Putnam patriot., 1908-04-24
RusinesS Mems Banquet

l The ban4 uet " AAiefi '" '" VI
 ssv evening, although an impromp- affair. will be ever remembered as
 s of the most splendid denonstfa- Eons of public spirit ever recorded in
 70 annals of this town. Its intent and
 ,rna.e was to manifest desire to
 .;,s aur citizens in fraternal spirit
 order they might organize for work
 the same spirit to prosper and ele-
 .,s the character of the city on high
 plsne. that it might be wider recog- kized as progressive center of indus
 with a wide-awake citizenship, and
 an inviting home to class of peo- kle yho appreciate the advantages if
 sses,es for education, religious priv keges. industrial opportunities, healfh- hines, and beautiful surroundings.
 The Banquet accomplished its pur- Rose. IL was royal entertainment
 Intellectually and fraternally in addi-
 iou to the participation of a bountiful bread of everything to giatify fasti-
 hons taste and hearty appetite. It
 as real love feast which every one
 nioyed-not excepting the speakers. fhey expressed their gladness at being Sumbered among such company and hat they were invited to contribute to &s brilliant success.
 1 We print several of the speeches in s0lI others i'll part. Mir. Hammond Sad his speech prepared, but made but faw remarks and closed, recognizing |te lateness of the hour. 1 T. H. Abbe, of New Britain, Pre- | lent ol the State Business Mems As 6ciation. who expected to be present snd peak, was not able to come, but klate secretary F. S. Valentine, of the ksme Association, came in his stead. His remarks will be found among those printed.
 1 Words are inadequate to describe or konyey fully appreciation Of the en- hre event. Only those whose hearts lad new glow of pleasure from the beautiful spirit the occasion aroused, Delt its full appreciation.
 When future generations delve into | De archives of the city, in search ef keDts and landmarks of the city's 1 progress, the Business Mems Banquet, kpril I'd, 1908, will be found promi- l Kent boundary mark. It will be found ke mark the end of decade of inactiV- Hy on the one side, and to usher in an Fra of activity on the other. The Ban- kuet WAS an awakening from lethaf- ky toe long continued. It WAS pana- kea for small differences ana animosi- (ies.
 Never in the history of the city has bn event taken place that accomplish kd so much for good, and cast a shadow bi prophecy Of such unlimited possi- biities.
 THE RECEPTION. Promptly at 7:2e, the hour set for the Feception, the guests began to arrive, hnd were received by the following Re- tepton Committee:
 B NJ. Wheelock E. l.. Kelley Isaac Ghampeaa H. ]. ThaSer N K. Joy C. K. Shaw N n. Wheaton G. II. Gilpatric F F Russell G. B. Champlin Philp Benoit Samuel Rich ] A. Dady J. B. Tatem, Jr. John Byrne Before o'clock the A. 0. H. hall was Elled with a chatting throng of rep re, tntalive business men. It was yer table love-feast. There were warm hand-claSps, kindly greetings, with kords of encouragement and commen- Ration for the purpose of the gathering IL seemed as though all had come de- krmined to forget all differences and n aside all suspicious, which have So kng divided the city into factions and eiques, and 10 unite upon common ialiorm: .The Welfare of the City = Al clocka a line was formed. The postmaster, speakers, and members of he press preceding, all marched into pdd Fellows Hall, where the banquet eas served.
 Halls Orchestra was playing live e all as the procession entered the ban |uet hall, and continued to furnish ex- eilent music throughout the evening. The speakers table ran from east to | Fest at the north end ot the hall, and hree others extended the full length | the hall at right-angles to it. | Rev. F. D. Sargent invoked the di- nne blessing. As soon as all were seated, Landlord 1 pwyer Of the Chickering House, served he following menu:
 Gonsomme la Champlaingo Fillet Of Sole Halibut Potato Croustard Green Peas koss, Vermont Turkey and Cranberry Sauce | Escalloped Oysters. Mashed Potato Green Peas Raeen Olives Heinz Pickles Celery ] Strawberry
 Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream Parker House Rolls Ladies Fingers
 Assorted Cake Coffee pheese Crackers Cigars
 2n the wall, at the north end of the Iaf, Was a large cloth sign bearing the lscFl lptiou;
 SToP GR KIkEN.
 it was 10 o'clock when cigars were Ishle1 and the fnasfrtasfer- S.afets