CLASS OF 1878

Dr. Frank Eugene Whitney died suddenly at his home in Rochester, N. H., on Sunday, January 20, 1918. He had been in failing health for nearly a year, but was not confined to his bed.

Dr. Whitney was born in Westminster, Mass., June 9, 1853, son of Nathan and Mary S. (Tolman) Whitney. His boyhood was spent in various towns of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. He prepared for college at Kimball Union Academy, entering somewhat above the usual age. After graduation, he entered at once upon the study of medicine, pursuing some courses at Dartmouth, but graduating at the Medical School of the University of-New York, and settling immediately in Rochester, where he became a leading physician.

His modesty led him to make light of his achievements, and he early advised the secretary of his class that his reports might be stereotyped, "the same as last year." But he was always warmly interested to know of his classmates' welfare, and always attended reunions when it was possible for him.

Dr. Whitney was twice married. The wife of his youth, Grace M. Chase, died many years ago. He later married Miss Alice M. Hall, who survives him. Mrs. Whitney has accompanied him to class reunions and has shared his college interests. He had no children.

Dr. Whitney was active in affairs of community and church, serving for some years upon the school board of the town, and as clerk and treasurer of the Congregational church of which he was a member. He was also active in musical circles, serving at times as organist and choir master, singing in a male quartet, and being one of the main supports of the local choral society. He was prominent in the Masonic order, the Knights Templar burial service was had at his funeral, and his commandery acted as escort for the funeral procession.

Dr. Whitney's last report to the class secretary closed with these words: "If all members of the class have gotten along as comfortably and happily as I have, they have no cause to grumble, and undoubtedly think, as I do, that this is a good world to live in."