The graduation exercises of the United States College of Veterinary Surgeons took place on April 14, 1898, with Dr. C. Barnwell Robinson delivering an address and conferring degrees of D.V.S. on four graduates. Prof. Hedrick then addressed the graduates, and Mr. S. Gelston delivered the valedictory address. The dean closed the exercises with congratulatory remarks. The American Veterinary College held no formal exercises for the first time in many years, opting instead to confer degrees within the college, which was believed to benefit the college more than public hall events. The degree of D.V.S. was conferred by the President of the Board of Trustees, Prof. Faneuil D. Wiesse, and diplomas were presented by Dean W. J. Coates. Several graduates received prizes, including John Francis DeVine for the best general examination and the Trustees' gold medal, and Adolph John Pistor, Jr., and Edward Fairchild Sanford for second and third best examinations. The alumni association convened on March 31, 1898, with President Howard welcoming the graduates of '98. The association discussed plans for the college's 25th anniversary in 1900 and elected officers. Dr. Wm. H. Pendry was elected President of the Alumni Association. The deaths of several alumni were announced, and appropriate resolutions were adopted. The college announced faculty changes, including the appointment of new lecturers and professors. The 23rd annual alumni banquet was held at the Hotel Marlborough, with many classes represented and lively speeches. Prof. J. B. Stein's arrival and speech were well-received, emphasizing the value of small beginnings in college work and laboratory needs.The graduation exercises of the United States College of Veterinary Surgeons took place on April 14, 1898, with Dr. C. Barnwell Robinson delivering an address and conferring degrees of D.V.S. on four graduates. Prof. Hedrick then addressed the graduates, and Mr. S. Gelston delivered the valedictory address. The dean closed the exercises with congratulatory remarks. The American Veterinary College held no formal exercises for the first time in many years, opting instead to confer degrees within the college, which was believed to benefit the college more than public hall events. The degree of D.V.S. was conferred by the President of the Board of Trustees, Prof. Faneuil D. Wiesse, and diplomas were presented by Dean W. J. Coates. Several graduates received prizes, including John Francis DeVine for the best general examination and the Trustees' gold medal, and Adolph John Pistor, Jr., and Edward Fairchild Sanford for second and third best examinations. The alumni association convened on March 31, 1898, with President Howard welcoming the graduates of '98. The association discussed plans for the college's 25th anniversary in 1900 and elected officers. Dr. Wm. H. Pendry was elected President of the Alumni Association. The deaths of several alumni were announced, and appropriate resolutions were adopted. The college announced faculty changes, including the appointment of new lecturers and professors. The 23rd annual alumni banquet was held at the Hotel Marlborough, with many classes represented and lively speeches. Prof. J. B. Stein's arrival and speech were well-received, emphasizing the value of small beginnings in college work and laboratory needs.