CLASS OF 1883

Everett Chickering Willard died suddenly August 20 of cerebral hemorrhage at his summer home at Basin Harbor, Ferrisburg, Vt. He was the son of Alonzo and Sarah (Chickering) Willard, was born in Harvard, Mass., November 20, 1857, and prepared for college at Lawrence Academy, Groton, Mass. He was a member of Theta Delta Chi. After graduation he began teaching in the high school of Westerly, R. I., and remained there eight years. In 1891 he became superintendent of schools at Stamford, Conn., and remained in that position till his decease. A res- olution passed by the school board of Stamford testifies to the success of Mr. Willard's work. We quote from it: "Coming here twenty-one years ago to fill the position, then

newly created, of superintendent of schools, he brought to his work ripe scholarship, abundant enthusiasm, unfailing loyalty to his vocation, and a conscientious sense of duty. His work was always painstaking and thorough; his zeal in the cause of education and his efforts for the intellectual and moral betterment of the community found expression in worthy deeds. The notable progress of the public schools of Stamford during the period of his superintendency is impressive proof of his ability as a leader and organizer. The school committee, with which he has been closely associated, pays grateful tribute to his character and achievements, while experiencing a profound sense of personal loss in his sudden death. In his work for the schools and for the welfare of the town, he has performed service that will be held in grateful remembrance. In his personal life and conduct, he has furnished an example of right living, good citizenship, and true patriotism, worthy of one called to leadership in the public schools." Mr. Willard was married August 3, 1886, to Charlotte E," daughter of Rufus and Harriet E. (Brown) Smith of Addison, Vt, who survives him. They had three children—Paul Rufus, who died six years since; Everett Chickering, who is a student in Sheffield Scientific School at York; and Helen Smith, who is now in Wellesley College.

Rev. S. Allen Barrett has become associate pastor of the East Congregational church, Ware, Mass.

Major George D. Deshon has been promoted to be lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Medical Corps.

Secretary, Alfred E. Watson, Hartford, Vt.