New Britain herald., 1929-04-25

other, which was passed with en- thusiasm, placed both conventions in favor of the Robinson bill now be- fore congress which provides for an increased pension for all Civil War veterans, their widows or depend- ents.
 A memorial service for deceased veterans Of the Civil War was held by the auxiliary. Mrs. Sue Older sAa~ ot Waterbury was in charge.
 Il was voted to hold the neN. con ventlon at New London. the home city ot the newly elected department commander.
 Luncheon was served in Masonic lall to l62 delegates. About a dozen G. X. F. veterans from various parts of the state were present as guests.
 Pledge Law Enforcement
 Pledges ot the Sons of Veterans to help President Hoover enforce the laws of the country were included among number Of resolutions adopted at the afternoon session of the convention In addition to resolutions previously mentioned the Sons adopted resolution thanking the members Of the Auxiliary for d gift Of $50 and for the friendship and cooperation of that organiza- ton.
 One resolution thanks the press of New Britain for aid and courtesy in making the affair a success.
 X resolution of thanks 10 the manufacturers was adopted express ing appreciation for gifts at the banquet last evering.
 \ resolution was adopted thank ing Mayor Paonessa, the Chamber of Commerce and the people of New Britain for their friendship and hos pltallty.
 It was announced that the Sons Of Veterans organized the Connecticut department 45 years ago. Organl- zation was under the direction uf General William II. Pierpont, who was authorized by the commandery- ln-chief to organize camps in Con- necticnt, Rhode Island and Massa- chuSetts. Camp No. ]. at New Haven was the first camp organized in New England
 Department Banquet
 A the annual banquet Of the De pdrtment held last night al the ]. Q. c. r. hall. about 25o members and guests gathered. several Civil War Veterans were present.
 Time has taken great toll from tsjs state 10 the Civil war l. was brought out that there were 54.000 men from Connecticut in the Civil Var and at present there are but $50 left. Paige Searon, commander Of the American Legion in Connecticut. said in an address at the meeting Ia st night that the veterans of the recent war had patterned their plans after those the G. A. R, adopted and in future years they will benefit by the vision Of the older groups
 Greetings Were extended to the visitors by George Clark. commander of l.. D. Penfeld camp, Sons of Vet erans, Of this citt.
 The keys 10 the city were pre- sented 10 the convention by Mayor A. M. Paonessa. FIe welcomed the delegates and invited them to ln- spect the schools, parks and public buildings.
 ! The principal speaker of tho eve ming was Rev. Theodore A. Greene. pastor of the First Congregational church, who spoke on Americas $ Foremost Patriot. Our Example" He said that Abraham Lincoln was the greatest patriot in the history of the United States and proceeded 10 give some Of the facts of his life that made him so great in the hearts Of the world He spoke of the admir- able qualities he possessed that made 1 him loved hy those Of the south and the north in the days following the war.
 He said that Lincoln was a nom- Der Of no church but vas one Of the few men who turned to the Lord Tn inc moments or stress ana Sf'a sorrows. He spoke of the signing of :he fma ncipation proclamation, when Lincoln. despite the objection Of some of his closest friends. was about 10 free the slaves in the states, saying q have promised my God that l would do this thing
 Rev. Mir. Greene spoge on Lincoln great mercy in the pardoning Of men and in the treatment of pris- oners Of war. and Of his honesty. q governing factor throughout his life
 Following MT. Greene's address national association, Of San Fran cisco, spoke briefly on the work o1