CLASS OF 1910
In giving an account of the 1910 triennial, it is necessary to go back a full year, prior to the Commencement exercises of 1912. At this early time, the class officers appointed a committee. The men chosen were selected from our number who lived in and around Boston. This insured close cooperation on the part of the members, and worked out well, for surely 1910 was well organized.
Long before the actual time of embarking for Hanover, each and every "Tenner" received much in the way of publicity. So clear were the good-times-to-be depicted, that either a man answered the call to Hanover, or else certainly experienced a severe wringing of heart strings.
The majority of "Ten" men arrived in town Saturday afternoon. All understood move one,— and it didn't take long to register at Reed Hall. Hand-clasping, went on till the first shades of evening. From that time, each new arriving classmate made a speech, whether such idea was to his liking or not. Our reunion was on! Battle formation was early adopted, as a means of going to or from any given point. It was easy to keep together, for the .1910 spirit, of which we're proud, was even better and more wholesome than ever. We were one for all, and all for one, just as we shall continue to be to the end, that 1910 may serve the College and give her of our best. In solid phalanx, then, the piano in College Hall was surrounded on the first night in Hanover A good old-fashioned class sing brought out all the songs of old, commingled with most of the up-to-date ones as well. Les Wiggin made the piano fairly talk. Later on, the committee introduced us to the tents. Here at headquarters, good fellowship was enjoyed in the right and proper manner.
Sunday morning passed quietly enough. Well after dinner, a refreshing class swim was enjoyed by all. Returning to the Campus a team became our property and bore us around, bent on a sight-seeing tour. And marvelous were the changes noted by this band of "old grads". With nightfall, through the medium of another sing, the "Tenners" again gave vent to husky lungs. Finally, Reed Hall was repaired to, and 1910 was lulled to sleep by the sweet strains of our Venetian band.
Monday morning broke wonderfully clear. Directly after breakfast the costumes were joyfully donned, and we came forth as sure enough Gondoliers clothed in bright, Kelleygreen jackets, dark red trousers, white shirts, green caps, ties, and brillint sashes. The same Venetian band, now thorough musicians, showed us the way to the Campus, and after intricate manoeuvers before the moving picture interests, we turned bravely up the street to Dartholme. President Nichols and family extended a most cordial greeting. In President Nichols the Class of 1910 feels no small amount of ownership, for we were the first sons of Dartmouth to go forth bearing his signature affixed to our degrees. We go on record as his staunch supporters and admirers. While no endorsement of his good works by us at this time can possibly be helpful — yet in years to come we hope to be of some real service to him. On the return march to the town proper, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Lord were cheered and their acknowledgement proudly received. But to the ball game,— the old men of 1908 defeated us by one run. However, to the martial strains of our band, the opposing pitcher was successfully kidnaped in one of our high-powered cars. So ended the morning. At the very beginning of the afternoon the picture took place. Directly afterwards an informal reception was held to a few notables, chief among them Lewis Parkhurst. May some of us some day be the type of Dartmouth man he stands for. Class exercises were attended through the opening, then we adjourned, to rest for the evening. Eight-thirty p. m., marked the appearance of wagon one, wagon two, and wagon three. The destination proved to be the Newton Inn, where, after a successful business meet- ing. our committee introduced to the staid old hills their first cabaret. Boston talent furnished professional entertainment, but one and all of the assembled "Tenners" joined in. On behalf of the visiting firemen, Captain Chadbourne of the ball team became the recipient of a huge floral piece. We of the rank and file marked our committee a hundred for this night of nights.
Tuesday morning called for a general parade to the ball field. By virtue of organization, 1910 was awarded the place of honor and accordingly led the classes to the Oval. We were made happy by the victory over our time-honored foe from Amherst. Throughout the game 1910 vied with 1908 in pranks which served to rejuvenate us all.
Wednesday morning spelled exodus for most of us,— but ere a Ten man set out, I venture to say that he had allowed his thoughts to dwell on the old ideals, and that each and every member of the class of 1910 went away from the triennial imbued with fresh enthusiasm, renewed vigor, stronger courage, and with the true spirit of Dartmouth men, that never says die.
The total number of men registered reached eighty-eight, or very nearly thirty-six per cent of the class. 1910 graduated two hundred and forty-seven men, the largest class that has yet gone forth from the portals of the Big Green College. To our efficient, hard-working committee: Les Wiggin, Charlie Fay, Scott Peary, Dennis Pratt, Spud Pishon, Slip Powers, and May Teall, belongs the credit for the 1910 reunion.
Secretary, Maynard C. Teall, 106 Craigie Hall, Cambridge, Mass.
