Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-08

Ideal weather on Saturday greeted the anniversary ef the battle of Greten Heights and the burning of New Len- den 13s years ago. and the members of the New benden County Historical society were eerrespendiHgiy elated ever the prospective large attendance at their annual meeting at New Lon den, and the exercises tg follow 1t in the afteFneen. They were net disap- pointed, and at Il o'clock a representa- tive gathering assembled In the Shaw mansion for the transaction of the an- n4al business,
 Colonel Osbern Makes Presentation.
 One particularly interesting part of the afternoon programme was the presentation to the society by Colonel Norris c, Osborn of New Haven if 8 fine portrait of ex-Governor Thomas M. Waller Because of his intimate association with Governor Waller dur ing the many years he was on the gov ernor's staff, Colonel Osborn was pe- ouliarly well qualified to make the presentation.
 Colonel Oshorn's speech was confined largely to facts but it C,Verf1owed with the brilliant sentences and with the wit which the colonel possesses In abund- ant degree. He spoke ffectionately and with a loyalty born of an association that wins admiration telling of many admirable qualities of Governor Wal Ter, of his power of speech and his controol of men; he alluded to the magnetism of his staff commander in his speeches and in his political activ ity. The speech was an admirable one delivered under difficulties because Colonel Osborn faced the sun during all the time he was talking. He did not finch from that, however, and, chielding his eyes with his hand. made one of the best addresses heard in a Ior1r i1n fEo NxroC a friend of many years and one whose friendship had been tested and proven.
 The portrait represented Governor Waller when he was Ill office, and had been in possession of Colonel Osborn many years. It showed the governor in his younger days with long, flowing hair, and with the vigor he possessed when he led his party and presided over it's councils
 Ernest E. Rogers accepted the gift for the society in well chosen and nice ly spoken words which elicited the applause of the assembled crowd.
 Governor Baldwin followed with re- marks which were listened to most attentively He spoke periodically and outlined some of the history of Con- necticut.
 President Ernest E. Rogers presided, at the business meeting in the morning and interesting papers were heard
 
 Gorton, and the treasurer Leo s. Dem ison. Miss Gorton in the course of her. report stated that the past year had been a most successful one for the so- ciety. Three public meetings had been held. two in New London and one in Norwich. The proposed endowment fund had prospered and pledges to the of 1000 had been received, conditional that the total endowment should reach the sum of at least $25, GOO.
 Pledges have been paid in cash as Mrs. Corneiia ChappelI $2500, Mrs. J. N. Harris $1.oo0, W. R. Chester $25
 The generosity of individual mem bers has been of great assistance to the society's finances the past year. The coal bill was paid by George s, Palmer, and Mir. Palmer. Frederick Bill and Ernest E. Rogers settled for the of the new sidewalk around the Shaw mansion grounds.
 Nine hundred visitors were register