The commencement exercises of the United States College of Veterinary Surgeons took place on April 14, 1898, at 4 PM in the college's lecture hall. Dr. C. Barnwell Robinson, the dean, opened the ceremony with an address and granted D.V.S. degrees to several graduates. The degree of fellowship was awarded to W. A. Hedrick and George A. Prevost, who then addressed the graduates. Mr. S. Gelston delivered the valedictory address, followed by Prof. Prevost. The dean concluded the exercises with remarks, congratulating the graduates and thanking friends and patrons. The American Veterinary College held no formal exercises for the first time in many years, opting instead to confer degrees within the college walls. This change is expected to enhance the college's interests and foster closer ties with older graduates. The degrees were conferred by Prof. Faneuil D. Wiesse, and Dean W. J. Coates presented the diplomas. Prizes were awarded to several students, including the Trustees' gold medal to John Francis DeVine and the faculty's gold medal to Edward Fairchild Sanford. Following the degree conferrals, the alumni association convened, with President Howard welcoming the new graduates and discussing plans for the college's 25th anniversary. Resolutions were adopted for the deaths of several alumni, and officers were elected, including Dr. Wm. H. Pendry as President. The annual banquet was held at the Hotel Marlborough, with many classes represented and a lively atmosphere. Prof. J. B. Stein's arrival and remarks about college work and laboratory needs were well-received.The commencement exercises of the United States College of Veterinary Surgeons took place on April 14, 1898, at 4 PM in the college's lecture hall. Dr. C. Barnwell Robinson, the dean, opened the ceremony with an address and granted D.V.S. degrees to several graduates. The degree of fellowship was awarded to W. A. Hedrick and George A. Prevost, who then addressed the graduates. Mr. S. Gelston delivered the valedictory address, followed by Prof. Prevost. The dean concluded the exercises with remarks, congratulating the graduates and thanking friends and patrons. The American Veterinary College held no formal exercises for the first time in many years, opting instead to confer degrees within the college walls. This change is expected to enhance the college's interests and foster closer ties with older graduates. The degrees were conferred by Prof. Faneuil D. Wiesse, and Dean W. J. Coates presented the diplomas. Prizes were awarded to several students, including the Trustees' gold medal to John Francis DeVine and the faculty's gold medal to Edward Fairchild Sanford. Following the degree conferrals, the alumni association convened, with President Howard welcoming the new graduates and discussing plans for the college's 25th anniversary. Resolutions were adopted for the deaths of several alumni, and officers were elected, including Dr. Wm. H. Pendry as President. The annual banquet was held at the Hotel Marlborough, with many classes represented and a lively atmosphere. Prof. J. B. Stein's arrival and remarks about college work and laboratory needs were well-received.