Litchfield enquirer., 1872-08-01

t riage, which seemed to be the most ac- ceptable of number of gifts suggested; and they decided to get one, upon which their committee, who went to New Haven for that purpose, reported fayorably. But as the Subscription increased to an amount considerably beyond the first estimate, they decided to give the money, and to request NIT. Gum to select for himself, in cooperation with a committee from their number, consisting of Miss Kenyon, and Messrs Engles and Howard. Consequent ly, after the regular business of a meet ing called for Saturday morning, Mr. r4 Clarence Dening who. had been appoint- ed for the purposes rose, and addressing MI. Gum, assuring him of the heartiness with which we offered it to one who had made us so happy, and who had joined with us in our sports, and made us feel that he was one of us, presented. him with $500, on behalf of the Alumni, with which to purchase a carriage After three cheers, for MT. Gum, and three cheers for Mrs Gum, the former said in reply that he accepted the gift in the spirit in which it was givenAas testimonial to his having made us happy He thought the surest way to guide Iboyswas by communion with their hearts, and that he tried to make them happy as the best means of making them good. He would not speak of the means, but. the results speak for them l.selyes. ] Who ever saw better boys than his? Not only were they obedient to him, but they were good inla5higher sense-- honorable. Afterla few. words of regret that an accident had incapaeitated him to play ball, and of qualification at the sue: cess of the Reunion, and with renewed thanks for the present and hopes for our welfare, ,he expressed the desire to well come us. back soon and often, and to see us return with s'ittle responsibilities" in our arms. fFyt C. 1 The regular business of the meeting was F to hear the reports of the various commit tees, mostly financial. Itwas decided to leave the tima of the next Reunion in the hands of an Executive committee consist. ing of the officers of the Association, who should consult with Mr.. Gum and issue the invitations. MT. Gum then read let ters from Prof. Joy, of Columbia College, who considers himself an Honorary mem Der of the Alumni Association, and J G. Spencer The latter gave some account of the life of W. Irving Gilliss, a member of the Alumni, and his death in June, and Mr. Gum spoke of him, also; and after wards of James Vaill, Charles Robbins,
 and Wm. G. Crosby, who have died since 1 the last Reunion, and George Richards spoke of Frank Howard. D 4-=5z-a
 After the presentation that then took place, MT. Gum requested all present to sign their names in the Register, and MT.
 Deming, the President-elect, read the fol-
 lowing appointments for the Reunion which will probably be in 1874:
 Committee on Base Ball-Messrs. Rich 1 ards (chairman), Brinsmade and Howard. 1 On Promenade COncert-Messrs. En- gles (chairman), Mynes, Parsons and Ray mond. .
 si Qa 1aeatticals-Mr. Gum (chairman),
 Miss Gunn, Miss Kenyon, Messrs A.
 Woodruff and Richards.
 l That the excitement might be turned of as gently as it was turned on, those who were fond of music repaired to the church after tea, where they listened to such singing and playing as could be perform ed without preparation. Organ Duett by Miss Brinsmade and Mir. E.. F. Day,
 Grown Diamon5s.". Angels ever bright and fair" Miss Bradley. Operatic Pot-Pourri, MT. W. H. Gibson Quar- tette, "Jesus, Savior of my soul" Misses Mygatt and Murdock, Messrs. Howard and Richards. Improvisation-Mr. O. W. Raymond '1s -- ~ | After this the whole company went down the road to the. "Kirby Grove" where Mr. Gum had several large bon fires lit, and wandered in and around
 among the trees, and sat singing, as they
 watched the fantastic fickering of the
 light upon the leaves As it Is out of
 their power to close up any day but Sum-
 day without dance, the Alumni had
 s'just one more'' waltz, and the the Reun-
 ion was over. -- ;. -~
 The following is list of the Alumni l ,,po,,or uho rofurnod tbio voar. E.<.