Putnam patriot., 1911-04-28


 lights come on for another fling at merrymaking.
 NORWICH NIGHT.
 Tuesday night was Norwich Night and, although, owing to the fact that satisfactory arrangements for special train could not be made by the Nor wieh brothers, a representative num- Der came by train and automobile and carried out the spirit il mol the letter of the programme. There were also many present from nearby cities and towns. Senator C. A. Hammond entertained the following party at dinner at Hotel Chickering before the fair opened: Senator Archibald MaeNeil, Jr., of Bridgeport, Senator James Meara of Torrington, ] B. Bytne, J. R. Tatem, Jr., Richard German and K. w. Teftt, Putnam.
 The attendance was larger than on the previous night and a constant whirr and click could be heard above the hum of conversation and outbursts of laughter. Visiting members were unstinted in their praise for the affair and all had a pleasant evening. Busi- ness was brisk all over the hall and hundreds of pieces of cut glass, many boxes of candy, umbrellas and cutlery were carried to various homes. The refreshment booths did thriving business and the dancing was again the especial enjoyment of many who enjoy that diversion while the others stayed and looked on.
 MERCHANTS NIGHT.
 At six o'clock Wednesday evening there was simultaneous showing of bolts all over the business section of the city and directly afterward the town was locked up tight. Nothing could be bought except at hotel or restaurant for proprietors and clerks in every business house went home to get ready for the special night set apart for them and they were on hand early to take hand in the round of pleas- ure. The crowd was the nearest to be- ing strictly local since the fair opened l and the management should feel proud at the way the home people are supporting them. The night was n repetition of the two previous success ful ones although the attendance was | apparently not quite AS large. Busi. | ness was brisk In the booths and many articles changed hands. Dancing as usual was well patronized and many remained for the goodnight waltz, This brings the fair down to the time the PATRIOT goes to press. It is half over with some big nights to come, this Thursday night "Firemen' $ Night" Friday night, "Fraternity Night" and Saturday night of course everybody that possibly can will be there as the presents will be given away as an extra feature. Already the fair is a success finan- cially and socially. The weather man has been handing out some of his best nights which has helped great deal. | Nothing has marred the merrymaking. The amusement has been wholesome, entertaining and well conducted. As already stated the hall was never more prettily decorated. It is hard work for those in charge but they apparent ly enjoy their task of giving pleasure to others. All in all, Putnam Lodge are to be congratulated upon their first attempt at entertaining upon so large scale and we know that the public appreciate their effort and the lodge appreciate the support the public has given them.
 Those in charge of the booths are: Watches, Louis F.. Kennedy. Candy, Philip Benoit. Souvenirs, A. V. Frost.
 Cut glass, Ralph Thurston. Cigars, Mark II. Wilson.
 Jingle board, B. A. Flynn. Umbrellas, R. E. Hi.
 Cutlery, E. E. Robbins. 1 Fancy work, Mrs. C. Fred Water 1 man.
 Candy, Harry Morse. Remnants, Arthur Johnson.
 Refreshments, w. F. Raiierty. | Fortune teller's booth, G. H. Perry. Mile. Lessaud of New York, profes- sional Indian fortune teller, Is In that | booth.