CLASS OF 1910

For the benefit of those poor unfortunates who were unable to be back for the Tenth, and to refresh the minds of those who were blessed with the opportunity to be present it is seemingly fitting to rehearse the events of those few days, which to most of us are now an asset rather than a liability.

As the sun broke over the hills on the morning of June 19 we began to assemble, and to behold for the first time in ten years what some of us had only dreamed of. All day Saturday was spent in shaking hands and renewing old friendships, and in surveying the College to see what changes had been wrought during our absence. Headquarters for the class, wives included, were provided at Wheeler and Richardson Halls.

The reunion committee were firmly entrenched, and right here we want to say it was "Some Committee." The superlative is none too good in describing it. Everything was arranged in accordance with the usual tenner methods. The custodian of the uniforms couldn't refrain from diminishing his stock, and to be modest in our declarations, it was by far the snappiest uniform on display. Think of it, 240 buttons—one for every living graduate. The cane was a humdinger hewn from the primeval hickory forests, and served a multitude of purposes. As a whole the blue cap, the frock coat bedecked with white buttons, and the white flannel trousers recently renovated, presented a swagger and jaunty spectacle. And the wives were no less cared for, they being presented with a parasol, especially designed by the Chief of Costumes and costing no less than a thousand sen. Each and every one was labeled in order to reduce to a minimum embarrassment caused by forgetfulness. As darkness closed the outdoor festivities of the first day we sauntered slowly to the new Gym. There, in the trophy room, we danced merrily, and incidentally sang the new tenner songs. For the benefit of those few who may not know, Golde and Reynolds fabricated a couple of real songs, and much credit is due them.

Sunday was another beautiful day, and in order that we might derive the greatest pleasure and be as independent as possible we bought Lake Tarleton and the Clubhouse for the day. After obtaining the title to such a piece of Mother Nature's vestige, and its newly created provender, we motored to our DeLuxe Cabin, observing as we went the old familiar haunts and the grandeur of the scenery along the route. Those who didn't have a good time must have been sick, and no such disorders were reported.

Jupiter Pluvius put in an appearance Monday morning, but our Marshal, "Tobe," wanted us to march, and ordered clear weather for one o'clock. In the meantime we challenged the class of 1900 to a relay race, and after considerable money had been .wagered we retired to the Gym to decide the issue. The five-lap relay was won by the Tenner quintet in record time, after giving our opponents one-fourth lap handicap. It is with regret that the timekeeper had stage fright and dropped the stop watch, as we feel sure a new world's record would have been recorded. The Tenner quintet was composed of Nate Sherman, Wilkinson, Russ Meredith, Ken Dyer, and Holmes. In the second and last relay, the sons of the class of 1900 were pitted against four giants and one runt of the class of 1910. The Tenner quintet was composed of Clarke Tobin, Keith Pevear, Bill Murphy, Slip Powers, and Al Dorr. Al was sure there with his five-foot stride same as ever, and he looked even younger than when he entered college.

Clear weather prevailed during the afternoon, as ordered, and Captain Tobin led his men in review, with Scott Perry swinging the baton in Argentine style, while Captain Powers of the Suffrage Platoon led her soldiers in defiance of the uncertain footing underneath. It is needless to say that the spectators' eyes were focused on the Tenner ranks as the classes passed in review. Later in the afternoon the reunion group deposited itself on the steps of Dartmouth Hall to have a photographic record made of the changes wrought in ten years. The old photographer remarked (as usual) that it was the youngest and most prosperous-looking ten year group he had ever photographed. He may be a trifle off, but a squint at the picture will remove all doubt. Those of the class who were unable to be present, and want to refresh their memory as to how the boys look, can procure a picture by writing the Secretary.

As darkness threw a veil over the daylight festivities of the third day, we entrenched ourselves in the trophy room of the new gymnasium, and there, sitting on the floor in Indian fashion, held our class meeting. It was strictly a business meeting, and all unfinished business was disposed of. President Shaw not being present, our esteemed V.P., Dinnie Pratt, filled the chair. A! letter of resignation from Pres. Shaw was read and accepted, and Earle Pierce was unanimously elected president by acclamation. Earle was vehemently stormed from all sides for a speech, and after a few strains of silvertongued oratory the rapping of canes on the floor reflected our applause. The next order of business was to elect a secretary to fill the vacancy caused by the untimely death of our beloved Spud. Easty was elected to fill the vacancy, and was duly sworn to devote all his spare moments to the work. It was voted that the three of our classmates who gave their lives in the great war be recorded as ex officio officers of the class, namely, Sturgis Pishon, president, and Thomas Start Knox and Raymond Whiton Thompson, vice presidents. In token of our esteemed love and friendship for our classmates who sacrificed their lives in the world conflict, and in order that there might ever be a lasting token of remembrance, it was voted that a suitable tablet be provided by the class to be paid for by voluntary subscription. It was also provided that Ben Williams should write the inscription. Clarke Tobin was appointed chairman of the committee, and contributions for this memorial should be mailed to him.

