Arizona republican., 1911-03-16

nown and good enough family con-
nection 10 affiliate with this society.
The distinguishing feature Of the
Ancient and HOnorsbles'' is their re-
semblance TO the Honorable Artillery
Company OF London" which has as
members the princes OF the reignins
house. as honorary commander King
George himself The Boston Honor
ables" affiliate with the LONDON or
ganization on occasion. and no later
than 1904 the London society came
across to visit their Boston brothers
This was one Of the most celebrated
and prominent social occurrences in the
history of Boston. The London Ar
tillerymen. including numbers of dukes
princes and famous Britons. were en-
tertained at a great banquet in SYM
phOny hall. and as souvenirs books were
presented to the guests which had cost
no less than $1,000 for the edition Of
500. This was a notable event. Imme-
diately afterward two trains Of Pull
mans carried the two companies 10
Montreal. Niagara Falls. Toronto and
other places of interest in the United
States and Canada, after which the
entire party proceeded TO Washington.
where Mr. Roosevelt. then president.
entertained them at dinner in the
White House.
At the time OF the Spanish American
war Colonel Bradley was commander
of the Boston society, and representing
them. he went to the scene OF war as
assistant adjutant on the staff OF Gov
ernor WolcOtt Of Massachusetts. Col
Onel Bradley also saw service in the
civil war serving in number OF severe
campaigns. His election to the post Of
commander was a great honor. as il
has been held during the history Of
the artillerymen by half a dozen state
governors and by other men OF national
fame.
Some time ago the Boston society
went over TO London to meet their
more ancient brethren. and the Duke
of Connaueht. then in command Of the
English home forces. gave a review Of
10000 soldiers in their honor. Colonel
Bradley carried the flag Of the
Ancient and HonOrables" on this oc-
casion. and by suggestion of His Grace
Of COnnaught. a picture of Mr.. Bradley
in his uniform. with the cOlors in his
hands. was taken. This picture is now
hung in the art gallery Of Faneuil
hall. Boston. where the society keeps
its records. The entire upper floor of
this historical old building has been
given over to the Ancient and Hon
CRADLES" and they have a museum of
war relics. old costumes. and arms
there that would make a creditable ad-
dition to any museum of the country.
library of books on the subject of war
fare has been gathered at great eX-
pense. and so complete and authorita-
tive is this library that many historians
and authors visit the libary Of the
ancient society 10 consult these books.
The society at present has about sou
members composed principally of OIL
GERS OF the army. navy and milltia
Every year they have an anniversary
sermon preached by some eminent d.
vine at the Old South church Of revo-
Iutionary fame. and all members who
are able to do so attend this service.
Mr.. Bradley has extensive interest all
over the country. He is the president
of the Boston oil company. operating
at Marietta. Ohio. a manager or the
Kehu- Bradley company of Boston.
and manufacturing company
and holds various other prominent and
profitable positions. He will be IN the
Salt river valley for some time, ana
when he leaves Phoenix, will 60 To ono
10 look into his interests there.