Putnam patriot., 1923-05-25
Communities 10 Pay Tribute
 To Dead On Memorial Dau
TOWNS IN THIS VICINITY HAVE CAREFULLY LAID PLANS FOR OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL
 HOLIDAY
In Putnam To Be Held Forenoon the Parade Start
 ing at 10 O'clock Sharp

Careful plans have been made by committees in all towns in this imme- diate vicinity for the proper observ- ance of Memorial Day, and all that is really necessary for the several pro grams to be carried out successfully.
 s bright, sunshiny weather on next Wednesday. Putnam's observance, like those in other neighboring towns, will be in accordance with the pla' $ of previous years, parades and ad- dresses to be features of the day. Comrades of the Grand Army-hom- ored veterans of the Civil War. whosa ranks are thinner today than they were a year ago-will be the guests Of honor.
 Parade Starts at 10 O'clock
 In Putnam the exercises will be held m the forenoon. the parade U start promptly at 10 o'clock from Union Square. Members of Anselm Mayotte Post, the American Legion. and all other ex-serviee men, whether they hold membership in the Legion or not, have been invited to march on Memorial Day. in uniform if possible, but they are urged not to stay away fl the old O. D. refuses to fit. Several examinations, including Putnam Lodge of Elks and the High School Cadets, are planning to be in line and make the parade a success. Spanish War veterans, sons and grandsons of veterans are invited to march.
 Machines will be needed for the G. A R. and Relief Corps. Any person wishing to furnish his ear is asked to get in touch with Dr. E. F. Perry. who IS chairman of the transportation committee.
 Topples will be sold, and percent age of the money will go to the Sol diers' Graves Fund. This fund is for the purpose of assuring perpetual care and decoration of American World War veterans graves ir France. The government provides care taken for army cemeteries, but does not provide for floral decorations of graves, and so the American Legion has taken this task upon itself. 4 great many posts throughout the country are raising money through public drives, but it did not seem ad- yisahle to do this locally, us there are already other organizations making public drives at this time. However, anyone who wishes to contribute lit tle Go this fund may do so by forward ing same to the Post Commander, Thomas Bell The local Post and con tributing party will receive recogui- Iiou through the American Legion Weekly. the official paper of the Le- zion Everyone who wears poppy Memorial Day wiii be helping to make this great undertaking a success and can also take pride in knowing that they are helping to keep the graves of heroes adorned with flowers.
 Francis Metcalf Chief Marshal
 Francis Metcalf will be chief mar shal of the parade The line of march will end at the soldiers monument or Grove street, about which the days formal ceremonies will be held. Ar chibald Macdonald, Jr., will preside over the exercises. Dr. William Beach 0lmsted, head master of Pom fret School, will be the speaker. Pray CT will be offered by Rev. Nathan E. Burton, pastor of the Methodist Epis copal church.
 Following the exercises here, those who participate actively in the days program will adjourn Go Odd Fellows hall, where luncheon will be served by the Woman's Relief Corps. There will also be an entertainment program and G 4 K. veterans will doubtless have word to say about the signiti- canoe of the day.
 Patriotic societies have been invit- cd tc attend divine service at the Bap- list church next Sunday morning al lu-S0 o'clock. EX-service men will meet at the Legion rooms at 10 o'-I clock and march to the church in a body
 All ex-service men are invited to attend meeting to be held in the Le 9on rooms on next Monday evening