New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-03
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INAUGURAL CLASS MEETING.


~ WASHINGTON. d, c., March s, 1881:
DEAR The inauguration of President of the
event to the public and to the Nation. But when
the PRESIDENT is one of our own number the interest
dent is dear to the whole people, but to us he is
bound by ties of affection that grow stronger with
attend Garhelds inaugnration. He joined us as "a
he evening" Of March the sssse S
wonod cordial manner and told us Of his u" sntcipas
tons and his wishes for the class. On the afternoon
of March he received the alumni Of Williams led
by Dr. Hopkins, in the East Room of the Executive
Mansion. The wonderful decoration of the city
seemed to be the genuine expression of nations
JOY. happiness relgned supreme, and continues.
Our happiness was greatly enhanced by the frater-
nal attentions of Gil6llan and Rockwell God bless
the United States) president of the class OF our
frequent meetings, and what said you and all
the class can hear by coming TO Willamstown next
july DO not be tardy. Some of us will be there on
SATURDAY July 2. Commencement occurson the 9th.
OF March B. Garfield responded to the toast proposed
as follows:
"CLAssMATrs: To me there is something exceed
ngly pathetic in this reunion In every eye before
me see the light of friendship and love. and am
inmost heart. For twenty-five years, with the ex s
ception of the last few days. have been in the pub
m NC service dlGIhmght am private citizen To-
tiles; and on the day after the broadsde of the
S ESGaS wr1 know will S sas xda will H f tnd%
the future shall feel that can always fall 0 back
lner approval OF that which is right and for their
charitable Judgment wherein / may come short in
down in your books now the largest ag wr5G
b!unders which you think will be likely to make,
ana you Will be sure to find in the end that have
made more than you have acknowledgements more
od his honor comes TO me unsought. have
have it tonight. Ihave no feeling of elation in
view view OF the, the position l am called upon to l l
House the Senate But it Is not to be. and Will
go forward TO meet the responsibilities and dis
Will be able conscientiously to approve my conduct
ana when return to private life wish you to give
A committee on striking a medal was appointed
G a R Roni ws Ma nd i har%an Of thanks
hospitality was unanimously passed.
add the list of the class, which you will doubt
less correct still further. The names of those who
have been at the Inauguration are in italics. The
figures after names refer to children Stars Indicate
Baxter W. r.. 1854, 1.
,,Eowles, Stephen W., NJ A.. NJ. D., 3, Springfield,
Bronson, Isaao,' 1872, l. New-York
ChsGee, Charles W.. Hon., Casso polls. Mich
hE l%r. Hamilton ManIis General Chicago Ill
1850 Iioga-st., Philadelphia.
r Gy, - Edwards NJ A.. Chicago, H.
7, Ga,ae!d James A. NJ. A., LID. President of the
ton, ID. q.
S GiI}faa" James 9; U. s. Treasury, Washington
ialalssy Charles s.. NJ. A., Union College, Science
I H:aM1en, James King, D: D., Z. Richmond, Va.
1hii Clement Hugh, Nj. A., No. 33 School-st., Bos
Hab1ell, Sas p, Champaign NY.
Jacobs Ferris Nj. G., 2. Delhi, Y.
Lamberton, John 1857. '''' +'0"-iorN'
MacCaTthy, Charles W., the Rev., NJ. A., 2. Con-
Manley. Ellzur N, the Rev., NJ. A.. 2. Camden
NY. ~
Mclean James the Rev, 4. Pierce City, Mo.
q MtcheH, Robert j.. NJ. A., 2. Second Controllers
Newc9nb, George b., the Rev., Professor 1. Col
lege of The City of New York
Noble, Franklin. the Rev, 4. No. 936 B-st, Wash
dingree, John T., 4. Auburn Ny.
Potter Potter Andrew, Colonel Bennington, vt.
R FSSbh; LS Natha h = I lgsa Iowa.
teTnaster'SS Office, Washington. ID. G. S''''
Rogers Lester G., the Rev; N. A., 2. Milton, Wis
Shattuek, A. b.. 1852.
y, Shepard Frank. NJ. A., 1. No. IS Wall-st., New
'F Skies S.' D. c., 1880.
=, Smith, Edward Clarence, M.A,2. No sol North
Ei6hteenth-st., Philadelphia
Stone'aan John T., Nj. A., LID, g. McGrcgor.
Iowa. e''
Tatlock, John, the Rev., NJ. A., 4. Hoosick Falls,
Wehber, Samuel p, the Rev. NJ. A., mo. 1874.
w htter Charles e.. tho Rev.,l Dennysvillc, Me.
=, Wiiber, Charles Dana, Professor III. A. /. WILDER.
Wilhelm, John H., the Rev, NJ. A., Denver, Col
u, Mdms, Samuel, Hon., B. No. 2, 400 Chestnut-st,
H Httson, Lavalette, M. A. l. Haverstraw. NY.
Thirteenth-st Philadelphia.
with affectiOnate regard am as ever your friend
Secretary fem