CLASS OF 1879

Rev. Clifford H. Smith, who has been for over eighteen years pastor of the Congregational church of Pittsford, Vt., has resigned that position to become secretary of the Vermont Anti-Saloon League, and entered upon his new duties September 1. Mr. Smith is one of the most successful and influential ministers in the state, and may be expected to carry on his new work with marked' efficiency. His address is 188 Main St., Burlington.

Jeanette (Hemingway), wife of Russell A. Wentworth, died May 18 at their home in Batavia, N. Y., after a' long illness:

Professor Levi L. Conant of Worcester Polytechnic Institute has been designated acting president of that institution, pending the election of a new president.

Charles Albert Babbitt died August 14 at his summer home at Oak Bluffs, Mass., of peritonitis, following an operation for intestinal trouble. Mr. Babbitt, the son of Plina H. and Lydia (Perry) Babbitt, was born in Barre, Mass., March 11, 1851. His preparation for college was obtained at New Salem and Wilbraham Academies. In college he was a member of Psi Upsilon. After graduation he entered a law office in Boston, and studied also at Boston. University Law School, from which he graduated in 1881. Meanwhile he taught several terms of school on Cape Cod. In September, 1882, he opened a law office in Orange, Mass., removing thence to, Fitchburg in October, 1887. He early became prominent in political and other public affairs, being always an active Democrat. In 1898-9 he was a member of the city common council, and in 1902 and '03 was mayor of Fitchburg. During his administration he inaugurated many new methods in the various offices, especially in financial matters, and was active, progressive, and fearless, proving one. of the best mayors the city has had. After his service as mayor, he devoted his entire time to his law practice and business interests. In 1907 he was president of the Massachusetts Mayors Club. March 30, 1883, he married Addie F., daughter of Josiah Irving and Marianna (Houghton) Packard, of Hudson, Mass., who survives him, with two daughters.

Secretary, Carlos C. Davis, Winchester, N. H.