Class of 1885

The wedding bells of our class again ring out merrily, announcing the marriage of Richard S. Currier to Miss Jessie Eastman, both of Barre, Vt. The ceremony occurred on April 28, 1935; the officiating clergyman was Rev. O. F. Davis of Barre, a cousin and one-time schoolmate of the bridegroom. The class extend their heartiest congratulations to the groom and best wishes to the bride, both of whom will attend our Golden Reunion in June.

"Life" Philbrick made a hurried business trip to Boston and New York the last of April. He stopped over in Worcester, Mass., for a heart-to-heart talk with Harry Parker. We sincerely hope that this trip will not prevent him from returning for our reunion. He has written a fine appreciation of Richard Hovey, which will appear in our forthcoming class report.

The detailed programs of our reunion with officers and committees in charge have been duly sent out, and returns thus far received indicate an excellent attendance. While every reunion has its important and compensating effects, the occasion of the 50th anniversary of graduation has long been recognized as the crowningreunion, during which at the Alumni Luncheon the greetings of the College are extended to the "Honor Class" by the President and a response is made by a member of the class. At our reunion this year the

response will be made by Dr. John P. Brooks, president of our class and president-emeritus of Clarkson College of Potsdam, N. Y.

Among all our reuners the youngest one in appearance we expect will be Henry Austin, to whom the uncompromising hand of time has brought the fewest of wrinkles and gray hairs; he must, however, divide honors with Otis Hovey, for they still stand as the tallest members of the class, but in avoirdupois the Secretary probably has the edge on each of them; "Fuddy" Plapp still leads us in studious bearing; Sam Hudson is as debonair and diplomatic as of yore; Al Briggs continues as the energetic business-like executive; "Life" Philbrick, deeply read in all that interests him,-though critical of much,— is very sound at heart, and so we might run on down through the whole list, but this is not the time or the place for what our Golden Reunion is better fitted to reveal.

Secretary, Kimball Bldg., 18 Tremont St., Boston