Ann Arbor High School Reunion

One of the pleasantest reunions ever held in this city occurred Monday afternoon and evening of this week in the parlors of the Presbytei-ian church, covering a period of tvveuty years, from 1850 to 1870. Quite a number attended the reception in the afternoon. At C.30 the corapamy sat down to au excellent banquet furnished by the ladies of the Presby terian church. The toastmaster for the occasion was Judge A. V. McAlvay, of Manistee, and a better one could not have been selected. Judge McAlvay was f uil of wit and bis f rienda can testify that he is the same oíd "Dock" as in his boyhood days. Rev. J. M. Gelston pronounced the invocation and the audience sang oue of the old class songs, "O, Come, Come Away" after which the wants of the inner man vvere gratiüeil. At the close of the bauquet another song, "Never to be Late" was sung after which Judge C. B. Urant callt d the "roll." Prof. O. B. Brigg8 was to respond to the toast. "The Opening of the Ann Arbor High School," but as he was absent, Hon. E. B. Pond responded, and as he was a sebool trustee at that time, he gave an interesting account of the opening and struggle of the school. Judg-e C. B. Grant responded to "The Ann Arbor High School from 1856 to 187(5." Judge Urant was one of the old teachers, and is beloyed by the old Ui) ii 1 -i i't 1 I ii iu-kiintutiil i ti n in Miiiuif which showed bis carDestness and his interest in the school to be as great now as when he waS its principal. Judge Grant is a forceful speaker and holde thü attention of his audience. "Teachers of the Ann Arbor High School," was responded to by Irving K. Pond, class of '75, of Chicago, 111. Mr. Pond is full of wit and his treat was one of the best of the evening. Pro. Perry gave an account of "Noted High School Students," and it was exceediugly hiteresting to know of the students who had made a record for themselves. "The Days of Au ld Lang Syne." Mrs. Lucy Swift-Hurns, class of '04, Detroit, Mich., responded to this toast and Uer remiuiscences were greatly enjoyed. Prof. IVOoge was called upon as was also Miss Abbie li. Mic, who had been old teachers, and both made a few remarles, A song written for the occassion by George Newell Lovejoy, to tha tune of "Auld Lang iSyne ' was then sung, Mrs. Levi VVines presidiug at the piano. Informal gret-tinjrs and reminiscencias were Uien given by a number present spoke in enthusiasuc words of 'ye olden times" uncí of the gratifleation of beiiifi able to be present at the second reuuion. A short business session was then held and the exercisei) of the evening closed with singing "(Jod be witli You." The oflicers elected for the followlog year are as follows' Pres., Miss Rmitea K. Bower; vice-presidents, Mrs. Adelia Noble Cheeyer, Mis. Lucy Stowe Parker; corresspondinf secretary, Miss 10 liza C. Ladd; recording Beoretary, Miss Anna Noble; treasurer Miss Luoy Chapin; necrologist, Mss Josie llainilton. Executive committee, besidea abovo ofliïcers: Miss 101 la. Nicliols, Mrs. W. V. Wetmore: Misses Lily Nichols, (ii-orffia Goodrich, Mariau Goodrich, Anna L Ailes, Hutie E. (oodal , Cm ma Loomis, and Messrs. Ottmar, Klerbach, G. F. Allmcndinger and J. V. Sheehan. The committee on arranfrements is to be oontrratulated on the succeag of the reunión and the large number present, tliere being in attendance 190, These reunions will be held once in three years and it is hoped that those oíd acholara who are not inembers oí the association will at once become bucIi. The dues are 25 cents annually.