The Press., 1895-01-24

est primary grade, took Fher- little senol- | ars out for sleighride on Monday. GaryasI barge held the entire party of happy little ones, each of whom waved miniature American flag. The affair was Gary; Bros. treat, and the little folks give to them unanimous vote of thanks.
 Mrs. Dr. T. c. Tiffany of Mechanics vile, N. Y., is visiting with her parents, MT. and Mrs. c. W. Beckwith, and Other relatives.
 The date for Torrent Engine Co.'s fair is Feb. 19thto 23d, inclusive. Coupon tickets, including, share ina gift distribu- tion, are now on sale. The proceeds are to go, first toward new uniforms, next to found relief fund, both worthy objects.
 A very pleasant and unique entertain ment was that given at the Methodist church last Monday evening by Miss Cush- man. She was assisted by about twenty five local workersi in costume, who marched in, headed by the priests in their yellow robes of office and prayer horns in their hands. Miss Cushman's description of the Chinese story tellers, with examples of their stories, was very interesting, as was her account of the trip to Peking. A ses- sion of the Peking school differed from our own in every thing except the pres ence of the bright scholar and the dunce. The evening closed with Chinese round, evidently enjoyed by the singers quite as we'll as by the audience.
 Miss Nettie Morse has just returned from a few weeks stay at Wnlimantic.
 The first of the Chantauqua extension lectures will be read at the residence of F. F. Patten,. on Edgewood, Friday eve- ming, Feb. 1st. Subject, Life and Civili- zation under the Roman Empire.
 Howard Cooley is making recovery from slight attack of scarletina, which necessitated his coming home from school at Worcester some two weeks ago. The case has been isolated, and no fear exists of cOntagion.
 Mrs. S;m oson, Ms, Newton, Miss Beckwith, hostesses at the Congregation al social next Wednesday evening. An en-
 
 given by members Of the school for the benefit of ~the Sunday school library. Supper and entertainment, 15 cents; en- tertainment, 10 cents
 The socable at the NJ. E. church next Wednesday evening will be in charge of the young ladies. H6stesses, Miss Ellis, Misses Washburne: and Miss Cushman Stafford Hollow.
 (CorrespOndence.|
 One convenience makes necessity for another-so the housekeepers say. We have but fairly got used to our electric lights when boxing ring seems to be necessary. Then the public might see that the controversies which some of our people settle with their fists us weapons were managed according to the rules, and might have all the amusement there is to be got out of them.
 The winter crop of ice is pretty well harvested. Those who had not put up their ice previously. have. been using the 1 last few days to do SO. Both Corps apd the Hollow ponds have been the sources of the supplies.
 The night school has so many schol- ars that it has been found necessary to divide it. The more advanced scholars come on two evenings each week, others three evenings. Twenty-Five names are enrolIed. There is room for not more than five or six more with the present ac- accommodations. There is probably no factory village in New England where the same work would not be acceptable and profitable. :s
 Rachel, the daughter of MT. and Mrs.
 F. J. Glover, is week old this morning.
 Congratulations.
 The family of Henry Goodell had a
 quiet separation this week. Mrs. Goodell
 took the children and what furniture she needed and moved into part of Mrs Spooner's house. MT. Goodell will find q
 boarding place for himself.
 , Young peoples day at the Universal
 ist church next Sunday evening. Spedia
 topic, What young people can do for the church." Everybody welcomed. The gentlemen of the UniversaIis church invite all their friends to a socia 5 gathering to be held insthe ladies' hall or , next Wednesday evening, January 30 3 Oysters will be served-stewed, fried o ) raw, at the usual popular prices. Th'
 objects are good social time and to gath CT some money to pay for the repairs jus . being made. One gentleman donates tn l oysters, another the fruit, others the res
 of the food; others do the cooking an, . wait on the table. All the money takel r in will go for the repairs. Everybody an n their families heartily invited.
 Raymond, infant son of MT. and Mrs n L. Morse, died suddenly on Tuesday eve ming of congestion of the brain. Funera
 this afternoon.
 1 The Stafford band is arranging for D dance at the town hall on Friday evening Feb. 9th. Further particulars next week o West Stafford.
 (Correspondence.)
 II All in the village have recovered fror measles with the exception of Mrs. Eu gene Ellis, who remains very sick. Dl Newton is in attendance. Hopes are e1 . pressed for her speedy recovery.
 Mrs. Henry Mckinney, accompanie by her daughter, Mrs. Buck, have rt T turned from visiting her son, L. H. Mc
 Kinney, and family, in Thompsonville. 5 D. J. and Mrs. Glazier visited he g brothers family in Hampden, Mass, Fr r day.
 s The Y. P. s. c. E. gave social Tues
 day evening, consisting of an entertain 'l ment, after which dainty refreshment 4 were served. +- r The ice crop has nearly all been hal e vested in good condition, and is .reporte s from twelve to fourteen inches thick.