The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-13

neoticut Society, Sons of tho American
 Revolution, Last Evening, Before
 That Organtzation-ResoI on
 the Death of Ex-Governor Harrison-
 Important Committees Appointed.
 A largely attended meeting of the David Humphreys branch, No. 1, Con- necticut society Sons of the American Revolution, was held in the Second Co.,, Governors Foot Guard armory last night, and it was great success in all particulars. General Ford, the presi- dent of the branch, gave an admirable address, subject, "James Hillhouse," which will be found in full below, and at the conclusion he extended hearty thanks to Major Clark and the mem bers of the Guard for the courtesles they have at different times extended to the branch. Major Clark replied in few we'll chosen words to General Ford.
 The following resolutions were passed in reference to the death of eX-Gover- nor Harrison:
 We, the members of the General Da-
 
 Connecticut society Sons of the Ameri- can Revolution, having learned with sadness and regret of the death of Hon. Henry Baldwin Harrison, ex-Governor of the state of Connecticut, sincerely mourn the loss of one of the most dis tinguished members and the first presi- dent of this branch.
 We knew his fidelity, his worth, his uprightness and his honesty of purpose, As a citizen and patriot he was an ex- ample to all. His name and fame ex- tended beyond the borders of our state.
 As man he was courteous to all loyal friend and an honorable Christian gentleman. He has left behind to pos terity name without a blot, and reputation without a blemish.
 We extend to his family our sincere sympathy and order these resolutions be spread upon the records of the so- ciety and copy sent to the members of his family.
 After some minor business the regu- lar meeting adjourned and meeting of the executive committee was held at which, on the recommendation of the board of managers, the local branch voted to extend an invitation to the state society to hold it's annual ban quet in New Haven on February 22 This invitation will be extended soon and there is not doubt but that the state society will hold one of the larg- est banquets of it's history on Wash ington's birthday in this city.
 Suggestions were made as to the pro- posed arrangements for the banquet, and the committee recommended that the state society appoint as a commit tee to work in unison with the David Humphreys branch committee, the fol- lowing: General George H. Ford, Gen eral E. s. Greeley and Professor w. F. Chandler, the secretary of the state so- ciety
 The committee last night named sev- eral committees to make further ar engagements for the banquet and the chairmen of which are as follows: Re- ception committee, General George H. Ford; hall committee, L. Wheeler Beecher; banquet committee, Wilson Fl. Lee printing committee, c. s. More house; music committee, F. s. Ward badge committee, F. A. Corbin trans portation committee, F. H. Hart
 GENERAL FORD'S ADDRESS.
 The members of this branch will no doubt recall that the assembly was sounded in June, 1901, on Decoration Day, in the Grove Street Cemetery, at the grave of that famous soldier and patriot, James Hillhouse. Upon that occasion I endeavored in an exceeding 1y brief way, to touch upon the most conspicuous achievements in his career, and such of his prominent characteristics as are recorded by historians; which developed additional interest in the life and character of him whom Livermore speaks of, as, "The foremost citizen of his day" At a meeting of the Executive com mittee of this branch in October under protest from the writer, it was unani- mously voted by the others present that the president be requested to read a pa per upon James Hillhouse. This is my excuse for presenting for a second time, some thoughts and facts upon this sub ject, and if some repetition occurs, I | ask your indulgence, as it seems al- |