Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-04-20
COUNCIL ADOPTS A MEMORIAL
Will Attend the Funeral of Frank 7. Brown in Body
will the Bar AssociatiOn-LOss Felt Throughout
the State.

There was a special meeting of the
court of common council on Monday
evening called by Mayor Lippitt for
the purpose of taking ASTON on the
death of Corporation Counsel Frank
7. Brown. The meeting was called to
order by Mayor Lippitt, with Aldermen
Lillibridge, Potter and Stetson, and
Councilmen Gebrath, Sullivan, Black
ledge and Hopkins in attendance. The
reading of the journal was omitted,
and Mayor Lippitt. after explaining
that it was an emergency meeting,
spoke of the death of Mr.. Brown,
which occurred late Saturday night,
scene of his labors the city of Nor
witch. as well as larger interests, has
suffered irrevocable loss. and many,
like myself, have lost a warm personal
friend. The mayor said he did not
know that a corporation counsel had
ever been removed by death during the
term OF Office before, but it IS fitting
that special notice be taken of 1t, and
he suggested a memorial. Similar ac-
ton had been taken by the Bar assoc
citation and will be done by other bod
les, He submitted the following me-
mortal. which was adopted and order
ed printed in the journal:
The mayor announced the decease
ON Saturday evening last Of Hon.
Frank T. Brown, and it was the unan-
irnous desire that this court of COM
mon council have printed in the jour
nal OF the court, and a copy thereof sent
TO the family of the deceased, their
expression of regard and personal be-
reavement. His long experience as
corporation counsel, his knowledge of
the general law, as well as the charter
and ordinances of the city, and his I'M
erring judgment rendered his services
NJ ai11nc+ fgaa l111la f1Tn his
cheerful promptness and efficiency as
well as his unfailing courtesy endeared
him to all of us.
We commend as worthy of imitation
his answering integrity of character
and devotion to principle, hts abhor-
renee Of anything questionable in life
and practice, and his admiration for
all that is honorable and upright His
successful life, achieved entirely
through his own efforts, the many hon
orable positions he occupied and the
universal affection and esteem mani
Tested for him in city, town and state
should be an inspiration to every
thoughtful man. HIS love for home,
which caused him to refuse eonsidera-
ton Of political and social Office, and
preferment, mark him as man Of
most rare and estimable character.
We rejoice that it was our privilege
to be associated with him and we ten
der our heartfelt sympathy to his
stricken family. with the assurance Of
our personal grief.
We viii attend the funeral In a body,
and win cause the city flag to be dis
played at half-mast as a last tribute
of respect and regard for our associate
and friend
1t was voted to attend the funeral
in carriages and also to go to the GEM
etery, and the clerk was instructed to
make the arrangements for the car
riages, and also to procure a floral
form for the council. The members
viii assemble at the City hall at
o clock.
That concluded the business of the
meeting, and adjournment was taken
after being in session about twenty
minutes.