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Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . dain. Here the highwayextends along the harbor to thateliarming summer hotel, the FortGriswold House, and the water viewsfrom the road-way are very heautiful.The present seleetmeii of the townof Groton are, S. G. Fish. ,1. F. Bailey,and A. F. Hewett. The Town Clerkis Nelson ^lorgan, whose ollice is atPoquonnock Bridge. The TownTreasurer is John O. Fish. Groton is a growing town, and in it are well represented tiie customarybranches of pr Stock Photo

RM2AKGJCH–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . dain. Here the highwayextends along the harbor to thateliarming summer hotel, the FortGriswold House, and the water viewsfrom the road-way are very heautiful.The present seleetmeii of the townof Groton are, S. G. Fish. ,1. F. Bailey,and A. F. Hewett. The Town Clerkis Nelson ^lorgan, whose ollice is atPoquonnock Bridge. The TownTreasurer is John O. Fish. Groton is a growing town, and in it are well represented tiie customarybranches of pr

RM2AKJMB0–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . votion. Itluanufactures cotton gins and lintingiiiaeliines for oil mills. It is one oftlie principal concerns of its kind inthe United States and employs about3(10 skilled met-hanics. The R. T. Palmer Company, largestmanufacturers of bed comfortables inthe world, was incorporated in 1888.Its innnense j)lant, bordering on Wash-ington and Methodist streets, com-prises eight large l>rick liuildings.The President of The K. T. PalmerCompan

RM2AKK785–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . THE ARMORY COIT AND WASHINGTON STREETS.Headquarters of the Third Regiment. National Guard of Connecticut. 17 picturesque 1Rew 5London». o Q a oz o more were lust, ami as a rule tlieNew LdiuIuii Aigniiaiils of 4Slgained more in experience tiiantlifv aci|nirf(i in pocket. Outtil the Lrr<at nmuhci of adsni-turci-s wlio left for California in4! and tlu- few years succeed-ing, some by sea and others hythe route across the Isthmus ofPanama—

RM2AKG5NG–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . RESIDENCE OF DR. JOHN K. BUCKLYN, JR.East Main Street. Mystic. The residence and offices of Dr. .JohnIvnight Bucklvn. .Jr.. one of its ablest CAPTAIN JOHN E. WILLIAMS,physicians, are located on East MainStreet, Mystic, and are connected bytelephone. Dr. Bucklyn is a graduateof the New York Medical College,class of 1887. and of tlie Mystic allcyEnglisli and ClassicalInstitute, J. K. Buck-lyn. L. L. D.. Princi-pal. He has a hugepractice i

RM2AKFW41–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . New London,Connecticut,was born atSnow Hill, Wor-cester County,Maryland, Aug-ust lOth, 1830.the son of Wil-liam and Eliza-beth Scott. In 1873 hebecame a resi-dent of N e wLondon, under-taking at thattime a govern-ment contractto build RaceRock Light-house, besidesmany other im-j) o r t a n t c o n -tracts in wharfand sea-wallconstruction,among whichwas Pier No. 1,North River, New York. He also en-joys the distinction of I)eing the firstm

RM2AKG555–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . EAST VIEW HOUSE, MYSTIC, CONNECTICUT-RESIDENCE OF ELI GLEDHILL. and Mary M. Young Bucklyn. OnJune 25th, 1891, he was united inmarriage to Marv Emma Hall, olMystic. The village is admirably governedand maintained. Its business and professional men are exceptionallyable and conscientious. The medicaljjrotession is represented by severalphysicians of experience and skill,jjroniinent among whom are Dr. J. K.Rucklvii, Jr., and Dr. Charles Voo

RM2AKHWKN–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . RESIDENCE OF ROBERT COIT FEDERAL STREET.. RESIDENCE OF DR. FREDERICK FARNSWORTH - 25 FEDERAL STREET. (9) 105

RM2AKH820–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . JOHN SPALDING,One of New Londons Leading Florists ployees he is liberal and considerate.John Spalding is the son of Thomasand J(>nnie Jobnston S[)alding. andborn in Perthshire. Scotland.December 25th. 1x14.His early educationwas secured in the pul^lie schools of bis nativetown. He commencedto earn his own liveli-hood wlien only fifteenyears of age. With theinstincts of trardeningfinculcated strong with-in him, he chose it forbis life

RM2AKG64H–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . tworthy sea-captain,and his deatii was a loss to Mystic. Captain .Joseph Warren Holmes,another of Mystics retired sailing mas-ters, was born in Mystic April 7th,1824. His parents were .Jeremiah andAnn liordell Denison Holmes, both ofMystic. Jeremiaii Holmes was one ofthe soldiers who repelled the Britislifleet in its attack upon Stonington in181-1. Previous to this time he had foithree years been impressed into servicein the Britisli Nav

