The Press., 1892-03-24


 wear, also Dress Linings and Trimmings. Miss Russell.
 Fresh premium butter from the FL lington Creamery, at Ellis.
 Winter Garments, Underwear and Dress Goods marked down at E. l.. Burrs.
 A good assortment of Face Veilings, Handkerchiefs, Jersey and Kid Gloves, at Miss Russell's-
 Ladies and Children's Lined Kid Gloves at B. l.. Burr's.
 STAFFORD.
 One of the pleasantest drive whist parties of the season was one given last Friday evening at the residence of Select man John A. Foster, of Stafford Street. the host and hostess being assisted by their guest, Miss Crawford, of Worcester, cousin of the hostess. There were novel features in it, it being denominated a cracker party, and the cracker idea be- ing prominent throughout. Invitations were sent out inscribed upon crackers. At the opening peanuts were distributed, which, when cracked, were found to con- tain slips of paper with assignments of tables. At the beginning to each contest ant was given bag containing thirty crackers, and as each hand was played each loser gave from the bag a cracker, the lady to the lady competitor, and the gentleman to the gentleman. At the close the crackers in each bag were count ed, and the skill of each player guaged accordingly The prizes were: To the successful lady player, an elegant silk pin cushion, the center in color and makeup resembling square cracker; to the win- ming gentleman, a silver plated nut crack CT; for the poorest scores, monster cracker, suitably inscribed, to the lady. and bunch of fiIe-crackers to the gentle man. Crackers were an important item in the refreshments provided, with sar- dimes, olives, coffee, etc., as accompani- ments. A cracker upon each table indi- cated it's number. Guests were present from the Springs, from Hydeville, and from Stafford Hollow. The bad weather kept some expected guests at home. Those who braved the storm felt well re- paid for the venture.
 Mystic Press: Rev. A. J. Mcleod, pastor of the Congregational church of Groton, has received call to the Con- gregational church at Stafford Springs. The Day says, New London will join with Groton in hoping that he will conclude to remain over his present charge.
 W. H. Heald returned last Saturday night from trip to Washington and vii cinity, as arranged by the Pennsylvania railroad company's excursion plans. The trip gave him six days in Washington, with headquarters at the Arlington, and also vicinity side trips. The whole trip was pleasant experience.
 We itemized some weeks ago the ex- istence of an apple tree upon the place of J. M. Chafee, in Staffordville, which bore mixed fruit, every apple being most ly greening, but with sections of yellow sweet fruit, the color of the skin showing the division lines of two distinct f1avors. We have since had samples of the same kind from tree which stands upon the farm of County Commissioner Walker, in Union.
 The annual meeting of the Congrega-- tional society-will be held at the chapel on Friday evening of this week at 7.45.
 Officer Eaton on Monday took three ''rounders' to Holland jail. Wm. An drews was sentenced to 30 days and to work out $1656 fine and costs; David Johnson same, and Patrick Riley 30 days and $a6. 56 fine and costs, All three were for drunkenness and breach of the peace, the latter getting larger dose because of being former offender. All seemed to have deliberately provoked arrest, be- cause of desiring comfortable quarters in Jail. In fact, this class admit that Tol- land county jail has a good reputation among them, and that when they desire to rest awhile in comfort they head for Stafford Springs or Rockville as good places to be jailed from.
 Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Mcleod, of Groton, were in town on Tuesday. No decision has as yet been made by MT. M. as to acceptance of the call to Stafford Springs pastorate.
 A regular meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held in the boys club room Friday afternoon, at haif-Fast three. A ''spicy" time is ex- pected, as the praeram will be made up of volunteer contributions from members. All are cordially invited.
 A most popular and successful enter tainment this season has been the Mock Court Trial, given under the direction of an expert, Capt. A. V. Newton, .oi Worcester, Mass. Lynn, Mass, became greatly excited over it, as attested by a five column report in it's leading daily pa- per, also by the great audiences of lead ing society people packing the theater to the doors. The success was repeated at Lawrence, Salem, Lowell, Brockton, Fall River, Someryille, Worcester, New Bed ford, and many other cities. At New Bedford every seat was sold in advance, all standing room was taken, and hun- dreds were turned away unable to obtain admission. The leading Boston papers have given this entertainment frequent extended and favorable. notices. The Mock Court Trial will be given at the Opera House on Thursday evening, March 31, under the auspices and for the benefit of Winter Post, A, G. A. R. All the rules of 8 regular court of justice will be carried out, and we are told that there will be fun enough to keep everybody good natured for year.
 There will be a meeting of the prohi. bitionists on Monday evening, at 7.30, ir ante rooms of society hall. to organize for campaign of 1899. Per order com.
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