The Press., 1895-09-12
Mrs. Edward Brown and Miss Kate

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 | The entering class at the high school this term numbers 33, and the total num- Der of students is the largest in the hfs- tory of the institution. There are 69 pu- pills enrolled, and of these but four are from out of town. Misses Blanche B.. Cleaveland, Alberta l.. Eaton, Emma J. Kitchen and Lillie A. Day are taking 8 post graduate course. The total enroll ment of the borough public schools is 297, the largest number ever enrolled. The meeting of the G. A. R., W. R. c. and s. of V., held Tuesday evening, organized under the special charter grant cd at the last session of the general as- sembly. By this charter the organiza- tion is enabled to buy, own, or sell prop erty like any other corporation. The of- f1cers chosen are as follows: President, Charles Warren; vice. e-president, Mrs. Nellie Johnson; secretary and treasurer, F. G. Sanford; board of trustees, A. N. Nichols, Mrs. Clara Reynolds, Anthony Adams, J. c. Cleaveland, E. K. Taft, and B. A. Cleaveland.
 The Electric Light Company will commence to run all night October 1st. The company has been very busy lately wiring houses for lights, a good many having taken advantage of the offer of the company to put fixtures in the houses, and charging small rentage for the same. The dlummers and fifers of this vicin- ity will hold a convention at Crystal Lake next Wednesday, called by Major Rich ardson and Harlan Dimock. A shore dinner will be served afternoon and even- ing.
 Misses M. T. and Belle Russell are in New York, and Mrs. Edwin Dimock is in Boston attending the millinery open ings.
 About 800 people witnessed the bicy- cle racing on the Agricultural park last Saturday afternoon. The weather was perfect, as the rays of the bright Septem- Der sun were tempered by cooling breeze. The track was not in good con- dition, and the time made in most of the races was slow. The Cadet band fur nished very acceptable music. Newton, paced by the Rambler tandem, rode a half in 1.02 1-5, lowering the track record. Prof. Waldo Lyon pleased the audience with his trick and fancy riding, and re- ceived much applause from the grand stand The first race on the card, the one mile open, was ridden in heats, and the following qualified in very slow time C. R. Newton, J. s. Morse, of Newton, Mass, J. T. Burns of Leominster. U. c. Mimic of Chicopee, J. s. Ward and c. N. Folsom of Springfield. A time limit was placed on the race of 24O, and as the riders did not get inside the mark the first time it was ridden over, and although even slower time was made the race was second and Mimic third. There were three starters in the half-mile, local scratch, for the villages of Stafford, the Springs excluded. Clarence Ormsby proved toe fast for the field and won in 1.26, and B, F. Swift took second. An accident to Herbert B. Vests wheel prevented him finishing. In special race between K. c. Adams and Arthur Meyers, Adams was the winner in 1.45 3-5. There were thirteen starters in the one mile handicap, with Burns and Mimic on the scratch. Local interest in this race was aroused by the starting of Adams and Meyers from the 40 and 80 yards mark respectively. It was perhaps the best race of the after noon, but the scratch men were both un- paced. There was fine finish between Adams, A. D. Kent and Folsom, in which Adams won by half length over Kent who finished the same distance in front ot Folsom. In the half mile open, Newton had an easy thing, and went round in 1.1( 1-5 taking first. The summary:
 One mile open-C. R. Newton, first J. T. Burns, Leominster, second; U. H Mimic, third time 3.14; best time, 2.4t 3-5.
 Half mile, local, Springs excluded Clarenc Ormsby, first; B. F. Swift, sec Ond time, 1.26.
 Special-K. c. Adams, first; Arthur
 
 One mile handicap, open-K. c. Adams GAO yards), first; A. D. Kent, Springfield second 0. N. Folsom, Springfield, third c. D. Holden Palmer, fourth.
 Half mile open-C. R. Newton, first J. T. Burns, second; U. H. Mimic, third time, 1.16 1-5.
 Two mile invitation race-J. T. Burns first; U. H. Mimic, second; F. c. Smith Rockville, third; time, 6.15.
 There was narrow escape from fir' at F. N. Cranes residence few nights ago. One of the boarders in striking { match under the mantel in the dining room, ignited the mantel drapery. Fortu nately the fire was discovered before i had gained much headway and the loss ii slight.
 Il. s. Merrick and wife of Bristol Conn.,, have been visiting the latter's pa rents, Reuben Edgerton and wife, the pas week on East Main-st.
 ii A short calendar session of the supe rior court was held at Rockville last Fri and many cases were disposed of. In thu case of Charles Bernhardt, charged witt illegal liquor selling and reputation, th' lower court imposed a sentence of 35 days in jail. Judge Shumway made it ten days in jail, with fine and costs of $50, it being , his second offence. Walter Remmer paid fine and costs of $50.
 The premium list of the Stafforc Springs Agricultural Society has been is sued, and may be obtained by addressing c. F. Beckwith, corresponding secr etary or may be found at Gary Bros. and at Tn Press office.
 Quite party of Stafford people wen to Hartford Monday to witness the rac between Newton and Hoyt of Bridge port The town has also been we'll rep resented at the races in Springfield thi week.