Delaware

Secretary, 1035 Graylyh Rd., Wilmington, Del. 19803

Thirty-five alumni, undergraduates, fathers of undergraduates, and candidates for the Class of 1974 attended our annual Christmas luncheon on December 29 at the University and Whist Club, Wilmington. Our speakers, Ted Mertz '73 and John Cathcart '72, provided us, and our guests, with a word picture of Dartmouth today as the student sees the College.

Each talk had serious and humorous elements that covered a range of topics such as classes and courses, "Dartmouth-out-of-doors," road trips, coeducation, student maturity and responsibility; and, importantly, the growth and awareness to become a useful citizen after graduation. Walter Mertz'36, and Jack Cathcart '39 are the proud fathers of these fine young Dartmouth men.

Coming-up: The Glee Club Bicentennial Concert in Wilmington, March 21, 1970. Alumni Seminar Weekend, April 17-19 at Easton, Md.

Judge Edwin D. Steel Jr. '26 has retired as a full-time judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. He was appointed to the Federal judgeship in 1958 by President Eisenhower and during his time of service has been recognized by leading corporation attorneys throughout the country for his ability to grasp quickly the complexities of corporation law which make up a large proportion of the U.S. District Court's case load. Jay W. Booker '60 has been appointed chairman of the important planning committee of the Delaware Home Builders Association. We welcome Steve Hayes '66 recently returned to Wilmington after completing a tour of active duty with the Navy.