The Press., 1893-06-22
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LOCAL NOTICES.
 tMatter under this head cents per line.) To farmers-one-half barrel extra fat Mackerel, 12c. lb., at M. G. Moore's.
 Don't miss the Big Bargains in Crock cry offered by M. G. Moore for the next 30 days.
 Meals served at all hours at the Home restaurant, opposite The Press office. All pains taken to deserve a continuance of the excellent patronage this place enjoys. Why pay SO to 75c. a pound for Tea no better than what M G. Moore is sell ing for 30 to 40c. to close it out.
 Low prices on Refrigerators while the mercury runs high, is our motto, at M. c. Moore's.
 Nice line of Millinery and new line of Shirt Waists, also Corsets, Windsor Ties and all kinds of Fancy Work at Miss K. F. Horrigan's. Pages Block.
 "A. W. Walker has received another large lot of those Somerset Dress Reform Corsets, which he is selling so many of. This week we have received a new assortment of Summer Hats in Leghorn, Chip and Fancy Braids in black, white and colors, also Ribbons, Flowers and Tips in new and stylish effects. Miss M. T. Russell.
 -Large stock of Parasols and Sun Um- brellas in all prices at A. W. Walkers. Large assortment of Shirt Waists at E. l.. Burr's.
 = Extra bargains in Ladies' Shift Waists, in black, white and colored, at A. W. Walkers.
 Buy no Hosiery without Gordon Dye stamped on every pair. For sale at A. w. Walkers.
 -Ladies' Wrappers in Bingham, Cham brays and Prints, at E. L. Burr's.
 Ladies Shirt Waists in the latest styles and lowest prices, at Miss RusselPs. Just think of it A box of first-class stationery for 10c. We have a big job of fine box stationery, which we are clos ing out at 10c. and 12c. a box. Some of the boxes that are slightly broken or soil ed we are selling at &c., box.
 STAFFORD.
 The Eastern Hampden Y. P. s. c. D. Union, to which the Stafford Springs so- ciety belongs, will hold convention in the Congregational church in this place tomorrow (Friday), with sessions after noon and evening. In the afternoon Rev. F. E. Jenkins of Palmer will give an ad- dress on Developing the Latent Power" and in the evening Rev. G. s. Butler of Three Rivers will give an address on "The Holy Spirit" Other speakers are expected to be present and take part Old and young are invited to attend all meet ings.
 AFTERNOON SESSION.
 o'clock. Devotional service.
 3-20. Business.
 3.3O. Address, followed by discussion. Sub- ject-"Deyeloping Latent Power" by Rev. F. E. Jenkins, Palmer.
 4.30. Question Drawer.
 Recess.
 EVENING SESSION. ,~ o'clock. Praise service.
 Address, Rev. G. s. Butler, Three Rivers. Sub ject-"The Holy Spirit"
 - Miss Alice Walker, who has just graduated at Monson academy (S. $. H. s., 1892,) will next enter Mt. Holyoke Seminary.
 Rev. Charles H. Puffer, recently call ed from Stoughton, Mass, to Salem, Mass, will be installed at the latter place June 18th.
 D. J. Mccarthy (S. s. H. S., '92,) read an essay at the Monson academy graduating exercises on Tuesday (being one of the class) which was highly com mended by the school officers and by vis- itorss MT. M. will probably take post graduate course at the academy, and later either full collegiate course, or that of collegiate law department. Rev. R. B. Dickson, who has been in the mountain work of the American Missionary Association, will speak in the Congregational church Sunday evening at 2. Mir. Dickson has the reputation of being an interesting speaker, and we doubt not all will be fully repaid.
 The floor of the passenger depot is made six inches higher than as first planned. And if the person responsible for it's present height has to rest his rep utation for good judgment upon the same he will do we'll not to let jury of Stafford people sit upon the case. None of these are eligible, however, all having already expressed one opinion.
 The Sunday school of the M. E. church will hold their annual picnic at Evergreen Park, Friday, June 30, wealth CT permitting. Special attention will be given by the committee to furnish inter- esting events to young and old. Among the specialties so far will be a tug of war, \ <(class No. 6 having challenged all comers), I'll game-married vs. single men, ath- io'Ngames-a special prize given to ath- i0'o "Sunday school obtaining most polnts. hdies of the society will please prepare ediofS suitable for such an out ing.
 Remember th> W. R. c. sewing so- ciety tomorrow (Fr4ay) afternoon at society hall.
 Program for this (Th,rsday) eve- uing's band concert:
 1-March, Gladiator, sooso 2-Polka, Autograph, He55H,don H5,,tsom -eo5net solo Triple Tongue Polka, R"l1se" Rliss" FScaottlsche, Coon's Best Girl, RipleV hrBaSs solo, Basso Request, Py.endSiue
 By J. Mathews.
 6-Medley march-He Never Cares to Wander, McGlennon I-Andante and waltz, May Flower, BoSe,. 8-Quick step, Harold the Brave, oalJyJe By request, march, Chilcothian, Hau
 Prof. Bagnall, principal of the bor ough schools, has been offered the heaG of one of the largest of the graded schools of Norwich, at salary of $500. He has not yet answered the proposition.
 -Rawitser & Bros. River Mill is closed except the finishing department, and there Is no encouragement of it's starting soon Their Staffordvt1le and Mystic mills are also closed. -a-.s-ss---- .
 The court of burgesses have taker steps to abolish the much complained o nuisance opposite the depot, also to ask of the legislature the passage of the bill requiring the new passenger station to bt made to the acceptance of the railroad commissioners. The matter of providing some system of fire alarm has been giver to the consideration of the warden, chic and assistant of the fire department. The he'll of Grace ch1lrch horo&ofcro .,c.od ic ,,G