The Press., 1884-04-03
-Rey. J. F. HaWleY's second and las

Rev. J. P. Hawley's second and last lecture on trip to Colorado will be de livered at the Congregational church nex' Tuesday evening. The first lecture treat ed chiefly of the first stages of the journey thither and of the southern exposition wis it-d en route. The next will be descrip tive of Kansas somewhat, but chiefly o1 Colorado, it's resources, its future, and the natural features so wonderful to dwellers in the east--subjects which cannot be worn threadbare, and treated in the most pro saic manner, are full of fascination and marvel to one who has never never visited the great region between the Mississippi and Sierra mountains.
 The building season opens briskly. G. c. Parkess has opened a new street parallel with and north of Prospect-st., ,start Ing from an extension of Church street al west end and running into Prospect street east of the residence of J. M Horniss. Two lots are sold already to Messrs. Belle. rose and Day, and the former has begun upon a new house. M. P. Shahan has the frame up for new tenement house corner of High and Prospect streets. Timothy Shea is building a house on Church-st Other contemplated buildings are three new cottages by John K. Lord north ot his residence on Vest Main-st., double cottage by Julius Converse on Highland Terrace, and residence on the same av enue by Chas G. Ellis. Geo. o. Cleave land has remod led the old house near the West Stafford railroad crossing, into g good two tenement house.
 St. Edwards dramatic club will pre- sent the thrilling drama, entitled "Waitine for the Verdict" on Tuesday evening o1 Easter week, April 10th. The cast, in cluding the best and well-known talent o1 the above society, is as sollows:
 Jasper Roseblade. Frank Fitzpatrick J 3nathan Roseblade. Brennan Humphrey HigsC n'''''' '.............Jas. Warren Jonas Hundal. l...........................P. Mccoy Bnnkey Brown. n........................I Desmond Rev. Owen Hllton..................W. E. Hanley Lord Elmore.. Frank Brennan Lieut. Florville.. le.........................D. Hanley Lord Chief Justice, Jas Hamnston Sir Henry, Lawyer for defense. Sullivan
 '' " prosecution...... Fitzpatrick Martna.. .....L danley Sarah Sawyer r.......................K. McCarthy Mrs. Bromley. Coll1ns
 -Warrens block is being occupied as fast as completed. MT. Chamberlin's shoe store, aud Mrs. Slmonds millinery rooms are opened this week.
 Mrs. Walter Remmert will open g millinery store April 9th in the store just vacated by Mrs. Lathrop. See advertise ment.
 Orient Chapter R. A. M. at it's annu- officers as follows: J. V. Squier, H. P. A ~ Foton MoT .ororb1ip c c. F. Harwood, treasurer B. B. Butter field, secretary W. H: Champlin, c: ot H. G. c. Parkess, P. s. :; J. M. Lord, R. A. O.. F. A. Close, M. Sd V. Lyman Cushman, M; 2d V; Anthony Adams, M, 1st V. H. c. Mclaughlin, T.
 A quite steady snowfall for the last 36 inches of fresh compact snow-a bountiful supply of ''the poor mans fertilizer"
 Our new school-house, now about completed, is attracting many visitors, from the village as we'll as from outside. All admire it, and the village feels proud as peacock over this gem of structure
 Next Wednesday evening the Springs House rink will be enlivened with music.
 -Remembar-that Mrs. Simonds' mil linery rooms are renaoved to Warren's new block, and are now open for the spring business, fancy goods and ladies' furnish ings being added to the stock.
 R. s. Hicks has bought of Julius Con- verse the lot on Highland Terrace, begln- ning at the Grace church lot and taking in the knoll and all land between the ter race and Woodlawn carriage drlve, to near- ly opposite Messrs. Ridwell and Brock banks house. One of the prettiest cottage sites imaginable little more thau a stones throw from the depot, and with building of architecture suited to the romantic situ. ation, will make a charming residence MT, H, will build upon it at once.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 Mir. J. Frank Baxter, of Chelsea, Mass will lee ure in Spiritual Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings, April 10th and 11th Services will commence at 7;15.
 PROGRAM.
 Thursday evening Il, song; rise ta seek the light makes | the world go round iecturefe 'P Prehlens @ or the Ethics of Virtue 5, song, By and by 6, ar exercise in mediumship if possible and desirable; ! sOng Angel watches.
 poem My creed 3, song, They better there thar here 4, lecture, rituasm and the church face tt beyond 6, an exercise in mediunship, if permissa ble; T. song Happy be thy dreams.
 Admission free. All are welcome.
 WEST STAFFORD,
 MT and Mrs. Sanford Holmes were pleasantly surprised by 3 few of theil friends on Tuesday evening of last week it beng the Both anniversary of their mar riage. The company departed at an early hour, leaving behind them as token o1 their friendship purse of money and oth CT gifts, for which the couple return hearty thanks.
 ID. E. Whiton is doing large and in creasing business in the making of his patented machinery, having established quite market in England. Indications are that his business will soon need more room aud power.
 TOl.LAND.
 -Orrin s, Todd, living in the south eastern part of Holland, died on the 24tl ut. undoubt' dly from glanders. About the 1st of March deceased traded for z horse, which had symptoms of some dis temper, and Mr. T: sApposing it to be o an epizootio nature, treated it by blowing snooko into its noatri1a Ahout Marah 9tI