New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10

n LNhN III Vi VIC evening W DIS lllS
performance by the Kitchen Band, a
group of league members armed
with kitchen utensils equipped with
the familiar "Kazoo". The work of
this group brough forth much mirth
and it was voted one Of the most
amusing entertainments provided
so far for the members.
The members of this band were,
Mrs. Ora G. Edgerly, leader, Mrs.
Raymond A. Williams, Mrs. Ed
ward ]. Lardner, Mrs. Douglas De-
Mcrs, Mrs. Matthew Fl. Griswold,
Mrs. Clarence b. Baldwin and Mrs.
Harry Burnham. They rendered
such popular selections as "Smile
All the While" ut Amt Gonna
Rain No Mo-" and jungle Bells"
Shfpman Proves Interesting
Holding the interest and enthusi-
asm of his audience for nearly one
hour and a half, Attorney Arthur J..
Shipman of Hartford gave some
worth while sldellghts on the Civil
War period, together with the life of
one Of Connecticut's most famous
men, when he spoke last evening at
a meeting Of the Mems Bible class
Of Berlin. His subject was THE
Life and Letters of Joseph II. Haw-
ley"
The first part OF the talk was
given over TO the life Of the famous
Civil War general, while the second
part was devoted to the reading of
some of his letter. Tho generals
poppy personality was written into
each one of them and his staunch
loyalty to the Unions cause was re-
flccted in all Of the missivcs,
Mr., Shipman has made an extern
sive study of the life of General
Hawley, this parsonage having been
one of his fathers best friends. He
said that General Hawley came to
Connecticut in 1S48, taking up his
residence in Hartford. where he
came to be a great friend of the late
Charles Dudley Warner, famous au-
lilOl anu OIt lil4IC tuiNtl vi ne
Atlantic Monthly" Some of the let
tors read during the second half Of
the discussion were addressed to
Charley" Warner.
General Hawley, after serving in
the Civil War, was elected governor
Of the state in 1866 and he was pres
ident Of the Philadelphia exposition
in 1876. His great work at that
time was In interesting foreign ma
tons in the exposition and in helping
TO bring the countries closer to-
gether. In 1881 General Hawley was
elected United States senator, Il po-
sition which he filled with honor I'M
til his death.
General Hawlcy's great pride was
in the Seventh Connecticut Volun-
teers, regiment which served with
distinction during the War Of the
Rebellion. The letters, written during
the war and many times between en-
gagements, contained sentiments
representative of the opinions OF the
country's greatest men of that time
The missives were at times spicy re-
fccting the generals displeasure
with some action taken by the gov
Crnment, while at other times they
contained choice bits of humor and
amusing descriptions of activities at
the camps where the soldiers were
stationed.
About 80 members of the class
heard the talk and all of them eX-
pressed great satisfaction that they
had been able to he present, None
of the dryness of the usual historical
talk was found and Mr.. Shipman's
manner of recounting episodes men
toned in the letters gave one the i'm
preston that he was reading a letter
received but a few days since,
A social hour was held after the
meeting. refreshments being served
to the members.
Seeking New Members
Commander Wilfred r. Moore Of
Bolton Kasica post, American Le-
gion. has issued an invitation TO all
World war veterans, whether mem
bers of the Legion or not. TO be
present at the organizations an
nual meeting which will he hold TO-
night at o'clock at the Legion hall
in Kensington. Those wishing to
join the society are cordially invited
10 do so and these men are asked 10
bring with them their discharge pa
pcrs so that the records can be made
out properly.
Drain Is Repaired
State highway department work.