The Press., 1888-03-08

l of w estfOru, Smith of UnlOn, and VAlll O New Marlboro (formerly of Staffordville) representing Congregational and Baptist denOmlnations.
 The fellowship meetings in this section, in the Stafford, Wilmington and Unior group, are said ln interest and attendance tc have surpassed any before held. This weeks meeting closes the series. Saturday evening, the 17th inst, St. Patrick's day, St. Edwards Dramatic So ciety will present in Oronoco Hall the three act drama, "Ireland as it Is, with 1 he following cast
 Ragged Pat, Matt Doolan. i Dan O'Carolan, Jer Sullivan. Neil O'Carolan Frank Fitzpatrick. Connor, James Warren, Mons. Voyage, Daniel Shea. Sept. Stone, James Hampston. s ang, Frank Brennan. Magistrate, John Gearg. Judy O'Trot, Martha Desmond. Honor, wife of Neil, Aggie Hampston. Floren, sister, Lizzie HanIey. The affecting scenes herein deplcted, showing that "virtue has it's reward, " the l poor, though honest Pat never forgetting h love for sport, the ypicaI, warm heart r d, untutored Judy, and detp-seated ras- cality of the nefarious mlddleman, must be seen to be fully appreciated. The conclud ing farce of Servants by Lrgacy' will be acttd by
 Mir. Bromley, Frank Fitzpatrick. MT. Hatman, John Lynch. Capt. Hardy, James Warren Irish Dan, Matt Doolan. Pompey, Thomas Mullin. Kitty, Kate McCarthy. Mary Bromley, Louisa Brennan.
 Interspersed throughout the play, aud between the acts, wlIl be rendered some Ot Lon. Norris best Irish melodies, with ''ther popular airs. General admission, 25 cents reserved seats, 35 cents. Tick cts will be put on sale at Hanley's shoe store early next week.
 A Young Peoples Christian Endeavor Society was organized at the OOngrega- tional church last Sunday evening, with R. s. McNeill president, Harry Burwell vice president, Miss Minnie Fenton secre. ary, Miss Mabel Webber treasurer. HI. O. Mclaughlin, post commander, will inspect Nathan Hale Post at South Coventry next Thursday evening, and Francis s. Long Post at Willlmantic on Friday evening.
 The bene6ciarieS are wondering wbo might be the donor of the handsome ash c ,sed clock It gently put up in the Co lgre- gatiOnaI chapel. The one person who had to know about it is pledged to secrecy. All the same, the unknown one is heartily thanked by all interested.
 sTAFFoRDv1LLE.
 Rev. Henry M.Vaill of Marlboro is vis- iting this week his former people, who are very glad to see him in thelr dwellings again. He comes at the invitation of Mir. Chapin, at whose house he is guest.
 -Dea. Sidney Smith, whose words at these assemblies are always welcome, was meeting yesterday by & severse wound re- ceived in one of his fingers while at work in the machine shop. Tine sympathies of the place are enlisted in his behalf.
 Mrs Hannah Smith entered her ninety ninth year on Tuesday in comfortable degree of health. May she live to enter and end another year.
 The third union temperance meeting will be held next Sunday evening in the Methodist church at 6:30. Topic for dis cussion "The Jericho of Intemperance, 3 Who are to help in it's overthrow 3. The lie School, Dea. Sidney Smith Woman,
 
 There will be a leap-year supper in the Methodist vestry next Tuesday even ing. The supper will consist of chicken pie, beside all the usual varieties, and all for 25c. Ice cream will bs served, and good fishing provided for all who wish to try their luck with silver hook, costing only five cents. Come one, come all.
 Rev. Edward Edson will preach at the Methodist church next Thursday evening and hold the last quarterly conferen ce.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 (Cerespondence.)
 The Town hall will be open for roller skating on Saturday evening, March 10th. Admission 15 cents, use of skates 10 cents. Skating will continue from ' 30 untll TO- 30. The public are invited to attend.
 Record of attendance in primary school, district No. l, for the term ending March 2d, taught by Lottie R. Weston Perfect in attendance, Walter Taylor absent one- half day, Ennice Nichols, Arthur Connors, Frank Mead, Claude Pinney; tardy once, Albin sonntag, Arthur sonntug. Grammar school district No. l, teach CT, Jennie A. Burley. Scholars neither tardy or absent Robbie Nichols, Lewis Johnson, Sammie Nichols, Mary Nichols, Grace Mead. Carrle St. Mary, Cora Nich- 0lds, Clara Findiesen; tardy only once, Susie Putney.
 Let no one forget the great event of the season in Stafford-the lectures to be gwen by Mrs. M. A. Livermore, March 18th and 21st. This is an opportunity which does not come every day to coun- try community. No one Can well afford to let 1t pass by unimproved. Let the capac- ity of the hall be fully tested on both even- ings.
 Services as usual at the Universalist church next Sunday morning and evening, with preaching by the pastor. Morning subject, Loyalty to Christ ;" evening subject, Books and Reading" Sunday school at noon. A cordial invitation to these services is extended to all. The pas- { prs talk on Books and Reading" will be f ,lIowed by others of similar character, and he hopes to make them of interest and use to all, especially the young. Help to make the meetings interesting by your presence. There is inspiration in num- bers. ..
 ELLINGTON.
 Square Pond Conespondenee.}
 The ''csp-sheaf" party of the season in this vicinity, numerically speaking, (about 30 being present. was enjoyed as leap-year fessivity on the beautiful even. ing of the 29th of February. This large