Putnam patriot., 1910-07-01
Banquet 10 Judge W Wheeler

Banqnct 10 Judge Wheeler Putnam Is being noticed ss a city of some character and worthy the atten- tton of the prominent public men ol the State, where they enjoy social and other functions, and where their pres enee will he heartily appreciated by all the people. Within the past year we have had more such men drawn here for various public demonstrations than for the last twenty years. The city Is as much thenered by \ judicial officer as by any other of the distinguished visitors whom the entire citizens have delighted to welcome. And better than all, the visitors have been gratificd with the heartiness of their welcome. Judge Geo. W. Wheeler, of Bridge port, was the guest of honor at ban qaet given by the Windham County Bar, at the Putnam Inn. Friday evcn- ing, in honor of hts promotion from the Superior Court bench, whec he has sat for the past, seventeen years, to be- come Justice of the Supreme Court of Errors.
 Every speaker spoke In the highest terms of the honored guest and charac. terized him as faithful, untiring, Just, and fearless. And expressed their re grets at the loss which will be felt by the bar, while sharing with him feel ings of pleasure at hts honored promo ton.
 In responding to the various compli- mentary addresses Judge Wheeler spoke with deep feeling, and held the close attention of the assembled guests hy most excellent address.
 States Attorney Charles E. Searls presided as toastmaster.
 Those who spoke were.
 Judge Henry l. Clark, of Webster, Mass, who drew n comparison between the Massachusetts and Connecticut Courts of Errors and their procedure. l.. W. Goggswell, Court stenograph- CT, read an original poem. Judge Shumway, of Danielson, laid stress upon the fact that Juege Wheel. CT did not accept promotion year ago, preferrng to await tho usual course. Other speakers were Judge Getty of Danielson. $. B. Harvey of Williman- tic Charles Haggerty of Webster, and Charles Torrey of this city. Judge Wheeler ended the speech. making with . short address on the
 RcsponstbilItles Of Trial Judge. The committee In chargo consisted ot Judge Huber Clark, President of the
 Windham County Bar Association; Fl. C. Bradford, of this city, and sabin $.
 Russell, Of Dayville.
 There were many compliments paid
 Landlord Rogers for the excellence of the menu, its preparation and service. l It was as follows:
 l Tomato Bisque | Olives Radishes Salted Almonds l Boiled kennebec salmon
 aux Petit Pols | Sliced eucumbers, Pommes Pafisienne Crab meat q ia Newburg | Pineapple Sherbcrt Broiled squab on toast Asparagus tips en creme l Pommes en puree | Lettuce and tomato salad Strawberry ice cream l Cheese Roquefort, American Toasted crackers | Nuts, Raisins | Cafe noire Apollinaris Cigarettes Cigars It was by invitation of Sheriff Sib- ley that Judge Wheeler came to Put nam, who arrived with him in on early train Friday morning tn order to visit places of interest in the northeastern portion of Windham county and also to 1 pass through some of the best farming lands in the State, and from the hills In Thompson, Dudley, Woodstock and
 Pomfret to view scenery which can. not be surpassed by any other section of the State,
 Besides Judge Wheeler and sheriff sibley the party consisted of Hon Chas. k. searls and wife, Mrs. Darlington, tsister of Mrs. 5earis), and Master seafls Darlington. With Pope Hart ford automobile, they visited and drove through the fine grounds of Norman E. Ream, stopped little while at the home of MT. SearIs, from thence drove to Webster Lake. and from there to Dudley Hill, through the cast part of Woodstock, over Woodstock Hill to RoseIand Park, and through to the south end of Pomfret Street. Return ing 10 Thompson, they visited the TourteiIotte Memorial High School.
 The party then returned b Putnam, arriving in time for the Banquet. Judge Wheeler expressed himself In the highest terms with the beautiful scenery of Windham county, having seen but little of 1t before. and also of it's fine farms, and the wealth cen- tered in 50 many places In connec- tion with the manufactures and fertile soil seen on every hand. Tho Judge greatly enjoyed the trip.