New Britain herald., 1928-06-16

Class of 1893 at New Britain H.S. Has First Reunion With l9 Present:
 Twins, Football Stars, are There
Walter H. Hart, William H. Booth and Others Recall Amusing Incidents Connected With School Days in This City During Early 9O's - Five
 Have Grandchildren.

Nineteen out of 22 surviving graduated from the New Britain high 35 years ago attended their first reunion since grad duation at the shuttle Meadow club last evening. The class of 1893 numbered e3 per sons and only one has died. The official reunion program contained mute testimonial to this departed member, reading Tn Memoriam, Bertha Louise Wizard"
 Some of the class came from the middle west and the Pacific coast to attend the reunion. Members gathered carly in the afternoon and started to renew acquaintances Walter H. Hart, vice-president of the Stanley Works, who was presi- dent of the class at graduation, and William II. Booth of the Corbin Cabinet Lock division of the Ameri- can Hardware Corporation, who was secretary, carried out the arrange nents. They stood in front of the main door to the club and welcomed members of the class as they ar rived. Mr. Hart announced their names to the others present and ex- clamationS of joy were heard as old friends met again, some for the first time in 35 years. Many eyes were dimmed with tears as they greeted each other. Because of the change that had taken place in the appear ance of most of them it was sur prising how many of the class recog- nized each other.
 In the evening 8 dinner was serv- ed at the club to the returning alumni. their wives and friends and to the members of the Hillside High school of 1893.
 Welcomed By President Hart.
 President Hart opened the pro- gram with speech welcoming the class of 1893 and their friends. Mir. Hart said that in spite of the years the class members had not changed much in appearance although gray hairs were seen here and there. He told his listeners that three girls of the class had thg distinction of be- ing grandmothers and two men were grandfathers. He concluded his ad- dress with many humorous remarks about various persons present.
 Secretary Booth called the roll and each member of the class pres- ent responded by standing up. In the cases of those absent the secre- tary read letter explaining their ab. ence and conveying their good wishes to their classmates. MT. Booth read memorabilia of the work accomplished by the class in their school days that brought back fond memories, and in many cases, peals of laughter as he told of the things that various members of the class had attempted to do. Many of these remarks were directed at President Hart who was actively engaged in the Senior Literary club in his high school days. The pur- pose of the club Was to get improve ments for the pupils such as half day session, more vacations, etc. It most cases the motions were tabled, much to the dismay of Mr. Hart.
 Twins Starred On Gridirpn
 Another speaker who brought rounds of applause from the gath ering was Archer Young. who was captain and coach of the football team at the school in 1892. Mr. Young's twin brother. Arthur, played on the team and the two of them were known as the best high school players in Connecticut. Ar cher Young later explained the Wes- leyan university football team. Both