The Press., 1891-07-02

gational church Sunday morning, "Love in deed."
 Miss Bird Le Monde and Miss Katie Hammett, of East Brookfield, Mass, are guests at Mir. Ebenezer Colburn's. They graduated at the grammar school last week, and are here for an outing.
 MT. and Mrs. Lucius D. Colburn have been visiting their son in Southbridge, Mass.
 (From another Correspondent.) Mrs. Presbrey, widow of the late Wales Presbrey, recently visited her niece, Mrs. Geo. L. Eaton, and, although eighty-three years of age, retains" her mental abilities to a remarkable degree, and is very active and industrious, having within the past from three to five years done large amount of sewing in the fan cy and serviceable line. She has made a bakers dozen bedquilts-one containing 1, 1886 pieces, IS sofa pillows in crazy pat tern of velvets, silks and plushes, braided and knit rugs innumerable, several of the knit ones being entirely of silk and very handsome. Within the past winter she has embroidered in outline with white linen six pairs of pillow shams. But the most elaborate perhaps of all is an artis- tic design of cat-tails and yellow or ox- eye daisies, done in silk embroidery, and making an elegant upholstery for otto- man or chair back. She was heard to re- mark short time since, ''I can mend coats, pants and vests," and is never quite content when not employed at some in- dustry God bless the remarkable old lady, and may choicest blessings dwell richly with her in her declining years.
 West Stafford.
 The church reunion, June 24th, was an occasion of special interest. The day was beautiful and comfortable. Many former members and representatives of neighbor churches were present. After 8 social hour words of welcome were spoken by the pastor. The choir sang the old-time hymns and tunes. At 12.30 a collation. was served. For about three hours different speakers occupied the time, some recalling scenes of the past, and others expressing the fellowship of the churches. It was indeed red letter day for West Stafford. The exterior of the church has been recently painted. The Ladies' Aid Society propose to re- pair the interior, and would express their thanks for assistance already received, while yet there is room for further help. Stafford Hollow.
 List of unclaimed letters remaining in Stafford, Conn.,, post office July 1891 :: J. B. Chaffee, Elworth Chaffee, David Eutricken, Michael Murray, Cornelia Sterling.
 The morning mail is now received at 9.45 instead of at 1O.3O.
 July 4th the post office will be closed from Il 8. m. to 3 p. m., and at 6.3O in the evening.
 Mrs. l.. A. Lawrence has gone for the summer to her cottage at Mantle. At the school meeting held in district No. 1, June 26th, officers chosen for the following year were: James Lasbury, district committee; R. G. Beebe, clerk and treasurer; Jacob Glover, collector.
 Stafford grange meets next Tuesday evening. The lecturer, Mrs. Weston, has assigned for this evening as topics to be discussed: "InstI uctive power of the grange" "Does the farm offer a con- pensation far liberal education ?" and ''Is it wise for parents to choose occupa- ticns for their children ?" There will also be readings, recitations and singing. Hydeville.
 School closed last Friday, Miss Lilla I. Fenton, teacher. She has by kindness to and patience with the scholars so en- deared herself to them that many wept at parting with her. In the afternoon the school had a picnic at "Carpenter's grove." As there was thunder shower they went into MT. Whittemore's house, and were kindly furnished a table and took supper there. They had 8 good time in spite of the unpropitious weather.
 -Lottie Hatch, who has been very sick has so far recovered as to be able to go out of doors.
 HOLLAND.
 l (Correspondence.)
 Miss Clara Masters, of Brooklyn, N. Y., was the guest of Miss Miriam Under, wood last week.
 . The young people of the Methodist church gave an entertainment and "pink tea" at the town hall last Wednesday evening. A drama was performed very nicely, the principal characters being personated by MT. Chas. U. Brooks and Miss Laila Reed, who rendered their parts admirably. A good sum was realized.
 Mir. Henry Birdseye is in town for a few days.
 Rev. MT. Morrill, exchanged on Sun- day with Rev. MT. Sargent of Putnam. | Mrs. Frank Uhler and daughter, Maud, of Brooklyn, N. Y., are at Chas Underwood's.
 Miss Minnie Sattellee, of Rockville was in town on Sunday, the guest of Miss Mary Sattellee. MT. Otis Ladd, of North Adams, Mass, is visiting his sister, Mrs E. G. Meacham. Mr. Parsons, of Filing ton. was also in town on Sunday. A meeting of the Rockville Union o Christian Endeavor Societies was held 1T the town hall last Friday evening. Int house was full, and it was an occasion o much interest to all present. The meet ing was opened with a praise service, con ducted by F. H. Clark of Rockville This was followed by devotional ser vice, by Rev. John Thompson. A pa per was read by Mrs. B. F. Giles of Rock vile on national and state c. E. conven tions. After a business meeting solo was rendered by MT. Clark. Rev. James