The Press., 1891-11-05
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 I uty J. D. Butler of New London being the installing officer, following which , supper was served by Charles Geer, thu opera house dining room caterer. I lCorrespondence.) 4-J. M. Gilmore, the well-known pho 1 ttographer of Rockville, has arranged tc open branch gallery in Stafford Springs lin the new Johnson Black, about Decem Der 1. He has also engaged tenement in connection with the gallery, and vii remove his family here. MT. Gillmort has had many years experience, and ranks among the best photographers in the state He comes to Stafford at the request ol many citizens, who for some time have been anxious to have .flrst-class photo, grapher locate permanently here. l Stanordvi11e. l (Correspondence.) 1 Over sixty friends, from the Hollow EStreet and Stafford dville, invaded the resi-. denee of Mir. and Mrs. John A. Colburn On the evening of Oct. 24th, to give them Ia parting visit, and to express regret that they were to leave their native town moi to return. The evening was spent in games and social chat, until 9.30, when Mir. and Mrs. c. were escorted to the sit ting room, meeting Mir. J. o. Booth, and were made the recipients of a handsome cherry music rack, with stool to match, trimmed with crushed strawberry plush. MT. Booth spoke the minds of all present, and many absent, in his regrets that we |should sees their faces no more as resi- dents. MT. and Mrs. c. are lifelong residents of the town, MT. c. having been a member of the Congregational choir since the church was established, and for many years it's leader, and Mrs. c. a member of the choir since her marriage, some IS years, both having been mem- bers of the church about IT years. MT. c. for several years filled the place of superintendent in the Sabbath school, and the last few years has had large class of young people, all of whom, with the exception of three or four, were those he had broughtin who did moi. attend any Sun- day school. They carry to their new home the best wishes of their friends.
 Stafford Hollow.
 Mrs. Aldrich, with her daughter and son, from Jerome, Mich, are stopping at Lieut. Gov. Hyde's. Miss Aldrich has a reputation as fine elocutionist, also as a vocalist.
 Stated communication of Wolcott Lodge, No. 60, F. A. M., next Tuesday evening, at 7t o'clock. Work, M. M.
 ;o x;c;A fx;o Jr, in Wales, Mass.
 Mrs. Albert Alden and son, Frank, of Stamford, Conn, are at Mrs. Eliza Alden's.
 Miss Grace Mead is able to resume her studies at Stafford Springs High school after an illness of two weeks.
 Miss Alice Needham, after a several weeks illness, is able to be out again.
 On next Sunday the following text will contain the subject of the discourse at the Universalist church: Deut 32:22, "For fire is kindled in mine anger and shall burn unto the lowest he'll"
 On Wednesday evening, Nov. 11th, the Ladies' Social of the Universalist church will give their annual supper. Following the supper will be an entertain ment. Both will be appropriate to the harvest. An old-time New England boil ed dinner will constitute the supper, and an old-time harvest concert will consti- tute the entertainment. Supper 15 cents, concert 10 cents. The ladies hope to see all ther friends.
 WELLINGTON.
 (Correspondence.)
 See advertisement of auction sale-of stock at South Wilmington next Saturday.
 Of interest to educators in our town: the teachers meeting at Stafford Springs, Friday, Nov. 13. See Stafford column.
 -Pig-killing has begun earlier than usual, but winter is not here quite yet.
 There will be no services at the. Con- glegational church next Sunday, owing, to the absence of the pastor.
 The new Dea, Joseph Merrick monu- ment has been set in the old burying ground. It is of Scotch granite, and is probably as fine piece of work of the kind as there is in town.
 It is expected that Pastor Browns father and his family from Newtonville, Mass, will occupy the Baptist parsonage soon.
 Quite ripple of excitement was caused last week by the purchase of the Reuben Stanton and Henry Pierce farms by 8 syndicate for alleged water priv ileges and factory and building lots. $25O has been paid towards each place, and bonds for deeds given.
 The above reminds us of what Henry Ward Beecher said in his address to the graduating class of the Storrs School 8 few years ago: Boys, be careful of the trees and don't despise and give away your land, for the time is not far distant when every tree, every piece of turf and every brook here in these old New Eng land townships will be valuable possess sion.''
 Miss Jeanie Morrison's many friends will be glad to know that she is at her uncle's for long visit. Miss Fanny Morrison is now visiting her friends in Windsor.
 3 Miss Emma Robbins is with her cousin, Mrs. Wilbur Town in North Wood stock for the winter.
 Although we see no mention made in the South Coventry items of the progress of the new doctor there, still we hear on good authority that he has entered on a good and successful practice. Dr. Hig- gins, whose departure from here was greatly regretted, is neither crank as a man, nor quack as physician, and can bear little praise and encouragement.
 Frank Dawley and wife of Westford spent last Saturday with friends on the Hill.
 A new and convenient ell and wood shed have been added to the Pratt dwell