Mr. J. S. Pishon was elected an honorary member of the class, on account of his intense interest in the class since his son passed to the Great Beyond, and our action only reflects our appreciation of the love and devotion with which Spud served the class and the Old College.

The sentiment was echoed that every man should subscribe to the ALUMNI MAGAZINE in order to keep closer in touch with affairs at the College and thus serve to create a greater alumni interest. In line with this idea an annual class tax of $10.00 was voted, this to cover the printing of annual report, and such other class expenses as are -necessary, and to set aside the surplus as a reunion reserve, to be spent as the committee shall direct.

A vote of thanks was tendered the reunion committee for the hard work and very effective results accomplished, and as a reward they were duly elected to serve another term and were invested with the power to direct the program of our fifteenth. The committee stand as follows: Fielder Jones, chairman. Earle Pierce, Jim Everett, Elsie Jenness, and Ray Gorton.

The Alumni Fund then became the topic for discussion, and on appeal made by the class agent the class dug deeply, and literally covered the Baby Grand with greenbacks—at any rate, when the toll was recorded, we had passed our goal by a large margin. The custodian of the Alumni Fund records was called by phone and so advised, and we were assured that we had crossed our goal ahead of our one time neophytes of 1911 and that it would be so officially recorded. Easty was then relieved from all financial responsibility and Russ Meredith appointed class agent.

A vote of thanks was accorded Reynolds and Golde for the effort spent in preparing the 1910 class reunion songs.

The meeting adjourned, and the class marched to G. A. R. Hall, where Andy Scarlett had arranged with a town caterer to put on a very pretentious banquet. Jim Everett acted as toastmaster, and needless to say was "there" with his usual wit and humor. Craven Laycock was the distinguished invited guest, and spoke with his usual cleverness regarding the doings at the College. The other impromptu speakers were selected at random and such notables as follows were heard from: Art Allen, known to all the salesmen in New England; Cliff Lyon, LL. B.; Jim McPherson, Massachusetts state senator; Walter Golde, piano accompanist to Misha Elman and composer of much Dartmouth music; Whit Eastman, secretary of the grand and glorious class of 1910; Bill Murphy, the leather magnate; Clarke Tobin, all-American marshal; Harry Sandberg, trade expert, traveler, diplomat, and writer; Allen Dorr, the only member of the class who looks younger than when he entered college; Ted Smith, tobacco magnate; Scott Perry, South American financier, whose reunion trip necessitated a three months' vacation; Maynard Teall, one of America's leading statesmen; Roily Reynolds, scholar and music writer; Ben Williams, truly one of the greatest writers of the age; Charlie Fay, Ireland's only Jewish comedian; Earle Pierce, president-elect and one of Boston's prominent leather salesmen; Slip Powers, member of Massachusetts Legislature and custodian of the 1910 funds; Bill Tucker, lawyer and public speaker; Don Palmer, lumber merchant; Gay Gleason, attorney; Herb Wolff, LL. B.; and Larry Bankart, one of the most widely known and most successful football coaches, of the age.

On Tuesday morning we marched to the Athletic Oval and watched the varsity nine defeat the University of Vermont in a fast game. In the afternoon we challenged 1905 to a game of ball, and came out victors, 5 to 2. Our team lined up as follows : Joe Kinney c., Lefty West p., Keith Pevear lb., Jack Norton 2b., Luey Langdell 3b., Shing Sherwin ss. Easty rf., Kid Fowler If., Nate Sherman cf.

The official attendance at reunion was 122 graduates and non-graduates and two honorary, which is the largest tenth reunion to date.

Our contemporaries have wagered that they will surpass this record in 1921, but even though they have something definite to shoot at, it is yet to be proven.

It is possible that they will excel in numbers, but they will have to go some to accomplish more and show a better line of entertainment. Leaving all outside comparisons aside, it was the best reunion the class has ever had, and definitely establishes the fact that "The best reunion is a dry reunion."