RM2AKJBKY–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . f Civil Engineers and Surveyors. 80 [picturesque 1Rew 3London» A I!EL 1. Tannermember of the NewBar. He first stud-ied law at Mystic,witli Colonel HiramAppleman, and fora few years practicedthere. After acourse in the pulilicschools at Mystic,he entered BrownUniversity, fronwhich he graduatedin 1874 with thedegree of B. A. Hewas born at Mystic,July 7th, 18.50. Mr. Tanner is aman of strong con-victions, with thepower to expressand stand f

RM2AKK9AX–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . Has Been in Possession of the Family and Descendants for Two Generations. It is Still Owned b> One of the Family. migration to this country, occupiedthe pastorate in Chepstow, Monmouth-shire, England, was the spiritual andtemporal head of the pioneers. Therule in early colonial days was obedi-ence to ecclesiastical authority, and itwas cheerfully rendered as a matter ofright in all things. The settlers came prepared forliardships and

Picturesque Nepal . bands playing theNepalese National Anthem. A perfunctoryinspection follows, and then a feu-de-joie,very creditably performed, ripples up anddown the ranks. The bands situated in variouspositions again break into music, being followedby volleys, more music, and then fifteen roundsof independent, in which the artillery joins.The air is impregnated with much noise,smoke, and music, and a wholesome martialardour thrills all concerned. While this is taking place, in the city,which forms an appropriate background tothe review, a unique pageant is being per-formed. Through the win Stock Photo

RM2AWRHMJ–Picturesque Nepal . bands playing theNepalese National Anthem. A perfunctoryinspection follows, and then a feu-de-joie,very creditably performed, ripples up anddown the ranks. The bands situated in variouspositions again break into music, being followedby volleys, more music, and then fifteen roundsof independent, in which the artillery joins.The air is impregnated with much noise,smoke, and music, and a wholesome martialardour thrills all concerned. While this is taking place, in the city,which forms an appropriate background tothe review, a unique pageant is being per-formed. Through the win

Picturesque Nepal . pink embroidered gauze inthe orthodox manner that long usage hasordained for this performance. As the pro-cession wends its way through the rabbleattracted by this tempting display the remarksmade by these onlookers are amusingly ex-pressive, some with glistening eyes andlonging looks naming audibly and unctuouslyeach separate delectable as it passes so closewithin their grasp. But to the traveller themind instinctively turns to a parched landin another continent, where, on a limestone AN ANCIENT PARALLEL 190 wall carved by a hand now stilled threethousand years, an identic Stock Photo

RM2AWR3B4–Picturesque Nepal . pink embroidered gauze inthe orthodox manner that long usage hasordained for this performance. As the pro-cession wends its way through the rabbleattracted by this tempting display the remarksmade by these onlookers are amusingly ex-pressive, some with glistening eyes andlonging looks naming audibly and unctuouslyeach separate delectable as it passes so closewithin their grasp. But to the traveller themind instinctively turns to a parched landin another continent, where, on a limestone AN ANCIENT PARALLEL 190 wall carved by a hand now stilled threethousand years, an identic

RM2AKGBDT–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . RESIDENCE OF ROSWELL B. FITCH- NOANK, CONNECTICUT. 170. DOCK AND YARD VIEW IN THE SHIPYARD OF THE ROBERT PALMER & SON SHIPBUILDING AND MARINE RAILWAY COMPANY, NOANK, CONNECTICUT. The Officers of The Robert Palmer & Son Shipbuilding and Marine Railway Company are. Robert Palmer. President: Robert P. Wilbur. Vice-President: Robert Palmer. Jr.. Secretary and Treasurer; and John E. McDonald. Superintendent. Robert Palmer, the President, was

RM2AKJF28–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . /.T» ^ Tt n / T7 *r* .r> :ti ^f i. A*- J Uj Uj U^ i^ JliJlU JJ J :uj .u .u jj J JJ .LI LU JJ jOjjJUjSiUUjIjJUJUJ ^r^ j^. ?^^^ ^^ :i % 71

RM2AKHN0C–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . SCHWANERS CITY MARKET, 20 MAIN STREETC. HENRY SCHWANER. PROPRIETOR. (picturesque 1Rew Uondon,. BAERS BAKERY—468 BANK STREET.Established in 1895 Frank A. Baier. Proprietor. Mr. Baiers Home-Made Bread is the Best in the City,or Wagons may be Procured the Finest and Freshest of Everything in Bakery. From his Store At the ()( KAN I>i:a(h Pavilionone may enjoy an appetizing repast.Mr. A. H. Wilkinson serves every tlayexcellent shore dinner

RM2AKHX9G–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . INTERIOR OF LYRIC HALL —241 STATE STREET. Lyric Hall is Under the Management of Charles M. Brocksieper, 241 State Street, to Whom All Inquiries as to Rental Should be Addressed. It is an Admirable Place in which to Hold Dances. Parties, or Entertainments of Any Description. 104. RESIDENCE OF ROBERT COIT FEDERAL STREET.

