1908

This North Country was treated in October to a one-day winter, record snow all day, record cold temperature. How about that to bring back memories of four long but happy winters in Hanover, no plowing, no shovelling, only trudging? Wrote Hovey, "The snow drifts deep along the road" and "The great white cold walks abroad."

George Squier, '08's laureate, has kindly submitted his thoughts in verse:

"OUGHTY EIGHT UP"

Remember that call, long years ago, When we lined up in a lengthy row To defend ourselves from the sophomore crowd. When freshmen hazing was allowed? 'Twas enough to make us freshmen scared But, just the same, we "did and dared."

Now hair is white and back is bent Our normal years of life are spent, What should a healthy outlook be, What is the vision we should see? Turn back the years, let memory roam Bring back the happy days at home.

The days at school, the courting too When friends were many, troubles few, And best of all the fun, I guess Was having your very best girl say "yes." Ah, then, the world was bright and gay - A different world it is today.

Thank God, we have a precious gift To give our aging thoughts a lift, For memory shows old pictures clear, Gives back to us those moments dear, Turn back the years, let memory roam And give us back our Dartmouth home.

G. E. S.

Charlie Walker writes from his favorite vacation spot at Bethel, Me., and recalls, nostalgically, former years when Georgeand Dorothy Squier and others met every evening for cocktails.

Art Soule, who has gone to his winter home in Fort Lauderdale for the past 22, years, has found it necessary to cancel his trip this year on account of a heart attack and hospitalization. His current address remains Shelter Island Heights, Long Island, N. Y. 11965.

Thus A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. When making out your Christmas list, don't forget to include your Secretary for a bit of news.

Secretary, 18 Bailey Ave., Montpelier, Vt. 05602

Treasurer, 17 Harland Place, Norwich, Conn. 06360