Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

that something ought to be done to improve the neglected condition of the old south bgrying ground in fomiret, a meeting of the incorporators was held at the home of Fayette L. Wright early in October for the pur- pose of filling the vacancies caused by death and resignation. The new in- corporatorx are John Ash, Fayette L. Wright William r. Johnson. John ?. Grosyenor. Andrew Gustafson, 4. D. Briggs. John D. Campbell. of which John Ash is president, Mr. Wright secretary and treasurer, and Mr. Briggs superintendent A the same meeting an executive committee was appointed. consisting of John Ash, chairman: William F Johnson, 4. D. Briggs, John D. Campbell, secretary.
 The purpose Of the ineorporat0rs is Co form a responsible body with whom trust funds can De lodged for the per petuaI care ef lots and graves and to receive donations toward the eontln- ual care and upkeep of the cemetery. The purpose of the executive commit tee k to form responsible body whose chief concern will be to carry on the present work of reconstruction and be always active in the general welfare of the cemetery and see that in the future there is no diminishing 8f interest or attention. Thus a per manent and responsible organization has been established. which, through succession of office, will carefully keep or distribute any monies entrusted to it for a particular or a public service, and year by year maintain thought ful watch and ward over the last sleeping place of many dear ones.
 Noted Burying Ground
 The old South huryiBg ground in P6mfret has many natural beauties, q favored location. and but little atten- tion and little money and little inter- est on the part of those directly con cerned are needed to make 1t a fitting memorial for the precious dead. II has been proposed among other things b straighten and align the tomb stones. to grade newly and seed the surface. repair the stone walls and improve the entrances, to build a well drained and graveled driveway com pletely around the cemetery. extend the pine hedge on the west, rebuild the receiving vault. and carry on a scheme of decoration with vines and shrubs. The committee has computed that a general fund of g. 900 will be necessary to accomplish this long ne- gieeted and serely needed work. Therefore a list of names of all those interested in this old and well-known graveyard is being complied, t6 whom an appeal embodyiug these facts VIII shortly be sent. earnestly requesting them in the name of their dead to make a substantial contribution Co this work and ensure its success.
 To Raise s2.0o0 Fund
 Tn the meantime this account of what has been done and what surely will be done Is being published in the hope that 1t will reach the eye of many whose names are unknown to the committee. and whose interest in the matter must undoubtedly be great. In order that beginning may be made al once the corporation looks for an instant and generous response to this appeal The work has been too long delayed. and with q responsible and permanent organization there is no excuse now for lack of interest in this matter. IL Is highly imperative that all owners Of lots and graves make themselves known to the secre- tarv and treasurer. Contributions are to be made to Fayette l.. Wright, Pom fret Center, Conn.,, whether 1t be a trust fund, the interest of which will be used for the particular purpose designated. or a worthy gift toward the general improvement of the ceme- tery. or both-and the incorporators sincerely hope it will be both.
 The usual amount of a trust fund k S25O or more-better more-whieh sums are deposited in the Putnam Savings Bank. and when so deposited, no one can draw more than the inter est, which will be spent faithfully for the purpose for which 1t was given. as it is needed. The donations to the general fund will be carried as a run ming account to be drawn upon as the care and improvement of the cemetery demands. though money may be given for any particular or especial purpose in this work l. is hoped in the course of time to turn the general fund into an endowment. the interest of which alone will be sufficient for the general expenses of the graveyard,
 But at present an earnest canvass is being made for the S2OoO upon which depend the changes contemplat- ed From time to time a financial re- port will be sent out that all may see how the money Is bein spent and how the work IS progressing. There lis no better memorial for the dead than a well-kcpt cemetery, and an ops portunity is hereby provided to all those whose help is so earnestly need ed. some far scattered and some so l long absent from the community that
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