CLASS OF 1875

George I. Aldrich, superintendent of the schools of Brookline, Mass., since 1900, has tendered his resignation. In recognition of his long and valuable service the school committee has voted to appoint Mr. Aldrich superintendent emeritus upon the appointment of his successor, when his resignation as superintendent of schools will be accepted.

In making this appointment as superinten. dent emeritus the school committee of Brookline pays tribute to Mr. Aldrich's long and honorable service. During the twenty years that he has been connected with the Brookline schools about eighty per cent, of the teachers have been appointed upon his recommendation.

Mr. Aldrich was born in Manchester, New Hampshire. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1875, and became principal of the Adams Grammar School of Quincy, Mass., the same year, remaining there until 1878, when he became superintendent of the public schools of Canton from 1878 to 1880, superintendent of schools of Canton and Milton from 1880 to 1883, and of Milton and Quincy from 1883 to 1892. In Newton he was superintendent of schools from 1892 to 1899. He then became acting superintendent for Springfield in 1900. He was elected superintendent in Brookline in 1900.

Mr. Aldrich was a member of the State Board of Education from 1890 to 1908.

Secretary, Henry W. Stevens, Concord N. H.