1910

Friday October 24 was a great day for Tenners and the Charlie Fays and the next day, Saturday was the great day for the Harvards. For the second year Charlie and Marie Fay entertained the Tenners who were in town for the Class reunion with the late afternoon gathering at their home. Present were: Art Allen, Nort Cushman, Al Ferguson, Ted Hill, Bones Jones, Art Lord, Russ Meredith, Roge Pierce and Herb Woods. These plus Charlie Fay and Beezle Parker made up the 1910 delegation which joined with the other classes of our time, for the reunion dinner at the University Club. This was the usual grand gathering of the Dartmouth clan enjoyed by a real crowd. We are fortunate to have the willing service of Bones Jones in arranging this for us.

It was a typical Tenner affair at the Fay residence. A lot of territory encompassing a long list of "events" of undergraduate days was covered in the hour or so spent there before we joined the dinner groups. There was much to taste in food and drink and that inspired many a tale. We are deeply indebted to Charlie and Marie for this pleasing event of the Harvard game weekend. Charlie had his flash bulbs working and we may be able to pass along some "glimpses" of the gang when they are developed.

Some points of interest picked up during the eating and drinking: Art Allen has retired as president of the Plimpton Press, Norwood, Mass., and is now chairman of the board; Roge Pierce is semi-retired and living in the old family home in Dorchester, which with his grandchildren, has been occupied by his family through eleven generations; Herb Woods during the summer was given a citation by the local paper in Deep River, for his outstanding services to the community; Art Lord is about to retire after many active years with Ginn & Co., persuading many schools and colleges to buy their textbooks; Ted Hill, retired after long service in the Botanical Department at Harvard, is keeping busy organizing certain features of the museum.

Ned Loveland has been elected president of the Vermont Association of Listers and Assessors. Burt Miller used his post card to say that he could not be in Boston, but being a resident of Louisiana now, he would, if he attended the dinner, prefer "Louisiana catfish." He is taking an active part in promoting The Ivy League Club. Writes Burt, "Our Ivy League football supper club meets that night (night before the H-D game) at the City Club of Baton Rouge, La., and every Friday night during the football season and then once a month at the same place. Would like to see 'you-all.' " Ralph Van Zant writes, "May move to northern California in 1959. Nothing to hold me here any more since my father's death. Many friends and relatives in California. Health fair." Easty Eastman used his post card to say, "Sorry I cannot make it. Was in New York all last week for a Boy Scout Board meeting. Had nice visit with Lenny McClintock. Same old Lenny. Great guy."' Ray Seymour was unable to take in the reunion dinner. He was attending a Triennial of the General (National) Society of Sons of the Revolution, in Richmond, Va.

Last month we told you about a Tenner who spent only a short time with us in Hanover and who, therefore, hesitated to consider himself an eligible Tenner. Recently, we received a note from a Tenner widow which touches on a similar angle with its reference to the female portion of our group. Without using her name, we quote: "You will never know what a thrill I received this morning when the mailman brought me the "Tenner Topics." The realization that I am still a member of the 1910 family was heart warming. (My husband) always said, 'once a Dartmouth man, always a Dartmouth man' and I think that holds true of a Dartmouth wife Thank you so much for keeping my name on the mailing list. What grand pictures of last June's reunion!" It sure is pleasing to have this expression. We hope our using this quotation of this Dartmouth wife'S note will help to make every Tenner's wife and widow have and retain this conviction.

News from Hanover tells of the first moves towards the construction of the Hopkins Center, and, at about the same time, Hap Hinman's pet project, the Cardigan Mountain School for boys, was dedicating a Hopkins Hall. A series of pictures of this event appeared in the Magazine Section of the Boston Herald in mid-October and Hap and Hop were shown in all their glory. Hap sure gets a "good press" for the successful educational undertaking. It deserves it.

Ray Sheets turned his Harvard game post card into a wedding announcement. He married Mrs. Hilding Nelson in Washington, D. C.. September 13, 1958. They are living in Rockford, Ill. Our congratulations and best wishes to the bride and groom!

Treasurer Jess Wilson states that Class dues have been coming in as a result of the first notice but there are many to whom he will have to send reminders. Dues are important now as we approach that big "Fiftieth" in '60. That celebration will call for ample funds and these two remaining years of dues collecting must produce. If you are one who always "waits" for a reminder or two before paying, change your habit this year.

We are saddened again by the death of another loyal Tenner. Rollie Reynolds passed away September 25. Many will recall that he and Walter Golde produced a reunion song especially for our Fortieth. An "In Memoriam" will appear in this or a later issue of the MAGAZINE.

Tenners heading for Florida will be wise if they watch "Address Changes" so they can look up other Tenners.

Address Changes: Dr. G. E. Allen, 1520 10th. Ave., West Bradenton, Fla.; H. C. Beniamin, 310 Crestwood Lane, Harbor Bluffs, Largo, Fla.

Secretary, 501 Cannon PL, Troy, N. Y.

Treasurer, 1332 Woodbine St., Clearwater, Fla

Bequest Chairman,