RM2AKJN2G–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . -any similar con-c e r n in NewEngland. Their. y , (illiies connected ^^ / J piivate wires are about fifty innunilier. Theyiiave also numer-ous correspond-F. EDNEY, cuts at various Rogers & Company. ]loints in the Inited StatesTheir advices on cotton are largelyiiuoted by ^lajiers in the cotton belt.Tlie New ^ork offiies of the firm areat 38 Wall street, and their Bostonoffices are located in the Ames Building.In October, 1900, Mr. Edney

RM2AKHJPX–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . e corner of Main and Cliurchstreets, New London, was Ijorn inMontville, Connecticut, July 4th,1861. He is a descendant from theAvery family of Groton, famous forthe part they played in the troubloustimes coeval with tlie War of theRevolution. He is the son of Gris-wold G. anil Cornelia Chappell Avery.He receivedhis early edu-cation in theschools ofNew London.His presentl)nsiness, atthe corner ofMain andChurchstreets, datesits inceptionfr

RM2AKK2E8–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . ter, and inthe summer season — fromJune to October—to OceanBeach. The New London StreetRailway is well managed,and its corps of conductorsand motormen are consider-ably above the average inj)oint of efficiency, courtesv.and neatness of personalappearance. Its transfer sys-tem is convenient. One maysecure a transfer check fromeither distinct line to theother. The transfer point isthe Parade, near the UnionBank. ()wiiig to the carefulnesso

RM2AKH626–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . ANNA WARNER BAILEY, ? IVIother Bailey. Anna Warner Bailey was Noted for Her Patriotic Sentiments and Acts During Both the Revolutionary Period and the War of 1812. 145 picturesque 1Rew ILondon. liaiiilliil of inni. Jill ])atriolic Iutocs.lield it willi SiKiitaii-like disregard tortlic numerical supiiioiity of tin- bi--sieging forces. The emlMinkinentsand gidund plan of the fort are stillquite plainly marked, and a sally-portthrough the s

RM2AKJTAN–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . ondon County.One Cumstock was sexton of the firstmeeting-house, as this old recordshows : Old Goodman Cumstock ischosen sexton, whose work is to orderyouth in the meeting-house, sweep themeeting-house, and beat out dogs, forwhich he is to have 40 shillings ayear: he is also to make all graves :for a man or woman he is to have 4 shillings, for children. 2 shillings agrave, to be paid by survivors. Three subsequent edifices occupiedthe sam

RM2AKH1HR–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . Bill Memorial Library. good, and are increasing, there is con-siderable building in progress, and thegeneral tone is one of prosiiciity andenterprise. The township of Groton includesseveral villages. To the southeast ofGroton j)roper are the divisions ofPo<]Uonnock Bridge. Po(|uonnock,Xoank, West Mystic, and Mystic. Tothe northeast is the Navy Yard, astation on the Norwich division ofthe New York, New Haven andHartford Railroad. To th

RM2AKK6W2–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . yNew Londoners and their de-scendants. Indeed, the samemav be said of all the cities ofthe Initcd States. In the old days there wasiiiuili that was quaint and curi-inis in the life of New London.The Mride Brook marriage, fa-mous in her history, was aninstance of the peculiarities ofthe laws governing the jurisdic-tion of officials of the differentciiloiiies. Ill the winter of lt!4(iand 47 a young couple livingin Saybrook elected to becom

RM2AKJ6GK–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . St-*.. * m^r—. PARSONAGE OF THE SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 3 BROAD STREET. Erected by Mrs. Martha S. Harris as a Memorial to Her Husband, the Late Jonathan Newton Harris, in 1897.

RM2AKJ39X–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . Rew Uondon. and II. (). I.uivh. on Hhukliall Suet-L.ami that (if J. J. Ryan, on McDonaMStreet, are wit-nesses to the eoni-pleteness of thehuihlers art. Kroni tliis sectionol tiie eily. totlie soutlnva id.stretches OeeanAvenue, one of thefi nest of N e vliOndniis thorougii-fares. ll is widesniootli and hard,an<l is lined oneither side hy manyattractive dweli-insrs and invitinij-fjrnnnds. Amongt ll e m w ill h cnoticed some thatpossess

RM2AKKAKC–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . ard, and of Anna Warner Bailey—Modern * Groton —Villages Within the Townsliip — Churches and Schools 145-15(> ( HAPTKR XIIl —(tRoion of To-Dav — c<uitcmplateil Improvements — Noteworthy Residences — Mercantile Enterprises an3-I71 CHAPTER XV —Environs of New Lond<»n —Mystic— The Beautiful Scenerv of a CharmingAmerican Coast Town—The Delightful Land and Water Views —Noteworthy Churches —Homes an2.. oz 3oo I H. w 2 H•- m at £ W i &

RM2AKJ9KT–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . WILLIAMS MEMORIAL PARK,Broad and Hempstead Streets. ing an air of roomy comfortablenessthat tells of a past generation, andsome very fine in their triumph ofmodern architecture, is to derive muchof profit and pleasure. Following,are noted a few of the more preten- tious, substantial, and commodiousresidences that would attract the eyeon such a tour of the city: On Hemp-stead Street, near Ye AntientestBuriall Ground, a spot to whichattach

