The Press., 1891-06-18
Ionic Lodge, F. A. M, meets next Tuesday evening.

aged 102, his wife, aged 93 years, and a
 sister, aged S2 make up an entire house. 5 hold, with exception of hired man who
 looks after things, and they seem to get along very comfortably, too, all being far from helpless. Where is there another ] family like this to be found? E.. Last Sunday was "children's day. J At the Congregational church it was ob- served by a floral display that excited much admiration. The morning sermon by MT. Dickinson was suited to the day the first half to children, the second per-
 taining to them. In the evening a.printed service was used, of responsive readings
 and singing, the children and young peo- pie also giving recitations. It was per-
 haps the best conducted affair of the kind
 ever given there.
 -Wm. Horton Camp, A, s. of ", held
 a camp fire on Tuesday evening, having
 as guests the s. of V. of Rockville, who
 came in three large bus loads, and also
 members of the G. A. R. and W. R. c. of
 Rockville. Among the Rockville vet
 erans were A. Park Hammond and Capts.
 Brigham and Phelps. The W. R. G., al- so the veterans of Wintor Post, aided their juniors in doing the honors, and be- tween them the visitors had a first class reception. The night was-warm, and in
 the early evening the crowd focused upon the sidewalks rather than within the hall, though the attractions of the latter place soon overcame all discomforts of heat, which was also neutralized by an abund- ance of ice cream, lemonade, etc., beside substantial food. The exercises were heartily enjoyed, consisting of recitations, music, short addresses, etc. The juniors spinning yarns hardly match such narrations as Dept. Commander Fanton's mule story-but some of the juniors are trout fishermen, and therefore in good training to become camp fire story tellers.
 The quarterly meeting of the Holland County Sunday School Superintendent's Union was held at the Methodist church of this borough June 16. The constit- l only the Sunday school superintendents, but also their families, and all other Sun- day school officers and their families. The morning session began with devo- tional exercises under the lead of Rev. | E. F. Clark. At 10.45 a. m. Rev. w. H. Hall, the Sunday school secretary for | Connecticut presented very interesting and instructive article upon the "Home | Department, recent feature in Sunday school work. He was followed by Rev. Geo. R. Dickinson in an able article upon "The Teachers meeting: Its Hinderances and Helps." After general discussion the meeting adjourned for dinner, which was served in the Pentecostal manner, much to the enjoyment Of all. The af- ternoon session began with devotional ex- ercises, led by Rev. MT. Brown. It should be observed that MT. H. P. Topliff pre- sided during the day, owing to the illness of the president. Rev. E. W. Potter, of Rockville, acted as secretary. After de- votion Rev. W. H. Hall presented 'The Recommendations of Committee on Work and Presidents of County Unions." MT. H. P. Topliff spoke upon "The Superin- tendent's Fire: Quality and Quantity" Arrangements were consummated to hold the next meeting of the union during the month of October next, at Mansfield De- pot. The meeting was harmonious and profitable, and although the attendance was not large, it was pronounced one of the best ever held.
 A. w. Tuthill, of The Press office, has gone to Middletown, N. Y., to attend the funeral of his brother, Frank L., who will be remembered by many aequaint- ances as an employe of The Press office over 20 years ago. He has most of the time since been foreman in large print | ing establishment in New York City, re- gently giving up the position on account of ill health. He was about AS years of age, man of good qualities and habits, esteemed by his employers and by all ac- quaintances.
 MT. and Mrs. Geo. Mabbett have re- turned from trip to Trenton, N. J., where their son, Earl, is now located.
 The heat of the past few days has been excessive, mercury keeping above 90 in the shade, and peering over ther- mometer roofs in the sun. Yesterday morning the air was most stifling; ther- mometers glared back at observers, indi- eating above 70 in the quite early morn- ing. But change came-clouds and breezes made need of ordinary clothing; and last night began welcome and need ed rain.
 Next Tuesday evening June 23d, St. Mary's Guild will give lawn party at the residence of MT. Mabbett, from until 10 o'clock. Several interesting features are promised for the amusement of the guests A stage is to be erected beneath the trees where some of the guilders under the di- rection of Miss Gertrude Chamberlin will dance, in costume, series of Mother Goose quadrilles. Under the manage ment of Mrs. Meredith, tableaur utuons and groups of statuary will also be exhibited on the lawn. For the artistically in- clined Mir. Mabbett is arranging gallery for the display of very rare and unusual works of art. Music, and, if fortune fa- vors, moonlight, will add to the pleasure of the evening. Refreshments will be served at moderate prices. Admission to the grounds 10 cents.
 Fred w. Burwell does not start upon bicycle trip to Boston to-day, as he had planned, being laid up, from the effects of fall from the pourway of the Warren Woolen Co.,. s dam, which he was cross ing, on Monday. He fortunately escaped with nothing worse than painful bruises, but will be lamed for some time. He re- gently made a bicycle trip to Holyoke, covering the distance to Springfield in 24