Putnam patriot., 1908-06-05

We beat the taps above his grave, and,
 left him To his rest.
 Ira B. Bates.
 An unusual interest seemed mani- fest in the exercises of Memorial Day this year throughout the town, and in all the different cemeteries the people came out in goodly numbers. The ex- efcises under the supervision af the lo- cal committees were very interesting and appropriate. To the school chil. dren Memorial Day has become holi. day which they anticipate many weeks in advance of It's occurrence, and un- der the instruction of our patriotic corps of teachers they spend many hours perfeeting themselses in songs and recitation suitable to the day and to which the Veterans, and the Sons of Veterans, and all the people, listen with pride and pleasure, and We ex- claim in our hearts, "lied bless the little patriots
 The Rev. Charles Van Natter of the North Grosyenor Dale Methodist church, who gave as such an able md eloquent address Memorial Sunday In the Swedish church, went the grand rounds with us, offering prayer and making addresses .at New Boston and Wiisonville. Mir. Van Natter has the true spirit of comradeship, and he got pretty near 10 Us all Memorial Day. He need mol be file closer but can have place in the front rank.
 At New Boston the exercises were in charge of ComradesAlbert F. Hall and Ira D. Bates. After a parade through the village of the children and citizens, led by the Swedish Band, the column proceeded to the cemetery, where n pleasing program had been provided by Miss tirsula Putney and Miss Jose phine Clark, our teachers, which was listened to with great interest.
 Al Wilsonyille the veteran in charge was Tolman Jennings, who always puts forth his best efforts to provide a suitable program for the occasion. Miss Copeland's school sang two selections most acceptably, and comrade Jenn- ings read a touching article concerning Memorial Day and it's significance
 At the East Thompson yard prayer was offered by the Rev. MT. Ransom, and not notwithstanding smart shower at the time, the program as arranged by Comrades Albert F. Sheldon and Silas Joslin, was carried out in full, which consisted of singing by the chil- dren, and also by two young women, who sang "The faded coat of blue" very effectively.
 A halt was made al the home Of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Mills, where under the shade trees seats had been placed and bountiful collation. prepared. The committee on refreshments was comrade Albert sheldon, who was highly commended for his steward ship.
 Marching through Thompson Centre to the fine music of the band 1t was nearly four o'clock when the column arrived al the West Thompson ceule- tery, where the exercises of the day were concluded. 1onrade J. N. Per rin. the committee, called npon the kev. J. If. Newman, Presiding Elder, of SUwieh, te offer prayer, and Rev. J. k. Miller, of the Nest Thompson Methodist church. spoke very feelingly and inteiiigently concerning the day and the deesis it commemorate.
 Realizing how our ranks had become sieple.es., q feeling of safiness stole oser ss all. and we said. where are all those who have stood with Us On former Me norial Days, and In this connection we naturally thought Of our old cosn- rade. Frederick A. Aldfieh. who for so many years was our Marshal, and whe