Class of 1888
Mrs. Henrietta Wells Livermore, wife of Arthur L. Livermore, died at her home in New York City October 14, of heart disease, after an illness of several, months.
She was born in San Francisco, May 22, 1864, the daughter of Henry J. and Maria (Goodnow) Wells. The family removed to Cambridge, Mass., when she was quite young, and she graduated from Wellesley College in 1887. She was married to Arthur L. Livermore October 21, 1890, and they established a home in Yonkers in 1893. She was active in civic matters in Yonkers, and managed the Fairview Garden School under the Russell Sage Foundation. She was founder and first president of the Women's University Club of New York City, and one of the organizers of the Women's National Republican Club in New York. She was formerly vice-president of the New York State Woman Suffrage Association and member of the National Woman Suffrage Committee. She was the first woman to be vice-chairman of the New York State Republican Committee and of the Westchester County Republican Committee. She organized and was formerly president of the Women's Republican Club of Westchester, and at one time was a member of the executive committee of the Republican National Committee, having charge of the organization of the Republican women in the Eastern States in the campaigns to elect Presidents Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover. President Harding designated her as a member of the United States Commission to represent this country at the Brazilian Centennial Exposition of 1922. She was widely known as a lecturer on political subjects and topics dealing with Latin America. She had traveled extensively in South America. Besides her husband she leaves two sons, Russell B. (Dartmouth 1915) and Henry W., two brothers, and a sister. The funeral service and burial were in Yonkers.
Keay, Forrest L.—or Cully, as we knew him, but who is known in all Southern New Hampshire as Dr. Keay—whatever he is called, the Secretary learns from the Rochester Courier (Willis McDuffee '90, editor) that Keay met with a serious automobile accident on September 26 while on his usual tour of service. No word from Cully, but the Secretary is informed that he has so far recovered that he is now able to attend to his practice, which we are informed is large.
Livermore, Mrs. Arthur L. Every member of the class feels the keenest sympathy of "Livy" in the death of his brilliant and able wife. Her strong personality is clearly remembered by us all. We also recall that she was the first and only woman ever given the Ph.D. or LL.D. by our class, such recognition being made at our 25th reunion, I think it was. P.S. Livy reminds the Secretary that his office is at 22 E. 40th St., New York City, and has been for two years. Class members please make note. Will Livy please forgive me?
Lougee, Dr. W. W., 135 Summer St., Maiden, Mass. Please note his new address, and whether needing medical attention or not, look in on him in his new home when in Boston. It will do you good to see how young a doctor can look 45 years after graduation from college. That reminds me. The Secretary and his wife helped Doc and Mrs. Lougee celebrate his 66th birthday early in October. A dinner supreme, spread by ideal hosts. The Cate family proposed to make this an annual affair.
Short, Wallace C—whose address is somewhat uncertain. (When he sees this we hope he will make amends.) However, Arthur McClary 'O5 sends in an item from the Syracuse Post-Standard, of November 5 which contains more information than Shorty ever would write. Under the caption, "Four Women Win Senior Honors," we learn that Miss Margaret Short of 1003 Euclid Ave., Syracuse (the daughter of our Wallace), heads the list of girls selected for membership in Eta Pi Upsilon, which is the honorary senior society. One of her classmates says: "Margaret is one of themost prominent and most popular girls inthe University. She is a 'great girl' and acredit to the family." The credit should be shared by '88, for we brought him up and discharged him with a degree 45 years ago. There are 38 living members of the class who would like to hear from Shorty.
Chadbourne, Edmund Burke. The Secretary had no information concerning Chadbourne when the class report went to press. We all remember he was with us during most of freshman year. A memorandum in class records says he was married in 1887. Tick Harlow says he was buried at Windsor, Vt., on April 8 last. Any further information concerning him or his family will be welcome.
Secretary, 11 Oak St. Belmont, Mass.
