CLASS OF 1857

Of twenty-one living members of the class of 1857, which numbered sixty-three, the following thirteen were in Hanover on June 25, 1907; their semi-centennial year:

Hon. Ira Colby of Claremont, N. H. ; Rev. William A. C. Converse of Lyme, N. H. ; Hon. Edward W. Dewey of New York City; Dr. John A. Follette of East Kingston, N. H. ; Judge William J. Forsaith of Boston, Mass. ; Rev. Henry A. Goodhue of Brattleboro, Vt. ; Judge John C. Hale of Cleveland, Ohio; Hon. Ezra Parker of Providence, R. I. ; Hon. Edwin R. Perkins of Cleveland, Ohio; Ex-Gov. Samuel E. Pingree of Hartford, Vt. ; Judge James B. Richardson of Boston, Mass. : Rev. William B. Wright Buffalo, N. Y., and Dr. John H. Clark of Amherst, N. H.

The College, with special kindness, placed rooms in Richardson Hall at the disposition of the class during Commencement week. This was due to the thoughtfulness of President Tuoker, out of regard for the fitness of such an assignment, classmate Richardson being the first trustee of the College to be eleoted by the alumni, and for him Richardson Hall was named.

The dinner on the night of the twenty-fifth was served in College Hall, and was greatly enjoyed in social converse. After dinner letters were read from classmates Bartlett, Bird and Waterman, experiences were told and reports of absentees given.

- A very kind letter to the class from President Tucker was read, to which classmate Richardson was selected to respond.

Judge Richardson was also appointed to respond for the class on Commencement day.

Before adjourning, the following officers were re-elected for five years: President, Judge William J. Forsaith ; secretary and treasurer, J. H. Clark; executive committee, the president and secretary. It was voted to meet at the call of the executive committee in 1912.