The Press., 1883-12-06

Freddie Fuller, Freddie Johnson, George Sibley, Oscar Ladish, Charlie Newton, Chester Parker, Arthur Towne, Willie Tut hill, Sidney Tuthill, Leroy Waldo.
 Which is best engines without water or water without engines? Don't forget that the hydrants proposed will have over 100 feet pressure at Heald's corner, or on the highest point of High-st. The borough is throwing away grand chance ln not securing hydrants at $30 each. As sam- ples-Spencer, Mass, pays $50 each for its hydrants, and West Springfield $62. The acqueduct company is safe to go on with its construction, then show what it can do, and ask and get a greater price than 1t now offers.
 The ladies of the Congregationalist society will hold their annual meeting next Wednesday at p. m., in the church par lors. The ladies, young and old, are ask ed to be present, and the usual sociable will follow, with supper at half past six, to which all are cordially invited, especially the, of late, rather recreant gentlemen. Every lady is expected to be hostess.
 There is going to be lack of tene- ments in the village next spring, but all the builders are head over heels with busi- ness. Stafford Springs present lively as- pect is III marked contrast to that of most villages just now, for the times are gen. orally exceptionally dull, and business much depressed. Too much "tariH re- lorm'' will make it more so, as the pros pect of it has already helped to do.
 Lord & Eaton have had plan made for tueir proposed new book on the "Oro- noco" site, including five 20x60 stores, and overhead fine hall with ample stage and dressing rooms, and sittings for about 675 persons, besides room for considerable gallery over the lobby. The plan gives E front entrance, also two exits on the ground level at end aad rear. The plan is for 24 feet brtween floor and ceiling, and in respects 1t is better room than we had hoped to see in Stafford The question is will such hall pay? and all are inter- ested in considering this question and giv- ing whatever encouragement can be given to secure it's building. We need just the hal this plan contemplates. Shall we try to secure it?
 Schools in the Springs district begin on Monday. M. B. Fisk will have charge of the grammar department, and Miss Ge- neva McMaster of Wilmington of the east intermediate, the other departments con- tinuing in charge of same teachers as be- fore. MT. Fisk IS an old teacher in this village, pressed anew into service. Miss McMaster is graduate of the Rhode Is- land normal school, and has also had ex- perience in teaching.
 Geo. w. Eaton has been reappointed special constable for the borough.
 The Episcopal society are arranging for the production of play, "Time and the Hour," about February 1, having abandoned the proposed 'sDavid Garrick. "
 Some interest is felt in the su,t of Warren vs. Sweet, to be tried at Holland this term of court. It will be remembered that James Warren suffered an injury to his arm while employed in Fox's mill, some two years ago. Dr. Sweet of Leb- anon treated the case, and Warren's arm has been of little use to him since the &C., cldent. He now sups Sweet for malprac- uce Dr. Breck of Springfield will be a witness in the case.
 The fair held by St. Edwards church closed Saturday night at 8 late hour, owing to the long list of articles to be rallied for. The contest for the silver pitcher becoming intensely exciting as the hour for closing drew nigh Q1}), terminated, however, most amicably in favor of MT. P. Magner, whose total number of votes was 1908 j; Frank Brennan received $50 votes, and Chas. F. Btckwith 3193. With the excep- tion of 8 few outbursts of enthusiasm on the part of MT. Magner's adherents, the result was received with unusual good feeling ou the part of all present. The fair has been satisfactorily successful, net ting in the neighborhood of $1, 100. Suc- cess IS due in great measure to the gen. erosity displayed by outsid4 parties, back ed by the untiring efforts of the ladies of the parish. The prizes were drawn as fol- lows, the successful number being giveu with the name of the hold dr: Pair of pie tures, from Sisters, Daniel Hanley, 10 :; toilet case, from D. H. Parsons, John White, IT; easy chair, from c. H. Baker & Co.,, Mary Clark, 37; child's bonnet, from Mrs. Lathrop, Nellie Brennan, 1O5 :; oil stove, from A. Ad ans, Ghas Mccarthy, 143; barrel of flour, from Mrs. O'Halloran, w. J. Williams, 15; quarter of beef, from Bidwell & Co.,, Mrs. O'Halloran, 35; boys suit from H. s. Abel, Chas. Beokwith, A :; d 1ll, Mrs. J. P. Hanley, 30; chamber set, Frank Brennan, 191; parlor set, Annie Wagner, 2o3; soaplne, from A. Whiton, Thomas Mitchell, 63 child's shawl from A. N. Nichols, Julia Carney, 9; toll soap, from W. D. Heald, Wm. E. Hanl-y, '; hook-Oonquests of Mary-from M. Desmond, J. J. qailiyan, lS; wedding cake, from Mrs. Steele, Miss 0. McKeon j; toilet set, from F. J. Chandler, Jas. Kin celia, ' i; wallet, from W. R. Small, Samue Maine, 22; fancy pin-eushion, Mrs. A. Murphy, IT; lambreqqin, from Mrs. Dim- ock, Mrs. Jas. Hurley, II cardigan jack ct, from J. M. Leach, Rev. J. D. Coyle, 19; fancy pictures, from, H. T. Congdon, Miss c. McKeon, 27 cotton cloth, from Lord & Eaton, Mrs. Patriek Hassett, .59 ]; caster, H. M. Day, 22; chest of tea, from J. Medbery, James Warren, 59 dress pat tern, from J. Brown, Mrs. Michael Cor coran, A; Father Donahue's picture, J.J. Galivan, 65; toilet chamber set, P. H. Msgner, F lamp, from E. ". Preston, Mrs. Jas Brennan, 61; box of cigars, from J. Clark, Geo. l.. Dennis, 32; pair gents shoes, from W. E. Hanley, VI. J. Vii Hams, 56; box of cigars, from M. Wilson, John Halloran, 30; chlna tea set, from J. J. J.IQalliYan, Timothy Shea, 37; ham, from J. R. Buck, Mrs, O'Hall ran, 96; ton of coal from O. J. Holmes, Mrs. James Rren- nan, 47; ton of coal, from Gary Bros. John Brennan, 27; immaeuIate concrp: tion, from sisters, A. J. Tlden, 7; bed quilt, Mrs. Jas. Oonnor, J. J. Gallivau, 19 :; ladies' shawl, E. ". Crane, Mrs. Jo. seph Layalley, 13; ? cords of wood, from Messrs. Collins aud Frawley, Hannah Sulli- van, 29; gold ring, from w. W. Burwell, J. A. Smith, 28; cologne, Sarah Hurley, g.; ladies' shoes, from J, E. Chamberlin, Grace Warren, 32; ladies' slippers, from