Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-26

a6TOOklyus (Onug sept. E0.-GOVSrnOt Simeon E, Baldwin was the chief at- traetiCn at the Brooklyn fair on it's last day, the largest fair crowd that has been at Brooklyn on the closing day of an exhibition in years being in attendance. Not for nearly score icut honoIed the Windham County Agricultural society with his presenc at the fair, so the coming of Governor Baldwin was especially appreciated, not only by the fair officials but as well by thousands of people of Windham county, where the chief executive has seldom visited, and never before in this section, since being elected to his present office
 Governor Met at Pomfret.
 With his executive secretary, Edwin s. Thomas, a Wfndham county man, and Major Edward T. Lyon of Hart ford member of his staff, Governor Baldwin arrived at Pomfret on the 10 o'clock train, being met there by JudgC Harry E. Back. Capt. E. l.. Darbie, Danielson; Albert $. Fields. Brooklyn, and H. H. Davenport, Pomfret
 In the automobiles provided for the party the governor and his party were taken on tour of beautiful POmfret, over to Putnam and into Thompson, Judge M H. HolcOmb and State At torney Charles E. SearlS having joined the party. Visits were made to the home of Mir. SearIs. to the magnificent Ream estate and to other ShOw>places in the vicinity. From Thompson the party drove south through Killingly and Danielson to the fair grounds, where they arrived about the nooE hour.
 Greeted by Children.
 Colonel c. 4. Potter, Danie}aon, mem ber of the reception committee, had marshalled a large number of school children from many towns in the coul- ty and St. James band at the main entrance to the ground and as the gov ernors party drove through the band played Hail to the Chief and the chil- dren enthusiastically greeted Governor Baldwin.
 Informal Reception.
 An informal reception followed the governors arrival and he was greeted by many prominent citizens of the county, assembled in his honor. Pres ident Preston B. Sibley of the fair association had left no detail of ar engagements for the entertainment Of the governor incomplete and he was kept interested from the first minute he reachd the grounds.
 In company with mmbers of the re- ception committee he was shown through the buildings and over the grounds. He showed unexpected in- terest in everything and a surprising knowledge of agricultural subjects and practices.
 Good Wishes of 3. c. Rawsor.
 On his way about the grounds in reductions were sought with him by various persons, all of whom were given an opportunity to grasp the gov ernor's hand. Among this number was D. C.. Rawson. Elnlv1lle, who is 91. He was introduced by Rev. c. H. Barber of DanieIson. After the first greet ings had been passed MT. Rawson said: T did not vote forjyou, but now that you have office hope that you make no mistakes and keep it for 20 years''
 Another person introduced to the governor by Judge H. E. Back was Sidney H. Perry of Danielson, Judge Back mentioning that Mir. Perry is a, direct descendant of Commodore Per ry. This interested the governor very much. Mir. Perry. incidentally, is also 9 descendant of Jeff Davis.
 Most of the women introduced to the governor gave him free and proud notice that they were democrats by inclination and nature. something that him in favor of full suffrage rights for women. One of them told the gov ernor about her little five year old boy, who when asked if he were a Chris tian, said, NO, but papa is a demo- crat." T suppose he considered that
 
 Special Luncheon.
 Through the courtesy of President Sibley the governor and his party and a number of guests were entertained at a special luncheon served in a tent erected for the purpose, the service being by the Wauregan hotel. Norwich. The party included: Governor Baldwin. Executive Secretary E. s. Thomas, Major E. T. Lyon, Capt E. L. Darbie, aids; Judge Marcus H. Bol- comb of the superior court. State At torney Charles E. Searls, Thompson; County Clerk E. M Warner, Putnam: County Commissioner F. 0. Davis, Pomfret; County Commissioner E. F. Hill. Windham; County Commissioner E. H. Corttisg Thompson: L. E. Smith, John o. Fox, Richard German, all of Putnam; Judge Harry E. Back Dan ie1son: Attorney Sabin s. Russell. Day ville Attorney Leonard Cogsweu, New Haven; Edwin Milner, A. J. Bitgood, Moosup; ex-Senator Angus Park, Han over; Charles $. Hyde, Canterbury: H. H Davenport, Pomfret; Frank H. Willimantic; A. A. Stanton, Sterling; Attorney Charles s. Weaver, Thomas Thurber, artist, Putnam Heights; Everett F. Brown, Pomfret: Colonel c. A. Potter, Danielson: L. N. Greig, Dayville; J. B. Stetson, Brooklyn; H. O. Preston, Putnam; A. Potter, Brooklyn. F%Ward A. ulSliVan, Danielson.
 Won Hearty Applause.
 Immediately after lunch the governor and his party went to the judges stand, from which Governor Baldwin delivered his address. His appearance was greeted with applause by the in the stands and about that section of the grounds.
 President Sibley introduced Governor Baldwin in a very happy way, saying, among other pithy things, There is no politics in this-it's an off year." This brought out g good laugh.
 Governor Baldwin said in substance:
 Governor 5aIdwin's Address.
 Governor Baldwin spoke in part as follows:
 have a home feeling in Windham county My grandmother's grand father was Thomas Clap, a, minister in Windham, and his wife was Wind ham girl. These were the days when a Congregational minister was settled for life in fact as well as theory. After fourteen years, Mir. Clap was called to be president of Yale college, and to induce the Windham parish to let