New Britain herald., 1929-10-24
200 Attend Testimonial Dinner
 To Mark Fiiftieth Anniversary
 Of William ". Pease As Mason
Prominent Members of Order Compliment Guest of Honor on Half Gen. tury of Activity.

New Britain Masonry joined hands with Hartford Masonry last night to pay tribute to one of its most be- loved members. William W. Pease, who observed his 5Oth anniversary as a Mason.
 Friends whom he has known for more than a half century sat side by side with him at q banquet at the Masonic Temple and spoke words of praise for d man whose deeds have marked him as one the younger Masons have been ad- vised to emulate and frankly told him they expected his active assist ance for many years to come
 Although his ready wit never de serted him as he made spontane- ous responses to the laudatory speeches. his voice faltered at times and words Of appreciation mingled with "reminiscences seemed to quiv- CT with emotion as they falteringly dropped from his lips.
 Two hundred Masons sat down 10 the dinner. Several who could not remain came in to pay their re spects.
 DeAIolay Boys Present Flowers
 John A. Lindsay. master of Gen. tennial lodge, was toastmaster. MT. Lindsay opened the exercises by in troducing Garner C. Goodwin. newly elected master councillor of Nathan Hale chapter Order of DeMOlaN. MT. Goodwin presented Mir Pease, who is a member of the DeMOlay executive committee. with q basket of golden crysanthemums and gold en roses. The roses were of the newly developed Coolidge rose which is of a golden yellow with a slight tinge of bronze in the center. The decorations, including candles, fes- toons, programs and even the tickets were of golden hue.
 Accepting the basket of flowers, Mr. Pease was visibly affected. "Of all the things that will be done to- night. there will be nothing that will be more appreciated than this gift from my boys. I thank you very much. When the time arrives that I can visit your chapter I shall eX- press my appreciation in proper form. 1 hope to be able 10 do a great many more things for Nathan Hale chapter
 The dinner was cooked by mem- bers of Martha chapter, Order Of Eastern Star and served by mem bers of New Britain Assembly Order Of Rainbow for Girls.
 Distinguished Guests Present
 Former Mayor Norman C. Stevens of Hartford, former Sheriff George H. Gabb of Hartford. former Chief of Police William J. Rawlings and Sherwood H. Raymond of this city. all past district deputies were pres ent. MT, Raymond also represent ed the Connecticut Grand lodge. Fritz G. Lofgren of Collinsville, now district deputy, was among the guests. William G. Baxter, mem- Der of the state prison board. Pro- lessor E. H. Laubin of Hartford. were present to pay their respects. Bliss W. Clark, an officer of the Connecticut Grand Chapter. Royal Arch Masons, Arthur H. Parker, past Most Puissant Grand Master of Royal and Select Masons of Con necticut, were prominent in the audience.
 Among the personal friends. George r. Spear, vice president of the American Hardware corporation; s. H. Woods, commander of the Grand Army; Police Lieutenant Samuel Bamforth. three men whose health has forced a letting up of their public activities, made their first public appearance in a long time to greet their old friend. Mr. Woods was introduced as a Mason for almost 60 years.
 There are fifteen 33rd degree Ma sons in Connecticut and six of them were present last night: Right Eminent William Prayer. Past Grand Commander of the Knight Tempars of Connecticut and past commander Of Washington Commandery of Hartford, the oldest Commanderv in the United States; Clayton Rowlcv, Curtis Gladden., Thomas W. Morgan and Norman C. Stevens of Hartford and William Stocking Of East Hart ford. Philip Jones of Hartford present commander of Washington