Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-15

 In September, 1866, the company cele- brated it's semi-centennial.
 Eighty-nine members were under the command of Captain Bradley as the left the armory, eseorting the veterans and war Grays to music hall, where banquet seldom equalled, had been prepared by ex- Gray Allis of the New Haven house.
 Philip Galpin was present and performed his duties with dignity and grace.
 An able address was given by Corporal Kinne, principal of the High school, which was followed by addresses from General Terry, Walter Osborne, Mayor Lewis, Cap tain Sloat, Colonel Tolles, Colonel Merwin, Captain Bradley. Simeon E. Baldwin and others. A brilliant promenade concert in the evening closed the festivities.
 In July, 1867, President Johnson visited New Haven, and a public reception by the military and citizens was given him. promotion in the summer of 1868 and he became lieutenant colonel of the Second regiment.
 The third period of the history of the Grays, which has been peaceful period, commences with the election of Wilbur G. Howarth as captain in 1868 and continues to the present time, and we trust far into the future. Captain Howarth was young man of much premise, who had commenced practising law in Governor Harrison's of flee. He had command of tho company little more than year, when he resigned his office. His death occurred few weeks later.
 To the qualification of all war Grays and veterans the company in 1869 unanimously elected A. c. Hendrick, ex-orderly of the Grays and ex-captain in the Twelfth Con- necticut volunteers, as the successor of Captain Howarth.
 Captain Hendrick served the company pre-eminently for the company's good for six years. [Applause] The events of his administration require one hundred pages of printed matter in the history of the company, and the half is not told. Con tinued applause.]
 One of the most notable occasions in the history of the company was the dedication of the new armory in 1873, Captain Hen drick commanding.
 Major Sidney Stone presided at the ar mory. Introductory remarks were made by Captain Hendrick, which were followed by fine music.
 Rev. Fred Sill delivered the historical address and Captain Sloat made the re- marks accompanying the presentation of the memorial tablet.
 Major Franklin w. Fish completed the program by reciting an original memorial poem. All the literary exercises were of high order and gave great satisfaction to all.
 December 6, 1875, Captain Hendrick re- signed command of the company, having accepted the position of brigade adjutant and chief of staff of the Connecticut Ma tional Guard, with rank of lieutenant colo | nel. He had served as captain two years longer than any of his predecessors. Captain Emil A. Gesner succeeded Cap | tain Hendrick in the command of the com | pany, being elected December g, 1875. He | was an efficient officer.
 In 1876 8 centennial legion was formed | at Philadelphia, company being furnished | by each of the thirteen original states.
 The active and veteran Grays organized as company and elected Captain Sloat as | their commander. The honor and reputa- tion of the state were well sustained, and the Grays were not surpassed by the com l pany from any other state.
 l In 1876 Captain Gesner resigned com 1 mand of the company and was succeeded by Captain Lewis L. Morgan, who held the | office until 1878. Captain Morgan was a firm disciplinarian and labored earnestly for the welfare of the company. He was succeeded by Captain Charles E. Rounds who commanded until July, 1879, with great zeal and efficiency.
 l CColSo N. AiAOAea, 0 youiiSo u1hu oI ulSL social position, was elected captain of the Grays in 1879 and continued in command for the next six years. He was 8 genial and highly esteemed officer, and succeeded under many discouragements in maintain ing the reputation of the company.
 In 1885 Captain Frank Lee took com mand of the company and retained it unti promoted in 1887 to be major in the Second regiment. Captain Lee was regarded by | 1a1 of1 Ho succeeded by Captain Charles 0. Ford, whose efficient direction of the company was also continued two years.
 | In January, 1889, Benjamin F. Brown ex-sergeant of the Grays, [Applause] was elected captain of the company. During the war Captain Brown belonged to thu Twenty seventh Connecticut regiment ant participated in the battles of Fredericks burg, Charlottesville and Gettysburg He is 8 true soldier, a courteous gentleman and warm-hearted friend. His excellent business ability has placed the company numerically, financially and morally in the best possible condition May he lead tn, company for many years and see it surpass all former records of excellence. Lout cheering
 Twenty-Five years from to-day othe7 men will celebrate the birth of this com pany. They will come, as we now come in good fellowship, in devoted loyalty and with thanksgiving for their history. Wher they, and those of you then living, shal thus honor themselves by looking back ward century, along peaceful times and times of war, and shal call to mind the gifted ones who in peace stood faithfully waiting, al ways ready for the call, for the call tt duty and service; jealous for the honor ot this company the prosperity of their city the welfare of the state and the unity oi the nation; when they shall rehearse tine brave deeds of those noble heroes who (permitted to dwell with us for 8 seaso1 and to bring honor to our name) heard their country's call in the hour of peril anc went out from us brayely and hopefully sacrificing home, health and life, that thit country of ours, extending from lake tc gulf and from ocean to ocean, might no be severed, nor it's liberties be impaired surely then the same disinterested patriot ism, the same unsullied honor, the same respect for manhood, the same reverence for law, human and divine, the same fra ternal interest, the same adherence to the motto of this company: "Once Gray, al ways Gray" will be the inheritance of each and all. Prolonged applause. AvIsIT TO THE CAPITAL. |
 Ready to Go to Washington.
 The members of Canton Sassacus No. ] are planning an excursion of their order tc Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington A number of New England cantons have lately received an invitation from the Phil adelphia and Washington societies to pay them a visit. In response to this invita-, tion delegations from New Haven, Spring. field, Holyoke, Northampton and Westfeld will start for the south week from next Tuesday by the New York and New Eng. land railroad. A Pullman car will be chartered for the comfort of the excur- sionists. On arrival at Washington 6 grand parade of uniformed Odd Fellows is to be held, after which the visitors will in, spect the principal points of interest about the capital. Returning the cantons will make brief stay in Philadelphia, arriving home Saturday morning. About fifty members are expected to go from the local order. The excursion starts from Hartford and total expense is fixed at $25.
 | ORIGINAL. No. B.
 Minute Biscuit.
 BY MARION KIRKLAND.