The Press., 1896-05-28

A u00bILsS sOI tu0 utIC VI b1Aq AAoL'S- ry Association, held recently, acted upon the following matters:
 i The resignation of W. H. Smith as pres ident of the association was accepted and the following resolutions entered upon the records:
 ResogUed, that it is with feelings of deep regret that we accept the resignation of the president of our association. The in terest he has ever manifested in the vel fare and success of the library has contri- buted much towards it's permanent advan- tage, and profit to the community 1 ResOE0ed, that we hereby tender him our thanks for his labors and efforts in behalf of the library, and his fidelity to it's inter- ests, and we take this occasion to express the hope that the conditions of health which now. prevent the continuation of his official relationship may soon be so improved that we may enjoy tha pleasure and advantage of his associate presence and influence at the meetings of our board.
 Committee reported having received from Mrs. Cyril Johnson deed of the building and lot recently purchased by her from Mrs. Wm. Lee. The deed was accompanied by the following letter.
 To the StGf0rd Library Association of the tOsOn of StGford, Conn.
 have this day deeded to your associa- tion the land and building, adjoining the Mineral Spring lot, on Spring street, Staf | ford Springs, Conn.
 It is my express wish and purpose that this property be used by the Stafford Li- brary Association for the educational ben eft of all the people of the town of Staf- ford.
 1 ! l wish to have the association take wise and proper care of the property and con- sider it in the nature of a sacred trust, held for the benefit and good of the pres ent generation, and others who may come after them. Should the association at any time deem it wise and best to sell this property, wish to have the proceeds of the sale invested in the same manner as the law provides for the investment of trust funds, and the income derived from the fund used in the best manner to add to the advantages and benefit to the peo- pie of Stafford, through the Stafford Li- | brary Association, and it's work.
 ask the Stafford Library Association to accept this gift in this manner, and for this purpose. JULIA 0. JOHNSON.
 Stafford, Conn.,, April 20, 1896.
 The following resolution was unani- mously passed:
 Whereas, Mrs. Julia c. Johnson, of Stafford, Conn.,, has presented to the Staf- ford Library Association the valuable lot on Spring street, Stafford Springs, adjoin- ing the famed Mineral spring together with the fine brick building on said lot giving and granting by deed of warranty, and without reservation, all this valuable property to the Stafford Library Associa- tiOn, asking only that it be held or used as sacred trust, to be used for the bene- fit and good of the present generation and those who may come after them, dedica- ting it to the educational advantage of the people of Stafford;
 l ReS0tUed, that we, the directors of the Stafford Library Association, do most gratefully accept this valuable gift, pledg- ing the Stafford Library Association to care for and maintain this property for the purpose for which it was given, and in a manner to honor Mrs. Julia c. Johnson, the donor.
 Res0E0ed, that 8 copy of these resolu- tiOns be sent to Mrs. Johnson, by the sec- retary of the association.
 It was voted to remove the library from it's present room in Warren's block to the Association building as soon as the com mittee appointed to procure funds have secured sum sufficient to pay for the at tendant expenses.
 Stafford.
 Mrs. B. E. Warren's ice cream room will be open, after o'clock in the morn ing, all day Memorial Day. (Correspondence)
 John Belden's house is nearing com pletion. It is being thoroughly repaired, and new upright part has been added. John Bissell, of Wales, is doing the work.
 The Grange is having a piazza erected over the east door of the lower rooms in their building.
 The first lightning bugs of the season have been seen. They say they are a sigr of warm weather.
 Milton Puffer, a former resident ot Stafford, now of Willimantic, has beer here looking after repairs on his house.
 Those gardeners who do not have cut worms, and those housekeepers who dc not have carpet bugs, are not members ot the fashionable society. All the nice folks have them. Both are real pests this spring.
 It is reported that Henry Grant has en- gagged carpenters to fix over his mothers residence on the Street, and that when the repairs are completed he will take up his residence there.
 Decoration day is. at hand. Fly you flags on that day. Take your flowers tC $. E. Dwight's on Friday afternoon Glover's bus will leave promptly at sever in the morning. Exercises at Hillside ) cemetery at 9.3O, at the Street at II 30. The Ladies' Aid Society will meet nex Wednesday afternoon for work, and vii serve supper from 5.30 until 7, as usual. ) Miss Abby Judson will lecture in Spir itual hall next Sabbath at and D. m AAll are welcome.
 ,I HydeviIe. Alice Dunham's hand is getting better ) In the thunder shower of May 11th sh, . went to put a window down, pane o glass was broken, and in her haste sh l cut her right hand so badly that a physi elan had to be called. She was unable t, attend school for nearly fortnight. StaffOrdville. The Star Athletic Club will have dance at their hall tomorrow evening
 Browns orchestra, w. w. Brown prompt CT, will furnish music. The committee o
 arrangements are, F. Chamberlin, w l Giltrop and James Williams. O. Sill
 will direct the floor, and will be assiste l by W. N. Higgins, c. Ormsby, E. Clar
 and B. Washburn.
 f Memorial Day exercises will be held D the Congregational church Friday even e ing by the school children. All are ir s vited. The veterans are expected to al j. tend.
 (Correspondence.) .e4 Grant Hanna made flying trip to Pa