Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-01-28
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SERVICE FLAG GIVEN
TO ODD FELLOWS
Mixpah Rebekah Lodge Pre-
sents Handsome Emblem
to Brothers
Patriotic EnsertA nment Followed By
jolly Social Time

The hurriedly made. but none the
less emblematic of the part its mem
5ers took in the World War, service
lag which has hung in the hall of Is
ael Putnam Lodge l. o. 0. F., has
given place to handsome silk flag,
containing twenty-four blue stars and
two gold stars, arranged IN the form
Of a star upon background of white.
This flag is gift to the lodge by Miz-
pah Rebekah Degree. /. o. o. F. and
was presented to the Odd Fellows
lodge after the business meeting of
the Rebekahs Wednesday evening, in
the presence of Odd Fellows, Rebsk-
abs and their families.
The presentation was part of pro-
yram which consisted of a patriotic
song by Mrs. Ruby Dawson, selections
BY quartet composed of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. ID. Sharpe, Kenneth Sharpe
and Miss Chrystobel Clifford; piano
luet by Mrs. Sarah Kent and Mrs.
Roy Shippee.
The presentation address was made
by Mrs. Clarence A. Webster of Wilt
mantle, who was Noble Grand of the
Rebekahs last year and under VIII ose
direction the flag was prepared. Her
address is as follows:
"When the United States declared
war with Germany and hurried our
young men into uniforms, training
camps transports, and soon enough u
the front, it was indeed fitting that the
Service Flag should spring into being
in honor of those who so courageeusly
answered their country's call.
at was beyond doubt with no little
pride that Israel Putnam Lodge dis
played her first Service Flag and came
TO regard it with something akin to
reverence, for ere long did its blue
stars not proclaim that twenty six
brave young brothers were with the
colors and carrying on for the sake
of all that they held most sacrei?
at was with graver faces that they
added the gold stars which marked so
clearly the calling of two fine young
lives to a larger and fuller service.
During the war period this same
service flag held forth through storm
and sunshine, fulfilling it's mission
faithfully and well, but today we find
it lacking in dignity and unable to ex-
cite the admiration of the passerby.
Sunshine, rain, snow and dust of
street have told upon it, and it needs
must call loudly to be recognized.
In courtesy, therefore, to those who
so willingly gave eff themselves for the
cause of humanity, it is but mete that
this call be Needed, and a more per-
manent recognition of their sacrifice
be displayed, more permanent because
this flag will not be called upon to
bear the strain and wear of its pre-
decessor, and will rest content adorn
ing the walls of your lodgeroom.
"Mizpah Rebekah Lodge is not un
mindful of the many kndnesses that
her brother lodge in various ways
dispeases, and stands ever ready to
-eciprocate, although opportunities
for service are not always hers.
$50 this evening Mizpah Re5ekah
Ledge considers herself very foftu
nate in being able to present to Israel
Putnam Lodge this new service flag
and it gives me much pleasure to pre-
sent it in behalf Of Mizpah Rebekah
Lodge.
"May It ever serve to remind you
of the LOYALTY of your brothers, and
may the two gold stars that shine
forth impress upon US the greatness
Of those who gave their all.
"May we keep in mind from day to
day
That we are still soldiers In the fray;
That we must serve from sun to sun
AS well a. he who bore gun.
At some post where our work will Mt
We must with courage do our Bit
Some portion of ourselves must give
That Friendship, Truth and Love
may live.
Then in some way we'll truly feel
That we are doing service real
Noble Grand Harold Mansfield ac-
cepted the flag in behalf of Israel Put
nam Lodge, and made pleasing
speech, expressing thanks for the CO.
operation of the Rebekahs on all oc-
casions. and voicing the feelings OF
lodge toward the members who did
their bit in service, and also those who
paid the supreme sacrifice.
Judge Lucius II. Fuller was called
on, and made an address trimming
with patriotism and reciting incidents
Of lodge history.
A substantial collation. was furnish
ed by a committee headed by Mrs.
Lille A. Leach, and dancing with mu-
sic by an orchestra, card playing and
a social time followed.
One of the features Of the evening
was mixed musical and initiative
entertainment furnished by Chief
Blue Sky, full blooded Sioux Indian
who furnished thrills and amusement
for the gathering.
During the business meeting OF the
Rebekahs a number Of applications
were received.