1917

If you had had the good fortune to visit Hanover this summer, you would have found the campus buzzing with activity. The answer is 1,500 - students the first experience in year-round planning so that more students can be accommodated with the limited physical facilities. Perhaps the new greeting as the leaves begin to fall will be "How goes the job?" instead of "Have a good summer?"

Now that the 1973 Alumni Fund drive is past and gone with impressive results, let us give a long cheer for Len Reade, our diligent class agent, who not only led us this year to a top participation rating, but exceeded the dollar goal. Again it shows that '17ers still retain the Dartmouth spirit (quoting from Helen Brooks' recent dissertation in the Sentry) and class perseverance in providing the necessary contributions. And undoubtedly, as Len reflects in this arduous task, we still do our best, though we may be a bit slower in picking up the tab.

A news-packed Sentry from Arch Earle provided you with ample notice of our annual fall meeting - dates to coincide with the football game with Massachusetts.

Vic Smith and your secretary were happy to represent our class at Canterbury in July. As previously reported, these annual gatherings are sponsored by the Class of'21 and are held at the beautiful country estate of Bob Burroughs. Vic was called upon to spark the occasion with his version of an old-time oration, "Sparticus to the Gladiators." Al Foley followed Vic's remarks with some new stories covering Vermont humor. Unfortunately, Paul Richter, 1920, who for many years has helped promote this pleasant occasion, was confined to Haven Wood, a nursing home outside of Concord. We hope Paul has a speedy recovery and will be able to attend next summer.

We have more news about Al Shields Jr. whose obituary recently appeared in the AlumniMagazine. Additional information would have been available sooner, but at the time Mrs. Shields was seriously ill. We have heard from his daughter, Mrs. Donald Byrne, that Janet has had a good recovery. Mrs. Byrne also writes "Daddy and mother both retired in order to travel and I am so grateful that they were able to accomplish this together. They have been twice around the world and also covered Australia and New Zealand on a separate tour. Probably the highlight of their travels in the U.S. was the trip to Hanover for the 50th reunion of the Class. It was a very special time for both of them."

In addition to his outside duties as a lecturer of world-wide scope and as a retired surgeon, our classmate Dr. Waltman Walters always takes time to maintain his close touch with the College as well as his classmates. A letter just received indicates his especial interest in the progress of the Dartmouth Medical School, an interest no doubt stimulated by his long service to the Mayo Clinic and the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minn. Walt's connection with this school covered a period of 40 years, both as clinical surgeon and instructor. He was honored by the U.S. Navy in World War I with an admiralship and we can well understand why he is an enthusiastic supporter of ROTC.

Karl and Elizabeth Stillman enjoyed a sojourn in Hanover recently. Here is a line which tells us of a few of his activities: "I still keep busy, having completed my 45th year as treasurer of the Pawtucket Fire District, my 36th year as a trustee of the Westerly Hospital and my 18th as its president. We are about to break ground for an expansion of our out-patient department which will cost in excess of a million dollars. 1 am also chairman of the advisory board of the Westerly office of the Industrial National Bank of Rhode Island and president of the Westerly Savings Fund and Loan Association. My other interests include the treasuryship of the Seventh Day Baptist Missionary Society of Westerly." During his spare time, if he has any, Karl runs a small vegetable garden and collects antique clocks.

In closing, we regretfully report the loss of two of our well-known and beloved classmates, Gil Swett and Russ Fisher. Details will follow in the obituary columns. Meanwhile the Class, through your secretary, extends heartfelt sympathy to the surviving members of their families.

Secretary, 65 College St. Montpelier, Vt. 05602

Treasurer, 51 South Main St., Northfield, Vt. 05663