Putnam patriot., 1909-03-05

The annual meeting of the Arcanum
Club WAS held in the club room Oh FRI
day evening last. II was one of the
largest gatherings In years, denoting
the greatly increased interest now be-
ing shown by the members.
Officers were elected as follows:
President-E. NJ. Arnold.
Vice observation-disclosures +. Merriam.
Secretary aud Treasurer--G. W. Ba-
ker.
Executive Committee. James Rattcr-
ty, Geo. Miner, n. Nj. Parker, and X.
NJ. johnson.
Resolutions were unanimously adop-
ted extending a vote OF thanks To eA.
President G. A. Hammond, for his In
terest in, and generosity to, the Club,
making possible the recent improve
ments. 1t seems Mr. Hammond made
an offer To the executive committee of
the club, that he would contribute an
amount of money equal to what the
club would raise for mprovements.
This he did, and nearly $500 have al
ready been expended in improving the
clubs quarters.
The rooms are In the best condition
they were ever in since the club was or
gained. The reception and reading
room has been fitted up with an album
dance OF new Mission furniture, art
square, new lights and wall decorations.
A large list of magazines, and pc
riodieaIs, including daily and local pr
pers, are 10 be found on the reading Ia
bic. In the game room renovations
and improvements are also noticeable.
The pool and billiard tables have been
re covered, as have also the card tables,
and new rubber mating covers the
floor. The smaller card rooms have
likewise come in for attention, and the
members are now proud 10 show the
visitor all over the place, claiming that
they have quarters equal To any 10 be
found anywhere in cities the size OF
Putnam. A vote Of thanks was also
extended to the executive committee
for the able manner In which they bad
carried the work through.
A fine briar pipe was presented by
the members TO the janilor, William
Diggins, for his efficient services dur
ing the year. Those present hoped
8. Bill' would respond with story OF
the almost incredulous sights he has |
seen while railroading in Vermont, but |
he was so overcome by surprise that
his fund of stories forsook him.
In speaking of the Club, the Presi-
dent said: ut fills needfuI place In |
the community. IL is place where a
man coming In from outside can be |
taken by a member and they can sit |
down and talk business, or can be en-
with reading or games. Ii |
Is good place TO drop in for few mi
nutes when waiting To fill an engage
ment or 10 catch train. IL Is handy |
TO all. 1t Is not a so-called select club |
any man of good character IL welcome, /
and all that is asked of him Is that he |
conduct himself properly and pay his |
dues. II he does this he IL welcome, |
whether he be rich or poor. And II Is
good place for the young men. IL
keeps them from hanging around Inn
proper places and OIL lie street. Ii
each member would make an effort 10
get in new member the coming year
il would double the membership aud
pat the Club In Astonishing condition.
The initiation fee il bat -, and the
dues ARE IS year-whiei Is within tie
reach OF ali. We have fine quarters
now-quarlers that none OF us need he
ashamed Of: rather He should be proud
OF them.
80, ii we all work hafmoniousIy to-
gesfler Che present year. a. Ne have the
past, am sure we shall show good re-
SUITS
After the business meeting collation.
was served.