Putnam patriot., 1925-11-13

When Captain A. E. Lambdiu of New London finished singing. in fine baritone voice. "The End of a Perfect Day." at the reception and dinner giv- en Governor Trumbull. at the Putnam Inn. Wednesday night, from the hearts of a good number of the guests came A sincere and deep-rooted Amen" !" Nothing had happened to mar the ded- ieatory exercises, planned and carried out on large scale, the biggest eele- bration Putnam has ever seen. The natural worries of members of the va rious committees and officials were at an end. Praise of the days activities was being sung by visiting guests and tawnspeople. It was indeed the end of perfect day and the governors re- eeption was not the least feature.
 The dining room at the Inn was decorated with American flags, and eaeh table was strewn with ferns and carnations. The large window on the Main street side was completely GOV cred with a large American flag, and ia the center was likeness of His FxeelleHry, Governor JohG II. TTgm bull, the honored guest of the occasion.
 Brilliant Gathering
 The reception was one of the most brilliant gatherings the city has ever seen. While no ladies were present at inc dinner. at a later hour, just as Governor Trumbull began to speak. slveral came in and took seats. The Governor saw them enter as he was l. ginning his remarks. and bid them hearty welcome. Luther NJ. Keith sat at the Governors right and acted ss toastmaster. although it was un- derstood that there was no set pro- gram of speech making. Many pres ent wished to attend the military ball and others were anxious to get to their homes. at some distance from Putnam, where they had spent nearly the whole day taking part in the town eeleofa- ton.
 At the long table across the east end of the dining room sat Govefnor Trumbull, Postmaster Luther M- Keith; the Governors executive seere- tarv. E. l.. Kelley of Bridgeport; Adlt. General George NJ. Cole, Harttordi Captain John II. O'Brien, Worcester T. H. deCoudres, presiding officer oi m the day, and Major General M. D: Payne of New London, commander oi the 83rd Division.
 Other Guests
 Other guests included Col ;. Gohn U. =. A; Col. Lewis l.. Field, New Haven: Col. Charles H. Alien Rockville: Col. J W. Gilson, Hartiofd' feI. k. W. De!acour. Norwaik; Lieut.. Commander Nelson N. Pickering, |. \ N. Waterbury; Lieut.. Colonel II. F Rissen. South Manchester; Major Talhot O Freeman. Major Frederick Morrison. Norwalk; Major F. l.. baf- he. Danielsan; Lieut.. Col. J. E. Byrne, Hartford: Capt. John Riser, U. =. A; Cant A. B. Lambdn. New London; Cant Herbert Bissell, Manchester; capt. 0tta Sehroder. New London Cant Anson F. Keeler, Norwalk; Capt. John J. Nolan, Hartford; Capt. j. J' McGarry, Putnam; Major Robert | Hurley, superintendent Of state po- lice. r. Russell Day, Lieut.. Leroy D. Downs Norwalk; Lieut.. Thompson, Manehes- ter; Lieut.. Beebe, New London, Lieut. W. C. Bushnell, New London; C9l. Henry J. Thayer, Putnam; Michael l.. White, Commander American Legioh' Putnam; Mayor Victor Chapdeiaine' Selectmen C. E. Pierce, William ', Warren. Edward Girard; Representa- tives Samuel Rich and William fe- chic; Charles Haggerty, bridge con tractor; Postmaster Archie Maedon- old, County Commissioner Arthur V. Keith, Highway Commissioner dohn A. Macdonald Alderman Charles Richard. $. NJ. Wheeloek, pr. Chafles T Lamoure. Mansfield Training school. C. A. Boyce. R. C. Jenkins, Walter N. King, Albert Owier' Fran 1I cis Metcalf. Alexander Gilman Chas' E. Dean, Louis E. Law George ., D. Bradley, o. E. WuH, Samuel Reynolds Rvrnn n Rnphee. Il. L. Waite, Nor-