Putnam patriot., 1924-05-09

capacity or toaStmaStcr and at his own request retired as president of the Chamber after serving for three terms. That his untiring and efficient services as leader of the organization, are appreciated. is shown by the reso- lution adopted by the meeting. with a resoundinr "yea" thanking Mir. Vaughn and lauding him for his la hors.
 Orchestra Plays
 There were selections hy the City orchestra during the dinner hour, the company singing the choruses of the familiar and popular songs that were played.
 With the lighting of cigars came tho post praHdial exercises, Mr. Greene being the first speaker. He explained in an interesting way the work of tho commission of which he Is the active head, telling of what is being done to create confidence on the part of the people in greater Boston that what Boston merchants say in their news paper advertisements, is the truth. the whole truth and nothing but tho truth. Detection of untruthful ad-
  it's eradication it's aim. Truth in ad- vertising," is one of it's slogans. His talk had a practical value for his audience, composed as it was of mer- chants.
 Mir. Vaughn next presented to tha gathering a former Pomfret resident and a man well known among Put nam people Frank Davenport. owner of several restaurants in Harrisburg, Pa. and the "live-wire" of the Har- risburg Chamber of Commerce. Mir. Davenport spoke briefly. emphasiz- ing the need community has for a five Chamber of Commerce.
 President Vaughn Reports
 Following Mr. navenperts appre- ciated talk, the annual business meet- ing of the chamber was held. starting off with the reading by President Vaughn, of his annual report, which was as follows:
 My remarks are to be very brief i the report of your secretary will give | il summary of some of our activities during the past year. l shall deal more with the future.
 l It is my belief, that our organixa- tlon should affiliate with the State l Chamber of Commerce in the very near future.
 Thc subject of revision of the city charter and ordinances is ever before you and should be pressed to comple- ti5fi-yaii would then have overcome many of the vexing questions that are constantly arising in regaEJ to building lines. sidewalks and construc- ton of your buildings go many other problems where the ideas or the citizens and the city government differ.
 Another problem that tho Chamber should keep before our citizens is-- he revaluation of property~--this must be solved sooner or later.
 A future generation will have cause to wonder why Putnam did not keep abreast of neighboring cities by providing public park. There never was time when Putnam needed a Chamber of Commerce more than now and ask your loyal support of the in- coming officers Begin by paying your dues promptly, as it is necessary ! to have funds to accomplish the de- ! sired results. As your secretary will tell you, we have endeavored to in- terest different industries in locating l in Putnam, and, of course, there is some expense entailed.
 I cannot conclude my term of ofiice without saying that words cannot ex- press my appreciation of the support of the members during the past year, especially of the board of directors, who have sacrificed both time and money to be present at the weekly lnncheons; and the very efficient en- tertainment eommittee--aiso for tho hearty cooperation of the mayor, the city council and the members of the Rotary club. May our Chamber con tinue to prosper.
 Following Mir. Vaughn's report came that of the secretary, A. k. Rals- ton. This report Is printed in part elsewhere in this issue of The Patriot.
 Treasurer Daniel J. Byrne read his annual report, which showed small cash balance in the bank.
 Officers Are Elected
 Thomas H.. deCoudres gave the re- port of the nominating committed, which comprised himself, Walter J. Bartlett and Ralph c. Jenkins. The committee's suggestions for officers and directors was adopted as follows: President, Alexander Gilman; first vice president. F. c. Rogers: second vice president. Charles Richard, third vice president, Otto k. Wulf; treasur- CT, Daniel J. Byrne; directors. A. Newton Vaughn. Armand J. LAxottc, Walter J. Bartlett, George L. Padgett and Francis Metealf.
 The meeting voted to mail out post card questioanaire to the Chan Der membership. seeking an answer <, this question: What in your opir.sn, are the three most important things the Chamber should work for during the coming year. The meeting also authorized the merchants committee to draw up new advertising agree meHt for submiAsion to merchants f.- sL.t~ ..1xaUaf and al