Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-08-27
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE SEE
PILGRIM MEMORIAL PAGEANT
Roseland Park Thronged With Biggest Gathering
Since independence Days e.. il
Of Long Ago
Landing Settlers Depicted In Ten Episodes
By Residents of the Woodsocks

Y Not since the independence Day
X celebrations of years ago when nota
\ bles from all parts of the country
were entertained by the late Henry c
z Bowen, and they in turn entertained
the people with patriotic addresses
has there been such large gathering
in Roseland Park, Woodstock's beauty
\ spot on the shores of Roseland Lake
q as gathered Wednesday afternoon tC
\ witness the historic Pilgrim Memorial
I Pageant, deliberately staged by citi.
] zens of all parts of the town. 1t was
7 large undertaking and was carried
out most successfully
To perfect the plans for such q
large production staged in a large
outdoor ampitheatre was task
in itself, and to carry it out in such
perfect harmony and without con-
fusion speaks well for the executive
ability of those in charge.
The pageant was arranged in ten
episodes. The costuming was carried
out in detail even to the Mayflower,
which attracted much attention as it
Colonials, Redcoats, Indians, not for
getting the many pretty maidens of
the olden times, added a sprinkling of
color among the trees and about the
grass plots of the beautiful park
The various Sunday schools made
it a picnic day and luncheons were
served from long tables. In fact it
was veritable holiday for the whole
town and most homes were deserted.
1t was a regular Old Home Day for
Woodstock and there were many re-
unions, people coming from distant
places to enjoy the day.
The pageant was started on time,
another fact that evidenced the com
mittee's executive ability The pro-
gram as carried out and those who
took part were as follows:
Director Generals, George Hamil-
ton, Albert Williams.
Leader of Chorus, Miss Insa Hin
richs.
First Episode
eMerrie England" Director, Rev.
Fosdick Harrison. A scene portray
ing some of the experiences of the
/ Pilgrims while in England The re-
solve to go to Holland.
Second Episode
Holiday in Holland Director,
Blanche Stoutenburgh. A scene OF
revealing that causes the disgust of
the Pilgrims and they plan to sail to
America.
Third Episode
The Mayfiower. Director, Harry
liz. Wells. As the Mayfower sails
around the point and anchors, Indians
steal to the shore to view her.
Fourth Episode
Signing the Compact. Director,
Frederic w Hinfichs.
Principal Characters:
William Brewster
Frederic W. Hinrichs
Gov. John Carver, Herbert W. Bowen
William Bradford, Fosdick Harrison
Mvles Standish, William NJ. Gallup
John Alden Henry Baker
lIames Chiffon Philip r. Dean
William White Charles NJ. Perrin
Fifth Episode
First Washday. Director, Eliza
beth Bingham. Scene-On shore OF
Cape Cod. Enacted on south side OF
boathouse.
Sixth Episode
Plymouth Rock. Director, Philip
r. Dean. Scene-Landing of the Pill
grims. Enacted on lake shore north
of boathouse.
Seventh Episode
Indian Friends. Director, Rilla
Child. Plymouth settlement
staged northwest of boathouse
Friendship formed with Indians.
Characters, Entire Group of Pilgrims
Samoset Lester Gallup
Massasoit Benjamin Ritch
Squanto Winthrop Butts
Eighth Episode
Pilgrims Going to Church. Direct
or, Arthur G.. Morse.
Ninth Episode
Indians on the Warpath. Director
Owen White Scene-The Indian
foes come to shore in canoes. After
landing they hold war dance, Their
proceed to attack the Pilgrims who
are saved by the timely appearance
Of their friends. Massasoit and hi
tribes, who entreat the Gnfriendly
tribe to leave.
Tenth Episode
''The Pilgrims Vision" Director
Richard Hicks. A look in the future
"The Birth Of the Nation,
Characters:
George Washington K. Kick