Putnam patriot., 1924-07-25


 assembled in the pine grove on the lake shore. Before the arrival of the chief executive the crowds were in- terested in the exhibits of the work of the groups in woodcraft. art. and radio. The radio table especially at traeted many of the camp guests. Each of the dozen or more boys ia this group had made while at camp Il crystal set, all of which were on dis- nlay. The wondefaft groups of .ie period just closed and the first period had constructed miniature but we'll built log cabin on the edge of the pine grove, and many people also delighted in visiting this.
 About three o'clock the word was passed around that the governor had arrived. and short time later he made his appearance at the lakeside. The delay was explained by the fRet shat his exeelleney had been detained at che camp mess tent to get n double order of the clamhake dinner wheih had been served the campers and sis- itofs but a short time before. \ re- eeiVing line was formed in the grove, and many took advantage of the op- portnnity te shake hands with the chief executive.
 Charles Holman Chairman
 Charles W Holman of south Man chester. secretary of the tri-county camp committee, opened the program. acting as chairman. and introducing the Rev. Edward Sunk of South Nil- lington. who offered prayer. Follow ing the invocation Governor Temple ton was immediately presented, and given great applause by the audience. seated on logs around the speakers platform.
 The governor opened his talk with the remark that he was speaking sole ly for the boys al camp. rather than for their parents and friends. He said that he loved boys and was al- ways glad to speak before an audience of youngsters. The point of the ex- eeutive's address was to impress upon the youthful audience the truth of the old statement. Give to tiie world the best you have. and the best will come back to you
 He dwelt on sonaa cf tie virtues which boy should work to cultivate. starting by mentioning simplicity, sbeing what you are" He mentioned that big men are always simple and earnest. they do not pretend. Con- tinuing, Governor Templeton assured his audience that they will be reward ed with success in proportion to the effort expended. As in the ease of an athlete, proficiency Is obtained only by practice and hard work. The speaker advised the youths to set an aim for themselves. and then work to- ward it. put their best efforts into 1t. likes to ride on the front seat" he went on, but only the best can do it" --i
 Must Work to Attain
 Many think they are specially privileged, either because of wealth or some inherent natural ability but they will attain just what they work for, nevertheless. Take Babe Ruth for instance in the world of sport. Ev- eryone likes to see Ruth hit the ball. but how much greater man he would be if he set himself to working hard You all know of Ruth's sus- pensions from the club. These are the results of his misconduets. Just eon- slider how much greater Babe would be if he tried his best, and aim high. boys"
 The speaker continued, telling of the advantage which the middle class and poorer boys have over those whose parents are in the wealthier class, since the latter count so much on their relatives bnnkbooks to give them their place in life He mentioned the Loeb and Leopold boys. at present on trial for murder in Chicago, for il- lustrations of his point.
 What the world needs is men who stand out, men who will be leaders m the right enterprises, There are not 80 many outstanding men in these days as in the past, so that real man can make high mark
 A defense of politicians, something greatly needed at present, was the governors next mention. The execu- tive told the boys not to judge the whole group of political leaders by the actions of the few, such as those who are receiving such extensive and un- desirable newspaper publicity now and for the past year or so. That there are many good men holding public office, and that most of the good politicians are Christian men, was n point which the speaker brought out very strongly, while urging the audi cUfC 70 auBpDft tHt CbhftH anu | sns C. A., and congratulating Connecticut on being a leading state in devotion to 
 Boys Coming Citizens
 Telling the boys that they were the coming citizens. and urging them to stick to what they believed was right rather then being a neutral. the speak CT was about to close. but could not re- frain from mentioning his own child rem. While regretting that his boys were all girls. he went on to tell of his daughters accomplishments at college. where they had made exceil- ent athletic records. especially in swimming and basketball. The Gov ernor again started to end by azsur- ing the campers and visitors that he was really in earnest in his anpourc- ed intention of entering Yale College as a freshman next fall. though not intending to % out for the basketbah team This brought tn his mind q fe- cent baseball erisode in which his ex- ceiIency told q group of boy friends that he wished @ join their gaMe, when it came Co choosing ap, was lest taken. This was the wnr-i iclt he ever received in or out af politics. but some of the bitterness was taken a. ..... ...t. t... .s.. EsA F,ssf t4sasa fsYk ka f5fs