The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-08-13

the later history Of the cemetery and
OF the Arbor Day tree exercises In
1908 at East Haven Green, which were
held under the auspices of the Wo-
mans club of East Haven and at
which there was procession Of school
children, an address of welcome by
Town Clerk and Master of Ceremonies
{. c, Kirkham, prayer by Rev. ID. j,
Clark, pastor OF the Old Stone church,
the reading by Miss Richards Of an
original poem by Mrs. Florence Andrews
and a stirring patriotic address by
Congressman n. D, Sperry, together
with closing words by Mrs. Doris +.
Thompson and the benediction by
Rev, John II. Jackson. rector Of the
Episcopal church to say nothing Of pa
triotlc singing by the children and mu-
sic by the drum corps" Among the
donors of trees Ex-Governor Chamber
lain, Congressman Sperry. Senator o.
II. Platt, Congressman at Large Lii
ley, County Commissioners Walter,
Thompson and Brewer and others. are
mentioned. There Is also an account
of the efforts which resulted In the
| adoption OF the mountain laurel as the
state floral emblem In which Mrs E.
f. Thompson of East Haven bore n
prominent part as one of the repre-
sentatives of the State Federation of
Women's Clubs. A beautiful colored
picture OF the state flower accompanies
the account. Also Is given full ac-
/ NJ Tho Ark
this year, 1905 at the planting of an
oak on the Green, given for the oc-
| caslon by President Roosevelt, this ar
/ fair being also under the direction of
the Woman's club, at which the chief
| address was made by Governor Wood
ruff, the speech of acceptance being by
| Selectman John s. Tyler, while Miss
Olive Andrews recited an original
poem. written by her mother, Mrs.
| Florence r. Andrews postmistress of
the town since 1892, There is also much
of interest regarding the later history
/ of the public schools of the town, ac-
companyins which is fine picture of
the new Union school and due tribute
is given the memory OF the genial John
Woodward Thompson, bog Nine
correspondent of the Shore Line Times
and of The Journal Courier, for his
substantial work and bequest for the
school interests.
! In connection with the full and lucid
account of the British invasion of New
Haven merited honor Is given the late
Capt. Charles H, Townshend, from
whose account Of the same which
mainly first appeared in the columns
! OF The Journal Courier, prepared for
publication by the writer of this review
from material furnished by Capt.
Townshend liberal extracts are taken.
The volume Is entitled THE History
of East Haven" and although its i'm
mediate object Is the raising of money
for the care and maintenance of the
old cemetery, 1t serves a much wider
purpose.
Credit to Miss Hughes for her work
is given by the board of trustees in the
following words:
1 To Miss Sarah Eva Hughes:
We, the undersigned. trustees of the
! old cemetery in East Haven, do here
! W EIdltIuilN acknowledge your falth-
full and untiring efforts in the compila-
/ tion of this authentic and interesting
work, and 1t is with pleasure we pub
4 fish II 10 perpetuate history and the
names of those who haveaided In max.
ing possible permanent fund.
CHARLOTTE J. THOMPSON,
ELIZABETH A. BAGLEY,
JENNIE A. FORBES.
CHARLOTTE A. HEMINGWAY,
IDA NJ FORBES.
The book is offered for sale only by
the board of trustees and the proceeds
go for the benefit Of the perpetual care
fund OF the Old Cemetery.
Attention is called to the attractive
ness Of the history, which is printed
on heavy white paper, illustrated witt
half-tone engravings and bound in 2
green and gold cloth cover. Initla
chapter letters also tell their story er-
fectively, and add much to the appear,
ance of this book These We're done BY
Margery F.. Thompson.