The Press., 1891-06-18

HOOA sold and some improved. One owned b. F. F. Patten and G. H. Baker < Co. con tains 8 cottage several years old, and hal long been in use summers. c. F. Beck with will build this summer upon on' owned by him. c. w. Comins and other, own one which contains buildings, an6 also has been some time in use. Alvara do Howard F. F. Patten and others alst have unimproved lots. The park is aprett, place, upon a bluff overlooking the water
 On the west shore David Bissett il making considerable Improvements to his lot, and will build a boat house.
 A. 0. Eaton is taking comfort at hil beautiful camp and cottage near the north east corner of the lake. The season fl fairly open there, and it is said that nt one at the lake asks ''Is this hot enough for yOup
 West stafford.
 Center school, taught for two years by Miss Emma Meacham of Holland closed Friday, June 12th, with credita, ble examination.
 -Children's Sunday was observed with services of special interest. A large con. gregation.
 All present and past members and all members of other churches resident in the parish are invited to attend the re- union of West Stafford Congregational church, 10 a. m., June 24th. Social and o6 nf speaking to follow, D.. m.
 Stafford Hollow.
 The primary department, Dist. No. 1 taught by Lottie R. Weston Scholars perfect in attendance, Gertrude J. Rock well and Louie K. Parker; absent one day, Maude E. Beard.
 Next Sunday is children's Sunday in the Universalist church. The exercises will be held at the usual hour for morn ing service, and will be conducted by the Sunday school.
 Considerable preparation is being made for the annual strawberry party by the ladies of the Universalist church. A large chorus is practicing under the leader ship of MT. Dimock for an old folks con- cert. The tunes will all be old tunes and sung in the old-fashioned style, accompa- nied by the old-time instruments. The concert will be given Thursday evening, June 25th, at the Spiritual hall Admis- sion 25 cents. The usual refreshments will be served during the evening. Full particulars will be given next week.
 Staffordville.
 John G. Goodell of Boston, whose is announced in another column, is, with his bride, visiting his old home and relatives in town.
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 NoTIcE.-Those wishing mail from this 12 and o'clock, on Sundays. No other business will be attended to, except such as is calculated to relieve distress.
 Mrs. Chas. Watrous takes an outing of a week at South Coventry. Miss Jes- sic returned from her visit there Sunday.
 MT. Chas. H. Bradway of Monson was at A. E. Brewers Saturday last. He re- ported the drouth more severe there than here. "
 Miss Grace Little was at Ware over Sunday.
 MT. w. E. Chamberlin and family were with his brother, R. M lover Sunday
 Mrs. Mary Foskit went to Coventry to be absent week.
 MT. Richard Dorsey and family have from their trip to Canada.
 MT. Wm. Tobin has had his front rooms and hall finished in the most ele- yant manner. The ceiling overhead is oapered, with the walls, the pattern be- ng of much beauty. MT. Harrington was ;he artist.
 There's no politics in these fish sto- :ies, but MT. Otto Serno (not Lerno) will keep on till The Press gets his name cor :ect. He and James Swift brought home over 250 fish from Mashapaug one day ast week, 8 large bass among them.
 Congregational prayer meeting this Thursday evening with Sister Smith at 7.15. Theme, "He spake with author ty." i+
 -Children's day will be observed at he Congregational church the coming Sunday. The pastor will talk to the children in the morning about ''Stars, md Shooting Stars" The evening will oe given up to the children, and those who will take part with them, in singing md recitations. Rev. MT. Adams will give an informal address in conclusion. A cordial welcome to all.
 (From another Correspondent.)
 J. o. Booth and wife started for Yer mont Tuesday morning, to be absent two or three weeks.
 The hay crop on s. B. Amidon's lawn has been gathered during this week with out rain falling upon it after cutting, the first time this has happened for several years, it is said.
 Services at the Methodist church on Sunday morning at 1O.45, where the "gos- pei is always preached. Evening service at o'clock, praise service followed by or prayer and conference meet ing. The public cordially invited to all services. The pastor preached at Hyde vile on Tuesday evening, at H. G. Dun hams. Following the sermon a half hour was spent in singing, J. W. Dimock play ing the organ, ,and J. Mccarthy the cornet.
 Rev. Eben Terrell, the presiding elder, preached in the M. E. church Sunday an excellent discourse, and to 8 large and attentive audience. His topic was the training of children.
 The annual floral concert at the Meth odist church last Sunday evening was a pleasant affair. The chancel' and altar were beautifully decorated, and as cen- ter piece was placed a floral pillow in memory of the late Rev. Frederic c. New ell. Recitations and singing by the chill dren were fine, ,and the choir, ,as usual sang well. A fine cornet solo was rendered by Mr. John McCarthv and short addresses