Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Stephen Ballard said he had alway

stephen Ballard said he had always been interested in the institution He spoke of MT. Preston and wife, who first had charge of the Home. Of J. D. Converse and wife, whom he said all hated to see leave the Home as It was thought it would be well nigh impossible to fill the places. But he said the place was well filled by MT. and Mrs. Thatcher who were doing an excellent work.
 Rev. J. R. Stubbert said he was in- terested in Homes, especially the one in Putnam. IL is worthy of the effort put forth when one thinks of those l400 lchildren-an army coming up, a majority of them to establish homes som 9where in the world, and the train- Ing they are now getting will establish the character of these homes. "What better can a Christian community do than this?" asked the speaker. The Christian community is making m ;. take if they do not pay more attention to the education and welfare ot the children, whether children of the streets or of the homes. It is a prob- lem what to do with men and women oi middle age who have not lived as they should. l we had started them right as children we would have done a good Christian work. He said that MT. and Mrs. Thatcher showed by their portly demeanor that they would not starve the children. He concluded with words of praise for the superin. tendent, matron, women chairmen of town committees and commissioners.
 Others who made short remarks were Rev. C. H. Van Natter, North Grosvenordale, Rev. Mr Gnnnell. Rev. MT. Filmer, Webster, H. o. Pres. ton, first superintendent of the Home, which was At his farm on Putnam Heights, his wife being matron.
 At the close of the meeting a con- tralto solo, "Grass and Roses," was rendered by Miss Thyra Walker, North Grosvenordale, with Rev. C. H. Van Natter at the piano.
 The doors of the large dining hall were then thrown open and the gather. Ing invited in to dinner. The dinner was served under the direction of Mrs. Thatcher and consisted of escal- | ioped oysters, various kinds of salads. cold meats, celery, olives, fruit, coffee, ice cream and cake.
 After dinner there was social hour and an opportunity was given to in- spect the Home. All expressed their pleasure at being present as they paid l their respects 10 their hosts upon de- PartuTe. Carriages were in waiting to | take the guests back in time for the | afternoon trains. LETTER OF SYMPATHY SENT MRS. I. R.
 BARBER
 The following letter was sent Mrs J. k. Barber who was unable to he l present on account of injuries sustain. ed from fall. This is the first meet. ing she had missed since the Home | started twenty-eight years ago.
 Putnam, Conn.,, Oct. I9, 1911. Dear Mrs. Barber,
 We the undersigned, gathered at our annual meeting having learned of the sad affiiction that has befallen your physical body, desire to convey to you our deepest sympathy. We sadly mss your cheerful greeting and Kind 1, sentiments.
 We can only hope that the same all. | wise Father who has sustained and supported you through these wears of your earthly pilgrimage, may still be very near and strengthening balm ] ana constant solace to you till the bright angel whispers, "Come home. l faithful one.n