Putnam patriot., 1908-08-21
Putnam Business Mems Association
ADDRESS BY. .. E. CHANDLER

Notice for the quarterly meeting of The Putnam Business Mems Assecia- citation is made in another column. It is to be held ill Odd Fellows Hall, gSth of August, at $ p. Ill.
 So long a time has interyened since the organization Of the Association, without having any business transact ed, that interest may have Jagged on the part of some. But we are glad to believe all the members have undimin- ished faith not only in the need of the Association but the important work il can do for the material prosperity and social advancement of the city. They cannot help seeing the urgent need Of combined effort for the promotion ef both these demands, and will manifest it in loyally giving il hearty encourage ment wherever and whenever opportu- nifty offers.
 X great deal of interest can be creat- ei by having full attendance of mem btiN Ill tiit tft>t ftiNtNtti% toi itsit RaNt- ness Every one should come with something that will contribute to ex- cite enthusiasm and interest i'll the pro- eeedings.
 Very fortunately the managers have secured Ghas. l.. Chandler, City Engi. neef of Norwich. to make an address. IIa typ.,..sss ittaf y. |, nj fl ne.a.~ary fa saxF and advise to encourage, unite and and arouse interest in undertaking the responsibility of starting and carrying on ihe work ef Business Mems Asso. eiatien He has been through all its phases Of hope and disappointment, by his experience as President Of the Norwich Business Mems Association, and afterwards of the State Business Mems Association. In addition to all that he is thoroughly conversant with this cityis atiairs-its needs, it's possi- biliiies and the citizens to whom their success is to be entrusted. We hope he will give us advice in plainest terms should he deem Il necessary, as well as to give encouragement and arouse interest.
 The coming meeting is not to be con- fined to the enrolled members, buf all citizens who approve of the Associa. ton and desire to see il succeed will be cordially welcomed.
 As we understand the purpose of the Association, Il k to engage in any prae- iical service that will tend to promote aud develop the prosperity of the city and whatever will add to its attrse- tiVeness to draw not only business but a good class of people to become resi- denis. Much can be done in this di- rection by united action in methods that may be suggested by the Associa- ton, which no doubt will appoint eom- mitiees for various special duties.
 There will no doubt be matters brought forward from lime that are not of an established character, but will not be excluded on that account but will be allowed to be discussed to learn what merits they may possess. We may mention as some of that cha racter, voting by primaries to dispense with caucusses; also municipal govern ment by commission, and such like debatable questions, the discussion of which will enlighten those who have become indifferent to public affairs by any reason.
 Better than all it will bring citizens together 10 take up important gues- tions that are for mutual good, in the discussion of which the trivial circum- siaaces. or imaginary differences that separate neighbofs, will be forgotten in the real and important work they have unitedls undertaken, and more fTatefnal spirit inspired.
 If, therefore, the citizens will eonsii- CT this question Of organizing 10 pro mote material prosperity they wili learn that the way 10 m0sf saccessfui- Iy accomplish il is by establishing in- creased conf ieace in one another and nlofe kindly interest in each other $ welfare. This being done. no one will eyef feel otherwise than grafiiied that the Putnam Business Mans Assoeia- ton was ofgaui1ssI-
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