The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-17

One hundred years ago, in 1888, James Hampton Moore left his home on the Isle of Man, in the Irish sea, to como to Waterbury, Connecticut. To.day--a century later--it iS my pleasure to intro- duce his grandson aB the neighbor chosen for to-day'B program. He b Attorney Thomas Francis Moore, trust officer Of the Citizens & Manufacturer National Bank. Four generations of the Moore family have honored Waterbury with their presence since that mo. inentouS day away back in 1886.
 Thomas Francis Moore, son of William 0. and Anna tMcCarthV Moore, was born in the Moore homestead on South Elm street, Nov. 9th, i0eb. His parents were born here and died here--hiS mother in 1923, and hiS dad ,n i03i. Young Thomas attend- cd St. Mary's parochial school and Crosby high Bchool, graduating from the latter institution of learning In 1914. He was president of his class. Wigbing to fur. ther his education, he enrolled at Yale university, graduating in 1918, after taking high honorD and winning 6 Bachelor Of Arts degree. He immediately entered Yaio Law gchool, but his studies were inter- rupted by his enlistment in the Naval Aviation service. He was aS" signed to tho Massachusetts Ins StItute of Technology, at Boston, which was the government ground school for prospective flyers. He was honorably discharged at the end Of 1918. MT. Moore then became assistant secretary Of tho local Chamber Of Commerce. III 1920 nc was named secretary and served for one year before accopt- ing a position aS trust officer at the Manufacturer Bank. A year later the Manufacturers Bank merged with the Citizens Nation- aI Bank. MT. Moore remained as trust officer and has served !1 this capacity over since. He worked in tho bank by day and at night burned the midnight oil studying law, and In 1923 was ad' mitted to the Connecticut Ear. Ills legal knowledge greatly aids him in carrying out his exceeding ly important duties as trust officer. .,,
 On August 3Oth, 1920, MT. Moore married Miss Margaret Scully, daughter of the late Martin scul- ly, ex-mayor, newspaper editor, and beloved citizen. The union was blessed with two children: William Charles, now II, ana Anne Margaret, Q. Both are pupils at the Frederick John Kingsnury school.
 Mir. Moore's early ambition was to be e lawyer when he grew 70 manhood, He weighs l6o pounds, and is i've feet nine inches tail, with brown eyes ana black hair. He ig c strict vegetar" ian. His favorite dessert is straw berry shortcake. He drinks two quarts of milk daily. He smokes cigarettes. He Is very fond or fox hunting and fishing and dee lights in swimming. He plays a fair game of golf and enjoys walk. ing. He likes both classical and popular music. He reads at every opportunity, but never in bed. A we'll written book or article inter. estg him. He reads Italian and French. He likes airplaning and has been aloft. He has visited Central America. . He IS a bridge enthusiast. Mir. Moore has a horse named "Nobleman." and a cocker spaniel named "Buiiy. "Nobleman" is a hunter and jump era very lively critter. He shook his master off last Thanksgiving Day and slightly injured him. Duffy" the spaniel. is one ana one-half years old. :.
 Mir. Moore is a member Of the Waterbury. New Haven County