The Press., 1895-11-07

| pOn0Q GnelF WSSG0En tElp oH dccOunI OA their sons illness.
 The first sociable of the season of the Ladies' Aid Society of the M. B. church was held last evening and was largely at- tended. The young men of the Epworth League presented reproduction of the Christmas conference of 1874, at which time the Methodist church was organized. The entertainment proved an enjoyable feature of the evening.
 A very pretty wedding took place Tuesday morning at St. Edwards church, when Frank J. Silk and Miss Catherine F. Purcell were united in marriage by Rev. D. F. Lawlor. Wm. J. Purcell, broth CT of the bride, was best man, and Miss Lettie, her sister, was bridesmaid. The bride wore gown of wavy white taffeta silk, trimmed with chiffon and pearl orna- ments. She wore a veil caught up with lilies of the valley and roses, and carried in her hand superb boquet of bride roses. The bridesmaid wore 8 cream col ored gown, with roses. The church was we'll filled to witness the ceremony, both bride and groom being very popular among the young people of St. Edwards society. After the ceremony the happy couple. with their host of friends, repaired to the brides home on West Main street and partook of a bountiful repast. In the evening a reception was given, with so- cial dance, at Lincoln hall. Mir. and Mrs. Silk left on the evening train for we'd ding trip, and when they return will re- side on West Main street, opposite the home of the brides parents. The follow ing is list of the presents:
 Elegant parlor suite, Lincoln Athletic Club 1; dining room carpet, Miss Mary Purcell, sister of brides shopmates dinner set, T. o. Grady i; handsome sidebOard, Owen Silk, brother or the groom hall rack, Miss Katie and Hugh Ward i; Darlor table, L. OHOnOran; wilton rug Dr. Rafftery and wife; wilton rug, Miss Lett1e Pur- cell sister of the bride; wilton rug, James F. Warren; commode set, Mrs. Mary Mccarthy and | Miss Maggie Mack; elegant paTlor lamp, c. H. Gilmore; parlOr lamp, Jas. H. Williams; hand some night lamp, MT. and Mrs. M. Fl: Mccarthy ]; picture of fruit and easel MT. and Mrs. Charles | Davis: pair landscape pictures, MT. and Mrs. J. | W. Mccarthy; pair pictures departure and re- turn of the may flower, John Sullivan and Arthur Bourie; lace counterpane and shams, MT. and Mrs. James Morris; one-half dozen silver spoons, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Murphy: H1nsdale, Mass; i; silver pepper shaker and gold lined salt bowl, Joseph LavalleY; silver butter knife and sugar | shell, Miss Lizzie Brennan; sugar shell and put ter knife. sterling silver MT and Mrs. H. F. Wise; knives and forks. Miss K. F. Horrtgan; set pearl handled knives and forks, J; B; Mack; pearl han died carving set, Jeremiah Sullivan; bread, cake and pairing knife E. J. BrOsnan; silver pin tray, little Mary Collins; silver soup ladle, MT. and Mrs E. aaRey c9ina de set Ms Geo BFen plate, Aggie Brennan; picture, Lena and Josie Brennan; lemonade set, Miss Anna Breck; sill yer tray, Mrs. Buckley; water set, MT; and Mrs A. J. Squ1res; glass set. Mary E. Sullivan cut glass vinegar cruet and tray, Mrs. D. Collins: china sugar bowl and pitcher, Miss Emma Gary :; es, Miss A. c. Brosnan; stdeboard cover, Miss Mary Brennan; two pair towels; Mrs. Lynch !; Julia Corcoran; table cloth and napkins, Mrs. Annie Hampston table cloth and napkins, Misses Maggie and Katie Mack; table cover, Mrs. D. J. Sullivan, South Glastonbury; counter pane, Mrs D. Bissett; chenille table cover, Mrs. |. D. Gary; fancy rocker, MT and @ Mrs. M OHa- 5i1 | van; fancy rocker, MT. and Mrs. E: J. Sweet :; scales-the weighing of the tWins Miss Josie Hampston; lack pot. Mrs. Began and Mrs. Buck ley; Wm J. Purcell, brother Of the bride, purse.
 -G. H. Baker & Co. have on exhibition in their window a statue presented to them by c. Allen. As work of art this statue has value, and there are associa- tions connected with it that make it al- most priceless.
 Miss Mary Holbrook of Willimantic is the guest of her sister. Mrs.C. H. King.
 There is to be photographic enter tainment at Preble's Hall, Orcuttville, next Saturday evening. Admission, 10 and 20 cents.
 Mrs. M.J. Leach of Greenwich, Mass. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. B. L. Burr.
 Regular meeting of Ionic Lodge next Tuesday evening.
 At the regular meeting of Harmony Temple of Honor next Wednesday even- ing the newly-elected officers will be installed by Grand Templar Ellsworth of Middletown, to be followed by spread. Max Freeman and his company will play return date at the Opera House next Thursday evening in "Hands Across The Sea-" The company was in Worces- ter few days after they played in Staf- ford, and the following notice given by the Worcester Spy is of interest:
 For three consecutive nights Lothrop's Opera House has been packed to the doors by persons anxious to see "Hands Across The Sea-" as presented by Max Freeman and his company. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights the sign
 'standing room only' has been put out before o'clock, and it is estimated that about $500 people have seen the pro- ductiod, and from 300 to 400 turned away, facts that attest the popularity of the To cal house.
 The New York excursionists encoun- tered very rough weather on their return Stafford were quite i'll and badly discour- aged. One certain local business man will go all the way by rail when he visits New York again.
 The Springfield Republican says "Inquiries are being made for Sarah D. ; Lyon, formerly of Staffordville. It is said that she is heir to small amount of money" The money may be left at The Press office until called for, if it will be any more convenient for all the parties l concerned.
 Nelson Whiton of Palmer, former ) resident, visited friends in town the first of the week.
 A large percentage of the taxpayers complied with the law and presented lists of their property to the assessors. There are a few who did not, however, and the assessors will make lists for these persons, and add the 10 per cent as pro vided by the act.
 Robert Smith, who is attending school in Worcester, was at homo over Sunday. The wood working establishment owned by w. A. Comins, has been raised five feet and new underpinning put in to take the place of the old, which had be- come so rotten as to be nearly useless. A new floor, and other improvements, will be made in the lower part of the building When this building was constructed ii