The Press., 1894-02-08

served from to 10. The large table was handsomely decorated, and contained many of the delicacies of the season. Af- ter tea the hours passed pleasantly with music and singing. Josephine was voted most charming hostess. The company which was very social and lively one, departed at an early hour Gin the morn ing), leaving profusion of good wishes for the health, prosperity and happiness oJ the family, and intimating that any fu- ture invitation from the host and hostess (to dine) would be promptly honored.
 The call is for new milch cows. MT Ede has sold his house and lot to Selden H. Smith, aAd bought the Russell farm, just over the line, in Ellington. More young men are studying the science of farming in the many agricul- tural colleges of this country than ever before. It is healthy omen.
 Mrs Maddoms is spending the winter with her nephew's family in Mansfield. This is good winter for foxes. Stafford Hollow.
 ICorrespondence.)
 The Riverside mill was quiet on Sat urday. Some of the gearing had become so worn that it had to be replaced with new. On Monday it began on time again.
 The friends and relatives of Theodore Martin of Hydeville and Miss Ginholt of this place celebrated their marriage with social gathering at the Spiritualist Hall on Saturday evening. The evening was spent in the social and friendly and jovial manner of the Germans, with music and dancing and the like. Those present had a very enjoyable time. .
 The hens at the parsonage suddenly quit laying last week. The only reason for it, the parson thinks, was that they had heard that theWilson bill had passed, and that eggs, with other raw material, were on the free list.
 pr. E. M. Druley has packed his goods and is leaving this week for Mont vile. All are sorry to have him leave, as he has gained the confidence of the people in his medical skill.
 Everybody is taking advantage of the very fine sleighing; the older people wi h sleighs and the children coasting. It looks dangerous, and must be some annoyance to those driving. But the children are skillful, and both pedestrians and drivers are careful to keep out of they way and do not grumble about it.
 It makes one have better opinion of our common human nature to see a sight we saw the other evening. School was out, the children had all gone down the hill once. There came out of the mill yard wood sled drawn by oxen. The driver let the children, twenty-five or thirty of them, climb on and be hauled up the hill, with sleds and double rippers innumerable dragging on behind.
 (From another correspondent)
 The Ladies' Aid Society connected with the Baptist church will meet next Wednesday (14th) afternoon and evening. Supper 10 cents, served from 5.30 to '. All are invited.
 "ooNA the Mission Band connected with the Bap- tist church will postpone their meeting this week.
 Last Sunday morning Cadet French of the Crusade band conducted the service at the usual hour in the Baptist church, which was interesting and very touching. Miss F., having been missionary, spoke from the bottom of her heart. In the af- ternoon three of the band, together with fifteen others, attended meeting held at the Congregational church at Stafford vile and enjoyed 8 good meeting.
 Rev. F. l.. Batchelder is beginning to be out after several weeks of confinement by the grip. -.
 Miss May French, of the Christian Crusaders, is very low and not expected to live. She was taken in meeting last Monday evening, her heart being the cause of the trouble.
 The meetings for the past week have been very we'll attended, and an interest is being felt. Last night the local bant of c. c. of West Stafford, together witt friends, making a delegation of between thirty and forty, made us visit. Alst some from your borough from time tt time have been with us to enjoy the. work