CLASS OF 1896

The Class of 1896 held its twentieth reunion at the recent Commencement, and it was the largest in point of attendance and the most enthusiastic of all reunions thus far held. There were twenty-four graduates, three non-graduates, and two medical men who were in college during the undergraduate days, who participated in the reunion; in other words, fifty-two and one-half per cent of living graduates were present, and we stood third in line for the silver cup offered for the largest percentage of living graduates present.

At the business meeting of the class Monday afternoon the sum of $2,500 was pledged for the Alumni Fund. South Fayerweather Hall was assigned for the class headquarters, which was practically filled by our class.

The class picture was taken on the steps of South Fayerweather; two plates were made, one of the class and one of the class with their wives and children. Monday evening the class held its banquet at Rogers Hotel,' Lebanon, and all those present at the reunion attended. The president, Guy C. Richards, was the toastmaster.

The class felt highly honored by having the degree of Doctor of Science conferred upon one of its members, Byron E. Eldred, who is one of the most widely known young scientists in commercial lines.

Several men had their automobiles at Hanover, and during the week many trips were taken by various members, wives, and children to the numerous beauty spots in and around the old town. Other entertainments which were attended by the class during the week were the ball game with Amherst, where various stunts of the younger reunion classes were enjoyed, the Glee Club concert, and other attractions during their stay in Hanover.

Those members present were as follows: Adams, Couch, Cox, L. S., Cummings, Duffy, Edgerly, Eldred, Fletcher, Hapgood, Hazen, Jaquith, Lakeman, Laycock, Plumer, Randall, Richards, Richardson, C. H., Richardson, H. S., Smith, Warden, Weston, C. A., Weston, F. M., Whitcomb, White, Dimick, Gay, Young, Chamberlain, and Trecartin.