law at Remsen, Iowa.-Ella May Bullard, '95, if teaching in Geneva, N. Y.-Lina Hesse, '95, is teaching in the high school at Blue Island, Ill. Thomas Knight Mathewson, '95, is a civil engineer at Muscatine, Iowa.-Elizabeth C. Hench, '95, is teaching at Saginaw. Her address is South Warren ave., Saginaw, E. S.-Florence Amidon, '95 m, was married on Thursday, May 19, to Dr. Oscar Kelsey Richardson. They will be at home after July 1, at 1529 Hawthorne ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Miron Neal, '95 l, is now on the Yankee, which has seen about as much active service as any boat in the navy.

IN MEMORIAM,

Edwin F. Woodruff of the class of '96 met his death in a most tragic manner the evening of June 2, at Ludington. He had just returned from Philadelphia, after brilliantly passing an examination for admission into the United States Navy and receiving an appointment as an assistant engineer. Jubilant over his success and proud of his commission he was returning home to await assignment to active duty, when, stepping from a moving train he received injuries which caused his death.

Edwin Woodruff was born in Ludington, Mich., in 1874 and entered the University in the autumn of 1892, graduating four years later from the engineering department with high honors. As a brilliant student, an athlete, and a gentleman of the highest character Woodruff was well known about the campus.

At a meeting of the resident members of his class the following resolutions were adopted.

Whereas: It has pleased Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to remove from our midst our beloved classmate Edwin F. Woodruff,

Be it therefore resolved, That we, members of the class of '96, of the University of Michigan, deplore his untimely death and recognize that in him our class had a most loyal and devoted member, and that by his death we have lost one who gave great promise of shedding luster on '96 as well as upon the flag of our honored country as an officer in her navy.

And be it further resolved, That these resolutions be published in the MICHIGAN ALUMNUS, and that a copy be forwarded to the immediate family of the deceased.

Signed:

C. P. Davis, L. C. Whitman,
J. H. Prentiss, H. B. Hoyt,
D. R. Stuart, F. P. Sadler,
L. A. Pratt, C. G. Cook,
L. W. Goodenough.
Ann Arbor, June 8, 1898.

Engineering Department. 1896. Edwin Francis Woodruff, died at Ludington, Mich., June 3, 1898, aged 24.

Medical Department.

1853. George Cory Briggs, died at his home, Burlington, Vt., Feb. 11, 1898. He had been in steady practice for fortyfive years.

1882. James Blackmer Cole, died at Ann Arbor, June 19, 1898, Buried aged 41. Suicide. at his home, Wabasha, Minn.

Law Department. 1863. Willard Judd Bowen, died at Pleasanton, Texas, Jan. 15, 1892, aged 52. He was Judge of the County Court there, 1884-89. Two of his daughters are now students at the University.

1885. Jesse Ross Lee, died at Ida Grove, Iowa, Feb. 14, 1893, aged 34.

1895. Elbert Alexander Watson, died of consumption, at his home, Alexandria, Va., Sept. 23, 1895, aged 28.

School of Pharmacy.

1883. Riesdorf Hack Ostrander, died at Monroe, Mich., Feb. 8, 1898, aged 39.

Dental College.

1898. Daniel Templar, died at Wolcott, Ind., April 13, 1898, aged 28. He received his diploma in January and had only just begun his professional career when death overtook him. Burial at his old home, near Woodstock, Ontario.

NON-GRADUATES.

Literary Department. Helen May Babcock, 1894-95, (Mrs. Earl W. Dow,) died at Paris, France, June 11, 1898, aged 28. Burial at her former home, Manistee, Mich. Dan Carpenter, 1880-81, died at Fort Collins, Colo., March 30, 1886. Augustus Ellyson Chestnut, 185455, died at Lafayette, Ind., 1857.

Albert Henry Galentine, 1896-98, died of consumption, at his home, Muskegon, Mich., June 12, 1898, aged 21.

James Wallace, 1855-56, died at Canton, Ohio, 1864.

Medical Department. Samuel Crandall Rich, 1868-69, died at his home, Middleville, Mich., June 14, 1898, aged 55. He was the father of Herbert M. Rich, of last year's literary class.

Law Department. John Randolph Vance, 1864-65, died at his home, Marshall, Mo., May 16, 1898, aged 60. He was a prominent lawyer of that region.

