1910

"I am still basking in the memories of that great fiftieth reunion of Tenners — it is a grand and glorious feeling." That is taken from a letter from Henry Kelley and it is used here in this May issue of the MAGAZINE in the hope that it will stir something inside of a number of Tenners who did not get to that big event in our history. "Kel" was one of those who hesitated and debated with himself wondering whether it was worth the effort to get back to Hanover and join the Tenner group. He finally decided he would go and as you have just read, he is still enjoying the memories, as are all the other Tenners who "made" the Fifty-Year gathering.

Jim Porter was unable to join us in '60 but he and Helen made certain to take in the informal reunion in '6l and he was loud in praise of the idea of making every one of the latter day reunions count by being on hand. Now we are looking forward to the informal reunion of '62. This will be held June 11 to 13. The high spot will be the annual Class dinner Tuesday evening. We sincerely hope that many of those Tenners who have missed out in the past, will experience the irresistible urge to join the gang. An issue of TENNER TOPICS will reach you soon. Make use of the return card to tell us you will be there.

The Chamber of Commerce of Clearwater, Fla., should make a donation to the Alumni Fund in the name of "1910." The number of Tenners who visit there, pass through there, and those that make their permanent homes there, has grown to a very sizable group. One of the recent season's big Tenner events, was the "night before" celebration of, as Mac Kendall describes it "the 73rd birthday of that young old-timer, Andy Scarlett," Tenners present: the MacKendalls, Gladys Wilson, Lila Keith, the George Aliens, the Shorty Worcesters and the Whit Eastmans who were flagged down on their way north after a stop-over visit with the Jim Porters and the Mike Elliotts. Other non-D guests made it a party of 25.

The Art Lords were tied up to another event and not until later did the gang learn that the Tom Fosters were somewhere in the general vicinity and could have been included in the list of distinguished guests. It is surprising and amazing how this Class Agent for the Alumni Fund can stir things up but he has established that reputation by his accomplishments. And now he is on his way home to Hanover to begin another year of stirring us Tenners to action for the '62 Fund. You have heard that TV commercial, "Expect More —" Well, that is what the Fund management expects - "more" from 1910 this year because their expectations are based upon figures and the figures show that 1910 has not lost as many men as nearby classes during the past couple of years, in spite of our age. At this writing we have living, 127 grads and 52 non-grads. That gives us a larger total than classes around our time. In the same way that we would like to see a number of those non-attendingreunion Tenners come aboard in June, so we would like - and we really need — to have help on the Fund from many Tenners who have skipped this privilege in late years. Consider the difficult task Andy assumes in this field, - the number of personal letters he writes to stir and remind us, and decide that, as Ed Wynn used to say, "This time it's going to be different," early response helps reduce Andy's load.

A newspaper clipping from Florida tells us that while some Tenner couples go to Florida to enjoy a vacation, there is one who this year took on a job for enjoyment. Allen Dorr's wife, Margaret, who served as secretary to the director of the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Mass., filled in as voluntary director of the Daytona Beach Museum of Arts and Sciences until a regular director could be found. Margaret has been an enthusiastic member of the informal reunion groups.

Again, we have to record the passing of one of the Class. Robert C. Rich died March 14, Portsmouth, N. H. Bob was with us only in freshman year. There are no immediate survivors.

If you have not done so, act now to mark your calendar or date book, or what have you, for June 11-13 and plan to be in Hanover for the informal reunion in our fiftysecond year since our diplomas were handed to us.

Gathered at the new Clearwater, Fla., home of Leon Kendall '10 are (l to r) WarrenMontsie '15, Andy Scarlett '10, Mrs. Ed Keith ('10), Ken Knapp '11, Jim English'12, Dorothy Knapp, Larry Bankart '10, Miriam Bankart, George Allen '10, DickChase '11, Bee Burleigh, a friend, Florence Kendall, Sarah English, Gladys Wilson('10), Leon Kendall '10, Mrs. George Allen, Bertha Scarlett, Ethel Montsie, andMary Chase. Nat Burleigh '11 was the photographer.

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

Class Agent, 8 N. Balch St., Hanover, N. H.