Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04
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he glorious reunion of well spent lives 1pon the shores of the crystal sea in Gods paradise above.
 "America" was then sung by the en- tire assembly, with spirit and fervor that made the grove resound with the patriotic strains.
 Rev Dr Eddy asked Q blessing, and then all partook of the refreshments which for quality and variety could not be excelled and which in quantity had been so generously provided that not more than half could be consumed even by appetites sharpened by the journey and late dinner hour
 Next in order came the historical ad- dress, written and read by Mrs Sarah A. Hutchinson Clark, daughter of the late Deacon Hutchinson.
 Miss Almira Cleaveland then gave in formation about some teachers not pres ent and also read letters of good cheer, letters of regret at not being present, etc., from the following persons: Allen B. Lincoln for Secretary c. D. Hine who at present is in Europe. Rev J. A. Wainwright, Palmyra, Mo-; F. Sedg wick, Stratford, Conn.,; John M. Wad- hams, Goshen, Conn; Benjamin Carter, Warren, Conn.,. J. A. Wilson, Newtown, Conn.,, and Fannie Lee Fish of Bing- hampton, N. Y. The last mentioned letter was called semi-centennial letter for its writer commenced teaching school in Salisbury in 1886. Miss Eliz abeth Cleaveland read a letter from Henry Daboll of Memphis, N. Y.
 The chairman then called for volun, teers to relate "reminiscences. Rev Dl Eddy responded, and in the course ol his remarks said, 1T began my literary career, if ever had any, as teacher in a log schoolhouse in western New York on an insignificant salary. Afterwards I taught in Ohio where I made some money and did some good
 Rev Wm J. Pierce of Champaign, H.. who in his younger days was teacher in Salisbury, related anecdotes of those days, and then changing the tenor oi his remarks moralized upon the high calling of teachers and their opportunity of so moulding the character of thei1 pupils that christianity could be ad vanced more rapidly than by any other means.
 Mir Wright Jan old gentleman from New York state but teacher in Sails bury in 1S4D was called for, and re sponded by saying, "York state people are no takers but good drinkers. However, he proved that he was a goot talker and made some very pleasing re marks.
 Next came T. l.. Norton, who in hi happy y-go-lucky, off-hand, amusing styl' related some of his school boy capers and also said ''I feel old when I put m. hand on the bald spot on top of m. head or look at my son yonder whos' side whiskers are longer than mine, bu when look at my former teacher, Mir John Drummond, sitting here today feel young"
 Hon Lyman D. Brewster of Danbur. was urged to make speech. He asked to be excused but he made congratula | tory remarks and concluded by offering as toast, "That around these beautiful lakes and hills you will continue to hay as excellent teachers and schools as i the past or present"
 "Auld Lang Syne" was sung in 0 impressive and appreciative manner b all present. The benediction was pro nounced by Dr Eddy, and then tn company dispersed.
 l ''And each took up his several way; | Resolved to meet some lther day." | NOTES
 | The secretary has the names of 31 persons that have taught in the town C Salisbury, public and private schools all of whom are living as far as knowr
 Ninety-two persons registered at tn reunion. The secretary feels sure ths there were 93 Salisbury teachers preser and presumes there were at least 10( calculating from the badges taken. Thi ty-three sent letters of regret at not bt ing present, and eight of those letter were read.
 The estimates of the number of peop] in attendance range from 400 to 1OOi There were probably about 500 presen
 Horace Smith of Salisbury was th oldest teacher(and also the oldest perso1 present. He is 92 years old. He taugE school iu Salisbury 72 years ago.
 Miss Selinda Bradley of Winsted wa the oldest lady teacher present. Sh began teaching in 1929, and taught COT secutively for 40 summer and 39 winters She actually taught Al summers, for on summer she taught one half of eacl school day.
 Mrs Sally Clark Jones of Millerton, N T., attended the reunion She bega teaching in 1885 but we are unable a present to state the number of years sh ! taught.
 Seven members (past and present. ( the school board attended the reun1oI The reunion was under the auspice of the Teachers Mutual Benefit Assoc ation of Salisbury.
 The bountiful collation. was prepare by the towns-people of Salisbury.
 The absence of MT Roswell Day ws much regretted. He was school con mittee of Mt Riga district over 60 yeal ago, and under his watchful care tba district was the banner district in Sali: bury. Mir Day is S4 years old, but yer