Commencement exercises at the University began on Sunday evening, June 26th, with the baccalaureate address to the graduating classes of the various departments, by Acting-President Harry B. Hutchins. President Hutchins' address had for its key note the truth that breadth of interests and depth of sympathy are the secret of all real success in the life work to which education is but a preparation or "card of admission." At the close, fitting and feeling reference was made to Minister Angell, the absent president.

On Monday afternoon, the class day exercises of the department of law were held in University Hall. The graduating class is a large one, and the first to complete the three years course.

The programme opened with an organ offertory (A.Lefebure Wely), by Mr. Emanuel Anderson. Then followed the address of the President of the class, Mr. Lewis L. Thompson, of Allegan, Mich.,which we print entire in this number of the ALUMNUS. This address was followed by the presentation of the class memorial, a life-size painting of Professor Levi T. Griffin, whose resignation from his position on the law faculty was received with so much regret. Mr. Carl T. Storm, of Kirksville, Missouri, gave the address of presentation in behalf of the class, paying high tribute to the integrity and honor of Prof. Griffin, expressing earnestly the esteem in which the members of the department held this instructor, for his patient endeavor, his kindness and his manliness.

Hon. George A. Farr, of the Board of Regents, accepted the memorial portrait for the University. He, too, could but emphasize Prof. Griffin's character in the law profession and as a teacher.

The painting, beautifully framed, stood at the front of the stage de

corated with the class colors, steel gray and pink.

The class oration, by Mr. Rufus L. Weaver, of Frazer, Ky., also appears in full in this number. The class history, read by Mrs. Merrie H. Abbott, of Ann Arbor, revealed the commendable records of the class in oratory, debate and athletics, several members having represented the University at the intercollegiate contests. The prophecy was made by Paul Y. Albright, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His assignment of places to members of the class in the law profession and the allied spheres was based upon personal acquaintance with the individual bent or abilities of the individuals of the class.

The valedictory was delivered by Robert Healy, of Fort Dodge, Iowa. The telling thought of this address was that the traditional policy of our government to keep free from interference with foreign affairs must give place to the new spirit of advanced and enlightened

thought, i. e., we are not an isolated nation but a member of the great family of nations; as such we are concerned with everything which concerns this greater whole. A fitting farewell to the class and the University_closed his address.

Miss Emma Daisy Burke of Ann Arbor, sang during the afternoon, "My Lover will come To-day,' (DeKoven)," Because I Love you Dear" (Hawley), and 'Spring Song" (Weil).

The program closed with an Offertoire (E. Batiste), by Mr. Anderson.

The evening of the same day (Monday), was the occasion of the senior promenade. Plans were

made as usual for the outdoor assembly and promenade: The campus was hung with lanterns, and an open-air orchestra pavilion erected. Showers during the eve

ning spoiled the pleasure somewhat by driving the promenaders into the buildings, but the indoor reception quarters were sufficient to meet the demands of the emergency. The attendance was large despite the threatening weather.

On Tuesday morning at ten o'clock the Board of Regents held its regular meeting in the Regents' room. At the same hour, the Department of Literature, Science and the Arts and the Department of Engineering held their class day exercises out doors under Tappan Oak. A platform for the speakers and the University band had been erected; also a large number of temporary seats for the audience arranged for. Seating capacity, however, soon extended beyond chairs and benches to the green grass of the campus.

The address of the President, Mr. Frank S. Simons, of Detroit, Mich., and the oration by Mr. Charles Simons, of the same place, both appear in this issue of THE ALUMNUS.

Charles H. Farrell, of Dexter, Mich., read the class history; Miss Florence H. Pomeroy, of Ann Arbor, the prophecy; and Mr. C. Fred Gauss, of Ann Arbor, presented his poem, "Cybele, the Spirit of Nature."

The programme was concluded by the presentation of the class memorial by Paul Warren Voorhies, of Grand Rapids, Mich. This memorial is a scholarship fund, raised by a class tax and voluntary contribution. So far about $275 has been secured, and the plan is ultimately to raise the amount to $500. The money thus secured is to be deposited with the Treasurer of the University, and from thence is to be loaned in small amounts, when needed, to students of the University. Seniors in the literary department are to have the first opportunity to borrow from this fund, but the fund is open under the conditions of the gift to any member of the department

On Tuesday afternoon, the College of Dental Surgery held its

class day exeroises in the amphitheatre of the dental building.

The President of the class, Mr. R. J. Roper, of Santa Ana, Cal., made an address of welcome. Then followed a short address by Doctor Jonathan Taft, Dean of the Department.

