The Press., 1893-03-30
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LOCAL NOTICES.

HOME NEWS.
 LOCAL NOTICES.
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 Special sale of Ladies' and Children's Spring Garments this week at A. w. Walkers.
 Ladies and Children's Spring Gar ments in all the new styles at B. l.. Burr's.
 One case of good Outing Flannels at 8 cents a yard. Send for samples, at A. w. Walkers. ?
 Miss K. F. Horrigan's spring opening of Millinery will take place Friday and Saturday of this week. All the latest styles and new shades in Hats and Bon- nets, Feathers and Flowers. All are re- spectfully invited to attend.
 A. W. Walker offers this week 1 case of Aliens Prints at cents yard.
 Large stock of Kid Gloves for Easter at A. W. Walkers.
 -Ladies' Hats in all the new shapes for spring, at E. |. Rnrr's. 4
 -Ladies Wrappers in Bingham, Cham .brays and Prints. at E. L. Rurr's.
 Ladies Shirt Waists in the latest styles and lowest prices, at Miss RusselPs.
 Dress Linings and Trimmings, Gimps in the new and popular shades, at Miss Russell's.
 Bargains in Toilet Ware at M. e. Moole's. See corner window.
 Orders for duplicate whist sets re- ceived at The Press office.
 We have bought a Job Lot of 1,00O Fine Linen Ruled Tablets of a bankrupt stock at a, very low price, and will close them out at the lowest of prines-6 cents each-lower than the regular wholesale price. This is the best bargain we ever had or ever expect to. have.se Stationery of All Kinds, at Low Prices, at The Press office. Job Lots speciality.
 STAFFORD.
 The annual meeting of the Congrega- tional society will be held at the chapel this Thursday evening. D. i1
 There was whiIf of Mashapaug air in the intimation that came to some Staf- ford Springs people that on Thursday eve ming last surprise party would gather at the residence in Palmer, Mass., of MT. and Mrs. c. A. Brown, who were so inn portant part of the social life at May land Park last summer, the time chosen being birthday anniversary of Mrs. Brown. Those from Stafford were Mir. and Mrs. J. V. Squier, MT. and Mrs. J. F.. ChamberIin and MT. and Mrs. James Nc Laughlin. Mrs. Brown was completely taken by surprise, but. admirably SUD- ported by husband and friends, who were not surprised, made the party very much at home in the capacious and elegant resi- dence of the entertainers, the resources of the larder being one of the chief sur prises the hostess encountered. It was a joyous reunion, and before the visitors went to their couches in the small hours of Friday morning it had been unani- mously voted to reune again at May land Park some time in July or August.
 F. w. Wheeler, formerly employed at The Press office, is editor and business manager of the Naugatuck Valley Advo- vocate, weekly just started at Nauga- tuck.
 The office of J. J. Ellis, agent of the Ellis, Converse X Go. mill at Orcuttville, is to be hereafter in Warren's block, first door at the right of the stairway.
 The Monday evening club met this week with MT. and Mrs. c. Allen in their new house on East-Main-st. The house is not as yet quite ready for occupancy, but was quite available for the purpose of this gathering, which was held in the up- per rooms temporarily furnished for the purpose.
 A New Light is the expressive title given to system of kerosene lighting be- ing introduced. A. W. Walkers dry goods store will this week be provided with 1t. The Automatic Light Co. of Willimantic is the local agency for this vicinity. By this system the oil is distri- buted from one central reservoir through tubes direct to as many burners as de- sired. The device is simple one, easily managed, and there is no filling of lamps, one reservoir feeding as many as desired. At the same time single movable lamps are made, patterned somewhat after the student lamp" so much in use few years ago, but a decided improvement in safety, convenience and appearance. The makers claim that in the use of system of lamps three gallons of oil will produce light equal to 1000 cubic feet of gas, with any number of burners attached. Many large establishments in cities"hav dis placed gas for the introduction of the "new light" and claim to realize thereby better service and getting reduced cost. Julius Pinney is manager of the Willi- mantle agency.
 The Press office has new sign, made by MT. Harris, at Comins' carriage shops and a credit to the painter.
 Lott O'Halloran has been away from his work at Whiton's grocery store for a short time with a severe cold, but is now recovered.
 The ladies' aid society of the NJ. E. church will meet in their parlors next Wednesday afternoon and evening. All members, and all who ought to be mem- bers, are earnestly requested to be pres ent, as there is business of importance to be discussed. Supper served from 6 to 7.30
 Friday being fast day, the usual week. ly prayer meeting at the Congregational church will be held on that instead of or Thursday evening.
 -TWenty-two Stafford Odd Fellows availed of the invitation from Obwebetuck lodge of Willimantic to visit that place last Thursday evening, and after session of work in the lodge room, including the eopferring of two degrees, sat down to g superb banquet provided at the Hote Windham, ss persons in all partaking The menu embraced a long list of delica, cies, in extent and variety seldom sur passed, and was most admirably served Following was an address of welcome bJ George H. Purrinton, and the following program of toasts:
 l. Grand Lodge of Connecticut. May Odd FeffowshiD move universal as if is