Putnam patriot., 1922-11-17


 Haai rest while wearing the uniform of then Uncle Sam in the most re- cent conflict overseas. Yes. the deep pride felt in these veterans is still alive. but due Co Che patriotic calm that followed those long years of war time enthusiasm. ii is not publicly manifested any longer But the keen observer can see that it Is still there.
 Crowd Honors C. A R Comrades
 In the parade column also. riding n automobiles loaned for the oeca- sion by their generous owners. were the veterans of the c A R. who were able to be present. They too were accorded the recognition due them from the crowds along the line of march-their presence bringing back to mind the events of those days of ,6l to '6b. as they are reenunted by the veterans themselves and are re- corded in volumes of historic interest and fascination. Their small number forcihly reminded one of the rapidly thinning ranks of Civil War veterans, each passing Armistice Day finding fewer and fewer of them to grace the exercises of the day
 Participating in the parade also were representatives of the \. G. Warner Woman's Relief Corps. Saiva- ton Army, Sons of Veterans. Ladies of the C. A. R.. grammar school boys and high school pupils, group of the latter carrying the school service flag The second division of the parade was headed by the Manhasset band and the uniformed Putnam degree team of the Foresters of America, in com mand of Captain David Breault
 Fire Department Shines Brightly and apparatus wound up the column. The men. with Chief Engineer Ralph F. Thurston and other officers of the department leading of, made a splen- did appearance. especially as they were attired in their new uniforms. white ties and gloves Each piece of apparatus appeared at it's best, indi- eating that hours had been consumed prior to Saturday in shining up paint and metal trimmings II this was the | ease the men succeeded very well | and their part of the parade was a | distinct pleasure to the people of the | city as we'll as reassuring to them that ! Putnam is well prepared, with men and modern apparatus. te fight fires efficiently and effectively.
 The parade disbanded at the high school grounds where Putnam high and Webster t.gh immediately start ed their scheduled football match. An account of the game will be found elsewhere iB this issue of the Patriot. l
 In the evening at o'clock there was an automobile parade, with World War veterans playing the chief parts. and with red fire serving to attract . the attention of the large crowds of Saturday evening shoppers, the stores being open again after being closed | between ? and o'clock
 Several hundred people gathered in | Union hail at the dance that started i at B o'clock Wittsteifks celebrated . orchestra from New Haven furnished | the music and delighted everyone At | IT o'clock the box of ticket stubs was sealed up and the box was rolled | about the dance floor. scores taking a part in thoroughly mixing up the stubs by giving the box whirl Finally | the cloth on one end of the box was 1 slit and little child was asked to in- sert her hand and pick out one ticket l stub She did and Alderman Alfred l Pigeon. commander of. Anselm May otte Post. announced the name of Mrs Evans as the winner of the auto mobile offered by the Post After ward dancing was resumed
 During the day small artificial flow CTS were sold by a group of young ladies and the proceeds of this under taking will be added to the treasury of the local American Legion post