He spobe of the troubles and sorrows
that had come into Mr. Hammond’s
life, showing that “One touch of nature
makes the whole world kin."
J. R. Tatem, Sr., was the nest speaker
and told of the manner* in which Mr.
Hammond commenced business and the
keen insight, independent spirit, bound
less energy and untiring perseverance
that had led to his business success and
ex pension
Judge F. F. Russell spobe of the
twenty years he had known Me. Ham
mond and that he had always considered
him one of his best friends and could
not speak too highly of Mr. Hammond j
and his farsightedness and persevering j
efforts that had produced such a large i
measure of success. “Putnam owes 1
much of its development and progress j
to Mr. Hammond and I hope to meet ]
him and again congratulate him on his j
fortieth anniversary.
Richard Gorman told of his coming to
Putnam and how pleasant Mr. Ham
mond had made it for him and wished
Mr. Hammond many more years of hap
piness and prosperity. -jp.
Rx-Mayor Edward Mulian said he had
known Mr. Hammond in all walks of
life and had found no one more ready to
take his place in the arduous affairs of
every-day life in behalf of the town and
his fellow citizens. Mr. • Mulian said
the city was to be congratulated on Mr.
First National bank, spoke of Mr. Ham
mood's kind and thoughtful ways and
the encouragement they had given him,
and congratulated Mr. Hammond
on reaching the memorable milestone.
At this point the toastmaster said
that a number of letters "of regret had
been received and an;ong the cumber
the following were read:
Putnam, Conn., Feb. 22,1909.
Hon. George A. Hammond,
Putnam. Conn.