RM2AKHNGD–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . nthe four floors they occupy at 1 2h B;inkStreet, and in the three floors of abrick building they have erected in therear, are comprised 38,082 square feetof floor space. Eighteen courteous andcapable assistants are employe<l. Thisis the largest wholesale and retailgrocery house in Eastern Connecticut.The goods are all carefully selected,and by reason of the enormous quanti-ties continually disposed of, are to bebad at the very lowest

RM2AKHPXK–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . HEADQUARTERS OF THE BISHOP LUMBER AND COAL COMPANY,61-65 WATER STREET. The Finest Business Block inEastern Connecticut devoted exclu-sively to thefurniturebusiness, wasl.uilt in IS.Hby the Put-nam Furni-ture Mfc.Company forthe acconnno-dation of itsinc reasingbusiness,which in lessthan t w oyears hadoutgrown tinpremises inwhicii il wasestablished in18 8 9 byNelson S.Iutnam andGeorge N.P u t n a in .The foremostposition til ishouse hasalw

Picturesque Nepal . e the triumphal arches of the Romansmirror the ambitions of the classic citizen.Can we not see the rugged disposition of theinhabitants of Western Europe in the sternbut picturesque buildings of the Gothic style ?And so with the State of Nepal. The storyof the people, and all that is profound intheir nature, is illustrated in the temples andshrines of the valley. A short account of thepopulation of Nepal, and the influences towhich they have been subjected, seems neces-sary before their picturesque circumstances,and particularly the full meaning of theartistic conditions of Stock Photo

RM2AWT0TB–Picturesque Nepal . e the triumphal arches of the Romansmirror the ambitions of the classic citizen.Can we not see the rugged disposition of theinhabitants of Western Europe in the sternbut picturesque buildings of the Gothic style ?And so with the State of Nepal. The storyof the people, and all that is profound intheir nature, is illustrated in the temples andshrines of the valley. A short account of thepopulation of Nepal, and the influences towhich they have been subjected, seems neces-sary before their picturesque circumstances,and particularly the full meaning of theartistic conditions of

RM2AKH9K1–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . 137 (picturesque 1Rew ILondon,. INTERIOR OF THE MILLINERY PARLORS OF MISS CHARLOTTE M. MALLORY, 24 GREEN STREET, NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT. TiiK All iiMiANViMi li( TiKK pre-sents one of many magnificent viewsobtained from that section of tlie cityknown as •Hill Crest. This tract ofland was developed recently fof Imild-ing sites:the nne-f] naileda d V a n -tages oflocationmake itthe mostdesirableresiden-tial part111 thecity. Itis iiuiind-ed

RM2AKHP05–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . -, to whichthey moved their oyster business,where, in conjunction with the sellingof fish, they carried it on until 18.t8,when the property was condenuied forrailroad purposes. They then nmiovedto their present location. They areproprietors of the Rockj- Ioint OysterCompany, largest wholesale oysterdealeiv! in Provi<lence. This companyhas over 800 acres of oyster groundunder cultivation in Narragansett Bayand Kickemuit River, and oper

RM2AKHR7T–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . MORRIS W. BACONS MARBLE BLOCK - 126 STATE STREET. Chapter 1IX. NEW LONDON OF TO-DAY. COMMERCIAL INTERESTS NEW LONDON AS A TRADE CENTER - BUILDINGACTIVITY —MERCANTILE ENTERPRISE —PRINCIPAL BUSINESS MEN ANDPROMINENT CONCERNS. The Commercial Spikit uk NewLondon* is indicative of eiicrgy, pro-gress, a n dj u s t i ti a b 1 efaith in thecitys evolu-t i () n andlively fu-ture. Yearby year thefirnniess oftiie busi-ness toneincreases.P rope rty

RM2AKGH5C–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . M. D., wasl)orn in New Brunswick, X. .1., in18(i6. lie was educated privatelyuntil he entered Yale Medical College.He graduated from the CJollege ofIhjsicians and Surgeons of Baltimorein 18!)4, after a three yearscollege, anda two years hospital course. He is ameml)er of the I. ().(). F., Foresters ofAmerica, Inited Order (iolden Cross,IIeptaso])lis, and of the A. (). l. W.,of all of which, excepting the OddFellows, he is medical examine

RM2AKGF10–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . FORT TRUMBULL —NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT. Fort Trumbull Received its Name in Honor of Governor Jonathan Trumbull. Governor of Connecticut during ttie Revolution. It Is Located on Fort Neck, a Point of Land Extending into the Harbor from the West Side, about a Mile and a Halt North of the Lighthouse and Nearly a Mile from the Center of the Cit>. It is of Granite from the Qua^r) on Millstone Point. It was Completed in 1849. at a Cost of a

