Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-08-21
u. v. M. The Class of ~,

We noticed at the time, the meeting of
the class of lS47, at tho recent commence
ment of the University. Some resoluti ons
were adopted at the meeting which, on the
separation of the class, were left in the
hands of the committee that reported them,
and have just reached us for publication
They are as follows.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resoluei-That this occasion reminds us Of our
absent classmates aud that we desire to express
for them continued sympathy and affection,
and also the hope that all now living may once
again meet here as of old, to walk together for
brief period in the halls of Learning so that we
may each carry further onward in our sadder ex-
perience and declining years tho brighter visions
and more joyous spirits of our College days.
Resoiusd-That though we cannot forget the
absent, and will do all we can to recall their
presence on this occasion in the class circle, it
would give us much greater joy, and be the occa-
sion Of more peculiar happiness to behold them
with our eyes, face to face; and we, therefore,
hope that whenever we shall again meet as a
class every member will feel it incumbent on him
to be present, if possible,in person; and if not
letter, written for the occasion to the class.
Resoipei-That in the death of c. H. Hayden
the Press, and the latter minister of the Gospel,
the class of Al has lost two of great promis sc
and usefulness; that are called by their early
departure to prompt and efficient effort as men
scholars and as christians in the great work Of
life; and that it will give us pleasure to cherish
the memory of their many virtues.
R,soiued-That We tender our sympathies to
the wives and families of our departed classmates,
in their great loss and ail lotion.
Resoiped-Also that we deeply sym pathse with
those of our classmates who have lost compan-
ions by sickness or by swift and sudden death,
and with all of them who are in anywise afflicted
Resoiued-That we ind delight in recalling our
College days, and would express our gratitude to
the President and Professors under whose instruc-
ton and direction we were matured, and that we
shall ever cherish the liveliest interest in tho
welfare of each of them.
Resolved, That, in our opinion, our annual
Commencements should be made the occasion for
. fuller and more perfect reunion between the
University and its graduates and that while we
have no complaints to make in our own behalf
we are assured that the great body Of the younger
Alumni would return to its anniversaries with
greater alacrity and pleasure, and would feel a
deeper interest in the prosperity of the Universe
| ty if part and place Of some prominence were
| oftener allotted to representatives of their mum
| Der in the Commencement festivities.
The last resolution has reference, We
suppose to an impression, which is under
stood to have prevailed among the more
recent graduates, that no Alumnus Of less
than fifteen or twenty years standing, was
considered sufficiently mature to be called
up among the speakers at Corporation din
ner. A change in that particular wa:
noticed at the last commencement dinner
which we were glad to observe, and which
we trust will be continued.