The Press., 1889-01-17

social gathering to which many lady and gentlemen friends were invited. Refresh ments were served, there was dancing, and all too soon the happy hours of tlle even- ing sped away.
 -J. W. Melbourne has gone to Hud- son, N. Y, to work during the winter. ,s-The Ladies' Aid Society of the Meth odist church will meet in their parlors up- on Wednesday afternoon and evening, Jan. 23l. reception will be given at that time to their pastor, Rev. Edgar F. Clark, and family.
 -J. o. Campbell of Arkansas City, Kan sas, son-in-law of J. A. Mtdbery is mem- Der of the K .nsas legislature, inst con- vene l.
 Mrs. G. H. Baker and Mrs. Wm. Smith have this week been attending the mis- sionary meeting at Plymouth church, Worcester.
 The Congregational Ladies Home Mis- sionary Society has chosen as officers fol the year Mrs. G. H. Baker, president ]; Mrs. E. 0. Dennis. vice president ;; Mrs. James Mclaughlin, secretary and treas urer; Mrs. G H. B ,ker, Ms. E. c. Den his, Mrs. w. H. Smith, Mrs..J. V. V.Sqiier, Mrs. W. H. Cooley, directors. The For eign Missionary Socety of the same church has the same president and vice president, with Mrs. Wm. Smith as secretary and treasurer.
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 Levi Peck has been at hospital in New York for five weeks past, undergoing treatment. His letters to his family are encouraging. The doctors consider him better
 Thursday, Jan. 3 l, house belonging to Charles H. Bradway was burned down l; cause, supposed to be defective chimney. It was occupied by Isaac Smith. MT. 5. was in the woods chopping. Mrs. $. was calling on neighbor. Mrs. James Stacy, the next neighbor, the next neighbor, happening to look out of her window, saw the house in flames, she immediately gave the alarm. There was nothing saved of household goods except stove and sewing machine. People have generously con- tributed to help them. They have moved into the house formerly occupied by Mrs. l Trask
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 A pound party was given Mir. and Mrs. Ernest Bissell last Thursday evening. They have lately begun housekeeping. STAFFORD HOLLOW. Stafford Grange will hold special meeting next Wednesday evening to ini- tiate new members. As only meetings called for that purpose are hereafter to be | given to admission of new members, the time of regular meetings being needed for | other grange business, those desirous of admission should be in attendance at such special meetings. At the regular meeting last Tuesday evening the newly chosen officers. were installed, including ". D. | Truesdell, chosen treasurer Ill place ot Judge Risley, who declined re- -elt ction. -Abner Needham has built large barn on his premises.
 Rev. J. F. Simmons will preach in the Universalist church next Sunday morning and evening. Morning subject. ''The l. tw of Work" A cordial invitation to all.
 The second lecture of the peoples course will be given in Spiritualist hall next Tuesday evening. Jan. 23d, by Col. Thomas Wentworth Hlgginon. Subject, ''How to read History. This is rare opportunity to hear one of the great men of our country Mir. Higginson is mas. ter of his subject, having made speciality of historical study for many years. The lecture will not only be interesting, but very instructive. Let no one fail to hear MT. Higginson. Lecture to begin at 7.75. The orchestra will be in attendance. Ad- mission % cts. The next lecture will be given by Rev. J. w. Hamilton, D. D., of Boston. Subject, ''Placed and Misplaced People It is now expected that the date will be Jan. 29th. ..
 -Wolcott Lodge, No. 60, F. and A: M. will hold sociable at Spiritualist hall, Stafford, on Friday evening, January 2Oth 1889. Members are requested to come provided with refreshments, as supper will be served at the hall. Exercises will com mence promptly at 7.15. Per order com mittee.
 The members of Riverside drum corps respectfully invite patronage at an enter tainment to be given at the town hall Fri day evening, Jan. 18th, consisting of voca and instrumental music, farces, etc. Ad mission 10 cents =-....