1910

This chapter of Tenner history is being written just as 1971 opens up before us. One of the great pleasures and satisfactions of being the recorder of our history is receiving a large number of greeting cards and their messages. It is like being an office holder who receives the encouraging signs from his constituency; in this case the constituents are the former residents (1906- 1910) of the community of Hanover, N. H. It is pleasing to have the evidence of a favorable backing.

Cards came from more than a quarter of the members of the class. Many report physical disabilities of the age, but it appears that the 1910 stamina has shown up strong. Down in Clearwater, Fla., AndyScarlett and Mac Kendall were hospitalized during the holiday season. Reports of their satisfactory progress have come from Bertha Scarlett, Art Lord, Whit Eastman, and Charlie Gibson. Gib's report was in a letter he had received from his sister in Florida. This kind of coverage is decidely helpful. Reports of others who suffered slight set-backs came from Bucky Allen,Hal Sprague, and Howard Bushway.

Henry Kelley and Ned Loveland report themselves in good health. It was pleasing also to have cards from some of our widows and other relatives of Tenners. These express their pleasure and satisfaction in receiving communications from the class, for instance: Mrs. John Dingle writes "I do enjoy your cards at Christmas time — John enjoyed them so much too. Many thanks for all your letters." Mrs. Hope Wilson Haug, daughter of Jesse andGladys Wilson, writes "I have enjoyed getting the Dartmouth Magazine and 1910 mail this fall." We were sorry to learn of Gladys Wilson's death in the summer. Gladys Wilson was an enthusiastic and devoted Dartmouth Tenner. She and Jesse were always on hand for our reunions, formal and informal.

One Christmas message we missed this year was the usual verses by BillyWilliams. Guy Carpenter was inspired to write some lines which we are pleased to quote:

"There are few things that can be told A man who's 83 years old; But, nonetheless, it sure is fittin' To thank him for the stuff he's written, And at this season simply to note it And tell him that we're glad he wrote it."

He adds "and may '71 bring you again many a ten-strike."

We were not without the sad notification of the passing of another loyal Tenner. Tom Leonard died in December. He had been in a coma for many months. Our sympathy has been expressed to his family.

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

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