The Press., 1884-10-16

having begun on Bakers block in Hay market Square.
 Preaching at the Potter school house next Sunday at 12 o'clock by Elder A. Morse.
 The second rally of the republicans was but poorly advertised, but 1t was large audience of intelligent and thinking voters that listened to Messrs. Chas. E. Mitchell of New Britain and John R. Buck of Hartford, at Central Hall, last Monday evening. MT. Mitchell IS new to stump oratory, and MT. Buck has done very little work of the kind, but both men are eminent in the law profession, and candid and logical reasoners, welding great influence in legislative bodies, where both have had much experience, because they are the sort of men whom those who know best trust most fully, both as to their judg- ment and sincerity. The Citizens band played for the meeting, in their very best style.
 The new memorial altar in Grace church is of black walnut, handsome and neat in finish, with HIS monogram ln center and alpha and omega on either side, all carved in wood. The church room has beside this addition undergone other improving additions, the lower walls on the chancel end being tinted in dark red, and the inscription "Suffer the little children" etc., in artistic brass letters be- ing put upon the wall over the font. Also the organ and singers corner is railed off, the top having 8 curtain on rods, which when drawn prevents the singers being seen except when they stand. All these changes are in keeping with the previous tasty character of the finish and furnish ing of the room, and we hear that the par ish is indebted to Miss Gertie Knowlton for the planning and paying for most of them,
 The fugitive liquor dealers were per mitted to return to Stafford last week un- der flag of truce,' the time expiring on Tuesday at p. m., since which time their faces have not beeu seen here. The fact that Prosecutor Hodgson used some $4OO in securing the evidence which made these men think it advisable to 'fskip, and that there seemed little disposition to make 1t up to him. notwithstanding that the con- munity could well afford to do so in view of the results, caused MT. H. friends to advise him to listen to the propositions of the fugitives to treat with him, as it seem- ed the only thing to do, it being rank injustice to make him bear the loss alone. But the men, made arrogant by this seem- Ing yielding, began to ask for better terms. They wanted such tacit understanding in regard to frequent molestations in their traffic hereafter as should make Mr. H. s position hereafter as 8 prosecutor practl- cally a nullity. This was just what was Robbins Patten, Esq, started out with a to reimburse MT. H., and an expression of opinion called out that indicates that the better class of the town is swilling to pay even more, if necessary, to continue the absence of these men, and to secure the like absence of some others.
 Preaching at Orcuttvile next Sunday day at p. m. by Rev. O. B. Thayer.
 The Episcopal service at Buff Gap was postponed last Sunday because of the bad weather, and will be held on Sunday, Oct 18th, at 3.30 p. m.
 HOLLAND COUNTY CONFERENCE. The Holland County of Congregational church. es will hold it's thirty second annual meet ing at Stafford Springs, Oct. 22 and 23. Order of exercises as follows Wednes- day-10.30, prayer meeting, led by Rev. D. Breed II, business 1.3O, reports, business; 2, topic, The Sunday School j; it's service for the church, Rev. l.. H. Bar Der :; Its Demands of the Church, Rev. F. E. Jenkins discussion 4, business 7, sermon, Rev. s. c. Kendall Thursday 930, prayer and praise service, led by Rev. c. H. Tickets; 9, topic, The Holy Spirit; His Power, Rev. 0. H. Gleason i; What He 'saith unto the Churches, Rev. s. B. Forbes; discussion Il business ; 1.3O, Holland County Foreign Missionary Society. Addresses by Rev. Judson Smith, D. D., the new secretary of the American Board, others, including, probably, mis- sionaries now in this country. The above meetings are open to the public, and the people of Stafford, without reference te denominational lines, will be cordially wei comed.
 The ladies of the Congregational so- ciety are requested to meet at the chapel Friday afternoon, at B o'clock, to make arrangements for the conference of next week. Any ladies wishing to recover their church open at this time.
 On Saturday, Oct 4th, little son oi John Lillie fell from swing and broke both bones of his right arm below the el- bow. Dr. Newton attended the case.
 Torrent Engine Co.,, with their newly painted apparatus, made fine appearance at the parade last Friday, and had 8 very successful and enjoyable dance at Centra Hall in the evening.
 George Vancelet, aged 15, and James Milne, aged IT, two Rockville lads, stole Elijah Nef's horse and wagon on the fai grounds last Wednesday and drove it near ly to Rockville, when they abandoned it Sheriff O. c. Eaton of Ellington found th' team next morning, and yesterday arrest ed the boys at Rockville. They wer, brought to this village this morning for { hearing.
 Two of the teachers in this district were called to their homes in Wilmington las Saturday by sudden illness in their fami lies. Miss Geneva McMaster reached hom just in time to see her mother breathe he
 last, she having been suddenly strickel
 with shock. Miss M had been visited
 by her mother on the evening before, ap
 parently in usual health. Miss Jennie l.
 Enc is yet with her brother, who is in
 dying state. During the week Miss Ann'
 Heald has very kindly and at much incon
 venience to herself efficiently assisted il
 the grammar department, to which Mis
 McMaster has now returned,
 | EXTRAORDINARY.
 A CARD MT. and Mrs. LaRoy Squier de
 sire through The Press to express their thank
 to friends for kindly assistance during the il
 ness and at the burial of their little child.
 The Staffordville republicans repor
 "a rousing good meeting on Tuesda
 evening, The speakers were ex-Secretar-