1880
Sixtieth Tear Reunion
The Reunion of 1940 was a very enjoy- able meeting for those of us who gathered at the Inn June 15th last. We did not have so many as we hoped for since only three classmates, Dr. Sam T. King of Baldwin, L. 1., New York, William Isaac Clarke Smith of New York and your scribe were on hand to gather around the festive board to recall in a few brief hours old times, old memories, old faces and pay a silent tribute of respect to the memory of classmates who had gone before and to voice our regret in not seeing those who had been unable to attend—this probably our last Reunion.
Our Reunion was graced with the presence of two sons of our deceased classmate Edson White with their charming wives, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus White and Mr. and Mrs. Donald White of Wakefield, Massachusetts, also with us was Mr. S. A. Schultze of New York City, a close friend of William Isaac Clarke Smith, as guests of honor who added greatly to our enjoyment of the occasion and whom we took great pleasure in electing honorary members of the Class of 1880.
Letters from some of the rest who could not be with us brought hearty greetings and best wishes for a successful gathering and deep regrets that illness, distance or
unexpected other considerations deprived them of the pleasure of participating in this event to which all had been looking forward for many months. In spite of our small number and the always present touch of sadness which attends such a Reunion as we recalled vividly to mind the old friendships, the voices and personalities of old classmates who are now but cherished memories, we nevertheless had a jolly time.
The weather was all that could be wished for and Dr. Sam T. King and the writer arrived at Hanover, Friday afternoon and spent the rest of the day very pleasantly in renewing old acquaintances, visiting old familiar scenes and reuning with ourselves.
The old Town never looked more beautiful and attractive. We, Dr. Sam T. King and your scribe attended the reception of President and Mrs. Hopkins at their residence in the evening held on the lawn of their home bordered with a setting of trees, shrubs, flowers and electric lights that furnished a splendid background for the beautiful picture presented.
Saturday, Alumni Day opened with a discouraging downpour of rain coming down in the early morning in sheets, but it finally cleared up around 11 o'clock and the rest of the day was ail that could be desired.
We inspected the new buildings, attended fraternity meetings and also attended the baseball game between the
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