1917

Dartmouth Night this year was an unusually great affair. The torchlight parade started on time and was greeted all along the route by a very happy and enthusiastic crowd. The air was very cool and tangy, but clear. The speeches in front of Dartmouth Hall were short but pithy, and Jean Kemeny spoke on behalf of her husband, who was still in Washington struggling with television appearances and congressional reports for the investigation committee on the Three Mile Island nuclear accident. He would pave had much more joy here on campus. Mrs. Kemeny and others addressed a huge and inspiring audience, which filled the campus and surrounding streets and left little standing room anywhere. The bonfire was also exceptionally delightful, since it started easily and soon warmed up the chilled crowd even to the corners of the campus. Your chair-secretary represented the class of 1917 and was glad to have been a part of such an occasion.

Herbert Searles wrote from California: "I had the pleasure of attending a dinner of Dartmouth people sponsored by the Dartmouth bequest and estate planning program at Santa Monica, hosted by the Dartmouth Club of L.A. The program consisted of a showing of the slide-sound presentation of "Remember Dartmouth," produced by the Campaign for Dartmouth. It was a very pleasant and inspirational evening and a prized opportunity to meet many Dartmouth friends." This is what your secretary witnessed when the campaign was opened here in Hanover. If any of you have a chance to go to one of these affairs, you will not regret it.

The College and many classes are planning on having mini-reunions at Williamsburg, Va., next autumn when we take on William and Mary in football. It is a very interesting and delightful place and you would enjoy the sightseeing and other entertainment available. Try to make it and have 1917 represented. More information later.

Henry Fowler wrote that his darling wife Helen passed away shortly after our 60th anniversary. Henry says he is living on alone at Vinson Hall, a most satisfactory retirement residence for military personnel. We widowers realize what this means and we send our very best to you.

Bart Shackford wrote from California: "Retired December 31, 1978, because of age and arthritis of the hip. Otherwise all right and happy as a clam at low tide." We are all glad to hear from you, Bart.

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