Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19

Iutnam mas me batholle institutions The development. of the last five year. | simply wonderful Improvements are noted on every hand. And still the pastor, Rev. Charles F. Bedard, ha: more improvements in mind.
 St Mary's parish property has prac- tically been transformed since the ad vent of Father Bedard in August. 1912 IL s little wonder that he points with prIde to the result of his untiring la bors Fr. Bedard, however, generously shs res the credit for the success of his many undertakings with his parishon- eF= In speaking in his enthusiastic manner, of the work accomplished, Fr. Bedard said '' have fine people here. They have given me excellent support. While some can not give much, they continue to give little at time They sre a fine people and you can not find better anywhere
 The Novitiate
 While in no way connected with St. Mays parish, recent addition to the Catholic institutions of Putnam is the Mother House of the Sisters of the Holy Ghost, now nearing completion on Church street
 The Sisters of the Holy Ghost is an order originating in France. Since com ing 10 this country they have taken charge of schools in number of towns and cities in Southern New England. After the removal of the Convent from Putnam they succeeded the Sisters of Mercy as teachers in the parochal schools here. The headquarters of the order for this district have been in Hart ford
 4 little over a year ago the order purchased the estate of the late George N. Morse on Church street Shortly after, August 11th, 1916, ground was broken for large addition to the orig inal building, the whole to be used, when completed as the national head quarters of the order
 This new building is now finished ex- cept tor fewA details in the interior, and t is expected it will be ready for occupancv by November 1st. Five Sis ters of the order are now here occupying the original building.
 The new building is 130 feet long
 ,., ad nm tho south side of the Morse homestead. It is of brick with white cast stone trim mings. and is three stories high with basement. The original building has also been renovated to meet require meuts. In front of the building IS the spacious lawn and many fine shade trees making an ideal spot for such an instl' tuition A large bronze statue of the Savior. which cost $500, has been cree ted in front on a stone pedestal,
 .as one approaches the building he notes the artistic entrance over which k carved in the white stone the word "Noyitiate. /" Heavy dark stained doors swing open easily and one enters upon long hall extending the length of the building from north to south On either side of this hall are class rooms with blackboards. These are Tor the novices. There is a reception room and number of smaller rooms, nclud- ing baths and toilets.
 On the second floor are many cells Tor the occupancy of the noviees and sisters These are small but each contains laroe window and are light and airy.
 At rhe south end of the building IS the chapel Two beautiful chandeliers ol an old design. a gift, are hanging from the ceiling.
 On the third floor are more small rooms and a very large, light and airy darp,i+orv In fact, one is impressed with the light and ventilation system that preyails throughout the building
 All through, the building is panelied with dark tinted cypress, and the noors are of maple. Expense has not been spared in providing the best, in the wa! of material.
 Modern electric light fixtures, interior telephones and bells are being nstaheo'