1910

The '57 Greeting Card we sent to all Tenners produced some interesting comments which all of us can enjoy. John VanderPyl wrote, "The Christmas greeting card you sent us was really a rare one. The gentlemen pictured on it look like a comedy troup by comparison with present standards of dress; but they seemed to us at the pinnacle of dignity when we first beheld them in 1906. Who knows but what costume styles may again resemble those of the debut du siecle; for I notice the recent slendering and tapering of pants legs, not to forget a rising gorge and narrowing of lapels in men's jackets, resembling the clothing worn by the men in your picture. But Heaven forbid that we shall ever again wear such hats." Everett Robinson's comment: "Thanks again for another very fine Christmas Card. Dartmouth in 1910 could not have been better recalled." Writes Art Lord, "It is a photograph I remember well and brings many recollections of half a century back. Those derbies and the suits, how strange they look. It was a good group if I do say so, and they ran a fine college, small and simple by present day standards but it gave us ' a good education." "Your Christmas Card," writes Jack Richmond, "was gratefully received by both of us - and we revelled in the 'photo' and Prof. Richardson's comment of so many years ago." From Howard Bushway: "Where did you ever find that old photo of the Top Four? My Dartmouth Corner is growing fast with your wonderful contributions." From down in Maine, came this comment by Walter Phelps, "I always appreciate the trouble you take to send out now and again a picture reminiscent of old times. That's quite a group of worthies on your card. I remember especially, with gratitude, old 'Chuck'; he was a good friend of mine in my times of trouble in the old days. In my many battles with 'Skeet,' across the hall in the old Administration Building, 'Chuck' nearly always supported me." Treasurer Jess Wilson among other matters he mentioned and one of which I will tell about later, wrote, "I thought the card you sent out showing the Big Brass of our time was the best bit of memorabilia you have issued yet. It was certainly a fine picture of four prominent and respected figures in Dartmouth when we were there." The other item Jess mentioned reads like this: "For some reason there are a number of regular dues payers who have not sent their checks yet. I am about to send out another round of bills, hoping to get them to pay up." If the "shoe" fits, put it on! Consider the number of Tenners we have lost in recent years. Bear in mind that we are rapidly approaching our fiftieth year and we cannot fall down in our dues income now. Some of you men who have not paid - won't you heed this call?

Hal Sprague has quit making shoe-last machinery. He writes, "Have closed the factory and old office and am semi-retired, only my bank work 2½ to 3½ days per week." Long-ago-retired Rollie Reynolds says:

I am living the easy life of retirement basking in the sun instead of shivering in the snow. I did have a bout with asthma which brought on a bit of trouble with the old "pumper" which put me in the hospital for a spell but now I am back in the running again. Greatly enjoying reports in the N. Y. Times which tell me that The Big Green team is sort of walloping the rest of the Ivy League as it used to do when Clark and Spuddy showed those "city slickers" what Dartmouth football really was. My two sons in the East take my place at the games now. I do hope to get back for reunion in June.

Charlie Gibson up in South Ryegate, Vt., took pen in hand and put together a Vermonter's comment upon retired life. He wrote to Jess Wilson:

Just why should I think of you tonight unless the wintry blast that arrived today agitated my mind to dream of warmer climate. (This was written in November.) I am in fine fettle whatever that is. In fact I believe I feel better than I have for five years. Reason ? Just being a Senior Citizen. I have been very active all summer and just climaxed the season by completely painting my house. Finished three days ago in sunny 50 degree weather. Today the thermometer hovered around the 32 mark. So I set tulip bulbs in flower garden. Hardly a glamorous occupation but enjoyable to be able to do, and to do when you want to, and to be able to let the alarm clock sound off and pay no attention to it. But I'm not interested in a trip to the Moon. Best wishes and I hope that the fettle is fine in your home.

By means of a newspaper clipping, we learn of one Tenner couple who observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary just as the new year came in. Rev. and Mrs. Fred K. Brown were married in Westbrook, Me., Jan. i, 1908. That you will note was when we were getting ready to face exams in midsophomore year. Fred was ordained at Bucksport, Me., in June 1907 and was preaching before he joined us Tenners late in the course. Our congratulations to the very fortunate Browns on their reaching this milestone.

We always send 1910 greeting cards to all the Tenner widows for whom we have addresses. And we usually receive comments from some. This year we had a card with a note from Mrs. John Dingle. She wrote, "Thank you so much for your Christmas card. I enjoy all your cards so much and appreciate your thinking of me. How John would have enjoyed it." From Mrs. HaroldWinship came this: "Thank you for thinking of me. How my dear husband did enjoy singing and he spoke often of the wonderful times when he was singing in the Glee Club, and how his dress suit was stolen at the hotel where they were staying when they were on one of their trips."

Julius Warren "dropped a line" to Jess, on the back of his bill for dues. Wrote Julius, "Everything seems to be fine now. Had a setback on Sept. 5 - emergency operation for perforated ulcer — a long time convalescing but feel better at the moment than I have for a long while." Bones Jones has asked for Florida addresses of Tenners; said he and Walter Norton and their wives would reach there some time in February.

We have had to record the passing of two Tenners within recent weeks, Bill Tucker and Rolin Woodworth. Bill was in poor condition for a long period but had shown improvement later. Rolin suffered a heart attack in December but had been discharged from the hospital about ten days before the end came suddenly in mid-January. Pineo Jackson writes that he and Rolin were in the same class in Montpelier High School and roomed together at college in freshman year. Our sympathy has been extended to the families of both Bill and Rolin. Another note of sadness: Word has reached us telling of the passing of the wife of Ray Sheets following a long period of suffering. Our sympathy has been passed along to Ray.

This is how a story travels: Whit Eastman sent a brief note to Bill Taylor at Delray Beach, Fla., saying, "We flew down to Miami last week for 7 days at the Seaview. ... MikeElliott is OK again." Bill sent this note to me with this comment: "Last week was cold and rainy like all the rest of January. Don't think Whit did much sunbathing on the beach at Miami." Some other "warm weather" news: We understand that the Larry Bankarts, the Mac Kendalls, the Andy Scarletts and the Jess Wilsons all had Christmas dinner together at the Bankarts. Grand old Tenner reunion!

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

Treasurer. 1332 Woodbine St., Clearwater, Fla

Bequest Chairman,