The Press., 1894-06-28
HOME NEWS.
InCAL NnTICEs.

LOCAL NOTICES.
 tMatter under this head cents per line.l
 Summer Waists, so dainty, so cool, so comfortable, so stylish, that they de- light every eye; so popular with every body, popular in fashion, popular in price, to be found at Miss M. R. Tusselps.
 A. w. Walker offers this week new line of Summer Dress Goods, consisting in part of Lace Jaconet, Lawns, Chal- lies, Ducks, Kenwood Cambrics, and a large line of White Goods. Call and ex- anime.
 -Leghorn Hats and Flowers, Walking Hats and Sailors, in fact all the latest novelties of the season. Its wonderful how fast the low prices make them go at Miss Russell's.
 A. w. Walker offers this week a lot of Lawns, 40 inches wide, at 10 cents a yard. Call and see them.
 Cabinet Photos for $1.75 per dozen, best finish, and chance on Gold Watch. This offer good until July 1st at Woods studio.
 Extra bargains in Ladies' Gloves and Mitts at A. w. Walkers.
 -Children's Jackets at half price at E. l.. Burr's.
 -Gordon dyed Hosiery. in all sizes and qualities, at A. w. Walkers.
 Ladies and Children's Sun Umbrellas at E. l.. Burr's.
 Shirt Waists in sizes B to A can be found at E. l.. Burr's.
 Wedding Cards and Announcements at The Press office, either engraved or printed.
 A. w. Walker is agent for Thomson's Glove Fitting Corsets. Call and examine. -Hosiery-all who wear Stockings call at the Corner Dry Goods House, B. L.. Burr's
 Ladies Capes at B. l.. Burr's.
 Local Note Paper at The Press office 1Oe quire, quires for 25c.
 Ferris Corset Waists at E. l.. Burr's. Miss Emily Thrall will open class in Physical Culture the first week in Sep tember at the Holmes residence on Edge wood A variety of healthful and grace full exercises will be taught. Classes will be formed at the beginning of each month, afternoons and evenings. Tuition paya- ble in advance, three dollars per month for two lessons a week. Gentlemen, la dies and children are invited to attend, and it is hoped a commodious hall will be required for the exercises after Oct. 1st. Miss Thrall commenced studying Physical Culture last summer near AL bany, and has been taking more extend ed course in Washington during the win ter. The exercises are not violent or ln- furious, but develop grace and health. They are designed for home practice for every lady and gentleman, whether their habits are sedentary or active, and yet the class drill will be found pleasant and helpful. Those attending the first month will soon learn the advantages of the ex- ercises. Please make applications as early as possible.
 STAFFORD.
 -Citizens' Band never played in better harmony than now. The people are thor oughly enjoying their outdoor summer evening performances.
 John Mccarthy last week suffered 8 painful accident, with a narrow escape from more serious one. While working on stone upon fiat ear it fell upon his foot, holding it fast, and at the same time throwing him from the car. He fell head downwards, unable to in any way use his hands for relief or for sustaining his weight. His cries soon summoned relief and his worst injuries are 8 severe strain ing and a badly bruised foot, which will disable him for some days.
 A considerable party of friends gath. cred last week Thursday at the home oi Miss Asenath Howe, in honor of her 93d birthday. Miss Howe was a member of the first Methodist choir, and in the gath ering were many who had sang with her in church, and who this day again united their voices with hers in songs of praise. The junior band also attended and gave her serenade. The aged lady was much affected by the love expressed in these at tentions. Miss Howe was daughter o Israel Howe, a revolutionary soldier, an( is the last of a once large circle of broth win Howe, Mrs. Wm. Francis, and others -C, P. Hodgson has put sail boat o1 Crystal Lake.
 -Amenity whist club were on Thurs day last guests of MT. and Mrs. John A Foster on Stafford Street, the ladies spend ing the afternoon and the gentlemen talk ing in the spread at tea time. It was al outdoor affair, and the pleasure was aug mented by the enjoyment of the freedom of a fine cherry orchard. Result-reaf firmation of the never disputed statemen that the Foster mansion is one of tn best places in the world to visit for thoroughly good time.
 pr. (. J. Hassett, of Lee, Mass, ha engaged rooms at the Crystal Lake hote for two weeks from August 18th, als Dr. French, of Great Harrington, has CT gagged rooms for the entire month c August.
 SOCIETY NOTICES Winter Post, G. A R., meets next Monday evening; Wau seon Lodge, I. O. O. F., and Staffor Grange on Tuesday evening.
 Ernest D. Royce, of Stafford Springs has received the third cash prize ($3) oi fered by the Wm. Deering Go. for solu tions of arithmetic problems given in tn Deering Farm Journal.
 James B. Comins is home from Wes leyan University for the summer vacation
 The Dickenses, with a few invite friends, numbering over twenty in al were very pleasantly entertained at May land Park on Saturday. Mir. and Mrs Howard did much to make the day on of great enjoyment for the lively youn folks. The majority of the party reaehe the Springs about Il o'clock.
 Principal Arthur N. Burke, of Mo1 son academy, was in town on Saturday.
 The Stafford Savings Bank will pay semi-annual dividend of 2 per cent. Jul 1st, also add $1 900 to it's surplus accoun
 Charles Butterfield and Howard Coo ey have gone to New Hampshire on a tW weeks fishing trip.
 Maurice and Charles Demond ha, gone to North Adams to remain with the grandmother during the summer.
 Misses Sadie and CarrieC Comins, Maj A--