Richness of the collection. Source of joy to the aged and a means of instruction for the young. An exemplification of public spirit. Possibility of a permanent museum. A complete list of the exhibits. THE OLD HOME GATHERING 170 Address of welcome by W. Frank Kinney. The exercises. Poem by Mary Murdoch Mason. Cablegram from Frank Hine. Letter from Henry S. Mygatt. OUR FOREFATHERS. (POEM.) By CHARLES N. HALL 175 THE SUNDAY EXERCISES 176 Preaching appropriate to the occasion. Sermon of Rev. Frank A. Johnson in the First Congregational Church. Hymn by Charlotte Baldwin Bennett. Sermon by Rev. Samuel Hart, D. D., in St. John’s Episcopal Church. Sermon by Rev. S. D. Woods in the Baptist Church. Sermon by Rev. H. K. Smith in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Sermon by Rev. Orville Van Keuren in the Gaylordsville Methodist Episcopal Church. Sermon by Rev. E. Z. Ellis in the Advent Christian Church. Sermon by Father Ryan in the Catholic Church. The Union meeting. Address by Rev. Frederick A. Wright of New York. The evening services. The services at All Saints’ Memorial Church. Sermon by Rev. Charles J. Ryder, D. D., of New York in the First Congregational Church. Sermon by Rev. George S. Bennitt, D. D., in St. John’s Church. THE AUTOMOBILE PARADE 227 A bold experiment. Unqualified success. The owners of the cars. The prize winners. The decorations of the various cars. THE HISTORICAL MEETING 228 Greeting by Frederic M. Williams. Address by Dr. Samuel Hart. Introduction of Chief Justice Baldwin by Mr. Williams. Address on “Roger Sherman” by Chief Justice Baldwin. Introduction of Hon. Daniel Davenport. Mr. Davenport’s address. THE COLONIAL RECEPTION 275 The arrival of Governor Woodruff. The dinner at Ingleside School. Arrival of the gubernatorial party at Roger Sherman Hall. List of persons who assisted in receiving. The ordering of the reception. Brilliancy of the spectacle. The dancing. Governor Woodruff entertained by various organizations. GOVERNOR’S DAY 277 Temporary population of New Milford. The weather. The Civic and Military Parade. Formation of Parade. Its distinguishing and memorable features. The school floats. The Colonial floats. The industrial floats. The review. The last formal exercises on “The Green.” Introduction of Rev. Timothy J. Lee by Charles M. Beach. Remarks of Mr. Lee. Introduction of Governor Woodruff. Address of Governor Woodruff. Presentation of Rev. Watson L. Phillips, D. D. Eulogy of the Foot Guard by Dr. Phillips. Presentation of Hon. E. J. Hill. Address of Congressman Hill. Remarks by Rev. Marmaduke Hare. Concluding remarks by Mr. Beach. The fireworks.