There were musical numbers between this address and the following one by Dr. John A. Watling, professor of operative dentistry. The class poem was read by

Claude B. Roe, of Buchanan, Mich.

Dr. Wm. H. Dorrance, of the dental faculty, followed with a brief informal address.

The class oration was delivered by Walter H. Bowman, of Toledo, Ohio, upon the subject, "Our Profession." The history of dentistry and the present duty of graduates in the profession was the theme.

The prophecy for the class fortunes was made by Miss Bessie Hutchinson of Ann Arbor.

Doctor N. S. Hoff gave the closing address. He urged the members of the class to join the state societies of the profession, so that systematic study and organization might be kept up and current progress be generally noted and made use of.

The Valedictory was given by Robert N. Forbes, of Centre Lisle, N. Y.

The senior reception was held in the Waterman Gymnasium on Tuesday evening, June 28th. The main building was elaborately decorated with the national and University colors; the music was furnished by the Chequamegon orchestra and the University band. Spectators and dancers began to assemble at nine, but the grand march was not formed until ten P. M. By skilful arrangement, the letter M was formed as a figure by the 54 couples in front of the booth of the chaperons just before the close of the march. The bright decorations, the dance and the music, gave the spirit which such an occasion ought to have.

Wednesday, June 29th, was Alumni Day. During the week re

gistrations of visiting graduates were increasing at Alumni Association headquarters in University Hall, and much use was made of the reception and writing rooms designed for alumni in the Main Building. The gymnasium was open throughout the day to visiting alumni and their friends, and during the morning Dr. Mosher, Women's Dean of the Literary De partment, assisted by the ladies of the faculty, served lunch in the Women's building.

At 11 A. M., the annual meeting of the Alumni Association was called to order at Tappan Hall. The attendance was large and much interest and enthusiasm was manifested.

At this meeting Mr. Levi L. Barbour, President of the Association, presided.

Reports were read by the Recorder, Mr. L. P. Jocelyn, and the Treasurer, Mr. Frederick C. Newcombe. Also, Treasurer Soule of the University, to whom all money was entrusted by Mr. Newcombe, gave full report of receipts and expenditures which had passed through his hands.

A report from the Frieze Memorial Fund Committee showed that the original plan of raising $500 for a memorial to Prof. Henry S. Frieze had been easily carried out. However, a model and photograph of the classical monument which it was desired to place in memory of Dr. Frieze was exhibited, and the statement made that the cost of this monument would be considerably more than the $500 already raised. Accordingly, the committee at their own request were empowered to increase the sum to $1,000, this additional amount of $500 to be raised as was the original sum.

A report of the Williams Professorship Fund was called for and given, and discussion followed. The opinion seemed to prevail that the Fund, having been committed to the care of the Board of Regents, is now to be held by them, to be disposed of in accordance with the

expressed wishes of the original contributors.

Amendments in small detail to the constitution of the association were proposed and accepted.

Professor A. C. McLaughlin was unanimously elected a director of the Association for five years, to succeed Mr. F. C. Newcombe, whose term on the Board of Directors expired this year.

The report of the General Secretary, Mr. James H. Prentiss, covered the plans and business management at Association headquarters during the past year.

During the day special reunions of the following Literay classes were held at the various meeting places on the campus: '48,'58,'68,'73, $78, '88, and '96. We append at the close of the report the registration of the alumni in attendance. the 45 living members of the class of '68, the following 19 were gathered together in Ann Arbor:

Of

Francis M. Bain, Ann Arbor. Prof. Francis A. Blackburn, Chicago University.

Hon. William J. Cocker, Adrian, Mich.

Dr. Daniel W. Crouse, Waterloo, Iowa. Joseph B. Davis, Ann Hon. Oliver H. Dean, Kansas City, Mo.

Prof. Arbor.

Prof. Isaac N. Demmon, Ann Arbor.

Prof. John C. Freeman, Madison, Wis.

George C. Fry, Esq., Chicago. Hon. Edward L. Hessenmueller, Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Henry S. Jewett, Dayton, Ohio.

Hon. Aaron V. McAlvay, Manistee, Mich.

Hon. Charles Quarles, Milwaukee, Wis.

Prof. Albert H. Pattengill, Ann Arbor.

Hon. Thomas C. Raynolds, Akron, Ohio.

Prof. Joseph B. Steere, Ann Arbor.

Hon. William J. Stuart, Grand Rapids, Mich.