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IT. T. Jonas and wife were among- the visitors to the
college. Mr. Jonas has for several years been draughtsman
in the S. P. R. R., B. B. division. He has in the past secured
good positions for members of the Alumni Association.
E. \Y. Hutchinson and wife, of Houston, graced the oc
casion with the charm of their presence and added much
pleasure to the enjoyment of their friends.
E. Gruene, '87, is a professor of music in New Braunfels,
and his violin solo was one of the most pleasant features
of the occasion. He is a graduate of one of the best con
servatories of music and gives promise of attaining emi
nence in his profession.
I. A. Gottingham, ’86, (\ E., is on the S. P. R. R. of Hous
ton. May we see you again at our next meeting. The
editor is waiting or we would add more of what we feel
for you, old boy.
We regret very much to have to state that Professor 1>.
Adriance, ’8(5, who has been assistant professor of chem
istry at this college ever since his graduation, has been
forced, on account of continued ill health, to resign, the
resignation to take effect with the close of the session. His
record at this college, both as a cadet and as a professor,
has been such as. to earn him the respect and esteem of all
who ever came in contact with him, both socially and in
Lite class room, and it is the sincere wish of -’ll vho know
him that a change of climate and freedom from the con
fining duties of a teacher will soon restore him to health
William 'Wood, ’88, State agent for Williams’ typewriter,
made his reputation with the Alumni by the readiness and
skill he displayed in telling college yarns, when suddenly
called on at the banquet to respond to the toast: “Incidents
and Escapades of College Life.’’
L. I). Amsler, ‘85), of Hempstead, was around with tin 1
boys and is a solid man among cotton seed oil men. His
interest in the business meeting was sufficient to induce
him to come under discouraging circumstances. Such in
terest is appreciated, my friend.
J. \Y. Hawkins, ’1)3, was around with the boys and will
come next year. He made his reputation with Com
mandant B. C. Morse as the best military man in the corps.
It is strange to see what a striking likeness there is in
the love for his alma mater and the fresh enthusiasm for all
that is going on in the shape of fun and sight-seeing shown
by the almost middle-aged graduate of the early days of the