Class of 1879

Although our sixtieth anniversary is still more than a year distant, the "boys" are beginning to talk about it. One who has never attended a class reunion writes of the possibility that he may be able to be present.

Frank A. Newell, our oldest surviving member, writes that, though there is no possible chance of his being present, he will be with us in spirit if not in person. Newell reports himself as in comfortable health at present. He was able to attend the Boston alumni banquet in February, although he had been in bed four weeks with a mild case of pneumonia.

Charles M. Darling of Lyndonville, Vt president of the Caledonia Fair Association, is said to be the oldest active driver of a race horse in Vermont. He is not quite eighty-two years old, but drives his pet horse, "Nina Dillon," in many a fast heat.

Charles D. Edgerton's widow, Mrs. Roxanna (Orcutt) Edgerton, died in Northfield, Vt., April 36. A lifelong resident of the town, she married Judge Edgerton in 1892. He died in 1918. Mrs. Edgerton was always active in church and schools, having been clerk of the Congregational church for more than forty years. The local paper said of her: "Mrs. Edgertonhad many friends .... who have beengrieved to know of her suffering the pastfew months and will all cherish her memory."

Although "Carey" Thayer and "Schlei" Cohen are no longer with us to make our contribution to the Alumni Fund surpass all others in total amount as in some past years, '79 still heads the list of classes in percentage of its objective.

Secretary, 72 South St., Proctor, Vt.