The Press., 1895-03-07

is planned to keep goods continually moist, and the counter below it is faced with plate glass, giving additional room for display. Each counter is well finish ed in rear as we'll as front, and with draw CTS and closets. The drawer-puIls and door-knobs are of oxydized silver. The rear partition is largely of fine colored glasses, and immediately over the large center mirror is bulb of like material, the effect of which lighted up from behind is beautiful. An elegant Tufts soda foun- tain of Siberian tiling is a noticeable fea- turc. From it are drawn four different kinds of mineral water, also syrups, The iron ceiling and walls have been redress ed and repainted by Marsdale. New cleo tric light chandeliers furnish lights. The windows are refitted with new arches and elevated floors and railings. Though not fully completed the new store is already thing of beauty and worth seeing. A new telephone closet replaces the old one, which was injured in. appearance by the fire. The fine tile flooring was not in- jurod by the fire
 e. A. R. State Dept Chaplain Druley is attending the state convention of W.R. C. at Mystic this week.
 It is March, according to the calen- dars, and the old rhyme says
 "The winds of March are humming
 Their parting song, And summer skies are coming
 The days grow long,"
 Yes, the days grow long, but they are wintry days yet.
 MT. and Mrs. H. s. Abel were called to Bozrah last Friday by news of the sud- den death of MT. Abel's mother, after very brief illness, of which they had had no knowledge. The death, by pneumonia, of man employed by Mir. Abel's father occurred also in the same house on the following day. The Norwich Bulletin says: "The family, the church and the community sustain a great loss. She was an affectionate wife, a loving mother, 8 friend to the poor, and consistent chris tian" MT. Abel will probably sell out his farm property, and come to Stafford Springs to make his home with his son.
 To-day (not March 27th, as the ad- vertisement last week wrongly stated) is the time for the re-opening of Dimock's s market.
 A. O. U. w. meets this (Thursday) evening; Ionic Lodge, F. A. M., next Tuesday evening. pr. G. l.. Nichols has returned to his office and practice, recovered from the i illness which occasioned his visit to his fathers home in Hoboken, N. J. E -Geo. Simonds, late with Richard & Armstrong, is now employed in the new meat market in Rockwell's building.
 Last Sunday was communion at the Methodist church. Twenty persons were received on probation, four into full con- nection, and one baptized.
 The ladies of the M. E. church have 1 arranged for photograph concert to be given at the church tomorrow (Friday) evening. One of Edison's photographs will be used, so arranged that the audi ence can listen to vocal and instrumental music by the best musicians and musical organizations in the world.
 The race at Crystal Lake yesterday was disappointment to those who ex- pected a contest, the "Unknown" disap- pointing his packers. Four heats were trotted, and the only real contest was made in the first, and in this even Rock well Boy was an easy winner, it being mostly running match on the part of the other. "Unknown" is horse owned by MT. Weed, of Manchester, which has been kept in Springfield. Dana Gary drove Rockwell Boy, as usual.
 The issue between E. L. Dimock and the parties who put attachment upon his stock has been settled. The market is again open for business.
 E. c. Dennis is recovering from his illness.
 Stafford Hollow.
 -Wolcott Lodge, F. A. M., meets this (Thursday) evening.
 NCorrespondence)
 Timothy Collins found a very easy way to get rid of the rubbish from the old house he bought, that was to burn it up.
 Chimney fires seem to be fashionable here this winter. Gilbert Chaffee's burnt out last week, and on last Sunday James Lasbury came very near having as serious a fire as MT. Rockwell had few weeks ago. They fortunately discovered it in time. As it was it was four or five hours before it was entirely out.
 The Stafford Whist Club had the most enjoyable meeting of the.-season ou last Friday. MT. and Mrs. John Foster invited them to meet at their house, and were entertained with the usual generous and hearty hospitality of their hosts.
 School closed last Friday for two weeks. The following is the report oi the primary school taught by Miss Rath. bone: Number of scholars registered 28; average attendance, 22; neither ab. sent nor tardy, Geo. Colburn not tardy but absent one-half day, Bertha Rice not tardy, but absent one day, Florence Troy, Clifford Wightman, Lester Smith.
 
 Prizes for spelling were won by Bertha Rice, Harriet Druley, Clifford Wightman Elmer Smith.
 As usual, Mrs. H. F. Cady may be interviewed this spring in regard to g fine line of wall paper and interior decora. tions. She may be found at the post office. -:
 Twelve members of Wolcott Lodge went up to Monson ons Tuesday night to visit their brethren there. They had 8 very pleasant time, and enjoyed the new hall and the fine collation., | StaffordVi11e.
 The Staffordville variety troupe an nounce show for the benefit of the staf fordville cornet band, to be given at the