Rouser

As related in the January issue, Clyde Dankert, professor of economics emeritus, has a firm grasp of local history and a good grip on a coffee cup down at Lou's. Another regular at Lou's recently handed us this "poem," which bears the initials "C.E.D." and a date of 1952. What prompted this Dankert tribute to Dartmouth's first First Lady back then we don't know, but it doesn't make a bad Bicentennial salute - especially in light of the times. The verse is called "The Forgotten Woman." Her name was Mary.

Yes, Eleazar Wheelock Was a very pious man, Who came into the wilderness To teach the Indian. His name has long been honored, His praises long been sung, His picture in the library For many years has hung. There is a street named after him, A mural scene he graces; Much has been written of his deeds, In books and other places.

But Mrs. Eleazar Who has extolled her name? Yet she into the wilderness With Eleazar came. It was an act of courage Of that there is no doubt With wintry storms and wolves and bears And such things round about. She labored hard and faithfully, No task could ever faze her; So Men of Dartmouth give a rouse For Mrs. Eleazar!