Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-31


 brother D. F. Finn was appointed to succeed him. The sum grew slowly by money coming from various affairs, until the borough took it up in 1909, at the time the late Ira F. Lewis. was warden.
 Committee Appointed.
 A committee was appointed includ- ing Mir. Lewis as chairman and Geo. A. Ross, B. R. Gardner, J. H. Me Carthy, William Johnstone. A. M. Brown, George LabOnne, Jr., Dr. Philome Gringras James T. Wilbur, J. w Miller This committee asked for contributions and then David Hall Tanning made his first contribution of one thousand dollars, and a little later another thousand With other contributions from individuals, socie- ties. lodges, tag-day, conducted by the Whatsoever Circle of The King s Daughters of the Baptist church, and fifteen hundred dollars from the town, this committee brought the fund up to five thousand. two hundred dollars, and the monument was assured, but not the site. and at a meeting held in August 1911. for the purpose of finding a location, John Potter. D. P, Auc1air and Marcus H. Driscon were added to the committee. For nearly a year, no decision was reached, until David H. Banning again proved his generosity
  of St Marv's church the property on which the old church stood.
 Site Purchased.
 This offer was accepted by the borough and the sum of four thousand dollars was paid by Mir, Tanning for the site. the old church being removed by the Catholic parish at their ex- pense. At the meeting when this offer was accepted it was voted that the site should be known as David Hale Tanning Park, forever.
 The trustees with the addition of Rev. E. M. Hayes and F. D. Ballou, were appointed as committee to pur- chase and erect a monument and u have in charge all arrangements for it's unveiling. The contract was given to the Smith Granite Company of Westerly for four thousand, eight hundred and seventy five dollars, and this company subscribed seventy five dollars towards the cost.
 The Monument.
 The monument is cut from tbe m est A. 1. Westerly granite. technically known as Blue White. On the ground the monument is 13 feet by 10 feet and four inches and it's total height to the top of the head of the figure ts g feet. it weighs about 36 tons. The first course is made in eight pieces the second in six pieces and the third in four pieces, all joints grouted with cement and clamped together with brass. The octagon base and butress es are made of four stoones; all sections above this course are made in single stones beginning at the top level oI the fourth base the monument is cyl indricaI in form. Tha die has polished raised panels on four sides The up per portion of the die is OrnaDented with polished stars. and the nosing of the cap with laurel carving in relief emblematic of Peace and Victory The cap SurmOunting the shaft Is carved in an artistic manner in bOld relief with shield on four sides the bars of which are polished Sur mounting the structure is the figure of a standard bearer. seven feet and eight inches high to the top of the head and twelve feet nine inches high over all. He is in uniform and is represented as holding the colors which he is drawing his sword to protect. The south panel of the die is lettered,
 "To the Loyal Sons of 'Griswold and Vicinity
 The contract was signed August 18th, 1912. and the monument was accepted by the committee and paid for May 18th, 1913
 Additional Gifts From Mr. Tanning MT. Tanning in token of his further interest in the founding of the park gave a heavy Deer Island granite curt with steps and entrances on the side abutting the St. MaryS property, on i East and West Main streets and a main entrance looking down Main street, here two granite side stones are beautified by two ornamental bronze pillars seven feet high sur | mounted with electric lamps of 25O candle power.
 Later he will also plant upon the park suitable shrubs and trees thus establishing a grand and permanent memorial.
 When all is completed MT. Tanning will, have given over twelve thousand dollars, the other subscriptions amounting to three thousand dollars Contents of Box.
 When the corner stone of the main base was laid a copper box 10x4X4 inches was placed in niche cut in the solid granite. It contained copy of the Norwich Bulletin of April 2S, 1913, a copy of the Jewett City Press of May 1. and a copy of the Norwich Evening Record of May g. photo graph of David Hale Tanning o1 Worcester and sketch of his life which was printed in the Bulletin of April 2S.
 Other Enclosures,
 
 story of the monument from its start nine years ago to the finish, as told above, and a one cent piece Of the latest issue, a photograph of the mon ument (taken from painting) by G. H. Prior. and a photograph of the Second Congregational church, the First Congregational church in GriS- WoId the new and old St. Mary s. the Methodist and the Baptist churches; copy of the official invitation to the unveiling, which reads: The honor of your presence is requested at the unveiling of the Soldiers monument in David Hale Tanning park, Jewett City, Connecticut, Memorial day, May thirtieth, ninteen hundred and thir- teen. Committee, George A. Haskell chairman: Everett H. Hiscox. secre- 1 tary: Daniel F. Finn, Frederick D Ballou, Rev. Edward M Hayes Is Woodrow Wilson. democrat. The governor of Connecticut Is Simeon K Baldwin. The senator in the IT. $ senate from this district is Frank F l Brandegee. Griswolds representativ, 1 n Hartford ia Fred L'Heureux. The 1 population Of the Town of Griswold | Is nearly 4,so0, The town clerk and treasurer is John Welsh, The select
 men are, James H, Shea. John Potter and Oscar Dugas, The board of edu-
 cation Is I, H, Tracy. A. c, Burdick
 John C, Hawkins. James T. Wilbur l Wills c, Terry, Shepherd F. Brown ! Marcus H, Drtseoil V. E, DesreEterf
 aad E. E. Rpbsasen. The school com