Putnam patriot., 1909-08-27

nance of the schools is limited, so IL would be impossible to erect large buildings and teach great variety of trades al the start.
 The business men must therefore say what they can do.
 This kind of school is absolutely new in this country, but are carried on in foreign countries, open to certain classes. This State. for the first time in the history of this country, proposes to open such schools to all children over h years of age. and We have the oppor- tunity to work out the experiment sac- cessfu.ly. Very many children have but small amount Of education when they begin life's work, and are without any trade. Such schools as those pro- posed bring ability to work and be use ful members of society. The benefits will not only be to the pupils them- selves, but will contribute to the well fare of the country, and to the energis- ing of business life. Towns could con tribute any amount they might vote for the enlargement or improvement of schools. The State appropriation Is Sl0, 600 for two years, being $s5, ,0o0 per year for each school.
 E. H. JOHNSON
 Said he was deeply interested in the subject presented. These schools are new--an experiment--and he didn't know a better place than Putnam in which to begin the experiment. The fact that the Board would consider the most favorably location, number who would take advantage of such school, and enthusiasm, makes it so. Naturally, one thing Is settled-ene school will be in the eastern part of the State, and one in the western part. In the eastern part Putnam Is the only place worth considering; so, that being settled, the Board can go ahead and give us the school, and we will do all we can-and more.
 l.. II. FULLER
 Said he was always enthusiastic for anything for the best good of Putnam, and believed the Board would be doing the best thing for themselves and the State by locating one of the schools here. MT. Reams' arguments, that some of us heard this afternoon, you can all endorse.
 Saw Senator Searls, of Thompson, who authorized him to say, for him, that he was heartily and thoroughly in favor of having one of the schools loca- ted in Putnam, and believed it would receive hearty support.
 Judge Back, of Danielson, said he was entirely in favor of Trade Schools, and for one to be located In Putnam. That .Danielson would doubtless send a large number of pupils to such a school. That he has two boys of his own whom he would send when old enough.
 Henry w. Bowen, of Woodstock, told him it would be a great pleasure for him to be present but il wasn't pos sible. He was heartily in favor Of such a school being located in Putnam.
 County Commissioner Corttis told him he was heartily in favor of Put nam getting one of the schools and that Thompson, especially the Grosvenor- dales, would probably contribute large number of pupils.
 County Commissioner Barber, of Piainfield, told him that he heartily favored one of the schoolsibeing located in Putnam, and he thought II would be an acquisition for the town of Plain field, which would send large num- Der of pupils.
 MT. Fuller said Putnam had not had much favor, and it was good chance to square the account by giving Put nam Trade School, and Putnam will do all il is possible to help them out. He thought if the Board would give the school to Putnam the members would be gratilied with the outcome.
 MAYOR McGARRs
 Mayor McGarry endorsed all that had been said by the previous speak. CTS. He believed that the citizens Of Putnam, if offered the opportunity, will give a good account of themselves.
 George A. Hammond favord Trade Schools and Putnam should have one ii needed it. He had talked with young man about IS years of age, and he asked him what he thought of Trade Schools. The young mans reply WAS: "sshy couldn't there have been such school when I was IA years of age23 There are hundreds Of young boys in this vicinity who want such school now.
 Admiral Goodrich, of Pomffet, arose and was greeted with applause. He thought enough had been said along the line of generaiities, and thought II timely for the citizens to giye the State Board some definite idea what they will contribute. Then the Board wouid give the citizens definite idea Of ~hat they could do; and thus some sort Of an agreement could bet reached by which Putnam would be allotted one Of the schools.
 so many were The eager speakers that onIv an outline of the remarks of the first sew of lhein can be giyens and only the names Of the others whose re- marks were equally pertiDent--can bc
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