Picturesque Nepal . ights of fancy, as for instance his figure-work,compare unfavourably with his pictorial ideasexpressed in other mediums. Nevertheless,in some examples this material has beenvery cleverly manipulated, a frieze continuedaround two stories of a temple in the PatauDurbar, and representing in lithic pictures acomplete epitome of one of the Hindu epics,being a wonderful piece of stone-carving inminiature, and there are a few others almostits equal. In textiles Nepal is singularly deficient, andexcept for the common cloth of the country,little or no weaving is undertaken. Certain Stock Photo

RM2AWR6GJ–Picturesque Nepal . ights of fancy, as for instance his figure-work,compare unfavourably with his pictorial ideasexpressed in other mediums. Nevertheless,in some examples this material has beenvery cleverly manipulated, a frieze continuedaround two stories of a temple in the PatauDurbar, and representing in lithic pictures acomplete epitome of one of the Hindu epics,being a wonderful piece of stone-carving inminiature, and there are a few others almostits equal. In textiles Nepal is singularly deficient, andexcept for the common cloth of the country,little or no weaving is undertaken. Certain

RM2AKG79B–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . - viewsin which his locality al)Ounds. A cita-tion of his work is really more witliinthe province of a dissertation uponart than tliat of a mere untechiiicaldescription. However, in coiuiection with the vil-lage of Mys-tic, his nameand profes-sional attri-butes and•epute con-stitute morethan a simplem a t t e r o fr e 1 e a n c e.Witiiin the[)a s t t o u ry ears M r.Tingley hasleen awarded^.ht medalsfor the excel-e n c e a n dartistic

RM2AKJDRA–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . ulhird from the First Ward;C. H. Morris, C. Royce Boss and A.H. Chappell from the Second; P. C.Eggleston, G. C. Morgan and JamesR. May from the Third: W. P.McBride. T. R. Murray and H. S.Dorsey from the Fourth: F. M. Ladd,C. D. Twomey and (ieorge H.Tliomasfrom the Fifth Ward, antl CharlesPrentis. Kdwin L. DaSilva and Chaun-cey B. McCreery, Aldermen-at-Large.The Nkw Liintx)N Boakd ok Tkahewas organized in 1885. The progres-sive men of New

Picturesque Nepal . ^ V .1. .^ :^^ ^ ?-^ -c^-^ -. CHAPTER V THE CITIES OF THE VALLEY Katmandu—Legendary Plan—History—The Durbar—BhimSens Tower—Bhatgaon—The Durbar Square—TheGolden Gate—Nyatpola Deval or the Temple of the FiveStages—The Taumari Tol—Patan—Its Decay—TheDurbar Square—Principal Buildings of Patan—Kirtipur. The three main cities of Nepal are Katmandu,Bhatgaon, and Patan, all situated in thevalley, and eacti within a few miles of oneanother. When the country consisted ofseveral principalities, each of these was acapital in itself, self-governed and self-con-tained, but since the G Stock Photo

RM2AWRT67–Picturesque Nepal . ^ V .1. .^ :^^ ^ ?-^ -c^-^ -. CHAPTER V THE CITIES OF THE VALLEY Katmandu—Legendary Plan—History—The Durbar—BhimSens Tower—Bhatgaon—The Durbar Square—TheGolden Gate—Nyatpola Deval or the Temple of the FiveStages—The Taumari Tol—Patan—Its Decay—TheDurbar Square—Principal Buildings of Patan—Kirtipur. The three main cities of Nepal are Katmandu,Bhatgaon, and Patan, all situated in thevalley, and eacti within a few miles of oneanother. When the country consisted ofseveral principalities, each of these was acapital in itself, self-governed and self-con-tained, but since the G

RM2AKKC24–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . a;o m XH O z o QZ o wz O > D. THE GREAT RAILROAD DRAWBRIDGE SPANNING THE RIVER THAMES. The Drawbridge Across the River Thames. Between Groton and New London, is Just North of the City. and is One of the Largest Bridges of Uke Character in the World. Untroduction^

Picturesque Nepal . ortraitsof the founder and his wife, and are regardedby all with great respect, almost approachingworship. In some few cases these are actuallysaints or deities, but the ordinary custom isto place in front of the shrine metal imagesof the distinguished laity w^ho have beenintimately identified with its establishment.Around these are grouped smaller statues,also portraits, and in front of each is a shallowreceptacle for incense or oil and wick. Theseare likenesses of those who have contributedtheir moiety to the glorification or upkeep ofthe temple, or depict devotees who ha Stock Photo

RM2AWR8FP–Picturesque Nepal . ortraitsof the founder and his wife, and are regardedby all with great respect, almost approachingworship. In some few cases these are actuallysaints or deities, but the ordinary custom isto place in front of the shrine metal imagesof the distinguished laity w^ho have beenintimately identified with its establishment.Around these are grouped smaller statues,also portraits, and in front of each is a shallowreceptacle for incense or oil and wick. Theseare likenesses of those who have contributedtheir moiety to the glorification or upkeep ofthe temple, or depict devotees who ha

