New Britain herald., 1927-04-02
KNIGHTS PROUD OF
 NEW PYTH|AN HOME
Gigantic Farm to Be Developed
 by Order in State

Knights Of Pythias in New Brit ain are congratulating themselves upon the a1uisitlon of a home for Pythian children recently purchased and O: which Nanlius II. Norton of this city Is vice president. The prop erty is said to be paradise. It lies in the towns of Lyme and East Haddam. l. was purchased Novem- Der 1 1926, and incorporated rn- der the name Of Connecticut Farm association.
 The proJect Is not visionary love and interest for Pythianism has organized to build for the tu- ture, 10 provide q home for worthy Pythian members and their wives, to fill what has been considered q most urgent need in the domain of Connecticut.
 To realize the ideal of possessing q Pythian home in Connecticut has long been u cherished wish and hope of the members. MT Norton, who IS representative 10 the supreme lodge and William CoWlishaw of this city. q past grand chancellor and q director in the new home, have been active in agitating this move ment for several years. About two pears ago, group of New Britain mon organized a flying squadron to visit lodges in this vicinity for the purpose of stirring up sentiment in favor of the home.
 A pythian Boosters club was the outcome of the movement started here, and the opportunity to pur- chase the Raymond property in Lyme and East Had1am has result cd. The homestead had been the hands of members of the Raymond family for more than 100 years Ind should pass into worthy hands. nd especially 10 be used for some pub lie or fratcrnal welfare purpose. The offer was made 10 sell the prop crty for a Pythian home. and the deal vas concluded in short order.
 Ill dliilltl Ne lIit' II IDk'Fliy Iul chased from the Raymond home stead, 97 acres were purchased from Miss Helen Bobrosky. The entire purchase price of the land and buildings, including live stock and machinery was S55, ,50o.
 The association took over the deeds on November l. 1926, and was incorporated for s150,o00. with an issue of 15,0O0 shares of stocl; at s1o per share. Much of the stock is in the hands of New Britain holders. It is sold to members of the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian sisters only, who reside in Connecticut and adjoining states.
 The moving spirits of the enter prise, in addition 10 Messrs. Norton and Cowlishaw was Fred R. Ames of Salem. Mir. Anes obtained an op- ton on the property June 1, 1920. He is superintendent of the Wood bridge h,mford farm. Salem. He spent over 45 years in farming and cattle raising and is considered an dulIlUt liy Oli siil i'i' III p' ''u''S' AA qualities as an expert dairyman.
 Officers are as follows: President, and General Manager, r. B. Ames, salem: vice president, Manlius H.. Norton, New Britain; secretary, At torney l.. Irwin Jacobs, of New HaV- on; treasurer, Clark Birnham of East Hampton.
 Directors are Charles Andres, Bridgeport: J. Franklin Bailey, Dur ham: John F. Hunderach, Middle town: Thomas II. Troland New Lon don; Clyde J. Clendenon, N.stIc, Mrs. Nelson Adams. Willimantls; Jerrie J. Lennham. Willimant,c; William Cow!ishaw, New Britain; William EA Snyder. Hartford; George Guerley, Willimantic: Charles Cham berlain, New Haven: James G. Lo- seno, New London: Frederick Burch. Mcriden; August Schaul. Rockfali and W. A. Reuth, Bridgeport.
 Mir. Birnham is treasurer of the East Hampton Bank and Trust ( }. Mir. Jacobs is past supreme repre- sentative. He is a prominent New Haven lawyer and is noted through out Connecticut for his ability as an orator.
 The property IS spread over an area of more than four miles in length and one mile in width. T. contains about 20, GOO acres. It's main frontage is on the state road formerly known as Norwich and Es- sex turnpike. IL is about IT miles from Norwich or New London and only two miles from Devils Hop Yard. 6 state park. The topography 7 of the ground is rich in beauty and Is said to be unsurpa sscd in this respect by any place in the state,
 The ground is traversed by Eight Mile river and by the east branch of the same river. The river is placid in spots and roaring stream in other places. Both Eight Mile ri CT and lfs branch are regarded as among the best trout streams in the state. The farm is watered by scv- eral creeks which greatly enhance its scenic splendor.
 Game is found in abundance Tn wooded hills, one of these hills be- ing about SOC feet high. From it's top Plum Island is visible and a part Of the Sound and Long Island shore can also be seen. On q clear night, nine lighthouses are visible.
 The plains of the farm are rich soil fit for the growing of vegc- tables and small fruit and are in the best state of cultivation. Ray mond homestead has always been regarded as one of tho finest stock