Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-26

on the monitor general of that subject wa
 seated on the stool as his throne. Every.
 thing was done by system; every boy was tc
 be governed, and if he did not submit be
 was to receive a dose of black strap. In the morning every boys hands had to be in- spected to see if water enough had come in contact with them. One of my latest recol- lections is that to the platform ascended a trembling little boy who said you scarcely expect one of my years to speak in public. That little boy is the gentleman who pre- sides so ably tonight. hope we may have the pleasure of erecting some monument of the school that shall last for years to come. have prepared paper which think will be likely to express the sentiments of this body.
 The professor then read the resolution given herewith, which was unanimously oar ried:
 Resolved, That regarding the establish ment of free public libraries as the legitimate issue and needed supplement of our public school system, to which as former members of the Lancasterian school under our honored instructor, Mir. John E. Levell, we are so largely indebted and rejoice in the good be- ginning in this city already made, we will heartily second all Hroper measures for the growth, enlargement and greatest success of the free public library of New Haven, and that it will become 8 worthy monument of the intelligence and public spirit of com- munity in which good learning, through the Hopkins Grammar school, the university and, lastly, our so-ealled graded schools, has always had home.
 Ex-Mayor Lewis was next introduced. The ever-popular ex-mayor was greeted with en- thusiasm. He paid 8 fine tribute to Nr. Lowell and spoke of the remarkable charac- ter of this occasion, when so great number of old pupils greeted so loved 8 preeeptor, ninatCufhrna Of fn xuhn1n some of the number among us went 10 school sixty-six years ago. He bespoke a substantial reminder of this esteem to Mr. Lowell before his departure for home.
 Mir. Warner of Northampton followed, remarking: I recollect well the kind words of encouragement that were given to me when was five years of age, and well I re- member the first ride took; it was on the yellow pony. Great laughter.)
 Governor Harrison remarked in introduce ing the next speaker: ssI take pleasure in introducing one of the oldest if not the very oldest of MT. Lovell's pupils now present, MT. Horace Mansfield, {" who said: I suppose that I am the oldest person of any of the Lancasterian pupils. The school commenced in 1922 and they would not take boys over fourteen. Well, was fourteen and I went about a year. Mr. Mansfield related several interesting personal anecdotes.
 The monitor said: Not many of the boys have devoted themselves to the muses, and yet there is one whose heart has been touch ed with the divine fire. I will call upon Charles G. Merriman of Westville. MT. Mer- riman read poem, which appears on our fourth page.
 AS representative of the present educa- tional system the superintendent of schools, Mir. s. T. Dutton, was introduced and said after very pleasing introductory words:
 The monitor system could not have been @ success without its foundation in character. From MT. Parish, pupil of MT. Lovell's, learned more than from anyone else about the Lancasterian school. In the vigorous and earnest work done by one of your num- Der, MT. Jepson, there is given the same at tention to through system and character in teaching. This will be a red letter day in my memory.
 Mr. James G. English called on Mir. Nat Niles of Brooklyn, president of the Trades mems National bank of New York. He said: 1t seems to me it is quite enough to contend with one's emotions in silence on such an ec- casion without being called upon at Mo- ment's notice to address this company. The speaker alluded eloquently to the valuable lessons he learned from MT. Lowell.
 Other speeches were made by Mr. Henry Hur1burt of Middletown, to whom the ques- tion put by Governor Harrison whether Che had brought a note from his father or mother" was greeted with a storm of ap- plause and aughter; by Mr. William Dougall, greeted with cries of "Billy;" Mr. James G. English, Town Agent Reynolds and MT. John Chapman. MT. Edward c. Beecher re- cited selection from MT. Lovell's old United States speaker, and MT. Wooster A. Ensign recited amid great enthusiasm "Busaeo," piece full of memories for the school boys. Concluding speeches were made by MT. Pratt of Hamden. Henry Mattoon, Horace Mans field Joseph Mansfield and others.
 Aud Lang Syne, composed for the occa- sion by Professor Jepson, was sung at the close of the gathering, and the youngsters departed expressing the hope that another re- reunion of the Lancasterian boys may be a thing of the near future. The best of good- fellowship and abundant joy in the reminis- cences of school life prevailed throughout this most remarkable assembly. Shortly after o'clock the gathering dispersed. The names of some of the gentlemen present are here noted:
 Governor H. B. Harrison, Mayor York, ex-Mayor Henry G. Lewis, Prof. Day, B: R. English, ex-Governor English, Rev. MT. Merwin, J. 0. Bradley, S. T. Dutton, James Reynolds, J. K. Bundy, R. B. Bradley, Prof. B. Jepson, John E. Bassett, General s. E. Merwin, Henry Peck, Ezra Dibble, J. L.Smith, A.E.Lines, H. W. Mansfield, W. w White, Al. Pardee, T. Atwater Barnes, Wm. J. Thompson, E. 0. Beecher, c. s. Moorehouse, James G. hugI1Sl. w. A. tnSlSu, r. ". SuhtI6Etou, Horace Mansfield, T. A. Futile, H.. N. Whit tlesey, J. K. Phillips, J. B. Lucke, Isaac Davis, A. H. Kellam: W. F. Coburn, c. 5. Leete, E. W. Baldwin, H. Berkele, E. P. Merriman, F. c. Rowland. Thomas Rowland of New York, George NJ. Grant, W. L. Ever it, w. B. LAW, Miles Bristol, L. s. Punderson, R. M. Everit, wick, Alexander Storer, James Huggins, John W. Blair, F. 0. Cummins, c. B. Wooster, s. E. Barney, J. 8. Bowditch, ex-Governor o. B. Bowers, George s. Lester, w. A. Beckley, H. B. filling, Josephus Rice, Joe Blakeslee, J. G. Chapman, George w. Taylor, General E. E. Bradley, Henry B. Plant of New York city, Samuel Daskam, Wm. Miller, George H. o. Beach, Charles Hall, Henry E. Hull, Joseph Milander, s. s. Bushnell, Samuel Lloyd, c. K. Caldwell, Charles Bun nell, Frank Brown, E. A. Beecher, George T. Dade, J. E. Healey, Wn. Gleason, Els worth I. Smith, Sheriff Higgins, $. M. Munson, J. s. Short, George G. Newhall, Thomas Ensign, R. A. Benham, Andrew Downes, William Parker, Merwin Munson, F. L. Cooper, Henry W. Blakeslee, Lent Bishop, J. J. Atwatsr, Henry Bradley, Russell Will cox, Judge Henry E. Pardee, e1-Curator Sherman, Henry A. Warner and Henry Mat toon.
 The committee of arrangements, whose faithful work called forth a vote of thanks from the assembly, was composed Of the fol- lowing gentlemen: John 0. Bradley, chair man, W. W. White, A. E. Lines, Henry Peck and Charles G. Merrimsn.
 An Impromptu Concert.
 While the Knights of Columbus were wait- ing on Elm street for the formation of the line Weeds band gave an impromptu concert which was much enjoyed by all, paraders and spectators alike. in the vicinity. After the band had eaten dinner they spent the after noon in the Knights hall and played num- Der of concert selections to large and highly appreciative audience. Their playing both on the street and in the hall was much en- joyed, and the Knights were highly pleased with the music furnished. The band played almost continuously during the parade, and their fine music was favorably commented on all along the line, The Knights voiced the sentiments of the spectators along the line when they claimed that Weeds was one of the very best bands in the procession.
 HOW TO PROCURE
 Natural Sleep.
 Sleeplessness, with restless and wakeful nights