The Press., 1890-07-17

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 -Reeular meetings of Winter Post, c. AR. on the 1st and 3d Monday evenings of eact month.
 STAFFORD.
 Considerable street improvements are in progress in different loc tlities. On South st. the street grade has been raised two feet at the bridge, and improvements extended south, including widening by blasting near the top of the hill. MT. De. monds coal and lumber office building is raised to conform to the new grade. On the west side of the street curbing and gutter paving is being done in front of the premises of Demond, R4witser Bros. Bolieau, and Chas. Gary. A gutter is also being laid on the east side of the street. On Prospect-st. Mir. Spencer has curbed for a walk in front of his new cottages. On Church-st curbing and gutter has been put in front of the premises of War den Parkess and Mrs. Gaston. On Center street curbing and gutter will be laid by Mccarthy Bro's., John Brosnan, Stephen Jackson and Samuel Bidwell on the south side of the street, and by Mrs. Pinney, James Morris, and Cornelius Flaherty on the north side. Others on the street are contemplating like improvement.
 Two of the three persons who rang the fire alarm on the morning of the 4tt are said to have been fremen. This being the case, the fire department will of course take cognizance of the offense.
 A large number of campers and cot Lake.
 The 'tneighborhood convention" ot the Epworth League, held in the M. D. church of Stafford Springs, on Wednes day afternoon and evening, July 9th, was a success. The church was tastefully decorated-the floral Epworth League badge being conspicuous. The officers oi Norwich district presided. Delegates were present from Staffordville, Monson, Tol- land, South Coventry, and said place. The convention opened with an organ prelude by J. T. Wood. Scripture reading was followed with prayer by Rev. M. T. Braley of South Coventry. A very happy greet ing by Rev. Edgar F. Clark, as follows:
 Epworth Leaguers and Friends We are instructed by the league of this place to con vey to you, the convention, hearty welcome To you, from the city-by- -the-sea you, from the city-on-t the Thames, the ''rose of New England ;" to you from surrounding towns whose breath is sweet with clover and roses to old and young to one and all, we accord Q cordial greeting. To our sanctuary; te our town to our Springs; to our league; ir a word, to our hearts, we bid you welcome We felicitate you that you live in this age not only of the world, but of Methodism and christianity. Light is pouring in upon you not only from the stars, the crucible, the geological hammer, the microscope, the quad rant, and the scalpel, but from the cross and the altar. Especially do the young receive that consideration merited for the importance of the character building accompanying that age. No more shall we hear "young people at half price," The aged are to be respected the young also. To springs, famous from the days of the red man; to church his torical for it's harmony. it's hospitality, it's lib erality, and piety, we welcome you. To z town, whose topography is the admiration ot the traveller, we welcome you. To league that sits at your feet to learn your wisdom and gather your inspiration, we welcome you Perhaps one-haf of the happiness of tho world is derived from friendship; one hal of the friendship of the world is derived iron association; much of the best association ii derived from the church the league promisel firm bond of association. These conven tions promise much in this direction.
 A felicitous response was given by Rev A. J. Coultas, president of the convention A vocal solo was charmingly rendered bJ Miss Annette D. Washburn, of this place Rev. T. o. Martin, of Monson, followed with an essay upon "Our Target, and How to Hit It." The essay presented tn. design and work of the Epworth League After song by the congregation, Mir. W 0. Miner. of Stafford Springs, spoke upor 'sHow can 8 League help the Church ? To this question, he replied-as league by manifesting a proper relation to thu church and pastor, and, as individuals, by fidelity to the means of grace, correc use of amusements, and personal responsi bility. After brief discussion, and an in termission, in which friendly greeting were exchanged, the congregation sang and reports of chapters were given, con taining great encouragement. Miss Geor gie A. Washburn. presented paper upo1 "The Epworth Wheel" The tire is mad of love. The hub is childhood car and culture, embracing mercy and temper ance. A very instructive question bo was then opened, in the midst of whic the convention was invited to bountifu collation.. The evening session began wit a song service, and was followed by praye by Rev. John Thompson, of Holland. cornet solo was finely rendered by MT. B F. Parker, of this place. Rev. J. M Taber, of Norwich, presented an eloquen address upon "Is the League Loyal to tn Church 3" His arguments fully demon strated the affirmative. A very effectiv recitation was given by Miss Grace New ell, of Staffordville. Rev. A. J. Coultas of New London, followed with very stil ring address upon "The Necessities an Movements of the Young" The addres was marked by startling facts and cogen reasoning. A vocal duet was sung b Miss Annette D. Washburn and MT. W 0. Miner. The convention closed wit the benediction and the organ postluds after vote of thanks to the pastor an league of Stafford Springs.