1910

Paraphrasing an historical statement about the college: "It was a small group, but the Tenners who were there loved it." The reference is to the annual reunion of 1910, held this year as a "day-before-Harvard"—a luncheon session at the Downtown Harvard Club. Last year we had a crowd (three of us). This year showed 100% increase in attendance. Present Art Allen, NormCushman, Bones Jones, Bert Kent, RussMeredith, and Sandy Sandbergr. An extensive area of memories was explored as the food was digesting and once again the genuine pleasure of getting together proved that the old spirit is still alive.

The return cards sent out with the October TENNER TOPICS has brought us a check-up on Tenner thinking on the serious subject, "Co-education at Dartmouth." While 37% return on a mailing of this kind might be considered a good one it really is disappointing that so many Tenners would not take the time to use the card and say "For" or "Against." Thirty-three cards were received; 21 were definitely opposed, six are in favor, and six expressed no opinion.

Quotations from some of the remarks: "Let's have it, if the administration can arrange the housing"; "Men only—Keep the gals away"; "Suppose it must come with Liberation of women. It won't be as of old however up in Old Hanover"; "One more step down the ladder"; "Strongly in favor. I think in some form or other, it is a 'must' "; "Only for summer session and limited exchange for small groups"; "Inevitable—or why delay. About a thousand chicks to satisfy the boys"; "Wait awhile"; "will not be able to get the money to do a good job. Dartmouth is distinctive"; "No Good. Students should concentrate on why they are in college. Women can be found in nearby towns"; "We have token co-ed now. Officials working on exchange students now—Wellesley. It will come when money is available. I'm for it"; "Let the undergraduates decide this."

Art Lord writes a letter in addition to his card saying "The world is so different from what it was fifty or sixty years ago and the College has to be operated to provide an education suitable for the men who will be its citizens in the coming decades. We wouldn't have been as interested in the college of our time if the opposition of some of the alumni fifty years out to the changing policies of President Tucker had prevented the creation of "The New Dartmouth." The College would be very different under coeducation but, who knows?, it might be much better. So if it is decided to introduce it I shall heartily support it."

From Herb Coar comes this comment: "In reference to Dartmouth, any alumnus critical of it should first read Kemeny's book, 'A Philosopher Looks at Science' (1959)."

Referring to a poll he carried on last spring Bert Kent writes: "On coeducation, I am absolutely opposed as are nearly all of my friends. As you know I conducted a poll of the Pioneer Valley men and sent the cards to Hanover which showed our group as overwhelmingly opposed."

A card from Hanover shows change of address for the Larry Bankarts—the annual move to Clearwater, Fla., to join that well established colony of Tenners.

Secretary, 501 Cannon Pl. Troy, N. Y. 12183

Treasurer, 2144 McKinley St., Clearwater, Fla. 33515