THE Class of '79 are to be congratulated on the great success of their Class Day. The loveliness of the day, the excellence of the literary exercises, the ability of the committee, and the energy with which they carried out their arrangements, all contributed to make the day as pleasant a Class Day as that which has fallen to the lot of any class within the memory of Harvard men; and though other classes may have been as much favored in some respects, it is certain that none have ever attracted such a large and brilliant company as that which gathered last Friday at the invitation of '79. The spreads and teas were all largely attended. Memorial Hall was filled during the afternoon and evening, and for the first time within out recollection it was possible to dance there with comfort. The success of the dancing was due to the efforts of the ushers, who, by constant care, succeeded in managing the crowd in such a way as to keep the floor clear. Great credit is also due to the marshals, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Crocker, and Mr. Mercer, for their excellent management, and the thanks of both the Class of '79 and of the College are due to the Class-Day Committee, Mr. J. T. Coolidge, Mr. Hanks, and Mr. Le Roy, for the completeness and success of their plans. The whole day was worthy of the largest and in many respects most brilliant class that has ever graduated at Harvard.
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