1910
The new year arrived just a short time ago, as we compile the 1910 news story for the February MAGAZINE. It will be a little late to say, "Happy New Year," but not too early to remind you that 1952 is the year so many of us at the 'SO reunion agreed upon as the time for our next "informal" reunion. We are planning for it so be sure to get yourself lined up.
Looking back from 1952 to the early 1900's when we were looking forward to college days, we were reminded last week how much times have changed in one respect. Then it was easy to count the number of boys in Dartmouth from New York State, and difficult to find more than a few around this Troy-Albany-Schenectady area who had heard of Dartmouth, let alone knew where Hanover was. Now, in '52, we had the treat of seeing the varsity hockey team in action for three games in the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tournament, here in Troy. They have learned about Dartmouth now and every year more boys from this section are trying to get into the College.
Christmas and New Year greetings have been received from some Tenners and have been deeply appreciated. The Thayer Smiths sent their "Broadcast from Station TASDPS," Short Hills, N. J., giving us news of the "fast increasing generations of the Smith family." This is a three-page story with photos of most of them and a map locating them. Ma and Pa Smith may well feel proud of the "service" activities of the younger generations. This Christmas letter is a masterpiece and as Dorothy and Thayer write, "certainly contains all the details a Class Secretary could want." And, say we, "Would that all Tenners would use this plan to bring us up to date about their families." Another greeting "from our house to your house" shows the Wilkinson family group photo in an attractive holly-decorated folder. This does not cover so many generations but they are on their way.
By way of Treasurer Earle and Fund Agent Andy we have had brief notes from some Tenners who keep pretty quiet year after year. It is pleasing to hear about Ralph Taylor, MaxStanton, Charlie Thomas, Gibby Gibson, DanaHammond, Ralph Noyes, Bill Taylor, GeorgeUnderwood, Leo Sherman, Jim Nourse, TomHeneage, Chet Scott, Ote Crafts, Noah Foss,Marshall Comstock and Jim Kerley, just to mention a few. We sincerely hope to see many of them at reunion.
Speaking of Treasurer Earle, as we were, he reports that he checked off "dues paid" for 160 members as the old year closed. From the Class point of view, he is a delightfully persistent guy and you fellows who have not responded to his appeals, threats and jibes might as well be prepared for another barrage as the new year opens up. This is reunion year and he needs to have full coffers.
Andy reports that he has already chalked in several members of his '52 100 Club. One of the men wrote, "By getting it in early it always seems less painful." And speaking of Andy, did you read his tribute to "Cheerless" Richardson in the December MAGAZINE? It is a fine piece of writing and sincerely written.
While we have not had a direct report from Slip Poivers, we have learned that his appeal as our Bequest Committee chairman has caused favorable thinking and consideration. It is to be hoped that our men will act promptly after they have reached a decision as the knowledge that others are responding will encourage action by men who have been toying with the idea but have not given the final mental OK. Slip laid the matter out in plain language and he deserves a cheer plus plenty of action all for the good of the College. We don't like to mention it, but it is later than you think.
Another of our veteran teachers and administrators, Julius Warren, is pictured with the other five members of the Advisory Panel, in the "Highlights Report" of the National Citizens Commission for the Public Schools, a nonprofessional organization with two immediate goals: (1) to help Americans realize how important our public schools are to our expanding democracy, and (2) to arouse in each community, the intelligence and will to improve our public schools. Julius says that this will "indicate one extra-curriculum activity that keeps me on my toes." A truly worthwhile employment of your abilities, Julius, if you can help to make us avoid taking our public schools for granted as we have so many of our freedoms.
Mentioning "freedom," our own GeorgeDavies has been in jail. That is nothing new for him. He specializes in that as a hobby. George returned in early fall from England where he "visited eight prisons, and spent a night at Scotland Yard." From bank vicepresident to international sleuth—that covers some territory—not to overlook service as State Senator—Old Vermont's gift to Ohio via Dartmouth.
Probably not many Tenners know that way back in 1901, before the rest of us had entered high school, our Reverend, Bill Moe, preached his first sermon. He was ordained in 1906. The Moes celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in September, and on October 1, on the fiftieth anniversary of his preaching career, Bill was "surprised" by receiving an anniversary cake presented by the inmates of Tolland County Jail. This happened when Bill made his Sunday afternoon visit for his usual informal service. Watch the SaturdayEvening Post for a story about Bill and his work as Chaplain of Tolland Jail. We do not know the date but the story is written and "on the blotter" for appearance soon.
Ink Taylor writes that his home is pleasantly bursting at the seams, their daughter Judith, her husband and two children are living there while looking for a house in Washington. "Lots of fun," says Ink, "but strenuous for old folks who had become accustomed to peace and quiet and no fingermarks on walls or toys to fall over in the dark." We'll wager you can say that again for many Tenners.
We asked you in the January MAGAZINE to let us know how you react to the Hanover Holiday suggestion for our mid-week instead of weekend reunion. The reference to Hanover Holiday is only a reference as to time. We will have our own program. Don't keep your thoughts to yourself. We need your guidance.
Secretary, 416 Cannon Bldg., Troy, N. Y. Treasurer, 6 Stiles Terrace, Newton Center 59, Mass. Bequest Chairman, 30 Federal St., Boston 10, Mass.
