CLASS OF 1876
Twenty members of the class of '76 gathered in Hanover for their "Fortieth": The number of deaths during the past five years, seventeen, had seemed unusual, and nine of those who had died were present five years ago. The number of deaths during the first thirty-five years out of college was also seventeen. Those reporting in person were: Andrews, Barton, Bridgman, Flint, Frost, Gale, Goodhue, Hall, Hardison, Hay, Hibbard, Hill, Hunt, Kivel, Piper, Roberts, Ryder, Sargent, Thayer, and Tripp.
Three features of the reunion were of special interest to the class: the dinner at Woodstock, Vermont; the dedication of a memorial tablet to A. H. Kenerson in an alcove of the library; and the reception to wives and friends at the class headquarters, North Massachusetts.
Herbert D. Ryder, the class president, presided at the dinner, which was held Monday evening. The business transacted included the election of officers, securing subscriptions to the Alumni Fund, providing for the continued publication of the class report, with telegrams and messages to absent members. Judge Kivel was toastmaster at the speaking which followed the business meeting. Letters and telegrams were read. Every member responded to a toast. It was to be expected, and it was probably true, that in humor, in expressions of loyalty and brotherly feeling, in tenderly appreciative references to those who had dropped out of the ranks, and in all which goes to make a memorable class event, this reunion was unsurpassed by any of the previous ones. The members wore white carnations contributed by Mrs. M. E. McClary. Lines were'read in memory of Rev. W. S. Sayres, D.D., who had died since the publication of the report in March, and stanzas written by Rev. H. M. Andrews were sung.
The dedication of the tablet in memory of Kenerson took place at the library Tuesday, at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Kenerson Anderson had given a memorial fund, the income of which was to be used in purchasing books for the library. H. D. Ryder spoke for Mrs. Anderson, expressing also his appreciation of Kenerson, Lewis Parkhurst '78 accepted for the trustees, and Rev. B. H. Roberts offered prayer. The wording of the tablet is as follows:
AUSTIN H. KENERSON (1855-1905)
CLASS OF 1876
Teacher—Publisher
A LOYAL ALUMNUS OF DARTMOUTH. MAY THIS ALCOVE OF BOOKS STAND AS AN ENDURING MEMORIAL OF HIS LOVE AND SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE
The reception Tuesday evening will long be remembered. Mrs. Ryder and Mrs. Anderson had charge of the arrangements. The ladies present besides those already mentioned included Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Gale, Mrs. Goodhue, Mrs. Hardison, Mrs. Hay, Mrs. Hibbard, Mrs. Hunt, and Mrs. Piper. The second generation was represented by Miss Hardison, Miss Hay, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gale, a son of Mrs. Kenerson Anderson, and a son of Mrs. W. H. Gardiner. Three members of the class of '6l were entertained. The occasion furnished in certain ways the best opportunity for social intercourse during the reunion season.
At the Commencement Dinner divine blessing was invoked by Rev. C. S. Sargent, D.D.
The class also took part in the torchlight procession.. The delegation was led by three young men in costume, representing the well-known picture "The Spirit of SeventySix". It was evident that the old class enthusiams were thoroughly alive.
The officers elected for the next five years are: H. D. Ryder, president; G. H. Tripp, vice-president; H. H. Piper, secretary and treasurer; F. P. Hill, C. W. Whitcomb, and G H. Tripp, executive committee. Samuel Merrill was elected secretary, but was unable to serve.
The Committee having charge of the reunion were F. P. Hill, Dr. George H. Bridgman, and C. W. Whitcomb.
