1917

Just now Hanover is experiencing some of that beautiful clear air which makes us glad to be alive to enjoy it. We remember so well some years ago when we arrived at the railroad station in Norwich, stalked through the long, shaking covered bridge, and trudged up the steep hill on Wheelock Street to the campus with our suitcases and books, and our overcoats over our arms. It was a real climb then, and how many of us could even walk up that street now without puffing! How wonderful it felt to be back on campus again to meet old friends and enjoy college life!

The Class turnout for the luncheon and Penn game was not very promising. Only ten persons signed up for it, and two of those did not appear. It was so pleasant to be together once more. The game was exciting with a score frequently tied through all the first three quarters. The next two games are away, and then comes Dartmouth Night and the great Yale game in Hanover.

The September issue of Travel Magazine has an interesting article on the only remaining ship of the Cunard Line, the Queen Elizabeth II. There is a bit of relationship to Dartmouth with that liner. The first Cunard ship was the Brittania, launched in 1840. On its arrival in Boston it was greeted enthusiastically by the people, and an ornate silver urn for the ship was presented. Our own Daniel Webster was chosen to make the presentation speech. This urn now graces the World Dining Room on the QueenElizabeth II. Dartmouth people should remember this if sometime they take the trip to England on that mighty ship!

The Daily Dartmouth gives out the news that a faculty member has proposed that fraternities and sororities be banned on the campus. Some of these organizations are finding it difficult to meet financial obligations; others are careless about the appearance and upkeep of their houses; still others present a poor image in their social activities. Is barring all of them the answer? The' faculty will probably be taking this matter up in a meeting soon. Any ideas about it?

Please note the lack of individual news of classmates in this article. Whose fault is that? There is only one answer: yours. An inkling at least for the sake of your secretary, the Class of 1917, and the DARTMOUTH ALUMNI MAGAZINE!

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