The Press., 1891-06-04
The news of the death of "Father,

- uO HeWS Ol GIO u0dbu Ol dIuCl Hawley, former rector of Grace church, cannot, considering his advanced age, sur prise any one, though, notwithstanding the lapse of time since he was a resident here, many friends, outside of his pastoral charge, will be saddened by it. The Rec ord of Detroit Minn., gives an extended biography of Father Hawley, from which | we shall, at an early date, copy largely. Of his last sickness and burial it says: In the fall of 1887, while passing from his study to the dining room in the rec tory at Brainerd, he suddenly fell, and l without breaking any bones, or apparent 1 injury, he lost the use of his left leg, from which he never recovered. Being thus physically incapacitated for performing his duties to the parish, he resigned and removed with his family to his farm at | Lake Park where he has since resided in good health, except the use of his leg | keeping track of all his farming opera tions, as well as of the news of the day. with lively and active interest, with a good word and cheerful greeting for all who came in contact with him. On Sun- day, May 17th, he was taken with a se- were attack and pains in his stomach and kidneys, which prostrated him rapidly, and although the pain was much alleviat- ed by the use of proper remedies, yet he | continued to sink, until Monday morning, May 25th, he quietly and without pain departed to his rest. He retained his faculties to the last, perfectly conscious of his situation and prepared for the end, | which he felt was near at hand. During his connection with the diocese of Minne- sota he has taken a leading position in it's work and councils, having acted as dean of the northern cOnvocation for many years, and having been also elected to represent the diocese in the general con- vention of the church in the United States. No clergyman was held in higher esteem by the bishops, none for whose judgment they had greater respect. At the funeral services Rt. Rev. Bishop Gilbert, of the diocese of Minnesota officiated, assisted by the clergy of the vicinity. The re- mains were taken to his native town, Arlington, Vermont, by his brother-in- law, MT. Thos. H. Garfield, there to be laid to rest near those of his ancestors of many generations in the church yard of that ancient parish.
 The consociation of Holland county Congregational ministers met with Rev. Geo. R. Dickinson of Stafford Springs on Tuesday. The following were present : Rev. Messrs. Avery of Columbia, Aver of West Stafford, Barber of Vernon Center, Breed of Willington, Chapin of Hebron, Dickinson of Stafford Springs, Forbes, Dingwell of Rockville, Beach of Vernon, Ricketts of Somers, Redfield of Vernon, | Quick of South Coventry, Howard of Staffordville. Rev. J. H. James of Rock vile was also present by invitation. MT. Quick was moderator and MT. Chapin scribe. Good essays were read by MT. Dickinson on Conscience, and by MT. Diugwell on a metaphysical topic. The ladies of the society furnished good din- ner for the visitors, served in the church parlors.
 The Mystic Press says of James Car ney, recently of this village, now of Vest erly, R. l., and pitcher for the Mystics "Carney, one of John Morrilps students, | is a first-class pitcher. It was his first game this season, but his fine work shows what he is capable of with practice. Ivoryton (the opposing nine) got hits. Carney bats and runs bases fnely.'
 There will be large delegation from Winter Post at the dedication of Windsor Locks new memorial building next week Wednesday (10th). Those who are looking for chances to do good in a quiet way might contribute toward the expenses of few worthy veterans, upon whom the cost of the trip would rest heavily, perhaps preventatively.
 See list of registered dogs in another column. Dog owners whose names are not in the list are liable at any time to have unpleasant experience.
 Thomas Motion, who formerly wo1 ked for Capt. Farley Converse and left here in 1853, is making his first visit to Staf- ford since that time. His recollections of the ground that the borough now occu- pies make it's present appearance seem quite unfamiliar to him.
 The ladies' benevolent society of the Congregational church will meet at the church parlors on Friday, at p. m., to consider the matter of new carpets.
 The annual school meeting for the borough district is called at Borough hall Thursday evening, June 11th.
 Rev. W. B. Allen, of Seacliff, l.. |. former rector of Grace church, with Mrs Allen, have this week been visiting Mrs Aliens relatives in the borough.
 -Rev.C H. Puffer of Stoughton, Mass. and J. M. Leach are in fishing camp this week at Mashapaug.
 The ordinance prohibiting wheeled vehicles upon the sidewalks is to be en. forced as to bicycles.
 The court of burgesses has voted tC put cross walks across Gold-st. at the intersection of Fisk-ave., also across Higt street, near the school house entrance The people on Center-st., who have put walks along their premises, complain thar adverse action is taken on the petition for a cross walk from the east side O.
 West Main to the north side of Center
 street.
 The union meeting, under the man agement of the w. c. T. t., held at tn,
 M. E. church last Sunday evening, wa.
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 the exercises were interesting, and tn
 interest was increased by the fine singing
 of the church choir. The president, Mrs Miner, ably gave direction to the exer 9 cises. Miss Chaffee's paper, on the growt
 of the W. c. T. U. work under Mary c
 Leavitt, was most interesting and wei 9 read. Mrs. c. s. Orcutts address, O.
 'Lady Henry Somersett," has been mos admiringly commented upon by every z body who heard it. Mrs. Orcutt is i place upon the public platform. Sh
 made her subject interesting, and was e, | or1o1.,;por with ;,, hoy xr,o1