The Press., 1884-02-07

It is natural after the fine presenta tion of Esmeralda last season that interes should be lively in the forthcoming dra mat:c entertainment under the same man agement sTime and the Hour, while o tragical interest, is full of comic situations and, like Esmeralda, Is fully committed Mr. Patten, as a manager of amateur the atricals, has an established reputation, anG will not permit it to suffer by putting { play on the stage until mastered by it's actors in every particular. The same careful attention to stage arrangement, costumes, etc., is given that made "Es- meralda" success. We are promised g splendid thing, and would accept the promise in the confidence based on past performance, but do not need to, having seen rehearsal, aud therefore having a strengthened confidence to give the ad- vice ssgo and see it. The play not only 1 tells a thrilling story, but gives opportu- mites for fine acting, which are well im- proved Of the characters, Sir. Philip | Deveraux is the polished baronet whose crimes make the plot, and retributive jus tice to whom closes the play; Sparrow is Banker Franklin's clerk, has passion for amateur detective work, and brims with the most ridiculous inferences drawn from countless ''clues. Mrs. Montgomery Brown is troubled to get her hs, rightly placed, to get Mir. M B. to old hup is 'ead" and by the knowledge that he has secret which, by the way, is also a trou- ble te him. Medlicott is .character" also, that will be identified easiest by con- sulting the printed cast of characters. The Press guarantees that the play will be a big success.
 The Methodist ladies will hold their next social meeting in their parlors on the afternoon and evening of the 18th. Sup per will be served at the usual time.
 The Edith Stanmore company will play East Lynne at Central Hall on the evenings of Feb. 27th and 18th.
 E. B. Segar has started a skating rink, and just received an invoice ofroller skates, and will have an opening at the Springs House next Wednesday evening from to 9.30.
 The German society ssfor the diffu- sion of knowledge" of which Fred W. Remmert is president, had 8 meeting at Central Hall last Friday evening, and with au address by the president, masquerade, and ample refreshments, managed to pass pretty comfortable evening.
 Report of school (Village HilD for the term ending January 18th Anna l.. Fisk, teacher Not absent or tardy-D. Lee Royce, Oscar Stanton, Allie Stanton, Sam mic Bartlett not absent-Frank Joslin, George Joslin not tardy-Louis Stanton, Roy Blair, Harlie Blair, Clifton Sohofeld, Willie Hamilton, Willie Orcutt, Henry Fisk, Herbert West, Stella Stanton, Mary Fisk perfect in spelling Stanton, Frank Joslin, Willie Hamilton, Willie Or cutt missed one word-Lee Royce, Err nest Royce, George Joslin whole num- Der of scholars IS, average daily attend ance 16.
 Jeremiah D. Kingsbury, living near Webster, Mass, was burned to death ln his barn Saturday morning. He was in the hay mow getting out hay for the cat tie below, and it is thought the hay caught from lantern he carried, and blazed up so quickly as to suffocate him at once. The barn was burned to the ground, with was horribly charred. Many people here remember Jerry Kingsbury, and will be shocked to read the above He was clerk in Granite Mill Co.'S store, and then in bus mess with l.. W, Crane, firm of Crane X Kingsbury, He was we'll liked by the peo- pie here, but his deafness compelled him to leave the business.
 A report that all seats are sold for Thursday evening has considerably check ed demand for seats for ssTime and the Hour" There are good seats yet unsold for both evenings.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 There will be an orange .race at the rink next Wednesday evening, 18th. Mu- sic by the Stafford Cornet Band.
 Rev. J. J. Cooper will preach in the Spiritualist Hall next Sunday evening" Praise services at 4.30 p. m., preaching at p. m. The Gospel hymn book will be uTed. All are welcome.
 sTAFFoRDYILLE,
 Rev. J. J. Cooper, pastor of the Meth odist Episcopal church, will preach next Sunday morning at Il a. m. evening, prayer and praise meeting at 6.30 p. m. Sabbath school at 12. .15 p. m.
 The ladies of the M. E. church will give an oyster and ice cream supper in the vestry of the church on Thursday even- ing, the 14th. Supper 20 cents, from 5 p. m. till 9 p. m.