The Press., 1894-03-29

I uGnDrlQg0, MdSS., TOT Gr0SpaSS Dy HOW- age on property not belonging to them, which suit was contested sharply for long time. He forced Lawyer Fairfield to pay back sufficient sum of money for the support of Mrs. Polly Lawson, widow of David Lawson, formerly of Union, whose will was drawn by said Fairfield mainly in his own interest, the details of l which are familiar to the readers of The Press. These contests were based on his love of the right and his high regard for justice and equity"
 l A biographical sketch of MT. C.. is given on page 1st.
 | Stafford Hollow. | (Correspondence.)
 There was a slight skim of ice on the pond yesterday morning.
 -Wolcott Lodge has special meeting this evening.
 James Sibley is making some slight repairs on his residence.
 Two of our young citizens have taken up their residence in other parts of the country. Thomas Jenkins has gone into a mill in Hopewell, Conn. His brother Hugh has gone to Warrenton, Mo-, to go into business.
 School in the primary grade opened days, Miss Rathbone not returning until Tuesday evening. There are now en- rolled thirty scholars. This does not crowd the room as badly as it has been crowded, but there are yet about one-half too many for the comfort of the scholars and for efficiency in teaching. AS noted last week the other grade is filling up to nearly the limit of it's capacity. Your correspondent was told lately that the Hydeville school must have larger quart CTS that it may have two grades. All this emphasizes the fact that what is wanted is for the two districts to unite so that there may be three grades. The commit tee in this district is prepared to meet that district half way in any proposition of this kind.
 Stafford grange meets next Tuesday evening.
 Mir. and Mrs. Simonds are settling in the grange building, and will be ready to make an announcement next week.
 Easter services at the Universalist church were quite satisfactory to the con- gregation. The flowers were abundant and tastefully arranged, the congregation large and earnest in spirit, the musical program we'll rendered, the sermon fitting to the occasion. Three persons were re- ceived into the fellowship of the church, the communion was observed, and mis- sionary offering double the usual amount was made. The Sunday school continued the celebration in the evening with app1o- priate exercises, which were fine. All those who took part, from the little four year olds to the grown ups, spoke we'll and made no mistakes. Some of the reel tations of the older scholars would do no discredit to, at least, the profession al platform. The music was varied, con- sisting of anthems, full chorus, songs by the children, both male and mixed quar- tettes and duets. The large audience, filling the church, was we'll pleased. There will be services in the church next Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Subject, "Self Con- trol."
 tFrom another Correspondent.) | The Easter concert given at the Bap- tist church last Sunday evening was suc- cess as usual, which could not be expect ed otherwise with it's efficient corps, which never spare any pains in any undertaking The choir was assisted by Mrs. J. A. Si- monds, alto, and Clarence Parker, cornet- ist. A large bank of potted plants of rich foliage and handsome flowers were so artistically arranged as to completely GOV CT the front of the pulpit and platform, while on each side was a row of some very choice and rare specimens. Many words of commendation and credit are due the flower committee, who wish to thank their many friends for the nse of eighty-eight pots of plants used in the decoration...... Don't forget the Y. P. s. c. E. social to- morrow night with Mrs. Orrin Ward, at the house of A. N. Nichols, Stafford Springs, Ladies are requested to carry cake and gentlemen fruit. The bus will leave the P. O. at o'clock sharp. Come and enjoy 8 pleasant tfne..... Conservation meeting this evening by the Y. P. s. c. E. at 7.30. Subject, 'What is Christ's life doing for you?" Tim. 21-13.
 West Stafford.
 (COfTHSpOnuence.)
 Easter services, morning and eve- ming, were appropriate to the day. In the chancel were many beautiful potted plants and cut flowers, giving fine ef- feet. Pastor Ayers talk to the children was very instructive. Miss Lucy Aver conducted a class of ten children, who sang finely, "Christ is risen; let all the earth rejoice" The choir rendered sev- eral fine selections.
 Services at the church next Sunday will be especially interesting, as the eu- charist will be solemnized and quite a number received into the church on pro- fession of faith.
 l; James A. Stacy, who was removed to Middletown, is reported improving.
 D. l.. Cushman and wife have return ed to Hartford after few days visit with } relatives.
 Rev. o. E. Thayer spent Wednesday with West Stafford friends.
 Thomas J. Byrnes, of Hayward medi- cal college, and Will J., son of ex-Senator Foster, of Rockville, were in town Mon- day. ...-..s.. = -Dea. and Mrs. D. J. Glazier were in Hampden, Tuesday, to visit Mrs. Howlett and family. ..-.--.. .
 The Francis place Ion the hill" has been sold to Harvey Snow, who will oc- cupy April 1st.
 Ralph Gaylord, the little 5-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Gold, who has been quite sick with the grip, is better. Mrs. E. D. Avery, from Somers, was pleasantly entertained at her sisters home over the Sabbath.
 Josephine E. Newell is out with a new cycle, which she received from Chi