Putnam patriot., 1908-05-01
Some Pleasant Features of the Banquet,


 of time, te speak of the visiting speak CTS or their excellent addresses. which have aroused an unusual interest in the minds, mol only of our citizens, but in all who read the pfoeeedings al the Banquet. Each speaker had some spe- eial thing te present. There was really no repetition of thoughts, so that about every phase of the subject that brought the able speakers together was fully presented, that the members of the proposed organization to he formed should understand the grounds on which they were to labor to build up a combined power to secure useful if not brilliant benefits for their, city. Cour- age will he required te meet and over come unexpected difficulties: alertness will be needed 10 watch out for oppor- tunities, far and near that may he turn ed to valuable account without taking any unnecessary risks, and, above all therei must tx board of directors or managers in whose judgment and up riehtness the utmost reliance can be placed by the entire community.
 The bright side was also presented for the encouragement of those te be en- gagged in the work II is one of pnblie spirit, calling into exercise the nnblest powers that man Is endowed with, and that eNcites feelings of profound saIis- faction in the breast of every upright man; there will also he I consciousness of deserving the approbatioa of one < fellow men, which stirs up pleasura- hie and hallawed emotion; there will be found many opportunities to secure new industries and whatever else will be for the benefit of the city, and from quarters unexpected, when il k learn ed abroad that there k n strong, we'll organized body, representing the entire citizenship, ready to extend n welcome hand to any desirable person seeking n home or location for useful business or cailings: there will be feeling Of deep qualification in the new eNperien- ces and association such an organiza. ton creates, which will give strength To prosecute the self-denying service.
 Without HI exception the speakers all gave their hearty encouragement for the formation of a Business Men $ organization of some character, n I'd ..,..e., !, an, ,L,at fba Y4ar.a s t,A,t,4t,sah speakers declared the people ef city must have such an organization to pros per as it's conditions demand. As one speaker declared, city must he aG- vaneing according te its opportunities and needs, or fetrogfading in some Vi lal direction-there is no standstill
 There are no hard and fast rules to be laid down 10 govern an organization such as that proposed, in all it's moVe- ments. Like any business concern there must be fieSibility allowed, alter gen- efal principles and necessary rules are established. The combined judgment of the members in session, CT that ot the directors permitted to act in any given matter, must be final. Superior business abilities and tact must have n certain freedom of action.
 While all the speeches and remarks were good, some of the hearers found choice in one, some in another Con necled with the address of Hon. Ghas. l.. bean Of Malden--w which we printed in full-there are personal eonsidera- tions that gave him hearty welcome here, when his associations here in his early days were recalled, and his dis tinguished career since, in business and public life, was remembered, il added additional Interest To his words of ad- vice, praise and encouragement. Ills address made 4 lasting impression, and his presence to give help and eneour- agement to il movement to exalt our city, was regarded as special honor and raised him greatly in the esteem oi our citizens. They are glad to learn from him that he Is 10 reside once more iii Windham counly--in the summer months-.in the old family homestead, the ownership Of which he has retained since il was bestowed upon him by his deceased father.
 Hon. k. E. Dodge, of Worcester, like his predecessor had had pleasant asso- ciations here: he attended the Putnam High School, went to Worcester, be. came Mayor of that second largest city in Massachusetts, and was more than pleased to revisit his old home and give whatever aid he could to honor a movement that met with his highest appreciation. What he said in his ad- dress was reported with the rest of the speeches and was timely for the occa- sion. Putnam is gfatified to acknow- ledge his claim as the city's stepson. He lifted the social curtain 10 disclose some of the hideous spirits threatening the future of our country, implying Kat by combination into organized bodies Of its patriotic and substantial citizens all that they menace can be asefted, and has faith that they will be ayerted.
 Another Of the able speakers from abroad was |. :. Valentine, Secretary Of the Stale Business Menis Association whose experience with tae practical workings of Business Mems Associs- lions made him a most desirable parti- eipant Tn the movement for which tbe Banquet was the Iniliai step. He well improved the opportunity given himt as those realized who read llss address