The Press., 1888-10-18
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 Nice Quinces for canning at Johnson's.
 Black Silks, Velvets, Pushes, HenriettI Clothes, Cashmeres, Serges, and other blacl dress goods at A. W. Walkers.
 -S bars good Soap for 1Oc. at Johnson's.
 Special bargains in Ladies' and Chilhent Winter Garments at A. ". Walkers.
 Hard wood Tooth Picks 5c. per box a' Johnson's.
 Ladies Fall Jackets only $2.50 each at A W. Walkers.
 One pound good Black Tea and Lunch Basket only 50 cts, at Johnsons.
 "A sure cure for corns and bunions are those Ladies' Gypsy Cut Shoes, for $2, $2s and $3. 50, at Hanley's.
 Always ahead in quality of goods, and always the lowest in prices, at Hanley's. Cal and see for yourselves.
 Extra bargains in Kid Gloves at A. w.
 Large line of Fall and Winter Dress Goods at A. W. Walkers.
 STAFFORD.
 Miss Agnes Fairfield this week went to Providence to take course at Bryant x Stratton's Business College.
 Hon. George M. Stearns, of Chico pee. Mass, will speak at Oronoco Hall next week, Tuesday evening, g. MT. Stearns IS one of the ablest democratic speakers in New England, and will attract big audience. There will probably be a street parade in connection with the meet ing man. recently had considerable damage done to his stock of overcoats, which were packed away for the summer. Some ex- cayations were made in the earth which banks the rear of his store, to get at the nokA tEaTpn ffS way into cases where the goods had been packed. The damaged goods have been appraised, ,and an amicable settlement made with the owner of the store.
 The owner of the spectacles advertised last week proved property and got his spectacles before the entire edition was mailed. Several have called for them since, also letters of inquiry been received Moral-advertise in The Press.
 Mrs, David E. Johnson of New Haven, is visiting at the house of her father, Dex- fer Colburn. .-
 Hon. W. E. Simonds is to speak at Stafford Springs Tuesday evening, Oct. 3Oth.
 As J. c. Anderson, snp't of the fair grounds, was leaving the park last Monday evening his horse shied at the movable ticket office, which had just been set up outside the grounds. Mr. A. was thrown out and considerably bruised; though no bones were broken he will have to remain indoors few days. Director A. Korper of So. Wilmington assumed Mir. Anderson s work during the fair. :
 John M. Larned is attending at Hart ford this week the annual meeting of the Connecticut state teachers association, of which he is member.
 1T GnYor Wh years past in Washington Territory, re- turned home last week.
 r --C. l.. s. 0. meeting Friday evening at 7.SO, at the Methodist church.
 The dedication services at St. Ed wards church last Sunday were attended by large gatherings of people, both of that church and of protestant faith. In the morning Rt. Rev. Bishop l.. s. McMahoa confirmed class of 94 children. At 10 30 the services of dedication were conducted by the bishop, assisted by Rev. Father Curtin of RockVille( who was master of cer- emonies), also the following priests addi- tional to Father Coyle, pastor of St. Ed wards M. MeKeoWn of New Haven, J. Campbell of Manchester, -- Griffin from the city of Mexico, Dr. Higgins of New Haven, James Ooyle of Newport, M. Daley of Broad Brook, Father Lee of Mon- son, Mass. J. Furlong of Rockville, J. Synnott of Hazardville, P. Donahue of ThompsonYille, Fl. DeBruycker of Will limantic, and J. J. Quinn of South Coven- try. At the conclusion of the dedication services solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. FL DeBruycker, assisted by Rev. J. Campbell, deacon, and Rev. T. P. Joynt, sub deacon. The sermon was by Rev. Dr. Higgins, and related to the earthly and A1l~ nl1 al part of the people should be fitted for Gods purpose, as the house of worship was fitted to be his tabernacle. It was a fine effort, and heard with close attention.
 At 3 p. m. sermon was preached in French by Father DeBruycker, from the text, "Martha, thou has been trouble wit l many things; one thing is needful."
 At7.30 pontificial high mass was cele- brated by the bishop, assisted by Fathers McKeoWn and Lee, and was followed by an excellent sermon by Rev. J. O. Coyle of Newport, cousin of Rev. J. D. Coyle. The subject was the triumphs of the church in the early ages, and the glories of it's his tory. This service closed with the bene- dietion of the blessed sacrament.
 The people of St. Edwards parish have for over year worshipped in the hall over theif school rooms. They now go back to the church which stands on the same site where stood the old St. Edwards, rebuilt, enlarged, and now consecrated to worship, cofnmodious, elegant, and we'll appointed, fit building for the most sacred purposes to which if is consecrsted. A description of the building is given on page 1st. .
 Rev. Father Ooyle must find welcome Tightening of his labors in the completion of his great work. During his ministry here much has been done in the way of parish improvements, and such is the respect and confidence which he commands among his people that we have never heard from one of them a murmur concerning the burdens put upon them. This is fattering 10 him, and all will concede that he has himself labored and sacrificed, while wise- ly guiding the work in which he has been a toiler.
 The Courant says that W. A. Kings address at East Hartford on Monday even ing ''was especially effective, and his pre- sentation of the protective theory of the tariff called out reply from Charles H. Clarke, democratic lawyer of the city, who was in the audience. A joint debate was agreed upon, and the entire audience kept in an interested state of mind until II o'clock" The Hartford Post says that