Putnam patriot., 1916-06-23
BUSINESS MEN
Will Meet on Shores of Webster Lake,
 Thursday, July 18th
One of the Largest Gatherings Ever Held
 in This Vicinity

Fostered by the Putnam Chamber of Commerce the annual outing of the FasternConneeticur DevelopmentCom- uittee will be held on the shore of Webster Lake, Thursday, July 18th. Lis planned to make the gathering an event and one of the largest assembla. ges of business and professional men ever held in southern New England.
 As soon as the first tentative plan fer the holding of the summe CT outing was discussed the Putnam committee suggested Webster Lake as a fine place for the outing and further suggested that the Webster Board of Trade be in- vited to participate. The Webster or ganization was prompt and enthusias tic in it's acceptance of the invitation 10 cooperate, and soon Southbridge was heard from and their request to join received prompt acquieseence.
 Last Friday afternoon there was a joint meeting of the Putnam Webster committee at Beacon Park, Webster Lake, at which the following were present;
 New London Joseph T. .Cruttenden, r. T. Litchtield.
 Putnam-L. 0. Williams, George k. shaw, Alexander Gilman, Joseph Plessis, Chester NJ. Elliott, Worthing lon (. Kennedy, J. B. MeNulty, (. J. Hartman.
 Webster-Joseph A. Love, H. B. Ayres, Nicholas Giles, \. C. Giles, James Cocks, w. l. Marble, H. F. Buebee, John T. King, William Cum. Hings.
 j. A. Beahan of the New Haven railroad.
 Attorney Joseph A. Love of Webster was elected chairman, and C. J. Harri- mnn of Putnam secretary.
 4 ringing letter was read from H. k. Braache, Norwich, stating that he be- leved the Connecticut chamber of commerce would join the outing crowd and that he intended to be aU New Ha- ven Tuesday to put it sscross if author ized. Joseph T. Cruttenden New Lon don, and Nicholas Giles, Webster, were appointed committee to join tion. The intended participation of Southbridge was reported and applau- ded.
 ?. T. Litchfield and J. A. Beahan, agent of Ithe New Haven railroad re. speetively, were present and the plan Of a train 10 leave New London and pick up Norwich, Danielson, Putnam, Willimantic, and others was planned. The train will disembark the tourists al Beacon park. Charles w. Pearson and C. J. Isbister, Norwich, were ap- pointed committee on transporta- lion
 A history sf the lake which has been prepared by H. B. Ayres was ordered printed in connection with the pro. gram and announcements. H, B. Ayres and c. J. Hartman were ap- pointed committee on publicity, pro- gram and invitations. This committee will also provide badges of type to carry the name, address and occupa- ton of each man so that "getting ac- VuaintedN will be easy.
 John T. King was made chairman of committee on dinner. 1t is expected 50O will be served Norwich promises to send 100 and the other towns will surely not be behind. Other members Of the committee are IN. C. Giles and H. F. Bugbee, Webster, and l.. 0. Wii- Hams and A. Gilman, Putnam The committee has Harrington of Rocky Point in mind as the caterer.
 The Webster people want no extras after reaching the lake. Webster com mittees are yet to be appointed to take care of Webster's hospitality, com mlttee on reception, special courtesies, boats, bathing, etc.
 The committee on sports consists of John Conway, Dr. T. H. Saunders, Richard J. Murphy, Daniel l.. Shea, Webster; Harry c. Meinken, Ernest C.. Morse, Putnam.
 The State Business Mems Associa- tlon has accepted the invitation to par ticIpate in the outing assuring large gathering