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adding to the convention fund. He re-
ferred to a souvenir book such as he
published for the South Americans
visit, and which proved a great finan-
| cial success. After Mr. Lee finished his
speech the president called for discus
sion,
Mr.. Marigold moved as test mo-
ton that the invitation be extended to
hold the national convention in New
Haven. 1t was carried unanimously,
and the president was empowered to
appoint a committee of five to take
charge of the matter. w. Fl. Lee, the
proposer of the idea, was made chair
man, with power to choose his assist
ants. ....
The delegates to the national con-
vention which meets at Nashville in
October are: Messrs. c.. s. Morehouse
of New Haven, Hon. w. H, Marigold of
Bridgeport, w. Fl. Lee Of New Haven,
| Hon. Everett Brainard of Hartford,
and Mr.. Smith of Meriden.
AT the close of the business meeting
letters were read from Governor Lorrin
A. Cooke, President Bruce of Nashville
the head of the National Typothetae;
the president of the Boston Typothetae
and several others, regretting their in
ability to be present.
The company then repaired to the
dining room, where an excellent shore
dinner was served. Good cheer and
whetted appetites put everyone in a
reminiscent mood and many good stor-
les enlivened the banquet. Senator
Moriop1I roo CT CT Of 10 OF
of wit and reason that followed. His
amusing stories and the anecdotes gave
the cue for many another, and the occa-
sion was merry one withal.
President Morehouse spoke briefly but
felicitously, and his health was drunk
by all. Indeed, the members entertain
a most respectful and loving-regard for
| him, as was apparent all through the
meeting.
Clark w. Bryan, who was welcome
guest formerly with the Springfield
| Republican, worked neat joke on the
| company. When called upon for a
| speech he pleaded he was no post-pran-
dial orator and would like to be ex-
cused, but when urged to speak he
drew from his pocket several sheets of
said he had fortified himself at the sug-
gestion of his typewriter. Others who
spoke briefly were Samuel McLauchlan,
J. B. Jackson, w. H. Lee. A. S. Barnes
C.. B. Beebe, j. G. Day, Patrick Wade,
and T. F. Kinnah.
The officers of the Connecticut Ty-
pothetae are: President, c. S. More
house of New Haven; first vice presi-
dent, Everett Brainerd of Hartford;
second vice president William II, Mar
igold of Bridgeport; third vice presi-
dent, E. E. Smith of Meriden; treas
urer, O. A. Dorman of New Haven;
secretary, George M. Atkins of New
Haven; chairman Of executive commit
tee, w. H. Lee of New Haven. assist
ants, G. H. futile, J. b. Jackson of
New Haven, R. S. Peck of Hartford and
F. S. Buckingham of Bridgeport.
Those who We're present were: c. S.
Morehouse, G. H. futile, J. H. Taylor
W. H. Lee, M. w. Curtis, o. A. Dorman,
F. NJ. Ryder, r. N Hoggson, E. A.
Robinson, Samuel McLauchlan, Alex
ander Craig, J. B. Jackson, E. w. Bald
win, F. F. Norman, w. c. Warren, f.
H. Parkhurst E. B. Sheldon and G..
]. Herman, all of New Haven, Clark
w. Bryan of Springfield ]. G. Day Of
Derby, Hon. Everett Brainerd, E. G.
Geer and c. B. Beebe of Hartford; G..
H. Morrell and T. F. Kennah of Boston
F. H. Levy of New York Patrick Wade
or Bridgeport
Robinson's orchestra furnished mu-
sic during the banquet. They were
seated outside the dining room on the
verandah. The selections rendered were
of the highest order and the execution
finished and thoroughly artistic. The
music was highly appreciated by all.
and the comments upon it were very
| hattering, though we'll deserved.
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