CLASS OF 1860

Wilson Palmer died of apoplexy, very suddenly, on February 19, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry W. Bullard, in Arlington, Mass., where he had been living for sometime. He was born in Candia, N. H., March 1, 1833, his parents being Joseph and Abby (Wilson) Palmer. Albert Palmer 'SB was an older and Alanson Palmer '60 is a younger brother. He prepared for college at the academies of Atkinson, N. H., and Thetford, Vt., teaching winters both before and during his college course. For three years he was principal of a grammar school in Arlington, Mass., then studied law with David Cross '41 of Manchester, N. H., and at Albany Law School. He began practice in Manchester, but left it after a few months to become principal of the high school of Winchester, Mass., where he remained three years. From 1867 to 1872, lie was superintendent and principal of schools at Independence, lowa, superintendent at Sycamore, Ill., in 1872-3, and at Ottumwa, lowa, 1873-6. He then spent a year in normal institute work in the latter state, lecturing on educational matters in more than thirty counties. In 1877-8, he was principal of the schools of Rutherford Park, N. J., and superintendent at Oyster Bay, Long Island, in 1878-85. In 1885 he established the Oyster Bay Pilot, becoming its first editor, and continuing in that capacity for seven years. The paper at once became a power for educational and all uplifting influences in the community and the state. Subsequently he became connected with the Jamaica Standard, at Jamaica, L. I., and when in that position was elected the first secretary of the board of education for Queens County in Greater New York, but was soon removed to make a place for a henchman of the reigning boss. Mr. Palmer was married November 24, 1864, to Hattie A., daughter of David Currier of Derry, N. H. Since her death in 1898, Mr. Palmer had made his home with their only daughter, devoting his time largely to literary work. A volume entitled "Reminiscences of Candia," composed mainly of articles first contributed to a local paper, was published in 1905 by Mr. Palmer fro.m the Riverside Press.

Henry A. Morrill, LL.D., of Cincinnati, has been spending the winter in Cambridge, Mass. The unexpected death of Mrs. Ruggles, their daughter, has brought great sorrow to Mr. and Mrs. Morrill. Mr. Morrill is a beneficiary under the Carnegie Fund to the extent of $14OO annually.

Secretary, Rev. Arthur Little. 6 Melville Ave., Dorchester, Mass.