RM2AKHNCT–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . DR. J. EUGENE UNDERHILL, Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist. Howes Stable. Green and Golden Streets. imported horses. In ISIM) lie began hisstu<lies as a veterinarian at the Ontario Neteriiiary College at Toronto. Aftergraduating with honors he located inNew London. Hisreal wortli wass o o n recognizedand his servicesare now in muchdemand, hjs pat-rons knowing thatthe Doctor is a per-fectly reliabh manand skilled in hisprofession. Dr.(nde

RM2AKG6P6–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . nting newspaper. Itsfour thousaiid. otHce and a weeklypopulation is aboutlive hundred. Tlietown is busy as wellas beautiful. Fromits precincts menhave gone forth tobattle with the world.and have inscribeiltheir names highupon the nioiHiiiientto human endeavor,and Mystic and theworld are better f(irtheir lives. Mystic is the homeof a gotxlly nunibciof retired sea cap-tains, hale and hearty,wliociiuld, were theyso disposed, tell manya stir

RM2AKFXAF–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . ing next, beforecrossing the Con-necticut River andarriving at Saybrook.Junction. Thisjunction has a wide T H K M I L L S T O N E G R A S I T E QuAinuKs, located at Millstone. Con-necticut, were established prior to 1834by Benajah Gardiner. Its presentmanagement, under the proprietorshipof Henry (iardiner. dates its controlfrom 18S8. The Gardiner Quarry isone of the busiest and most productivein the world, and annually turns outenormous

RM2AKH7EK–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . WILLIAM B. SMITHArl Dealer. returned East. fruit and con- -Meriden, where iiid nllice-served in the Civilof the -i.tth Color-ed Regiment. In1875 he came to NewLondon and openeda •• 99 cent store,one of the fiist inthe city, and contin-ued its operationiiuiny years. Mr..Smith manufacturesan ointment withwhich he cured liini-self of eczema, afterphysicians had pro-nounced his recov-ery impossible. Itis called SureC u re ()intment,and is a

RM2AKJD5T–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . cial interest toeveryone. ilie beciuests of Hon.(ieorge F. Tinker to the BulkeleySchool, Memorial Hospital, and YoungMens Christian Association, entitlehim to tlie warm corner he holds inthe affection of the people of NewIvondon. Miss Frances ManwaringCaulkins. in writing and publishingher ailiniral)lc Historv of New picturesque fRew ILondon. London, honored the eity iind lier-self. Mr. J. Lawrence Chew has giventlie public much pleasure

RM2AKFWDH–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . THE AVERY MEMORIAL - AVERY MEMORIAL PARK, GROTON. The Avery Memorial Marks the Site of the Old Hive of the Averys. Built in 1656 by Captain James Avery andOccupied by Him and Seven Generations of His Descendants Until it was Burned, on the Night of July 20th. 1894. AveryMemorial Park is Two Miles From New London, on the Shore Line Railroad, and May Be Seen From the Passing Trains.The Secretary of the Avery Memorial Association is Miss He

RM2AKH572–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . reacherousfoe.s. September li, 17S1, after a re-markable and gallant defense of Fort(; lis wold against superior numbers and 147 Ipicturcsquc 1Rew TLondon. discipline. He was lonteiit to sufferall, and to lose all, that his countlynii<,ht be, tluiebv, the gainer. ()nehundred yards to the southeast ofthe old fort is his grave. Over it is ahandsome monument erected from anappropriation by the State in 18.)4,as a tribute to his brave dee

RM2AKHMB5–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . NEW BUILDING OF THETROY STEAM LAUN-DRY—BANK STREET. Alex. Fournier. Proprietor, C.E.Fournier.Architect.. ONE OF THE DELIVERY WAGONS OFTHE TROY STEAM LAUNDRY. ollice is 8T-t); that of the Norwichlaundry, 29-5. Tlic new building undergoing con-struction on Bank Street,for occupancy by theTroy Launtlry, is fromplans by tlie architect.Mr. C. E. Founder, whois second cousin to Mr.Alex. Fournier, and wasliorn in Canada, in 1861.His education w

RM2AKK7PY–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . 15 (picturesque 1Rcw Uondon,. THE HUGUENOT HOUSE. BUILT ABOUT THE YEAR 1760. A Quaint Old Dwelling Place, at the Corner of Hempstead and Truman Streets. Built b> the Huguenots for NathanielHempstead, a Descendant of Sir Robert Hempstead. manned liy picked crews fordaiitjeioiisbut iviniiiienitive voyaj^e.s lo di.stautseas: and tlie only contingency thenlikely to j)iit a damper upon the callingwas tiie possilile exlinction of the hale

