The Press., 1894-10-25
Rev. A. l. Mcleod will next Sunday


 writers will be given, with history of their best known hymns, interspersed with singing of them by the choir, accom- panied by an extemporised orchestra.
 MT. Kingsbury last week placed in Stafford Street cemetery, at the grave of late R. s. Beebe, fine granite monu- ment. It is of cottage design, highly pol ished, with three bases, and eight feet in height. The bottom base is four feet square, and the entire weight six tons. Also in the same cemetery monument for Charles Russell, similar in design to the above, but smaller, having two bases.
 Don't fail to hear Dr. Boole's lecture, at three o'clock next Sunday, on "Real Life in tho Sums of New York, or Seven Years Work Among the Abandoned and Criminal Classes"
 The Ladies' Aid Society will give a supper in the vestry of Grace church this evening in charge of Mrs. Middleton and Mrs. Chamberlin. An "Art Party' will follow the supper, and furnish plenty of fun for the evening.
 There will be a Halloween social in the Congregational chapel next Wednes- day evening, Mrs. Lewis Mclaughlin and Mrs. Arthur Kingsbury, hostesses. All are cordially invited.
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 Sale of the Stafford Springs House.
 In last weeks issue of The Press we noticed an advertisement which at the time of reading impressed us deeply. It was the sale of the above named house. In the early history of this town this house was the chief factor in building up this portion of the town. Within one hundred feet of the house is the historic spring, from whose waters many an invalid has received incalculable benefits, and testi- monies innumerable are to be found of the healing efficacy of these waters. The interest we take in the recovery of that which is past, but can, now be easily re- stored, as well as, we believe, that which will tend to the best interests of the bor- ough leads me to write.
 The house and land now offered for sale Springs included) are situated al most opposite the new depot, and con- prise some twenty acres, more or less. To any inhabitant of the town it is not necessary to speak of the fitness of this place for hotel purposes. It is within two minutes walk of the depot, post office and business centre of this growing borough of upwards of 5000 inhabitants.
 With small outlay of money walks could be laid out and ways opened, mak- ing this now picturesque scenery the most attractive in Eastern Connecticut Many think summer visitors seek the sea coast only. This is not true. Those living in interior cities seek the sea. but many, very many, of those living in our coast wise cities take their vacation in the coun- try, and 1 am sure no more desirable spot can be found than where the old Stafford Springs House now stands. Stafford is just fifty miles from New London. One can take the boat at New York at 5 30 p. m., and after delightful sail down the sound, arrive in Stafford in time for his breakfast next morning at o'clock. If natural scenery should be his desire, where can he find more delightful scenery than here? The river road, through what call the V, offers attractions, many climb the hill at Buff Cap and behold the vision
 
 lington or Union, where you reach the high lands of Connecticut, you will find full of interest, while that through the historic street to Staffordville is unsur- passed. From the brow of the hill before you descend into Staffordville, the waters of the reservoir stretch out before you, while below is the beautiful valley with its cottages of white, picture truly for the brush of an artist. Do not think l am advertising this property, because I am not. 1 am only writing what others must see as we'll as myself. My desire is that 1t may fall into the hands of some one who shall give us first class hotel; a hotel that shall be an honor to the bor- ough hotel that shall bring back the former prestige; that shall bring into our town citizens whom we would delight to honor; that shall offer attractions to the travelling public; that shall be pride to which we can point, and recommend to our friends who are seeking recreation from the stress of business. M.
 Stafford Hollow.
 When has there been seen more beau- tiful autumn days than last Saturday and Sunday, or more beautiful rain than tho one of last night?
 Yellow and brown and the green of the pines are the prevailing tints of the autumn foliage this year, with an occa- sional spot of crimson. The frosts have not been heavy enough to give the oak leaves their usual vivid colors.
 Mrs. Harvey of Meriden is spending some time with her. sisters, Mrs. Francis and Mrs. Whitney.
 -Glover's bus for Willington will start from the corner at 5 p. m. on Saturday, and from G. A. R. hall in the Springs at 5.30 promptly. Members of Winter Post and Relief Corps will please take notice and govern themselves accordingly.
 Because of the scarcity of water there is not power enough to run all the ma chinery of the Riverside mill at once, therefore part is run in the daytime and part at night.
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 The ladies' aid society of the Baptist church have added to their room 8 kitchen 8x17, with an extra amount of cupboard room and sink. This, together with run ming water, which was secured of E. C.. Pinney and put in last spring, is undoubt- edly a great improvement over the old method of holding sociables. ...... The mis- sion band will meet next Saturday in the chapel at o'clock.......The ladies' aid society will meet next Wednesday after noon for work, and will serve supper as usual from 5.30 to 7......Consecration meeting of the B. Y. P. s. c. E. this eve ming at 7.30. Subject, (Which of Christ's teachings seem to you most wonderful ?'' Mark 1 22 Isa. 9:6. Next week the election of officers of the society will take place at the regular business meeting, Nov. 1st.
 Clarence Cingsbury, from Holyoke, was at home with his parents over Sunday.
 Among the many improvements of tho y,1o xua rotioa o norv droco of