The Press., 1890-04-03

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 Old soldiers, sons of veterans, and members of the relief corps should bear in in mind the camp fire given by Winter post at the town hall, next Tuesday even. ing.
 All sons of veterans who are interested in establishing camp of that organization in this place are invited to meet at the ante rooms of Winter post headquarters, on Monday evening, at 30 sharp.
 A gathering of friends on Stafford Street, on Tuesday p. m., witnessed the marriage of one of the towns fair daugh- ters and accomplished teachers. The cer- emony was performed by Rev. G. w. FL mer, of S,affordvilie, at the residence oi the brides father, E. Y. Fisk, Esq. Though the notice given was limited, many bearti- full presents were on exhibition, unexpected tribates from loving friends to be treasured as tokens in memory of such. Noticeable among these was an oil painting made by Miss Clara Fisk, and careful handiwork of several articles from Miss Clara Washburn. Rice, etc in q. s. was d,screetly used to help omen a happy future to worthy couple. The home of the groom is in Preston, Conn.,, whither he has taken his bride. See marriage notice.
 The presentation of ''The Old Home stead" will be made in about three weeks. Nightly rehearsals are perfecting 1t, and those who have seen these declare that ev- cry expectation of awaiting patrons will be met. Some publications of the cast of characters have been made, but these are moat ridiculonsly faulty. The Press will, in due time, give announcement of the event.
 70. B. Ware, Esq, of New London, past grand commander of Knights Templar of the state, and Mrs. Ware are in town, the guests of Judge Sage.
 Mrs. T. o. Lathrop has returned from New York, and has received spring milli- nery goods selected while there.
 The annual meeting of The Cengrega- tional society, held on Friday evening last, elected F. J. Chandler 10 serve on the parish committee for three years also chose E. l.. Williams clerk, Dr. T. O. Tiffany treasurer, and G. 8. Baker collect or for the ensuing year. w. H. Heaid, G. s. Baker and Fred Burwell were ap- pointed ushers. The meeting adjourned for one week.
 The 0. l.. s. c. meeting will be post poned for two weeks till April IS.
 R. s. Rutan and bride of Brooklyn, N. Y, were in town last Thursday and Friday, calling upon his sister (E. J. Bug bee) and other friends and relatives. <:
 -S. B. Nye is now ready to take orders in nursery stock for fall trade. ;"
 The R. M. P. A. has voted to here. after close stores on all holidays at II a. m. This will not apply to arbor day or labor day. The rule takes effect for to- morrow-fast day. The banks will of course be closed tomorrow.
 Rev. Geo. R Dickinson of the Con- gregational church last Sunday read a let ter from the pulpit giving the required three months notice of the closing of his engagement as supply of the pastorate It is hoped that he may be induced to re consider his purpose. MT. Dickinson has b en a jealous, conscie ntious and able worker for the interest of the church, and his notice of withdrawal saddened tie hearts of many friends. .:
 GRACE CHURCH NOTES. Communion service Thursday evening at 7.30. Fri day morning service at 10.45 a. m. .s:. Easter servlces Sunday, April 6th, at 10. 45. a. m. and p. m. '. The Rt. Rev. Williams, bishop of the diocese, will be at Grace church Sunday, April 20th. :. Tn. confirmation class will please meet the rector Good Friday morning in Grace church at 10. 15 8. m. ss7z.- IT, .-:,--
 A steam saw-millis doing work. for F A. Pierson on the timber lot near R. H. Moulton's.
 Last Sunday, as Rev. W. B. Allep was on his way to hoh mission service a, Buff Gap, having with him two. daughters of Judge Sage and Miss Jennie Davis, thu horse shied when going up the Holland avenue hill and fell down. All the occu pants of the carriage got out safely exoep, Miss Minnie Sage, who caught one foot i, the wheel, and in the fall sustained very painful injuries. Rector Alien was alt o badly wrenched in the effort to control the horse, and and at the same time extricat. Miss Sage. In his struggle to rise th' horse broke the harness and freed himself from the carriage. -.
 The presentation of s'The Corsair," at Loomer Opera House, Willimantic, next Tues day evening" is advertised in another column, also the special train which stops at all sta- tions between Stafford Springs and Williman- tic. Half-rate tickets will be sold, also re- serve seat tickets, at the R R. stations.
 Miss Genie Mclaughlin was in New York last week, inspecting styles and millinery goods. she has just entered upon her third season at Marble & Rochford's millinery es- at Turner's Falls, Mass
 -the committee for arranging the flowers in Grace church desire all plants to be brought in Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, or, at the latest Sunday morning before 10 8. m.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW. F The Y. M. S. 0. announce dance at the town hail, Friday evening, April 11th. Peases orchestra /; Mullin, prompter tick cts 50o.
 Services appropriate to Easter will be held in the Universalist church on Sunday In the evening the Sunday school will hold an Easter service. The public invited.
 WEST STAFFORD.
 About thirty of the neighbors and friends of MT. B. F. s ater and family gathered at his home on the evening of March 25th. Music, reciIations and games added much to the enjoyment of the hour, and all felt that it was good to be the @. At 10 o'clock the ta- bles were spread, and a bountifuI and excel lent dinner was served, decorated with cut flowers. The refreshments were we'll season. ed, and the toasts lively, instructing and spicy. The drawing room was tastefully trimmed with mosses, evergreens and flowers The evening was one long to be remembered. MT and Mfs. Slater were everywhere present, and received with cordiallty that made their pleasant home even more attractive than usual.
 sTAFFORDvLLE.
 The entertainment and oyster supper postponed from March 7th will be given at the Congregational vestry, on Wednes- dov ovoninr Anvil Okb Thorr rr;lI I~o :,