The Press., 1890-11-20

Mrs. Charles E. Chaffee and Mis-. Chaffee of Windsor Locks are guests at J w. Squier's.
 Miss Lizzie Harrison of North Adams
 Mass, is visiting her s'ste., Mrs. W. E Demond.
 Frank Winter has been made U 8
 pensioner.
 Very close attention was given by . considerable audience to the address by
 Mrs. Virginia T. Smith at the Congrega- tional church last Sunday evening. Mrs. Smith, who is city missionary of Hartford, also member of the state board of chari. ties, was chief originator of the plan of placing the dependent children of the state in county homes, in room of making pau pers of them. Early in her experience as systematic almoner of charity she saw the importance of rescning children from tendencies that were drifting them towards life of pauperism. Time has vindicated the wisdom of the county children homes, as well as Of every plan of charitable work which she has advocated, so that to day she is nowhere regarded as sentimental ist, but recognized as common sense worker, one whose views are in the direc- tion of state economy and moral advance ment. An interesting part of her talk was of her past work, what it had been, and how accomplished. Before she had talked ten minutes she had captured the audience, and they were prepared to fol. low her and endorse all her recommenda- tions. She led up to the topic of care of the incurable children of the state-the unfortunate cripples forced to accept state bounty. Incidents related created sympa- thy for these. There is no place for them uoovoskolo enw Sv1nS NVou and cannot receive them. A home should asylum for such is no greater than would be support in an almshouse. Her plan is to have home created chiefly by private benefaction and also SO sustained, the state giving auxiliary aid, but not to make it a state institution. The scheme, as she out lined it, seemed quite feasible, and in view of Mrs. Smiths past work her success in this latest ventura 9ms probable. Speak ing of county Mrs. Smith paid high compliment fkat of Holland Coun- ty. None better managed or nearer the ideal of the prof ectors of the plan, county commissioners, local managers, and county visitors all coming in for a share of the credit.
 "A large gathering assembled at the funeral of the late l.. w. Crane last Thursd y, noticably including old and prominent residents of the town and vicin- ity. Rev. Mir. Dickinson conducted the his few well chosen remarks be- ing upon the word peace, based upon ap- propriate scriptural selections read, also upon the deceased last words, ''I am at peace." Prominent among the floral deco rations was a pillow bearing the word peace. A quartette sang most beautifully the ss lections given them, and as the sun neared the west long line of carriages followed the remains to the Stafford Springs cemetery. It was remarked that MT. Crane who came to the borough soon after Mir. Ives did at about the same inter val of time followed his old friend and neighbor. MT. Crane and several of the bearers at his funeral were also bearers at that of MT. Ives.
 Very interesting was the occasion of the public campfire ol Winter Post at the Opera House last Thursday evening. The feature of the occasion was the presenta- ton of the memorial volume, but an equal interest was given by the presence of the of the state department, J. 0. Broatch, of Middletown, with his entire staff, with the exception of adjutant gen. eral, also of Post Commander Crary of Norwich. Citizens Band did es- cort duty, also played in the hall, for which, done as 8 love service, without charge, they were publicly thanked. Also B male chorus of A voices and quartette of ladies and gentlemen sang. A. N. Nichols first made cordial speech of vel come to the distinguished guests. The speech by MT. Howard, fol- lowing on behalf of the donors of the book, was most graceful bit of talk, and started off the exercises in a manner that assured an evening of success, an assur- rance further strengthened by the speech of acceptance of Chaplain Druley. All of the guests of the evening spoke in this or der: Commander Broatch, Vice Com manders Fantom of Danbury, and Smith of Willimantic. Chaplain Miller of Mystic, Inspector General Coe of New Haven, Q. M. General Morgan of New Haven, Judge Seward of Putnam, and Past Con- Crary. The remarks, though made from the platform, were campfire talks" rather than studied oratory. and kept the gathering convulsed with laugh ter, that of Chaplain Miller being in happy vein. The quarter master and surgeon general gave some in- teresting statistical facts calculated to make all present think better than ever of the order. The room was filled, and up to the time of adjournment it was impossible for all present to be seated.
 The book presented has been already described. It is an elegant volume, as it's cost, $8O, attests. The following eight citizens are donors: B. O. Pinney, Chas. Fox, Julius Converse, W. H. Smith, W.H. Cooley, Alvarado Howard, l.. F. Rawitser, Chas. Holt. It is to be filled with written records, including sketch of the life and service of each member of the post, and when filled will be document of inestima- ble value.
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 As Rev. F. C.NNewelI was driving past one of the clothing stores at the Springs, last Friday, he was asked m for a moment, and was completely surprised to be invited to try on nice suit of clothes, presented by his friends and parishioners. Mrs. Newell was also the recipient of timely and valuable gift.
 The people are looking forward with much interest to the lecture of Rev. B. F. Clark on Friday evening. The subject, Geology and Genesis, l" is one to which he has given much attention, and is pro- fusely illustrated with charts.
 The high wind on Tuesday morning lifted part of the tin roof on Peel & Mo- Carthy's mill. It was soon replaced, but it will be removed and a new one substi- tuted in few days.
 WEST STAFFORD
 The ladies' industrial circle will give loan exhibition of antique, decorative and useful articles at the vestry of the Congre-