1909

We just missed recording the perfect number of Tenners when we gathered at luncheon the day before the Harvard game. Bones Jones, under the doctor's care for an "old-age" back had to miss the annual Tenner Round-Up, his only miss in all the years of this traditional event. The six who made it presented a satisfactory picture of physical condition and ability to be up and around. Those present: Art Allen, NortCushman, Bert Kent, Russ Meredith,Sandy Sandberg and Hal Sprague. The two subjects which dominated our discussion were "coeducation at D" and "football." Needless to say, these Tenners see no justification for spoiling the Hanover scene with female undergraduates. On that subject the vote was unanimous. When it got to discussion of football, some were not sure that the team had enough on the offensive side. But there were those among us who figured that the team would continue to "come from behind." And, of course, those dopesters had it right as later events on Saturday proved to our satisfaction.

We were fortunate that the time for the reunion came when Art Allen was not roaming to the west coast and SandySandberg was resting between trips to faraway lands. Then too, Hal Sprague was able to find a break in time so that he could leave his annual Masonic event which has usually prevented his meeting with us. Nort Cushman is one who always makes it. He told of a surprise visit from Beezleand Bun Parker who stopped on their way to New Hampshire, their old home. BertKent had his son drive him over from South Hadley and Russ Meredith followed the Greyhound advice and left the driving to that means of transportation from Troy to Boston. It was a typical Tenner gathering. Bucky Allen sent word that he could not make Boston because he and Kay would be in Madrid at that time.

Hal Sprague, hearing of the manner in which we won the Harvard game, wrote to give us important and very pleasing information. Ted Perry, '73, who kicked that important game-winning field goal in the last few seconds of the game, is our Scott Perry's grandson. We can all recall how Scott often fooled us with his sleight of-hand, proving that the hand is quicker than the eye. His grandson Ted with his talented foot showed that his foot was quicker than the on-rushing Harvards.

Our recent postal poll with its main question, "How are you doing physically?" brought in a variety of replies. The variations in the actual meaning of the words used reminds us that words alone cannot always convey the same thoughts. The words "OK, So-So, Very Well, Satisfied, Fine, Swell, and 95%" answered for 21 of the 43 who responded. The descriptive words "Fair, Pretty Well, and No Complaint" accounted for 12. "OK-Except, Not So Good," covered 8 more. There were two blanks. So for a group which is digging into the eighties we appear to be "Pretty Well."

We have in our midst some Grange prize winners. Ray Seymour tells us: "This year, for the first time, I made some entries, and much to my surprise, got a blue ribbon for apples, the same for grapes, the same for tomatoes and for zinnias. Also Sally got a first prize in Arts & Crafts for an unusual embroidery tote bag that she made. I think that I was the only weekend and vacation gardener that exhibited."

Latest report from Thayer Smith indicated that he was about to take off on some long journeys. In late September he was to drive to California to see how his three sons were behaving—arrived back about November 1. And in December he flies to England to spend Christmas with his daughter. For a man in his eighties nothing seems to raise a question in Thayer's mind when it comes to traveling.

Through the non-delivery of mail, we have learned of the passing of HaroldSchulte some time ago.

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