Picturesque Nepal . A CORNER OF THE DURBAR SQUARE, PATAN. (p. 75^. PICTURESQUE NEPAL PERCY BROWN INDIAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICE ; ASSOCIATE OF THE KOVALCOLLEGE OF ART ; PRINCIPAL OF THE GOVERNMENT SCHOOLOF ART, CALCUTTA ; TRUSTEE OF THE INDIAN MUSEUMCALCUTTA, AND OFFICER-IN-CHARGE OF THE ART SECTION. LONDON ADAM AND CHARLES 1912 BLACK DISPOSED OF BY THECOMMONV/tAL-nI INSTiTUTE DS PREFACE The interest which it is beheved the countriesof the Indian Borderland possess for a con-siderable portion of the reading communityis the reason for the presentation of thisventure. Information of any nature regar Stock Photo

RM2AWT468–Picturesque Nepal . A CORNER OF THE DURBAR SQUARE, PATAN. (p. 75^. PICTURESQUE NEPAL PERCY BROWN INDIAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICE ; ASSOCIATE OF THE KOVALCOLLEGE OF ART ; PRINCIPAL OF THE GOVERNMENT SCHOOLOF ART, CALCUTTA ; TRUSTEE OF THE INDIAN MUSEUMCALCUTTA, AND OFFICER-IN-CHARGE OF THE ART SECTION. LONDON ADAM AND CHARLES 1912 BLACK DISPOSED OF BY THECOMMONV/tAL-nI INSTiTUTE DS PREFACE The interest which it is beheved the countriesof the Indian Borderland possess for a con-siderable portion of the reading communityis the reason for the presentation of thisventure. Information of any nature regar

RM2AKK53N–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . A GROUP OF MEMBERS OF THE JIBBOOM CLUB AT ONE OF ITSANNUAL OUTINGS. The Jibboom Club was Organize!^ January 29th. 1891. It Has a Membership of Over Three Hundred. The Commodoreol the Club is William H. Allen : Captain. E. Holloway: First Officer. E. D. Moxley: Second Officer. Charles Gray:Pilot. J. Luther: Purser. C. H. Niles : Boatswain. D. W. Holloway : S. Q. N. H. Newburv : P. p.. George T. Geer.Jr. The Club Meets the First and Third

RM2AKJTT4–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . he First Church of Christ is Congregational in Denomination, and is the Oldest Religious Society in the City. Organized in Gloucester, IVIassachusetts. in 1642. Removed to New London in 1651. The Present House of Worship was First Used in 1851. Sunday Services : Preaching at 10.45 A. M.; Sunday School at 12.15 : IMeeting of the Junior Endeavor Society at 3.30 P. M.: Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor IVIeeting at 6.15 P. M.: Pre

RM2AKJMKT–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . ly fortun-ate and congratulatory. Closel- identilied withmanufacturing in New Lon-don are men of public spirit,energy, progressiveness andforesight. Men who areanxious to place their cityon a plane with others, whoseindustrial activity and scopehave won for them renownand wealth. And it is safeto say that most of them en-tertain solicitude regardingiSew Londons standing as acommercially productivecommunity, as well as for the con-dition

RM2AKJX12–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . - results istliiit of prize givingtor excellence at-tained in the vari-ous branches ofschool work. Theprize in English, a??5 gold piece,offered severalyears ago by thelate Hon. C. A.Williams, is con-tinued by hisdaughter, MissMary Williams. .perpetual annualprize of ¥o for ex-cellence in penman-ship has been o.l [picturesque 1Hew Uondon. ottered by a former graduate of the Nathan Hale Grammar Scliool,liar- Mr. beck, Ilesident, and sever

RM2AKHH0N–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . X > z m 5 on i H 5 O 3- O X -^u ro Z I ^ S- H 6) l-j n. W ° 2 s o m * J I I H ? w. 125 [picturesque 1Rew Uondon. Samuel W. Mai.i.ohv was fur sev-enil years associated with his lather.the hite LeonardMaUorv, in thi-plumhing Inisiness,and upon the (hatliof t li e 1 a t tf rbecame sole pro-p r i (• t o r. H c i sthoroughly conver-san t with thedetails of thetrade, and rankswitii till- most clh-cient in that lineof enterprise.His liusines

Picturesque Nepal . that the pilgrims to distant Gosainthanfancy they can trace in the great unhewn rocklying in its centre the shape of the god recliningfull length upon a bed of serpents. In con-tinuation of this idea, the believers in themyth have constructed at least two muchreduced representations of the lake and itsdeity in different parts of the Valley. One ofthese reproductions is smaller than the other,and is called the Bala (little) Nila-kent, which,having been abbreviated to Balaji, now givesthe name to the garden wherein it reclines.But the complete story of this legend continuesri Stock Photo

RM2AWR5Y8–Picturesque Nepal . that the pilgrims to distant Gosainthanfancy they can trace in the great unhewn rocklying in its centre the shape of the god recliningfull length upon a bed of serpents. In con-tinuation of this idea, the believers in themyth have constructed at least two muchreduced representations of the lake and itsdeity in different parts of the Valley. One ofthese reproductions is smaller than the other,and is called the Bala (little) Nila-kent, which,having been abbreviated to Balaji, now givesthe name to the garden wherein it reclines.But the complete story of this legend continuesri

