The Press., 1893-06-29

 Monson, 7.42 1920 4.56 7.46 Frederick Kitchen, J. A. Simpson and A. Garth started last Saturday for the worlds fair, taking advantage of the brief stoppage of the Warren Woolen Co., s mill, in which all hold responsible positions.
 Rev. Geo. R. Dickinson, who went from the Congregational church of Staff ford Springs to one at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, nearly two years ago, was this month installed there to Q full pastorate by unanimous vote of the church, which is fiourishing under his care, have gained twenty new members since Jan. i, 1893.
 It is probable that at the next annual town meeting tho matter will be voted upon of consolidating the school districts of the town into one district, to be under the management of the town school board. Public opinion has changed considerably on this matter within few years, and de- sire to have such action taken is being expressed by parties who have opposed it in the past. Towns have authority given them by the statutes to make this con- solidation, also may after trial, if not sat isfied, return to the old district system, If the voters so elect. It may be we'll to consider this matter against the time of taking action upon it. If there are reasons why it should not be taken The Press columns are open to those who would thus argue.
 A letter directed to Stamfordville, Conn, has, after considerable wandering, through efforts of Postmistress Whiton, found it's proper destination at Stamford vile, N. Y. The Staffords, Stamfords and Stratfords of Connecticut alone, with their numerous villes and other affixes, are confusing factor in mail handling.
 Mrs. W.zE. Demond and children is spending several weeks with her mother at North Adams, Mass.
 Mrs. Rev. J. P. Hawley, of New Hartford, has been visiting friends ir town this week.
 This is the week of boat races al New London, and tomorrow Friday the I event of the year. During the week round trip tickets are sold to New Lon don, good to return until July 5th, at fol lowing rates: Stafford Springs, $2; Tol land, SITS; South Willington, $1.65 Merrows, $1.6O; Mansfield, $1.55; Fla gleville, $1.45; South Coventry, $1.40 The road is also advertising an excursion to New York, Saturday, July 1st, b, train leaving Stafford Springs at 10.40 a m., and steamer City of Richmond. Re turning, leaves New York Monday eve ming. Fare $2.25.
 At the school meeting tonight vii be chosen member of the district com mittee to serve three years, the term o Mrs. T. c. Lathrop expiring, also clerk treasurer, and collector to serve each on year.
 Ar CRYSTAL LAKE.-The three new cot tages of Messrs. Crane, Bissett and Gar are now occupied by their owners, and W W. Lathrop also has a new one unde way, and upon it's completion proposes t build larger one to accommodate board CTS and transient visitors at the Lake Mr. Gary is also about to build a barr Mir. Bissett last Sunday entertained Git zen's Band and other friends, about lift persons in all, in celebration of the con pletion of his new double cottage for rent The day was perfect one, and there wer hundreds of persons at the cottages abou the lake, beside the large number draw by the attractions at Bowler's grove.
 Stafford Savings Bank pays pc cent. (semi-annuaD dividend July 1st an carries also $1O00 to it's surplus funo The 1st National pays 3, per cent to il stockholders and has money left over frol it's past six months earnings.
 The game of base ball on the ia grounds last Saturday resulted d-Rocl villes, 16; Lincoln Athletics (Staffo1 Springs), 13.
 Andrew A. Converse, of Warrel Mass., was in town yesterday, superb tending the erection of fine granite sa cophagus, from Kingsbury's, over tf grave of his father, Amasa Converse, the Stafford Springs cemetery. It is cottage style. Mir. Kingsbury has als just set up handsome Scotch grani monument, cottage style, for Evan Jel kins, in the Street cemetery.
 The rafters are being put in place ( the new passenger depot. The gener tone of criticism indicates disappointme on the part of the people at the probab appearance of the building when COT pleted. The first mistake of setting u building too low intepsifies it's architec ural lowness. Yet, as it approaches COT pletion, it's effect may improve to the ey
 Hurley Bros. advertise a big line fire works. So does Fitzpatrick.