Putnam patriot., 1922-07-28
DON'T LIKE BATHING
 IN DRINKING WATER
Chamber of Commerce Hears Protest Against Swimming
 In Roseland Lake
Directing Sign. Would Cost s2oo.--
 Mrs. NikoloH Gives $25 Cheek

Protests lodged with the Putnam Chamber of Commerce against the practise of permitting people to bathe in the lake at Roseland Park, the source of Putnam's water supply, were considered at the weekly lunch con Monday at the Putnam Inn of the Chambers directors. Discussion of the question brought out the informa- tion that legal opinion on the subject had already been sought; that samples of the water had been analysed and found not to be contaminated in any way by people having bathed in t.
 Some sentiment was evident. ae- eording to the secretary, in favor of holding some of the concerts in the square near the Congregational church. It was felt, however, that t would be a great injustice to ask the Putnam Light & Power Co. which is furnishing the lighting arrangements as it's part of the contributions. to transfer their lighting equipment from one spot to another. and then back Co the original location, even if 1t were possible to do this. This. with other arguments. chief of which is that Union Square Is the natural center of the city, led the Directors to recommend no change in the orig iual plans.
 Propose North End Concerts
 Some of the merchants along Provl- deHee Street. however, were reported as favorinr concerts to be held in that section. possibly every two weeks, r addition to the concerts in Union Square, and the secretary will as. certain if t is feasible to plan for such concerts. each merchant on Pro whence street and nearby ta bear his proportionate share of the expense.
 The Committee on Signs reported that t had made q final draft of the signs needed, and estimated the cost at about S2n0. Of this. they rcz commended that the Chamber might bear the cost of the large signs. four in number. to be erected at the princi- pal entrances to the city, and the town and city 10 be asked to provide for the directing signs on streets and roads. The committee was instructed to present the plans in final form, ready to be presented to the city and town officials, at the next meeting.
 Mrs. NikoloH Makes eff.
 The assistant secretary reported re- ceipt of q check for s25.00 from Mrs. Grace Nikoloff. te be devoted co the purchase of additional chairs for the Chamber of Commerce Rooms. This will provide ample seating facilities for any ordinary meeting, and as the rooms are used to a great extent by other civic organizations, will be direct benefit to these organizations as well as the Chamber. In the past, the rooms have been used without charge. but in the case of largely att tended meetings 1t has been necessary to rent ordinary folding chairs. the cost being borne by the organization using the rooms.
 The donation was accepted with thanks, and it was voted that 1t be turned over to the Committee on fur nishings. to be expended for the pur- pose for which it was given.
 President Vaughn presided at the meeting. and the following Directors were present: Mir Moss, Mir. Byrne, Miss Byrne, Mir Gilpatrie, Mir. Thay- CT, Mr. Wuif, Mir Dean. Directors Rogers and Russell. who we@e unable to be present, were represented by Mfr. Ames and Mfr Bradford. respec- lively Secretary Brown and assistant secretary Ryan were also present.