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NEW BRITAIN GRAYS FIRST MLITARY €O, (Continued From Seventeenth Page) 1t was dishanded in 1859, * The in- terrogation mark shows (hat the date of its organization was nel definitely known to Adams, the auther of that article, "The corrccl date of ergani- «ation as herein before stated is 1837, Philip Corbin, third lieutenant 1866, afterward became major of the Pirst Jiegiment When the gray uniform was first used by the company eannot be defin- itely determined, Walter Gladden was captain of the light Infantry company of New Hritain for the years 1841 and 1842, I have been informed by three different persons that he was captain of the Grays, From this, it may be inferred that both the uniferm and the name date back to that time, Meigs H, Whaples of Hartford, a native of New Mritain, has given me many facts concerning the Grays. At one time they wore helmets shaped hats of a shiny material similar to patent leather, surmounted by large waving white plumes, This style of hat was discarded for the hat with a white pompon hereinbefore desaribed. “There was no change in thelr gray suits when they changed their style of hat, Origin of Name, Whether the name originated with the company, or was spontaneously bestowed upon it by the public from location and color, 1 cannot state, From time to time in various places soveral military companies have been known as the “Washington Grays." In some Instances the name Washington may have been from General Wash- ington and not from locality. Hon. Krederick T. Stanley of New Britain was for a time prior to 1823, a member of the New Haven Grays, a leading military organization. “The first Monday in May, 1817, is interesting as the date of the first public parade of the New Haven Grays. On the 4th of July, in the same year they formed part of the escort of President Monroe on his way to this city . . ... Fort Sumter fell on the 14th day of April, 1861, and on the 10th day of May, the Second Reg- iment of Connecticut Volunteers fully armed and equipped paraded on the lower Green, departing for the seat of war. Atithe right of the line stood the New Haven Grays in full ranks and in their company uniform and in front rode Col. Alfred H. Terry in command of the regiment.” (Blake's Chronicles of the New Haven Green, pp. 138 and 145.) New Britain was no less patriotic than New Haven and was more prompt in action. Our New Britain Grays were disbanded so early that they could not appear in full ranks, and in their company uniform at the patriotic service held in the Center church on Sunday evening, April 14, 1861, only a few hours after Fort Sumter was evacuated. No doubt a number of the Grays attended as in- dividuals. Company G, First Regi- ment, was mustered into the United States service on April 22, 1861, with Frederick W. Hart, captain. He was formerly a captain of the New Brit- ain Grays. £ Company A of the Thirteenth Reg- iment was mustered into the United ¢ States service on Feb. 18, 1862, with a former captain of the Grays, Henry STYLE-QUALITY-PRICE These are three important features to consider in selecting your Fall Footwear. Here in| L Bidwell, In command, having H' New Britain men in his company, Of | mient they mel st various places. Oue ! mission as an ofioer | these 52 men, Loven D, Penfleld of | year they encamped at Plalaville near | is the only origingl docwm ’Ooll‘lund On Page Twenty-four), ' this eity is the enly man new living. His father, Harvey Penfield, was & member of the Grays, and until a few years ago Peafield had one of the hats formerly worn by the members of that company. hood caught the military spirit, ors ganfzed & juvenlle company of Grays and marched for parade and review | diminutive barvel went inte camp wilh the First Kegl Blossom's corners. Opsters at that | time were transporied 1o wooden hege having wooden hoops precisely like a The kegs were of and halr twe sises, gallon #allon The boys of his nelghbor- | There were plenly of eysier Looths with a stock of oysters stored at the back of the tenta, One nlght severdl kegs of oysters were taken without with imaginary grandeur when young | permission over to the hotel, where Penfield was not more than seven years old, The armory of the Grays is thus referred ta on page 861 of Camp's history: In 1842 Frederick T. Btanley Yeommenced making wrought belts, hinges and door handles in a building on Washington street which had been used as an armory.” This refers to the frent part of the huilding which recently projected gnto Lake street and wal knewn as the “Old Hed Bhop.” The only military company then in New Hritain of a character to have required an armory was (the Grays, Every man's house was all the armory which would have heen | required for the ununiformed infa try, These who had firearms gen: ally kept them at thelr respective homes, M, A, Warren herecinbefore referred to states that this bullding was generally known as the armory, and he undertsood that it was the armory of the Gray The late Henry Black Rock avenue the Grays and he stated Williams of A member of that this bullding was used by them during the | Nfties. Witllams Joined them about 1861, at which time they had between thirty and forty members, Thelr trainings were generally held on the Green In-the center of the town, Edward M, North states that he once saw the Grays training in a grove near where the Stanley Works' 1‘helfflflm‘y now stands. When the Grays We Recommend and Stock of | EVERSHARP PENCILS and WAHL PENS # in New Britain ADKINS PRINTERS AND STATIONERS are some wonderful offerings for tomorrow. i Women’s Black Satin Suede Lattice - $2.98 | Women’s Tan Calf Suede Trim Pumps. Many other styles, formerly $3.98. $2.95 More Dollar Specials for CHILDREN’S and MISSES SHOES Sizes 8Y; to 2 $1.00 Many other Bargains for the Thrifty Shopper. 97 Styles in Our Children’s Dept. NE GRADE LISLE HOSE-—SMALL SIZES ONLY . INFANTS’ SHOES Just a few pair left, at $1.00 Children’s BLACK RIB STOCKINGS MEN’S SOCKS the boys went to enjoy & fine eyster ' supper I Rellin D. Judd remembers that the | First Regiment once held thelr an-| nual encampment on the east side of | Btaniey streel near ils junction with | Hartford avenue It was & great day, | | Plenty of oyster venders_and others | |to feed the crowg, Peafield and El- | | ford B, Eddy also remember this en- | campment, | ‘Thomas W. Mitchell states that his i fathersinslaw, John «Johnsen (lor many years the Bealer of Weights and | Measures) was a member of the | Grays, and stated that they once went o camp with their regiment on It's Meadows in Hartford. John. | n played the trombone when he| as marching with the Grays, They generally had some kind of a trumpet | in addition to their fife and drum, At| one time Cyrus Judd was their drum- | mer and Lowry Goodrich was their| [fAfer, M. 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