The Press., 1891-04-16

tion from each member of the grange present or forfeit of 10 cents; singing by the choir. The new hall is neatly fit ted up and ready for occupation.
 Stated communication of Wolcott Lodge, No. 60, Tuesday evening, April 21. Work F. C.. Per order w. M.
 -Chas. B. Pinney has been home for few days vacation, and on Monday last returned to his studies at the N. F. A., Norwich.
 The Y. P. s. c. B. of the Universal ist church hold the first ''annual" on Sun- day evening next at 6.3O. Besides sing ing, etc., essays are to be read by Miss Jennie Smith and E. H. Pinney. The pas tor will make an address. The union topic will be "Hope concerning them which are asleep" .s.... ...s -...
 Staffordville. .2s.f zA--
 The funeral of the late Rev. F. o. Newell was attended from the M. B. church Wednesday, April 8th, at 12 m. Most of the business of the village was suspended as 8 tribute of respect to the deceased clergyman, and to give citizens opportunity to attend the funeral. The church was crowded; many being unable to obtain seats.
 Rev. E. Tirrell, presiding elder, officia- ted, assisted by the Rev. Edgar F. Clark of Stafford Springs, and others. Appro- priate selections were sung by the church choir led by Prof. o. W. Turner. The services though short were peculiarly impressive. Elder Tirrell spoke of the deceased as minister of fervent piety, strong and unwavering faith in the doc trines of Methodism, an earnest preacher, 8 valiant soldier in the cause of truth. who made no compromise with sin in any form, a man of strong convictions, reso- lute, manly, unyielding in the defense of his principles, large hearted, tender and affectionate, loved most by those who knew him best.
 Rev. Edgar F. Clark, in a feeling man. ner, addressed fitting words of hope and comfort to the large circle of mourners, assuring them that the departed husband and father had only exchanged this trans itory life for one immeasurably higher, glorious and desirable, an exchange we'll worth dying for, and now waits upon the other side to welcome his dear ones to that supernal home beyond the stars. The church entrances and altar were artistically draped, the work of Mrs. Hattie Hatch. The display of floral en- blems was abundant. A beautiful pillow bearing the words, "Our Pastor," con- tributed by the church, was placed at the head of the caslkct, another with similar words, sent by a lady from Mapleville, R. l., former pastorate, was placed at the foot; still another, by the children of the deceased, bearing the word "Rest," was placed at the center. The funeral cor tege was conducted by Undertaken R. s. Converse, under whose supervision the remains had been carefully embalmed and encased. The pall-bearers were: s. B. Amadon, Amos Nichols, Alba Perkins and J. o. Booth. The interment wassin the family lot in Somers. The committal services at the grave were read by Rev. | W. c. Newell.
 The widow of the late F. c. Newell will spend the summer with her son, Rev | W. c. Newell of Putnam. . The young people of the Congregation al Church will give an entertainment iI the vestry on next Thursday evening consisting of supper and drama enti tied "An Only Daughter" ," in three acts. CAST OF CHARACTERS. s hfEssy fasslSs %Ss Charles Forest, alias Wilson ..Mr. H Viii Dunhan @ Ian SHb sae PSHns TarRsy WI VI Beo Bryer, grasping landlord. MT, George Pinney
 Admission, 20 cents children, 10 cents Supper will be furnished to all who wisl from 5 to o'clock for 15 cents. Concer at 7.45, doors open at z.
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 Crystal Lake Correspondence.)
 There has come into the possession of your correspondent, by the thoughtful ness of Mrs. Legrand Martin, Metho distic relic of rare value, bound volum, of "The American Magazine" published over one hundred years ago, and contain ing copious extracts from the journals o John Wesley and Bishop Asbury, also al extended account of the life and death o Rev John Fletcher.
 l As, last Sabbath closed the conference year, the pastor of the Methodist churcl here will be absent the remaining Sunday in April, but expects to be home agail and preach as usual the first Sunday il May. Let there be full attendance ol that day. as matters of importance vii be presented. 7..
 Il. A. Aborn has neat new poultr, house, which his son, Walton, took mucl pleasure in helping to build. MT. Eads of the Springs, had charge of the job.
 illness prevails among us again il several families. Largely la grippe.
 We were pleased to see the Crysta Lake students of the Rockville higl school all at church last Sunday. We es pecially wish Miss Aborn, who will grad uate in June, a pleasant closing term.
 ROCKVILLE.
 Albert M. Hubbard, wholesale con fectioner, has made an assignment t William W. Andross for the benefit of hi creditors. The liabilities are about s, 100 and the assets $4OO.
 -Photographer G. M. Bolton has loca ted his portable gallery at Somers, wher he will be for two days each week durin this month. .= .-.-
 The .Bertram Manufacturing Compa ny have quite number of looms runnin in the Windermere mill. The entire mil will be running by May 1st. The com pany will run a stage to Rockville morn ipor ond ovonino tO franonOrt thair hal