Putnam patriot., 1924-10-03

announced that Mrs George Thomas Platt thee Florence Howlett). q for mer resident of Ashford, and now of Andover, Conn. desired Co give to the town for the hall a nlayer-piano in memory of her son, the late Philip Earl Platt. who died six years ago, not long after he had presented the piano to his mother. The audience showed it's appreciation of the generous offer by hearty applause.
 Ladies Serve Collation
 At the close of the afternoon pro- gram. it was announced that the la dies of the town would serve bounti- ful collation., and all present were in-i vited to partake. There was an abundance of sandwiches and coffee, cake and ice cream As it was served. the band struck up a lively fox trot and the people fairly gasped as the venerable sage of Hampton" Allen Jewett. suddenly led his daughter Viola Mrs. Clappl across the front of the hall and back again in lively fan tastic tripping to the musici and when warned that he took some risk to do thing like that at age SC. he cheeriiy replied. Well. when music like that starts. have to vibrate."
 The ltervgi hours were passed Tn an old-time visit. many grasping the hand of friends whom they had not seen for years. while tongues and smiles were busy with reminiscenee, with joy for the good fortune of the old home town. Many took occasion to inspect the entire building. At 7.3O the band gave another concert, in- cluding several fine selections which brought forth hearty applause. It had been announced in the afternoon that the new bass and snare drums used today for the first time" had been pre- sented to the Babcock Coruet Band by Cdell Chapman ol drum-corps fame, who res sdes at Willimantic, and Mr. Chapman was given an ovation for his generoaity.
 Following the evening concert by the band, Mr. Lincoln led in com mpuity singing by all present. in- clud.ng the favorite vocal exercises, "Old Macdonald Had q Farm, "Lil' Liza Jane.' etc.
 Prof. Seekcrson Speaks
 The evening address was to have been given by Prof. H. A. Seekerson of the Connecticut Agricultural Col lege. but he was detained by illness. Very fortunately Chairman Durkee was able to secure the attendance of two delightful entertainers from Echo Grange of Mansfield Center. Mrs. AL bert F. Anthony and Mrs. Theron Swift, and they each gave readings or character sketches. which the audience greatly enjoyed.
 And then "the band played on, ," and the wonderful new hall on the sec ond floor was the scene of a merry dancing party. where not only a throng of the young people but also a liberal sprinkling of their elders. stepped lively" Co the music, and with the original suggestions of Alexander Bassett. the veteran prompter, well understood by the local young people some of the visitors found themselves in the midst of genuine country dance" at times bit strenuous tu keep up with. but full of roillcxing fun.
 MT kno~iton Not Present
 The absence from the days exer- eises Of Mr knowltOn, the generous donor of the building, was deeply re- EftiAfuH GWA ttf was uNAAAifu nA d HE- were cold He observed his s0th birth day last Monday, and celebrated the day by formal retirement from active business Clarence knowlton was discovered in the afternoon audience. and called to the stage amid hearty applause The Hon. Charles F. Searls of Putnam was 10 have spoken as rep resentative of Mir. knowlton Rt the afternoon meeting, but was also de- tained by severe cold.
 Great surprise was expressed by many of the visitors from nciEhboring .SHFORD
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 with erecting and song