Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-12

al Journals as being of unusual ex- cellence and practicability. MT. Bish- op was one of the organizers and pres ident of the Connecticut Teachers guild, an organization that is doing a very helpful work in supporting re- tired teachers.
 Within the past two or three years MT. Bishop had been acting as super intendent of the public schools of Wa terford. This occupation took him away from the city only five or six days month, but 1t gave to the small district schools of Waterford, which were unable to pay for a superintend- ent's service. the expert supervision of one of the most successful educa- tors of the state. This work came to Mir. Bishop unsolicited. Charles D. Hine. the secretary of the state board of education, made the appointment and it was reluctantly accepted and only after the board of education of the Central district had expressed themselves in favor of the arrange ment.
 Recently MT. Hine was extremely anxious to have Mir. Bishop relinquish his position in Norwich and assume the superintendency of various dis tricts in the country towns, which were consolidated by an act of the last legislature, but he felt that he could best serve the community where his whole career had been spent.
 For several years MT Bishop was member of the town board of school visitors. He was president of the Young Mems Christian association for a number of years and has held the office of secretary and treasurer of the National Roque association for twen- tV years. Last August he desired to give it up but the organization would not listen to such a proposition. but he was given the aid of an assistant. He was secretary and treasurer of the organization while it was the National Croquet association from 1885 to 1888. inclusive. and from 1894 until his 1892 and in 1888 was the national champion. He took a deep interest in the oaVe, and the organization He was honorary president of the Nor wich Roque and Tennis club.
 Mir. Bishop was a deacon of the Broadway Congregational church and leader of the Bible class in the Sun day school of which he was superin- tendent for a long term. He was president of a literary organization known as the Round Table. He was also trustee of the Dime Savings bank and a member of the Norwich beard of trade. serving on several important committees. He was chairman of the Connecticut public library commission.
 He took prominent part in the Grand Army, of which he was a member belonging to Sedgwick post, No. l, c. A. R.. of this city, of which he was quartermaster at the time of his death. He held other offices in the post, being a past commander, having been commander for several terms. Because of his interest and peculiar fitness, he was appointed pat riotic instructor by the department of Connecticut when the office was creat- ed, and had since held it, and done much work in inspiring in the school children increased patriotism and re- spect for the old soldier and the ob- servance of Memorial day.
 MT. Bishop was married in 1869 to Miss Julia E. Armstrong of Mansfield Center. Two daughters were born to them, Miss Fannie Arnold Bishop and Mrs. Ashton c. Persons of Willimantic. They all survive. together with brother, B. P. Bishop of this city, sister, Mrs. Nathan Witter of Wor- cester, several nephews and nieces and one granddaughter.
 The loss occasioned by the death of MT. Bishop will be felt throughout the state, where his influence as an educator extended. He possessed the  genial qualities which attracted and made lasting friendships and the warm personal interest he manifested in all good causes will be sincerely missed. His loss to Norwich is a severe one. He stood for the best there was in citizenship and the destinies of many have been shaped by the influence he has spread broadcast during his long and successful superintendency here. Imbued with the responsibility of his office he gave his best to his duties and well done they were. He was ever connected with some new educa- tional movement. looking to the up- lift of pupil, teacher or friend.
 He possessed a cheerful disposition which was manifested throughout his work. He was a very active man, giving much time and attention to his interests and once in office he had diff fculty in resigning. He led an exem- plary life worthy of emulation.