Morning journal and courier., 1890-09-13
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THE 74rH ANNIyEnsARx

THE 74TH ANNIVERSARY Of the New Haven Grays-Celebrated
 at the Armory-COllation and Good |
 Speeches.
 Captain B. E. Brown and Lieutenant E. | V. Reynolds and T. H. Macdonald, who planned and carried out the celebration of the seventy-fourth anniversary of the or ganization of the New Haven Grays, must have been gratifed last evening when they saw so many prominent men present who were formerly active Grays. Tempting viands covered several long tables at which the veteransand many active members were seated. Among the former who were pres ent were Lieutenant Governor s. E. Mer- win, ex-Mayor H. c. Lewis, Lieutenant Colonel F. T. Lee, Colonel A. c. Hendrick, Colonel E. E. Bradley, Benjamin R. Eng Barnes, Lieutenant Arthur Howarth, John G. Chapman, Willis M. Isbel, s. J. Fox, Wooster P. Ensign, MT. Gillett of Ken lucky and many others.
 After the supper Lieutenant Governor Merwin, who was installed as toast master by Captain Brown, arose and said he had not expected to be placed in command of the Grays the second time, but he thanked the captain for his invitation to be pres snt. The speaker stated that it was pleas ant to look back on the record of the Grays and recall ''some of the fun we had in the company 'T see some fellows here who made fun @ for me when was captain. Laughter.] I remember the day was proposed as a member of this organization. General A. H. Terry was then an active member of the com pany. To you active. Grays I say obey orders, that's the first duty of sol dier; be at drills, and the employer who will not spare soldier to attend to mili- tary duty-well, won't say what I think of him." Voice) "He's no good" Gen eral Merwin) 'sI accept the amendment. :" [Laughter.) General Merwin then referred to many interesting occasions in the his tory of the company, such as when the the old jail, then on Church street, and the occasion when the company we-e under arms at their armory at the time oe the New York riot, and when the company were ordered to Charles Island to break up 8 prize fight: also when the Grays were called out to guard the conscripts in war times On these as on other occasions, the Grays had performed their duty am | glad to see so many veterans here tonight | to cheer you by their presence. In clos l ing, General Merwin introduced Colonel E. B. Bradley, who stated that he was very glad to be present. He congratulated the 1 members on their elegant company room; also on their treasury, which was evidently l full, as was evidenced by the liberal banquet provided. In an able speech of eulogy, Colonel Bradley referred to the death of MT. Peck Sperry whose record as
 8 Gray was excellent. General Merwin | 46o& of& &1a1 ent was war veteran and that he 1 should be pleased to hear from him. He then introduced tParson" Willis M. Is
 bell, who arose and expressed his thanks ] for the invitation he had observed in the Grays' room, the tablet on which the name
 of Lieutenant Colonel Henry O. Merwin
 headed the list of departed Grays. After
 an appropriate speech ''Parson" "Isbel gave
 recitation which was excellent and was
 loudly applauded.
 General Merwin then introduced Mr. Gillett from Kentucky who was formerly | member. MT. Gillett stated that when
 he left the blue grass region of Kentucky
 to attend the Boston encampment, he did
 not imagine that his visit would include
 the very great pleasure of attending the
 banquet of his old company. MT. Gillett's
 remarks were excellent.
 The toastmaster then introduced Major
 l.. F. Burpee who responded appropriate
 ly. He referred to lieutenant Governor
 Merwin as gentleman whose honors hay.
 not yet ceased. Major Burpee by
 this remark, struck such a popular core
 that the applause which followed
 was so loud and prolonged that the majol
 had to wait some time for the heart,
 cheering to subside. Major Burpee the1
 stated that as delegate to the coming
 convention he would be one of those wh'
 would take the initiatory steps to promot
 the lieutenant governor one grade higher
 Colonel A. c. Hendrick, who was intro duced, made a good speech and referred t many prominent occasions in the histor
 of the company of which he was formerl
 captain.
 Colonel l.. L. Morgan made an appropri ate address and referred to the big ball and other frst-class affairs of the com pany.
 Lieutenant Colonel Frank T. Lee mad an eloquent speech.
 Ex-Mayor Lewis, who was introduced made one of his excellent speeches, whic referred to the enviable history of the Ne' Haven Grays.