CLASS OF 1886

For the thirty-fifth anniversary of our graduation twenty-seven members of the class were present, including two non-graduates. Seventeen were accompanied by their wives, and thirteen of the next generation increased our numbers and greatly added to our pleasure, In Gil. Frost's grandson, Carlton P. the 4th, we had a lusty sample of the third generation and one of dual patriotism, as likely to burst forth with the "Marseillaise" as the "Star Spangled Banner."

Those in attendance were as follows: Bittinger, F. W., Bittinger, J. F., Botsford, Burnham, Chase, French, Frost, E. 8., Frost, G. D., Harris, Hatch, W. M., Howard, G. K., Johnson, Kelly, Newton, Ransom, Richmond, Ross, Sampson, Snow, Stetson, Thurston, Whitehill, Wilson, Wiswall, and Wood, graduates; Burley and Ellis, non-graduates; Mrs. Bittinger, F. W., Mrs. Bittinger, J. F., Mrs. Burnham, Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Frost, E. B., Mrs. Frost, G. D., Mrs. Howard, G. K., Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Richmond, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Snow, Mrs. Stetson, Mrs. Whitehill, Mrs. Wiswall, and Mrs. Burley. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bittinger brought with them Paul W., Katrina W., and Karl N., while Alene and Richard B., Dartmouth '24, were with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bittinger. Ben Frost came on from Williams Bay, Wis., with his parents, Ed. and Mrs. Ed., and Mr. and Mrs. Gil. presented Eleanor, Thurston D.,Elisabeth Frost Larson, Mrs. Carlton P. Frost, the 3d, and Carlton P., the 4th. "Biff" Kelly, Jr., Dartmouth '23, W. W. Marden, 1911, and Miss Gladys Wilson completed the list.

The assignment of Richardson Hall as headquarters was again highly satisfactory, and the delightful weather made its location ideal for the reception to members of the faculty and other friends, held Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Newton and Mr. and Mrs. Kelly received the guests, while Mr. and1 Mrs. Stetson, Dr. and Mrs. Richmond, and others dipped, poured, or passed. We were privileged to entertain over thirty guests, and their kindly appreciation more than justified our second reception.

It proved impracticable to follow the tentative program presented on the address book, because of uncertainty as to numbers for picnic and lunches and difficulty in securing required supplies and service. The Nugget Theatre party of Will Newton came off all right, and it included a film showing Ed. Frost in his work at Yerkes Observatory. But our numbers had dwindled by Monday evening.

The outstanding feature of the reunion was the class supper in College Hall on Saturday evening. With a unanimous vote of those in attendance the class elected the wives of those living and deceased, graduates and non-graduates, as honorary members, and invited those in Hanover to attend as their guests. It proved to be a happy innovation, and twelve were with us.

Of course our recently appointed justice of the state Supreme Court, Leslie Snow, received a deserved ovation, but he had nothing on George Ransom and Mrs. Harry Burnham. With the wisdom of Socrates, the eloquence of Webster, the homely wit of Lincoln, and the pathos of "Pod" Cooper, when going strong, each his personal friend, the "Old Man" made every one else look like a quarter-miler, every one but Mrs. "Shorty." Wisdom, eloquence, wit, and pathos were her simple diet, and to these she added a charming smile, a graceful presence, and the punch of a Dempsey. Not another horse was in sight as she came down the stretch. In one voice the class shouted: "The longer we have known Shorty the better we like his wife!"

Then there were Henry Thurston's closing remarks and a brief, original poem. Tie has promised it for the class letters coming out in a few months.

Some reunion, classmates! We can be sorry indeed for those unable to attend. Close up! 1926 and our 40th are only five years away.