The Press., 1892-05-05
STAFFORD.
Smith $ Lathrop have commence improvements in their drug store.

Smith G Lathrop nave commenced improvements in their drug store.
 W. c. T. U. meeting Friday after noon at o'clock at the Congregational church.
 Regular convocation of Orient chap ter, R. A. M, next Wednesday evening.
 Ionic Lodge, F. A. M., meets next Tuesday evening.
 Geo. I. Bailey, of Hartford, who has bought out A. N. Nichols grocery store, took possession this week.
 Citizens Band suffers quite loss in the removal of their leader, Ernest Cush- man, to Stonington.
 -Wm. Horton Camp, s. of ", hold private social at their hall in Johnson's block next Tuesday evening.
 Rev D. L. R. Libby's illustrated lec- ture on the Passion Play, to be given at the Opera House next Wednesday even- ing, will be one of unusual interest. MT. Libby visited -Ammergau in 1890 and saw the play, which is presented ev- cry ten years, and spent some time there studying the plays and players as a spec ial preparation for this lecture. MT. Libby is we'll known as lecturer and preacher of great ability. The lecture will be it. lustrated by a powerful stereoptican. Some 87 views will be used. MT. Libby comes under the auspices of Winter Post, G. A. R., and for the benefit of their re- lief fund. Admission, % cents; reserved seats, B cents. Seats on sale at H. S.. Abel's.
 Worcester Gazette: The marriage of MT. Walter A. Sweet and Miss Lizzie E.. Batchellor took place Wednesday evening at the home of the brides parents, 134 Beacon street. Mr. Sweet is clerk in the shoe store of Ezra A. Day, and Miss Batchellor is the daughter of the well known contractor, MT. s. H. Batchellor. Rev. Dr. D. O. Mears officiated. The house was handsomely decorated, and nearly 100 guests were present. There was large and elaborate display of we'd ding gifts. A dinner was served by Reb- boil. MT. and Mrs. Sweet left on the midnight train for New York, for short wedding tour. .--.
 The following list gives the officering of the M. E. church for the year just be- ginning
 TRUsTEEs-Robbins Patten, Orrin Converse Julius Converse, Luman Orcutt, Charles Warren
 sTEwARDs-W A. Comins, E. Taft, A. Whiton r: F. Patten, k. s Converse, c: c. Ell1s, E A. Cleaveland, c. F. Harwood, G. O. Cleaveland, S. F. Maine, L. s. Converse, J. H. Reed, H. F. Par ker.
 RECORDING STEWARD F. Maine.
 CLASS LEADERs-Jos Clifford, c. P. Hodgson
 SUNDAY Superintendent, Wm. Lee assistant, s. E. Maine; secretary and treasurer
 CHICHESTER and ORGANIsT-J. T. Wood.
 SBxTON-Emory Pierce.
 DISTRICT STEwARD-C. F. Harwood.
 DELEGATE TO CAMP MEETING-A. N. Nichols
 UsHERs-Wm. Lee, c. F. Harwood, Jos Clifford L. s. Converse.
 LADIES AID SocIETy-President, Mrs. A. F. Taft; secretary and treasurer, Mrs F. F. Patten
 WoMAN's FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY-Presi dent, M: A. Francis; secretary and treasurer . HOME MISSIONARY SocIETY-President, Minnie l. Thrall; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. P. R Watts.
 EPwoRTH LEAGUE-President E.A Cleaveland5 treasurer, Florence Washburn.
 The w. 0. T. U. convention com mittee are arranging program for theil meeting (May 18th) crowded full of good things from Beginning to end. The state president and secretary, also state super intendents of Y. and juvenile work, vii be present and speak. Miss Annie Neel ans will speak of temperance instruction in the schools; Miss Daisy Lockrow, o Meriden, will give talk on physicia culture; Mrs. Andrews, of Stamford will give parliamentary drill; Mrs. Fitz gerald, of Bridgeport, will give Bible reading in the morning, and conduct the noontide prayer. The morning session will give the keynote of the day, and all should be present. The evening lecture will be given by ''the honored and hon orary president of the W.sg.1T.s U. ;" Mrs Mary A. Livermore. Hel. subject will bt "The Perils of the Republic" A meet ing for the Band of Hope will be held or the afternoon preceding the convention and will be conducted by Mrs. Fitzgerald assisted by the county president, Mrs. C. F. Chapman. Other ladies are expected to arrive in time to take part in this meet ing, and 1t will be of interest to many out side the Band of Hope.