The Press., 1889-05-02


 pression made upon them by the events of the centennial inauguration anniversary. Principal Elliott on Tuesday had them marched to Oronoco hall for special exer- cises. instructive as to the day and it's asso- citations. They made brave sight in the hall, nearly filling it. Patriotic hymns interspersed between addresses of in- struction. Rev. E. F. Clark told them of the beauties of our constitution, compar- ing it with those of other nations, past and present When nations sought to improve their constitutions they conned that of the United States, the finest ever put on paper or parchment. Rev. G. R. Dickinson out lined the program then being carried out in honor of the day at New York, following the progress of the president iron Wash ington and the proceedings of New York as co-incident with those of 100 years ago. but how different Gen. Harrison leaves Washington and travels by rail in palatial cars, making in few hours the journey which occupied Washington five days. He stops at Elizabeth, N. J., and goes by water to New York, as Washington dld, but only because Washington did so. Then it was the easiest way to go. Principal Elliott gave few object lessons from the country's history, and portrayed the char acters of some of some of the heroes of that history, from the time of Washington down. The three addresses admirably fitted to each other, and were adapted to the com. prehension of the children, who, as rule, eagerly listened throughout The whole affair was happy conception, and well carried out.
 The M. E. vestry and parlors and kitchen were beehives of industry yester- day, the annual May dinner and supper being served. Hundreds of hungry peo- pie were fed there, and yet there was abundance of food of good quality and we'll relished. The ladies serving, and some of the gentlemen, were, in honor of the Washington centennial, attired in garb of last century's fashion. A large quantity of ice cream was disposed of, also articles of needle and fancy work. In the even- ing the vestry was we'll filled with an audi ence attracted by the promised entertain ment. The evenings entertainment be- gan with the entrance of the chosen queen of May (Myrnie Washburn) and her ret inne, her crowning and the banquet in which the audience shared. Her majesty looked pretty, as did also her little attend ants. Little Gertie Butterfeld with her cor net was an importantpart of the pageant. A bower of evergreen was upon the stage, ,and through the bushes protruded the heads of a deer, a caribou, a wild cat, and various rare birds were on the branches, all game cap- tured by Pastor Clark iD Maine or in Vir- ginia. Mir. Clark took the people along with him for an hour or two, living over again thrilling scenes in the woods, or on the lake, affording much pleasure in the narration of incidents with wild beasts and ferocious trout, which made many a person in the audience long for week s outing to be spent in the same way.
 An attempt to enter, by breaking out one of the big lights of glass in lower front window, was made on Monday night last, at Dr. Smiths house. Not effecting an entrance in this manner, the attempt was apparently given up. The intention appeared to be to raise the lower sash by pushing the catch, but different window fastening prevented this from being done.
 While chopping wood last week War ren Rogers boy put sharp axe into his foot, making long and deep wound. Frank Austin, at the Glyn mill on Satur- day last, had narrow escape from se- rious accident, being caught and drawn over pulley. He received a severe scalp wound, laying bare the skull, but fortu- nately escaped further injury :. Johnny English, while crossing the lot in the rear of Oronoco Block, on Tuesday of this week, fell down into the excavation imme- diately back of the building, receiving cuts about the head which required care ful dressing. The above wounds are all doing well under the care of Dr. Smith.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 On account of the rain last Friday evening, but few attended the arbor day open meeting of Stafford grange. Score tary Wells of the state grange was pres- ent, as per arrangement, but it was de- cided, in view of the small attendance, to postpone the open meeting one week, and the grange held close meeting, Mr.. Wells giving instruction needed upon grange work. Next Friday evening, there fore, at the town house, the grange will be addressed by MT. Wells upon topics ap- propriate to arbor day, and will also dis cuss such topics, and invite all interesed in forest and fruit tree culture, and beauti- flying of lawns and streets, to meet with them.
 Regular meeting of Stafford Grange next Tuesday evening. The subject for discussion is "What forage crops can we cultivate with most profit for winter feed ing?"
 Mrs. M. T. Longley will lecture in Spiritual Hall next Sabbath, at and D. m. It is expected Prof. 0. P. Longley will be present and sing some of the beau tiful spiritual songs which have been given him inspirationallY. All are welcome.
 -Wolcott Lodge, No. 60, F. & A. M. will hold special meeting on Saturday evening, May 4th, at p. m.
 HI. Champlin's cottage is nearly com pleted.
 It is reported that, on account of the health of Mrs. Simmons, Rev. J. H. Sim mons of the Universalist church has asked to be dismissed from his pastoral work or or before July 1st. He proposes to re move to Woodstock, Vt This will be re gretted by many friends within and with out the church.
 SOM ERS.
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 Tt is hoped that May will not be pu back by it's cool reception.
 -W.C. Pease has resumed the meal anl feed business, and will give 16 ounces tt the pound in quantities to suit customers Miss Kate Woods is spending a few weeks with friends in New York. Though old Somers was named after British lord and shows many of the Johl Bull traits, and can't even boast of bein, born in this country, Git being about a large as it is at present before we had country), and although it resisted parenta discipline as early as 1775, and actuall,