The Press., 1891-11-19

-E. F. Ede has bought from Gilbert Parks building lot on West Main-st., upon which he will erect a seven room l cottage this winter, There were some clouds last Sunday evening, but not enough to spoil enjoy ment of watching the total eclipse of the moon. The orb arose nearly full, but soon began to suffer an apparent shrink age of it's substance until 1t was entirely snuffed out. No moonlight, apparently no n oon. A total eclipse at an hour so seasonable for it's observance, and with so few clouds to intervene, doesn't occur many times within an ordinary lifetime. l It is surprise to the many whom the fierce wind and rain kept at home last Tuesday evening to know that the ladies' sociable at the Congregational church had full it's average attendance, and a pleasure to know further that the entertainment, "The Seven Old Ladies of Lavendertown," was so well enjoyed that l by urgent request it is to be repeated. In this operetta the professor and the duchess were we'll acted, and the wax works, choruses en costume were good. Especial mention should be made ofCon- l fucius' marvellous feat of pedestrianism. Miss Josie Hewitt, as the fairy annty Macassa, sang very sweetly II am an ladies were very charming in their quaint low doy.r xvoQ lent violin and piano music furnished, which received a hearty encore. Mir. Greaves' song, Angel Land," was also appreciatively received.
 The Congregational ladies' mission ary box this year goes to California mission pastor, and it's cash value is sb103 in such articles as the recipient (named by the New York home mission bureau) indicated as best adapted to the needs of himself and family. Itreaches him freight prepaid.
 The s:Willing Workers of the Con- gregational church are working upon a first class drama to be given at the Opera House in January.
 Mrs. Dwight Bradway of Monson visited her cousins, the Misses Norris, last Saturday.
 The people of St. Edwards parish will give the annual Thanksgiving supper and festival in St. Edwards hall as usual. The festivities begin Wednesday evening next, the 25th inst, and continue the three following evenings. The exercises will embrace series of amateur dramatics, choral productions and charades. The little ones of the parish are doing giant work in their efforts to please, ably di- rected by the sisters. Dancing each even- ing. Refreshments of many kinds. See hand bills for particulars next week. Come one and all and give us helping hand in our efforts to iquidate honest debts. General admission 10 cents. -"The Ragpicker's Child' was pre- scented to Stafford audience about a year ago, and gave good satisfaction to large audience. It contains thrilling scenes, unfolds 8 plot of expressing interest, gives opportunity for fine acting, and has in it's cast good actors, especially in the hero inc, Miss Burnham, as "Jack, i" and Justin Adams as the old ragpicker. At the Opera House, Wednesday evening, 25th.
 Stafford Hollow. At the Universalist church on Sunday evening next the text from Ps. Sir will be considered. ''The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God"
 -The ladies of the Universalist society are pleased to announce that they have again secured the services of the tLil- hatansu Quartette of Milford, Mass, and that on Thursday evening, Dec. 3d, they will give one of their enjoyable concerts at Spiritual Hall. The ladies composing the qualtette so fully established their reputation as vocalists on their last visit that no words of praise are needed. Their coming is an event that will be looked forward to with pleasure. They will be assisted by Miss Lillian Pierce, an elocu- tionist, who has been highly endorsed by the press wherever she has appeared, and whose readings and recitations will con- stitute pleasing addition to the even- ing's program. Further particulars will soon be given.
 West Stafford.
 School in district No. 16 closed Sat- urday, Nov. 14th, Lima J. Newell teacher. Scholars neither absent nor tardy during the term: Myrtle Worthington, Daisy Kibbe, Louisa Kibbe, Norman Greaves, Charlie Worthington; absent only one day, Nettie Kibbe.
 Hydeville.
 Mrs. Geo. Barton and her son Frank are visiting in Velmant.
 School closed last Saturday. The teacher, Miss Lillia I. Fenton, was pre- scented with 8 gold ring by her scholars last Friday.
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