The Press., 1896-02-20
w. E. Hanley, the shoe dealer, is in

Boston on business tf1p.
 At a special meeting of Ionic Lodge last evening the mark master degree was conferred.
 Miss Baker, the Misses Chamberlin, Miss Newton, and Mir. and Mrs. E. H. Pinney went to Springfield Monday even- ing and witnessed the presentation of "Lohengrin" by the Damrosch opera con- pany.
 Stafford Hollow.
 Michael Moore, 30, died Tuesday at Stafford Village. He leaves a mother and several sisters. The funeral was held from St. Edwards church this forenoon.
 (Correspondence.)
 Several thermometers registered four teen below on Monday morning.
 Much of the weather during February reminds one of what the Chicago man said of the Windy City weather. He was asked one morning what kind of weather they would have that day? Try pical Chicago weather" he answered, all 1 kinds at once."
 Those who are not certain as to whether this new moon, flat on it's back, so that the Indian could hang his bow on either horn of it, is dry or 8 wet moon, can satisfy themselves this month.
 Grace E. Mead has returned from Albany, N. Y. She has completed her course in the New York Normal College, ] and is thoroughly furnished for her chosen profession, that of teaching. A good friend of the little ones has presented to the infant class of the Uni versalist Sunday school number of library books. The large pictures with which the lessons are illustrated were also given to the school by another friend. The schools in this district close on Friday of this week. The vacation will be long one. It is to be hoped that the parents will crowd the rooms tomorrow, | that they may see how good are the schools we now have.
 MT. Sullivan and MT. Wightman think patient waiting is no loss. The ice they have been harvesting this week is clear and good.
 Samuel Stanton was buried from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Lucy Hor- miss, on Wednesday afternoon of this week. He died in Hartford, at the resi- dence of another daughter, Mrs. M. R. Griswold, on Saturday night, aged 81. For the greater part of his life MT. Stan- ton lived in this village, and was known to the older residents as most compe- tent wheelwright There is hardly mill on this stream for which he has not made wheels. When new mill was to be built the first inquiry was as to whether MT. Stanton cOnl0 make the Whool Ho liUo6 8 quiet, nOn-assuming life, was a good citizen, and had many warm friends His wife and two daughters, Mrs. Lucy Hor- miss, of Stafford Springs, and Mrs. M. R. GriswOld, of Hartford, survive him. Rev. Y. C. Druley conducted the funeral ser vice. He was taken to the Street ceme- tery for burial. Rev. w. H. Morrison read the committal service.
 The fair and festival projected by the ladies of the Universalist church will be held in the town hall, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings of next week, being the 26th and 27th of February. There will be a sale of fancy articles, home made candy, and ice cream. On both evenings will be presented the two-act drama, entitled, "The Danger Signal" with the following cast of characters Chas. Norman, F. J. Glover Enfield, alias Williamson, K. H. Pinney. Chester Norman, Frank LaSburY. Dr. Valer1an, c. B. Pinney. Peter Bullock, Dwight Weston. Pat MallOney, Will Durham. PerStmmon, Will LaSbury. Stella Enfield, Chella Cady. Mother Foresight, Hannah Black. Miss Angle, Grace Mead. NOrah. Alice Morse On Thursday evening a handkerchief drill by six little girls will be given. For fur ther particulars see posters and small bills.
 (From another cOrrespondent.)
 Bible class will meet with Mrs. Clar- ence Parker next Tuesday evening at 7.3O, come one, come all......Ladies' Aid Socie- ty will meet next Wednesday afternoon for work, and will serve supper as usual from 5.3O until o'clock ......Y. P. S. c. E. this evening at 7.3O. Subject -"Loyalty to our church." to be found in Ps S4 l. 12. There will be praise service be- tween the ringing of the bell. All are re- quested to come early...... The Mission Band will meet in the chapel next Satur- day afternoon at o'clock .... The Christ ian EndeavOr Society will hold an Indigo social, with Mrs. 0. T. Hulett, at the chapel, next Friday evening. Proceeds to go for the benefit of the church. En- tertainment commences at o'clock. 4 COEuIdI luNlGdtlOu 0AG0uu0u to all.
 (From another Correspondent.)
 Miss Josie P. Warren, of Eastford, who has been visiting her brother, E. E. Warren, returned this week to her home
 Many of our quiet villagers were startled by the ringing of a bell, at about 10 o'clock, one morning a short time ago, and rushed out to see where the fire was, but were soon quieted on finding that it was the bell at the new school house which was being hung. All pronounced it fine-toned bell, and appreciate the gift. The district is to be congratulated for the donation. The building is now nearly ready for the seats. As soon as the blackboards are set, which will be as soon as the replaced ones are received, the windows painted another coat, and trimmings put on, the carpenter work will be completed w. b. Johnson, of the firm of Curtis & Johnson, architects, of Hartford, was here last week and look ed it over. Mir. Johnson formerly lived in the No. district and is much inter- ested in the place as his old home, and also takes much pride in the new building.
 The meeting of the Grange last Tues day evening was we'll attended, twenty five being present. The thild and fourth degrees were conferred upon candidate, after which the lecturers hour was very Interesting and enjoyable, All enjoyed the harvest feast.
 Rev. F. l.. Batchelder gave very interesting discourse last Sunday morning from Prov. II : 24-"There is that scat tereth, and yet increaseth and there is that withhold. tn more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty"
 StaffOrdVille.
 (COrrespondence.)
 W. P. Amadon has been slightly in disposed the past week.
 Mrs. L. Walbridge visited her daugh- ters in Springfield and Westfield last week.
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