RHODE ISLAND ASSOCIATION

The second annual banquet of this association was held at the University Club, Providence, on the evening of January 17. In the earlier part of the evening the following officers were elected:

President. Walter H. Small '78, of Providence; vice-president, Dr. J. B. Gerould 78, of North Attleboro, Mass. ; secretary, Edward G. Carr '97, of Providence; treasurer, Robert Frame '82, of Newport; executive committee, the president, secretary, and treasurer, and John P. Sanborn '69, of Newport. A resolution was passed, introduced by Charles D. Montgomery '98, of East Providence, expressing sympathy with President Tucker in his illness, and appre ciation of his work for the College.

After the menu had been disposed of, President Small served as toastmaster. The first speaker was Prof. Charles D. Adams '77, on "The Dartmouth Spirit" J. Irving French '01, a graduate member of the Athletio Council, spoke at some length on the athletic activities of the College. Among other speakers were: Ezra K. Parker '57, of Providence, Walter H. Small '78, superintendent of schools for the city of Providence, and Senator John P. Sanborn '69.

Among those present who have not been already mentioned were the following: Rev. H. I. Cushman '65, Dr. W. R. White '4, S. G. Walker '01, A. G. Randall '92, Dr. W. H. McLaughlin '94, D.M.C., H. M. Jenkins '00, Dr. H. B. Sanborn '02, H. C. Traoy 'O2, D. B. Whipple 'OS, W. C. Pelkey '04, and W. B. Small '05, of Providence; Dr. R. G. Reed '74, and John Taylor '07, of Woonsocket; Dr. Simeon Hunt '62, of East Providence; J. F. Ryan '97 and H. C. Davis '06, of Boston: F. P. Garretson '80 and C. H. Fowler '02, of Newport; N. W. Littlefield '69 and F. E. Mason '95, of Pawtucket; F. A. Pease '82 and M. R. Brown '03, of Fall River, Mass.