The Press., 1893-01-12
STAFFORD.

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 STAFFORD.
 The marriage was solemnized at St Edwards church on Tuesday morning oi Arthur J. Squire and Miss Maggie Sulli van, both having wide circle of friends Mir. Squire has been for several years en. gagged here in business, and the bride is daughter of John J. Sullivan, and two ol three years ago 8 graduate of the Staf. ford Springs high school. They will be absent for few days on their wedding trip.
 Old residents will find interest in the announcement of the death at Norwood Park, H., Dec. 1st, of the wife of Rev. Lewis c. Collins, pastor of the M. E. church in this place some 40 years ago. MT. Collins preached here for two years, and then after year of appointment else where, came back and served the church another year. He married while here Mary, daughter of Amariah Bemis. She was 76 years of age at time of death.
 Note dates of meeting of board of re- lief.
 J. Carl Converse was in town at home over Sunday from his business in New York. He has just been making trip to South Dakota and other western places.
 Rev. and Mrs. E. R. Brown returned from their wedding trip yesterday.
 M. G. Moore has about completed a good barn at his place of residence on Westford avenue
 The Loyal Legion meets at the Con- gregational church next Sunday, at half past three. Rev. Dr. Harris will speak to the children.
 A highly enjoyable occasion was the installation exercises of Wauseon Lodge, I. o. o. F., last Friday evening, to Odd Fellows as we'll as to their visiting friends, to Odd Fellows because of natural pride in the success of Odd Fellowship in Staff lord, both in the strength of membership of the young lodge, and in the excellent financial showing they were able to make, being the best of any in the state, age and membership of lodge considered The absence of Grand Master Ware was much regretted, but his place was ably filled in. installing ceremonies by District Deputy Hillhouse, of Willimantic, and various substitutes for other grand officers ex- pected. Before and during the exercises at the lodge room a fine musical enter tainment was given by the orchestra of the M. E: church, H. N. Jenkins, of staf- ford Hollow, giving also flute solo, and vocal music being given by Thomas and Michael Mullin and John W. Williams The installation exercises were not over long. At quite early hour the lodge and it's invited guests adjourned from Ionic Hall to Society Hall, across the street, where banquet had been pre- pared by the W. R. O., and which was en- joyed by over 100 persons. Ample time was given to eating, a small portion being served at a second table, when again the assemblage was called to order, and Harvey s. Abel was introduced as toast master, position which he we'll filled, calling first upon Deputy Hillhouse, who responded to the toast, todd Fellowship" {" The following speakers were called out to respond to sentiments assigned: "Wau- seon Lodge" P. P. Davis, V. G.; "The Old Odd Fellow" by Rev. T. c. Druley (who was at pains to explain that it was not his age but his length of experience as an Odd Fellow that was intended) i; 'The Order of Rebecca," A. o. Brooks, of Springfield; "Is Odd Fellowship a Drugs" by Dr. E. M. Druley; "Poli- ticians," 0. H. King; Impressions, i" Rev: 4: J. Mch.eod; City Fathers AL yarado Howard. Soy. E. H. Hyde, who was a memher of the Odd Fellows Lodge existing in this town some 35 years ago, was also called upon, and responded with pertinent and witty remarks.
 Odd Fellowship, which is spreading so rapidly is benefit organization, also hay ing the social and fraternal features @ nr ganizations created for that purpose ohlv. It is protected by passwords and modes of initiation designed to prevent impos- ture. It is supported by dues, creating a fund from which benefits are paid to the sick; also for expenses of burial of broth. CTS and their wives. The amount oi weekly payments to sick members in this state fahge from $3 te $5 per week, ac. earding to financial strength of the lodge.
 Levi Gary IS out with fine looking hack. which Is to be an addition to Staf- ford Springs carriage equipments. The brightly vanished vehicle, with fine span attached, and silk-hatted and waxed- moustached driver, attracted much at- tention last Tuesday morning.
 Public installation exercises will be held at the Opera House this Thursday evening by Stafford Lodge A.. o. U. w., to which general invitation is extended. There is room for all, and everybody is welcome. The following officers will be installed: P. M. w., Joseph Clifford !; M. w., Henry Wise; foreman. Wm. Wood; O., J. M. Leach; R., Dr. J. M. Middleton; Financier, Chas. W. Comins g., Thomas Hassett; I.W., FEE. Engley ; q: ", Anthony Adams; representative tp gfand lodge, Joseph Clifford. Officers Rf the grand lodge will be present to in- stal, also many yisiting brethren will at tend, g large delegation being expected from Three Rivers, Mass, by special train. After the installing exercises the hfethFen and wives, with as many special F invited guests as the room will con- tain, will have social exercises and a banquet at Society Hall.