Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-14
PUTNAM COTTAGE DAY
People From Many Places at Greenwich
 To-Day to Honor General Putnam.


 old town of Greenwich is in her gala dress to-day, celebrating the biggest event which has happened within her borders in recent years, the dedica- tion of Putnam cottage as colonial home. With a large number of rep resentative persons present as her guests and larger number of towns people gathered at the quaint cot tage where General Putnam made his headquarters during the Revolutions ary war, Greenwich had just cause to be proud. AS far as possible the stores in the village were closed and there was general holiday attitude about the town. The guests began to arrive in the morning and soon after noon the parade, which was one of the features of the celebration, was held. In the line were the Putnam Phalanx of Hartford in colonial uniform, the Second company Governors Foot Guard of New Haven in their dress uniform, the Minute Men in colonial dress, Minor post, G. A. R., of Stam- ford, Lafayette post, c. A. R., of New York, a delegation of the Sons of the American Revolution of New York and delegation from the Order of Founders and Patriots of New York. Company l. of the Third regiment, c. N. G.. did escort duty. Three bands furnished music. The parade went from the station through Putnam av- enue to Putnam park and to the top of the hill, down which General Put mum made his memorable ride to safety. From there the line marched to the cottage, where the dedication exercises were held, with Rev M George Thompson as chairman of the day. After the singing of America. !" Rev Mir Thompson, who is chaplain of Putnam Hill chapter, D. A. R., made. an address. Governor Henry Roberts responded for the state in 9 brief but fervent speech and was fol- lowed by Mrs Sara T. Kinney, the state regent of the D. A. R.
 Governor Roberts spoke as follows.
 The placing of historical memor- ials to distinguished personages of the commonwealth is most fitting and worthy purpose. Any testimonial which points to patriotic achieve ment in, or loyal devotion to, right eous cause, carries with it more use- full lessons. This structure serves not only these ends but is a just tribute to him who was one of the bravest, most ardent and most sincere public servants of our state and nation. It Is particularly appropriate that this house should have been selected standing here on the scene of Put nam's activities.
 No figure of colonial history stands out more prominently than his. No man of his time was more responsive to the call of duty. none more re- none under a rough ex- terior had warmer heart or a truer soul for the cause he espoused than Israel Putnam. No youth will. having listened to it, forget the story of Gen. eral Putnam and the plowshare-for at once that child will realize the in- tense loyalty which animated this hero; he will be taught lesson of love of country, of high incentive andS lofty sanfbition and daring !deed
 
 career of Israel Putnam.
 Connecticut can never forget such a character, nor will she. ever cease to pay tribute to his memory, as many reminders of him in statue, or In monument or in bronze will at- test.
 This house will remain as an ob- feet lesson to future generations of the value of devotion. loyalty and pa- triotism. It will teach the on-coming youth the worth of character and mo- table achievement. It will bear evil fence to our successors how highly we prize and how sincerely we desire to perpetuate that which is laudable md exemplary in life, in deed and in word in the past history of our com- It will stimulate and fos- ter that which it is always necessary should be strengthened-an interest n historical events and persons. It gives to our public spirit an impetus .ere in this township, as we'll as in others in this state. It ought to make IS prouder than we are of our past 'ecord as state-and there is no tate that has more to congratulate herself on, nor to be thankful for in hat respect than this little com- of Connecticut: small in irea. but great in deeds. rich in her egacies to the future: an ever prog essive, prosperous state: her people rugal. lovers of good order and good her schools and churches her pecial pride. holding as she ever has ! highly honored and respected place Imong her sister states.
 Such evidences of devotion to her Dast as this memorial represents will ut serve to strengthen our love for Ter. deepen our solicitude for her fu- ure and make us more than ever ,rateful that our lot is cast within fer borders. for we have a goodly and a delectable dwell- ing place.
 Let me congratulate the Putnam Hill chapter" of the Daughters of he American Revolution" upon &C., 90 successfully and so their purpose in mem- ny of Israel Putnam who in his service dared to lead where my dared to follow.
 Mrs Kinney spoke in part as fol- ovs: As the oficial representative f the Connecticut Daughters of the american Revolution. 1t is my happy 'rivilege 10 supplement what has cen said by the chief executive of he commonwealth. with a few words f thanks from the entertaining hapters throughout the state to our Ionored guests for their presence Fith us on this occasion. and to add ny personal felicitations to the Put am Hill chapter itself. upon the of it's long and arduous abor of love. a truly great under aking which comes to its splendid to-day. We daughters