The Press., 1893-03-16
It is understood that Rev. Dr. Harris

-lI lS uuucISlOOu Iudb Ie0Ns DLs 11oAAA will be returned to the Stafford Springs M. E. church by the coming conference, in accordance with the unanimous desires of the people, Dr. Harris assenting. Gen. eral satisfaction with this decision will extend throughout the village, among people of all denominations.
 Miss Ethel Roberts is making two weeks visit in Hartford.
 The Band of Hope will meet in the Congregational church Sunday afternoon at 3.30.
 Miss Lulu Marion Stanley, who has twice appeared beford Stafford audiences as the talented reader of the Phila May Concert Company, will give delightful evenings entertainment in the M. B. church Friday, March 31st.
 Citizens Band on Tuesday evening serenaded Daniel Blakely, one of the members, who has just brought bride to his home on East-Main-st. The band were taken in and entertained by the com plimented couple. A correspondent of the Hartford Times says of the wedding: "On Wednesday of last week Daniel Blakely, of Stafford Springs, and Hattie Little, of Columbia, were married at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Samuel P. Eldridge, by Rev. ED. Avery, of Columbia. About forty guests were present from Hartford, Middletown, Man chester, Stafford Springs, Andover and Columbia. The brides gown was law ender silk and velvet, with white lace trimmings, en train. A bountiful colla- tion was served. Presents were numer- ous and valuable. The bridal couple left on the 5.15 D. m. train for a short trip, after which they will reside in Stafford Springs on East Main-st."
 We note by the Springfield papers that Eldredge & Penny, jewellers, the lat ter formerly of Stafford Springs, recently burned out, have opened their newly refit- ted store, which is finely decorated, the ceiling being of steel, in white with brick cornices. Large walnut cases for goods are arranged at the side, two handsome oak show cases completing the furniture. The large show windows are fitted with tiny electric lights, which show off goods to good advantage.
 MT. Charles E. Harris, Jr., son of the pastor of the Methodist church, has received from the Yale divinity school, where he is a student, an appointment as speaker at the approaching commence ment in May. These appointments are given on the basis of scholarship through the entire three years of his course; only seven of the class obtaining them. MT. Harris has also received from his class the honor of an election as class historian.
 The high water on Tuesday again carried away the supports of the tempora- ry railroad bridge at South Wilmington, making the delay of transporting passen- gers from one train to another. It was again made passable for trains yesterday.
 Note advertisement of auction sale of Martin Hunt in another column.
 The w. c. T. U. will hold meeting in Society Hall next Friday afternoon at 3.3O
 THE SoCIETIEs.-A. O. U. w. meets this (Thursday) evening, Winter Post, G. h' 1G., hOAO VhOIiuoy O'OAAhS, w "oo0OA Lodge, I. o. O. F., and Stafford Grange Tuesday evening.
 -C. J. Britton, whose pictures attract ed much attention at the fair last fall, has had remarkable success in getting orders during his few brief visits to the town since that time, having done work to the amount of over Fl 900, and his patronage increasing rapidly as the quality of his work is attested by completion. The list of patrons given in an advertisement in another column contains the names of some of Stafford's very best and best known people. Within short time par ties have canvassed the town for similar work, representing themselves to be con- nected with Mr. Britton. All such claims are fraudulent. MT. Britton has has no agents in Stafford except B. l.. Burr and two or three of the persons in the list of patrons given, whom he has asked to act for him as they had opportunity. All out of town canvassers assuming to act for him are frauds. He has but one grade of prices, the lowest being $10 for fine India ink finish, well framed picture. He has just completed a fine free-hand DOT trait of Hon. Wm. M. Corbin, price $25, which has attracted much attention.
 At Tuesdays borough meeting the vote was strongly adverse to increasing the number of electric lights above the number voted for at the last meeting-as many as could be procured for $1200 per year. A vote was passed, taking from the court of burgesses the power to in- bo rr,i& >P n meeting of freemen.
 Stafford Hollow.
 -Geo D. Shaw advertises young stock and farm for sale.
 A. A. Converse of Warren, Mass, came to see his father on Monday.
 -Amasa Converse is in very low con- dition of health.
 There will be meeting of the first school district at the school house on Sat urday, at o'clock p. m., to hear the re- port of the building committee in regard to building new school house.
 Little Isadore Durham, miss of six summers, rendered "Child's Beacon Light" on Tuesday evening, March 14th, at Stafford Hollow, in most touching and pathetic manner, and was highly ap- plauded by all.
 Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church Wednesday, 22d. Supper, 5 to 2, 10 cents.
 {Correspondence.)
 School began on Monday. The num- Der now enrolled in the grammar depart ment is 29. Of these five came from the primary room. The primary room has enrolled 33. The seats will be all filled when all that are expected come in.
 In this bleak weather it is delight to lovers of flowers to pass Mrs. Weston's. Her little conservatory is brilliant with bloom. It makes bright spot in the street, and bright spot in the heart, to ooo fife 1ifQ and iovoIonncc amidat tho cold