Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
PUTNAM

In all of the little villages in the town Of Woodstock interest at present centers in the mammoth historic pageant. representing episodes in the landing of the Pilgrims, that is to be produced at Roseland lake next Wednesday after noon. During the life of the late Henry C. Bowen Roseland park was the scene Of many large gatherings. General U $. Grant. James c. Blaine, John A. Lo- gan and many other notables came to the park on Independence Day to address the people as guests of the owner and editor of the New York Independent"
 The pageant, that is now under way, is expected to attract the largest number ol people that has assembled at the park in decade or more. Over hundred townspeople will take part and the pub- lie has been invited to see the great out door spectacle. Those interested in reviewing some of early history of the Pilgrims will find much to interest them from the time the Mayfiower lands while the Indians gather in awe until the grand climax when General George Washing ton and his Colonial troops arrive, flushed with victory over the Red Coats and the compact is signed.
 The fitting out of the Mayflower is under the direction of Harry Wells, who will also act as captain of the crew There will be music by an orchestra and singing by a large chorus The list of the ten episodes, with the director of each. is as follows:
 'Merrie England" Rev Fosdick liar rison-
 Holiday in Holland, Blanche stouten- burgh.
 The Mayfiower, Harry E. Wells.
 Signing the Compact. Frederick w. Hineichs
 First Wash Day, Elizabeth Bingham.
 Plymouth Rock, Philip R. Dean.
 Indian Friends Rilla H. Child.
 Pilgrims Going to Church, Arthur G. Morse
 Indians on the War Path, Owen White.
 The Pilgrims Vision" Richard H. Hicks.
 The group leaders are N. Tracy White, Mrs. George Bosworth, Martin Nelson. Mabel Johnston. Henry Joy, Michael White, Maud Millgan. Lyman Hubbard, George H. Hamilton, Mrs. G. B. Heller, Oliver H. Hiscox.
 Committee of arrangements, Merrill H. Healey
 Refreshment committee. Frank H. Miller, chairman Mrs. W. H. Young, Miss Minnie Wells. Miss Florence Ken yon, Mrs. Byron Bates, Mrs. O. Milliean Lyman Hubbard. Louis Lindeman Mrs Frank Jordanr Miss Mary Lester Miss Helen Perley
 The pageant starts at o'clock and there is no admittance charge. If the 18th is stormy the pageant will be pro- duced the next fair day.
 The committee in charge of the joint outing of the posts of the American Le- zion, which is to be held at Wildwood Park, Labor Day, has proudly announc- ed that Congressman Richard P. Free Nf l<x-1 invitation to be present and make an address. It was hoped to have Senator Brandegee, also, but~he sent regrets, saying that it was impossible for him to be present on that day. Senator Bran degee, and also State Senator Archibald Macdonald, were Instrumental in having Congressman Freeman come here The outing will consist of a dinner, athletic events, for which prizes are awarded, close September 1st. Those desiring to enter should register with Mark Klebart, Putnam, before that date.
 An automobile driven by Harry F. Prentice and a trolley car of the Con- necticut Company, were in collision at an early hour when fog and the smoke from a railroad locomotive shut off MT. Pren- tice's vision. MT. Prentice was going easterly on Providence street near the railroad overhead bridge. Underneath the bridge was the locomotive from which black smoke was issuing. There was also fog MT. Prentice, in turning out for machine coming from the op- posite direction, drove onto the trolley track not seeing the trolley car ap- preaching on account of the smoke and fog. The auto and trolley car collided head on and the front of the motor was badly damaged.
 No one was hurt Putaam's new gas rate of $1.so per l thousand cubic feet, up to 10000 and $1.50 per thousand if more than 10000 feet are used, plus a meter charge of $6 year, went into effect on Friday Putnam people are now paying the high l est rate for gas of any of the towns or | smaller cities in this section. There has been some discussion regarding the | raise but no protests f11e been entered When the Putnam Light & Power Com pany gave notice of the contemplated raise 1t was stated that the gas depart ment of the concern had not been paying ~AeT0nn a