CLASS OF 1881

Our "Fortieth" was preceded by a class report of the secretary, which showed that 42 out of 63 graduates are still living. Of these fifteen were able to return, as also five nongraduates, making a total of twenty in Hanover for what proved to be a remarkably pleasant reunion. Those present were Adams, Balch, Copp, Cunningham, Dewey, Foster, Greeley, King, Kitfield, Lancaster, Little, Manson, Maynard, Pearson, Richardson, Rose, Ryder, Snow, Trowbridge, and Ward. We had not seen Lancaster and Manson and Maynard for forty-three years, and Cunningham for forty.

The class president, Wentworth, was detained by serious illness, but sent an inspiring message for the occasion, as also did several others who were unable to return. Lancaster was the worthy recipient from the college of the honorary degree of A. M., and also one of the speakers at the alumni dinner. All but Richardson were present and spoke at the class banquet on Saturday night, and the speaking was enlivened by a poetical remembrance from Rose's daughter, who has been with us on two previous occasions. About a dozen members of families were present with us in Hanover.

Little as a trustee and Trowbridge as a member of the Alumni Council are worthy and influential representatives of the class in the affairs of the College.