CLASS OF 1887

Dr. Adrian Hazen Hoyt died October 21, 1920, at his home in Penacook, N. H.

He was born in Magog, Que., March 7, 1862, his parents being Joseph and Susan (Currier) Hoyt.

After graduation he began practice in Magog, but soon gave up medicine for business pursuits, removing to St. Johnsbury, Vt., where he became connected with the Standard Electric Company. After eighteen months he removed to Manchester, N. H., and engaged in electrical experimental work, being manager of the Whitney Electric Ex- perimental Company until 1905. He then went to Penacook, where he has been owner of the Hoyt Electrical Instrument Works. He became an inventor, of note, having been granted many patents for electrical measuring instruments and scientific apparatus. He perfected a timing device for deep sea bombs, which was used with success in fighting German submarines.

June 13, 1887, Dr. Hoyt was married to Lizzie C. Schedrick of Magog, who survives him, with a son.