Putnam patriot., 1909-09-10


 which il has been accepted, not alone by the citizens in the higher walks of life, bat by the lahorer tn the factory and on the farm. Every good citizen must feel elated by the noble stand taken yesterday by the voters in town meeting. The factory and the work shop are no longer ideals of this town. Looking upon this grand building We will lake new motto; "ENcelsiortn Ne will see every bench tn this great building iilled hy the sons and daugh- ters of Thompson, te whom il will he an inspiration. We are greatly in- debted to the noble donors, Dr. ard Mrs. Tourtellotte and to the agent, Mr. Andem, whose grand work We look upon, and whose grand work will con tinue to be looked upon for generations to come.
 On behalf of the Catholic communi- ty, extend heartfelt thanks for this noble building. We hope and trust that MT. and Mrs. Tourtcllotte may be spared for many happy years. When their time comes, AS come 1t must, We pray our Divine Lord will beiittingly crown them with q crown of everlast- ing llfe.'
 Mr. Andem then said: "0ne of the pleasantest acts have performed in connection with this week $ ceremonies was when l reported to Mrs. Tonrtel- lotte the result of that splendid town meeting. I usually tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, but this lime 1 didn't. l am modest, and I leave To MT. Ira D. Bates the part that have left out.
 MT. Bates then read the following resolutions adopted at the town meet ting, Thursday afternoon:
 Al a special town meeting held at Thompson town Sept. and. il was voted almost unanimously to accept the Tour. teliutte Memorial building from and at the hands uf Doctor and Mrs. Tourtelz lotte. said memorial building to be used as flee high school, Therefore.
 Resolved. that we. the eommtte, duly appointed. hereby extend te Doctor and Mrs. Tourteilotte In behalf Of The town of Thompson our heartfelt thanks for their magnificent and nuniiieent gift which must rebound to their glory and will perpetuate in Tho hearts of all conn Ing generations a feeling af gratitude, of love and respect and our people Will ai- ways regard it as an ever enduring mon nment te those whose memory it cher ishes aud in whose honor II has been erected.
 peoples appreciation of the more than generous spirit which prompted the gift So complete in every detail and Il Wilt Do the prayer ef the people that the donors may De spared yet many years and that they In some measure may feel repaid for tleif benefactions by the fruit that may faii from the tree or knowledge Whieh they have pantei
 II is stili further resolved; That . copy of these. resolutions ns placed n the graased and entered upon the town rec. nrds thus Ifnpaftlng 10 tuture genera tians the spirit in which this gilt was ac. ecpted ny the citizenA of Thompson, and [ copy given to tine donors, Doctor and Mrs fuurteiiotte that they. may be reas- sufed from time to tims of tne love. re speet and gratitude of the people Of their native town.
 IRA D. BATES,
 STEPHEN BALLARD,
 l.. ii. GpNTTfs.
 Committee.
 MT. Andem said that the Grosvenor- dale Company presented the land for this building-and they enjoyed pre- senting il. They have n representative of the Company present, and he would ask him to say just word, although he was not down on the program AS one of the speakers. He then intro dueed MT. Wm. Grosvenor, President of the Grosvenordale Company.
 MR. WILLIAM GHosvENoR.
 'I am delighted to be here tonight to see this fine school building. 1 have never seen better one--aor better equipped one. Every resident of the town of Thompson will always be proud of 1t, and will ever be grateful to Mir and Mrs. Tourteliote, the noble donors.
 REV. C. A. LINDEvALL.
 "I beg to express most heartfelt sat isfaction for the event we are eeIebfat- ing tonight. This dedication Of the TourteIlolte Memorial High School Is an event that every citizen and every one who cares for the welfare of this community must find gratifying. If the educational advantages correspond with the greatness of the building It will certainly prove great boon to the community. Every intelligent man and woman appreciates education even if not possessing it themselves. A high school and college training are greatly 10 be desired. 1 would not exchange my education for fortune. 1 beg to express the heartfelt thanks of the Swe- dish American citizens of the town of Thompson. They will greatly benefit from this institution. Thanks from us all to Mir. and Mrs. Tourteli0ste for their magnificent gift. May God give them His blessing for years te come.
 REV. A. HuIMsGA. We are here together to dedicate the splendidly equipped TourteIIotte Me moriai High School, of which the town of Thompson is now the beneficiary. At this occasion we give 1t formally to is purpose-send iI off on it's career. We are here to bid this high school god-spced in the discharge of its edu. eationaI function. AiI assembled here to consecrste truly the school 10 this mission are truly dedicating it-parti- cipating in the conxecfstion of 1t. IL | is but natural that the representatives