The election of the freshman officers in Lower Massachusetts last evening resulted in a typical freshmen meeting, but it was, on the whole, fairly creditable to '96. There was no lack of enthusiasm even in the case of the uncontested presidency, but, on the other hand, the great body of men acquited themselves like gentlemen. At 7.50, B. W. Trafford, president of '93, called the meeting to order, and without elaboration explained explained the methods of voting and appointed as tellers F. W. Hallowell '93, J. D. Upton '93, M. Newell '94, B. G. Waters 94, and R. W. Emmons '95.

When nominations for president were opened, C. Brewer at once proposed the name of J. C. Fairchild, of Hopkinson. The freshmen demanded that the candidate should step upon the platform before they would vote for him, then they elected him unanimously, gave him a round of applause, and called for a speech. Pres. Fairchild briefly replied. For vice-president, E. H. Fennessy, of St. Paul's, A. H. Gould of Boston Latin, and F. H. Ladd of Andover, were nominated. Mr. Fennessy had 197 out of 256 votes, but, as the ballot for secretary and treasurer was about to be taken, he was saved a speech.

Candidates were numerous for secretary and treasurer, H. S. Colton of Exeter, H. R. Storrs of the Roxbury Latin, A. G. Robinson of Andover, P. Warren of Cambridge, and B. Frothingham of Boston. Two ballots were taken without decisive result, but the contest was narrowed down on the third ballot to the two leading men. Storrs had 79 votes to 65 for Colton. With three times three for Storrs, the meeting broke up, and the men quietly dispersed without any show of disorder.