Connecticut western news., 1886-08-04

Miss Almira Cleaveland then gave in formation about some teachers not pres cut 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 letter from Henry Daboll of Memphis, N. Y.
 The chairman then called for volun teers to relate "reminiscences. Rev Dr Eddy responded, and in the course of his remarks said, 'I began my literary career, if I ever had any, as teacher in 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 of his remarks moralized upon the high calling of teachers and their opportunity of so moulding the character of their 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 1S41) was called for, and re- sponded by saying, ''York state people are no takers but good drinkers. " However, he proved that he was Q good talker and made some very pleasing re- marks.
 Next came T. l.. Norton, who ln his happy-go-lucky, off-hand, amusing style related some of his school boy capers, and also said ''I feel old when I put my hand on the bald spot on top of my head or look at my son yonder whose side whiskers are longer than mine, but when I look at my former teacher, Mrs John Drummond, sitting here today l feel young"
 Hon Lyman D. Brewster of Danbury 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 have as excellent teachers and schools as in the past or present.
 ssAuld Lang Syne" was sung in an impressive and appreciative manner by all present. The benediction was pro- nounced by Dr Eddy, and then the company dispersed.
 | ''And each took up his several way; | Resolved to meet some ither day."
 NOTES.
 The secretary has the names of 315 persons that have taught i'll the town of Salisbury, public and private schools) all of whom are living as far as known.
 Ninety-two persons registered at the reunion. The secretary feels sure that there were 93 Salisbury teachers present and presumes there were at least 100, calculating from the badges taken. Thir- ty-three sent letters of regret at not be- ing present, and eight of those letters were read.
 The estimates of the number of people in attendance range from 400 to 1000. There were probably about 500 present.
 Horace Smith of Salisbury was the oldest teacher(an also the oldest person. present. He is 92 years old. He taught school in Salisbury 72 years ago.
 Miss Selinda Bradley of Winsted was the oldest lady teacher present. She began teaching in 1929, and taught con- secutively for 40 summer and 39 winters. She actually taught Al summers, for one summer she taught one half of each school day.
 Mrs Sally Clark Jones of Millerton, N. Y, attended the reunion She began teaching in 1885 but we are unable at present to state the number of years she taught.
 Seven members (past and present. of the school board attended the reunion.
 The reunion was under the auspices of the Teachers Mutual Benefit Associ- ation of Salisbury.
 The bountiful collation. was prepared by the towns-people of Salisbury.
 The absence of MT Roswell Day was much regretted. He was school com mittee of Mt Riga district over 60 years ago, and under his watchful care that district was the banner district in Sails bury. Mir Day is S4 years old, but very active and we'll. He lives on College hill in East Canaan, and on the day of the reunion he walked from his home to Canaan depot, a distance of six miles. On his arrival at Canaan he first learned of the reunion. He certainly would have attended had he known it in time
 The historical address was compiled, prepared, written, and ably delivered by Mrs Sarah Hutchinson Clark. It is a very interesting and valuable document aud will be published entire in The News. The first chapter will appear in The News of Aug. II ,and possibly room can be made for the entire address in that issue.
 The editor 'has bone to pick" with Prof Hurlburt who indiscreetly informed Miss Cleaveland that she would receive credit for her services in connection with the reunion. She has entered a