CLASS OF 1862

Edward Tuck, whose noble benefactions to his alma mater are known by all Dartmouth men, has been appointed an officer of the Legion of Honor by President Fallières of France. Mr. Tuck has been a resident of Paris for many years, and the honor just bestowed is especially in recognition of his services in promoting friendly feelings between his native and his adopted country.

John Sanborn Stevens died March 4 at his home in Peoria, Ill., of bronchial asthma and general exhaustion. He was born in Bath, N. H., September 16, ' 1839, being a son of Joshua and Abigail (Walker) Stevens. He prepared for college at Peacham (Vt.) Academy. He was a member of Alpha Delta Phi, and was received into Phi Beta Kappa at graduation. He went to Peoria immediately after graduation, taught for two years in its high school, read law there, was admitted to the bar in Chicago in June, 1865, and in January, 1865, opened an office at Peoria and continued in practice through life. He achieved marked success, having a large and lucrative practice, especially in corporation law. From 1876 to 1880 he was postmaster of the city. He was actively engaged in politics as a Republican, but never sought or would accept political office. June 23, 1868, Mr. Stevens was married to Sarah M., daughter of Amos Pettengill and Sarah (Rogers) Bartlett of Peoria. She survives her husband, but their two sons died in infancy.