Picturesque Nepal . as moreessentially characteristic of Nepal than theforegoing, and, not only in composition andconstruction, but also in detail, show theirdecided far-eastern origin. The richest andmost remarkable example of a Nepalesepagoda is without doubt the temple ofChangu-Narain, while the most dignified andmonumental is the Nyatpola Deval or Templeof Five stories. It is interesting to notethat the latter has its almost exact counter-part in the Pagoda of Horinje in Japan, con-structed at least ten centuries earlier thanthe Bhatgaon building, but both edifices areobviously based on th Stock Photo

RM2AWRAFY–Picturesque Nepal . as moreessentially characteristic of Nepal than theforegoing, and, not only in composition andconstruction, but also in detail, show theirdecided far-eastern origin. The richest andmost remarkable example of a Nepalesepagoda is without doubt the temple ofChangu-Narain, while the most dignified andmonumental is the Nyatpola Deval or Templeof Five stories. It is interesting to notethat the latter has its almost exact counter-part in the Pagoda of Horinje in Japan, con-structed at least ten centuries earlier thanthe Bhatgaon building, but both edifices areobviously based on th

RM2AKGY27–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . PASTORS OF THE CHURCHES—GROTON. REV. PAUL F. HOFFMAN.Bishop Seabury Memorial. REV. LANGLEY B. SEARS.Groton Heights Baptist. REV. FREDERICK S. HYDE.Congregational. Ipicturcsquc 1Hcw Uondon*. THE GROTON HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH, BROAD AND CHURCH STREETS. GROTON. Society Organized March 8.1843. First Church of Worship Dedicated as The Groton Bank Baptist Church. June 4, 1845. Present Church was Dedicated Jul) 11. 1872. and Name Changed by Act

RM2AKJNJE–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . 18<i3, when, in command (if the goodship Onward, he iruiscd in theEastern Sea, aiul liie Wdlow, Japan,and Okhotsk seas, and off the Cali-fornia coast. Onthis vovase hecaptured 134whales, the catdinetting (i,83 7barrels of oil. andt)2,000 ponnds ufwhalebone. Thiscargo sold for theprinceh snni of.«417,000, ofwhich Captain.Miens sharewas *3!t.S8<;.Many of CaptainAl 1 e ns Voy-ages have been. fraught w i t iia d vent n r e sstrange and

RM2AKG1XN–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . ST. PATRICKS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHIIRCH-MYSTIC. Church Street. Rev. P. P. Shahan. Rector. METHODIST CHURCH-MYSTIC Corner Willow and Church Streets. Rev. John McVey. Pastor. ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH-MYSTIC.Pearl Street. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH-MYSTIC. High and Library Streets.Rev. Byron U. Hatfield. Pastor. MYSTIC CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. East Main Street and Broadway. Rev. Clair F. Luther. Pastor. 182. MYSTIC AND NOANK LIBRARY—LIBRARY STREET, M

RM2AKH024–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . PASTORS OF THE CHURCHES—GROTON. REV. PAUL F. HOFFMAN.Bishop Seabury Memorial. REV. LANGLEY B. SEARS.Groton Heights Baptist. REV. FREDERICK S. HYDE.Congregational. Ipicturcsquc 1Hcw Uondon*

RM2AKJY85–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . REV. THOMAS P. JOYNT,Pastor St. Marys Roman Catholic Church. REV. S. LEROY BLAKE, D. D„Pastor First Church of Christ. Ipicturcsquc IRcw Uondon, to warniut carrying into active effertthe wishes of the testator. Therehave been two additional legacies, onefrom the estate of the late Asa ()tisof *10,000. and one of *o,000 fromthat of the late Henry P. Haven.Through the generosity of Hon.George !•. Tinker of New l-ondon, anassembly room and c

RM2AKG09N–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . THE MYSTIC RIVER NATIONAL BANK —MYSTIC. The Mystic River Banl< was Organized and Commenced Business in November. 1851. Charles IMaliory was its FirstPresident, and George W. Noyes its Earliest Cashier. In 1860 Nathan G. Fish was Elected President. In 1864 it wasChanged From a State Bank to a National Banking Association. The Present Officers of the Bank are F. M. Manning,President: and Henry B. Noyes. Cashier Since its Inception the B

RM2AKHJE7–Picturesque New London and its environs, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century; notable features of interest .. . es andhorses. He has some very comfort-able and stylish equipages, wldch arealways kept in the best condition, andin readiness for immediate response tourgent or hurried calls. He maintainsfirst-class turnouts and hacks for alloccasions, furnishes careful drivers who are thor-oughly com-petent, andfamiliar withthe variedpoints ofinterest inand a I) outNew London.His stable isadmirablyequipped foraffordingevery possi-ble attentionto both