CLASS OF 1894

Rev. Charles C. Merrill has resigned his position as secretary of the Vermont Congregational Conference to accept an invitation to become superintendent of the Illinois Conference. The change will be made the first of May. As it can hardly be expected that the modest Secretary will make suitable reference to this change, the Alumni Editor will try to express the regret, which nearly approaches mourning, in the Green Mountain State over his departure. Mr. Merrill's work as chief executive officer of Congregationalism in Vermont has been extremely efficient, and he has inspired a great confidence and affection throughout the state. In his special effort to foster the union of local churches of different denominations in the interest of a broader and more effective Christianity he has been notably successful. He has been untiring in labor Strong in public addresses, and wholly commendable for the spirit he has everywhere shown.

John H. Bartlett, chairman of the United States Civil Service Commission, and formerly governor of New Hampshire, has been nominated by President Harding for the office of first assistant postmaster general.

Secretary, Rev. Charles C. Merrill, 83 Brookes Ave., Burlington, Vt.