a part of the reunion expenses, not to be sure in the same jovial spirit of the redoubtable Chels, but with gracious poise and efficiency.

Ben Prescott's record of continuous attendance at the Harvard game as reported in the January issue of the MAGAZINE is faced with a friendly challenge. Bob Jackson, longtime friend of Ben and who has often sat beside him in the Dartmouth rooters' section in the Harvard stadium, also has an impressive and outstanding record. He has attended all the Harvard games since 1897 except the one played in 1899 and one other which he viewed on television. In all the games played up to 1901 Dartmouth never scored a point. However the exciting part of the 1897 game for the Dartmouth rooters came when John Eckstrom '98 broke through the line, sidestepped the Harvard safety man, and had a clear field to the goal, unfortunately he fumbled the ball, Harvard recovered, and won the game 13-0. Thus our dismal zeros were bound to continue for another four years, and it was not until 1903 that Dartmouth actually beat Harvard. There was much jubilation in town that memorable year. Over the years Bob has been an enthusiastic and loyal follower of Dartmouth football fortunes. He is still active in business, and spends considerable time each year away from his home in New York City traveling in the West and Southwest.

Ned Bigelow from his winter hide-out at the Vinoy-Park Hotel in St. Petersburg, Fla., reports on the state - not of the union - but on your secretary's literary offerings. It would be quite out of character for me to divulge any of his findings. Ned and Helen are the last of a considerable group of the 1900 family who enjoyed during the winter months the hospitality of that well known caravansary in the sunshine state.

A card from Mina Hadlock, widow of Fred Hadlock, comes to my desk with these gracious lines which I would like to share with the readers of this column:

"This brings the warmest wishes A gift could ever hold For all Life's best and finest As future days, unfold."

Mina's life in Spryfield, Nova Scotia, is by no means dull since she shares in the mature activities of four children and the youthful goings on of ten grandchildren, several of whom are in college, and three great-grandchildren. This, says Mina, is what one must expect from being a member of a large family.

Secretary and Treasurer Box 714, Hanover, N. H

Bequest Chairman,