CLASS OF 1883

A reunion of the class in celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of graduation from College was held in Hanover, June 23, last, at which twenty-six members of the class were present, as follows:

Barrett, Barstow, Brown, Carter, Chellis I, Chellis II, Conant, Cressey, Drew, Felker, Freeman, Gardner, Gay, Gordon, Gulick, McCrillis, Robertson, Watson, Whitehill, Willard, Winch, — twenty-one out of thirty-four who had signified their intention to be present; and also Braley, Hayes, Patterson, Woodfall, and Worcester, who had not been heard from as to their intentions to be present. All were present, also, at the banquet in the evening, with the exception of Gordon.

The headquarters of the class were at South Fayer weather Hall. The banquet was held at the Inn, and was of the usual standard furnished by Mr. Fairfield. Besides the excellent menu the occasion was graced by a profusion of beautiful flowers which were furnished by Mrs. W. G. Bean in memory of her deceased husband, who was a member of the class. Holman A. Drew acted as toastmaster, and, instead of there being fixed toasts, each member of the class present, following the initiative by Watson, gave a review of his personal experiences in the various walks of life since graduation, which proved very interesting arid was enjoyed by all.

The business part of the reunion consisted of a report by the secretary, a vote of thanks to Mrs. W. G. Beau, the election of a new secretary, S. W. Robertson having resigned on account of going to the Pacific coast to reside, and the election of a committee to represent the class to solicit contributions from the various members for the Tucker Fund. Alfred E. Watson was elected secretary, and Alfred E. Watson and Rev. Edward L. Gulick were chosen to act as the committee on Tucker Fund. It seemed to be the prevailing opinion among the members of the class present to raise a sum sufficiently large to add to the Tucker Fund as should reflect credit upon the class rather than to make individual contributions, with uncertainty as to what the total might be.

The reunion was hugely enjoyed by all present and well repaid each member for the effort made to attend.