Putnam patriot., 1917-07-20

success of the corporation. But of the kindness, the equality, the constant thoughtfulness for the good of tho community in living conditions and in so many of the everyday things of life these people will talk of and think about for long time to come.
 "The tiremen will remember the new uniforms, the girls their club, the fans the baseball, the families the gar dens, the children the interest you have shown in the schools. Thus we might enumerste instance after In stance that has occurred during your four and half years with us. In your going you have the heartiest best wishes for all possible success from this whole people. We shall miss you md all members Of your family down to Bud. Mrs. Rearden shares is our affections for her motherly ways have endeared her to all.
 As remembrance the employees of the company from every department desire you to accept these gifts. May their warmth remind you for long time to come Of the feelings of the fel- low workmen with you in the employ of the Grosvenordalo eompany.a
 As the speaker was concluding hIs remarks Superintendent Skedgell stepped to the rear of the platform which was draped with large Ameri- can flag. The superintendent pulled st ring which drew aside the flag and the gift was revealed. This was the signal for rousing cheers and If ever there had been doubt In the mind of the retiring agent as to the feelings of his people 1t was buried beyond resur. rection AS the glad shout went up that was echoed from the hillside. it was a moment that would touch the heart of any man, 1t was moment such as seldom comes into mans life and one that will never be forgotten. It was an assurance that people had appre- ciated an administration that had tended to uplift them and an assur- ance that mans best efforts had been appreciated. Nothing like 1t has ever been witnessed in the village, or pos sibly in any mill village, before. It would have been impossible for Eany man to have concealed his feelings under such n Situation. Although 1 possibly prepared for demonstration, nothing like this spirit of goodfellow- ship could possibly have been antici- l pated It WAS not to be wondered at that the voice of John F. Reardon was for the moment bey ond control and ! that when that control was gained his | voice was noticeably trembling. It denoted the sincerity of the man. The deep concern for his people was evil | denced as he stood before them for the
 last time as their superior. As he be.
 gan to speak his earnestness and heart
 felt consideration of their future vel
 fare stood out boldly. He thanked
 his hundreds of friends for the beauti- I ful present and for the sincere token of their friendship and goodwill and said that the people of the GrosvenordaIes
 would always remain . pleasing mem- ory to him.
 MT. Reardon continued, saying In part:
 1T came to you four years ago . | stranger. In that four years and more, | I have tried my best to make living conditions of the two towns better, and the work has only been started. There Is much to be done, and which will be done for the Grosvenordalcs. l have grown to know practically every body in the two villages, and there are 1 few 1 cannot tell by name. If any of
 you come to Fall River, you may feel
 assured of a hearty welcome, and l
 know I will find myself among friends l if ever come back to you"
 | MT. Reardon remarked that mills of
 the Gfosvenordales have constant de- | mand for the goods, and always have
 orders ahead.
 While the crowd cheered the agent,
 Mrs. Rearcon in the stand was remem-
 Dered, and huge bouquet of roses ana
 mixed flowers was presented to her.
 The concluding feature was base
 ball game between the two fire comps
 nies. It was an exciting battle and
 would have done credit to teams play
 ing regularly scheduled games. Tue fight was in the box. Dick Reardon did , inc catching for Company A while 0,ontinued on page two)