The Press., 1896-01-16
James Canaley is visiting friends in

Such marked interest was shown in the special meetings during the week of prayer that they have been continued dur ing the present week.
 -Epworth League topic for January 18th: "Persistence in Prayer" Luke, ] II: 5-13. Luke, IS: 1-7.
 J. NJ. Leach, J. Carl Converse and H. | &. Abel have been attending the meeting | of the grand lodge in Hartford this week. !
 Advertised letters Francois Joseph Sarchet, Louis Chat Arthur Fradet, Le. on Girard, Lena Hansen, Bertha Lyon, Emma Lucicr, Amanie Payette, William Sullivan, Lesnder Walbridge.
 Nelson Towne has exchanged fifty acres of land on Village Hill for the Dr. Madsms farm in West Stafford.
 The silk quilt presented by the w. R. c. to the G. A. R. fair will be on ex- hlbltlon in A. l.. Towards dry goods win dow next week.
 The Mineral Springs Co.'S. mill has been shut down. It Is probable that an appraisal of the property will soon be made.
 The "Ten Little Nigger Boys" proved to be quite an attraction at the CongregA- tional sociable last evening. There was an unusually large attendance, and the boys gave jolly little entertainment.
 The purchase of the Mineral Springs company's building by Mrs. Cyril John son, Is the topic of the hour, and much speculation Is heard as to what 1t will be used for. All agree that 1t would be & splendid place for the public library.
 Many have expressed wish that the fountain in Haymsrket square conld be kept running through the daytime, wint- CTS. If an arrangement could De made so that the water could he kept running, without freezing, 1t would be good thing for the horses and cattle that have de- pended on tbls source for water.
 The Grand Army fair will be opened Jan. 27 by the department officers of the c. A. R. and w. R. c. The fair will last five evenings, and there Is to be an enter talnment each evening. The oratorio will ! be repeated for an attraction. St. Ed wards church, Grace church, the Ep- worth League and the Congregational so- ciety will each arrange an entertainment to occupy one evening. The order in which the entertainments will be pre- sented cannot yet be announced. There Is to be dancing each evening, with music by Lynch's orchestra.
 The representatives of the Home Comfort Stove Company of St. Louis caused quite ripple of excitement by their arrival in town Tuesday morning. The combination includes nine men and seven double teams. Two nice, plump mules are attached to each wagon. and the appearance of the procession as it lined up on Main street naturally excited much speculation and comment. The firm represented have certainly hit upon a novel way of advertising and doing bus iness at the same time.
 The joint installation of Winter Post, No. A, and Winter W. R. O., No. 25, passed of pleasantly. The officers of the Post, installed by Past Commander An thony Adams, were: G., John 0. Cleave- land; s. V. O., Wm. Whittemore; J. V. C., Vim. R. Rudge; A.. John ArnnnA, :, C., T. 0. DruIey; o. D. r: A.sAdamsi Q. N., A. Adams; o. G., N. L. Howard !; l. G.1 ". D. .1tOrI7.-rNA-~-b of the Corps, installed by Past President Mrs. Carrie M. Clark, assisted by Conductor Mrs. Maria Stebblns, were: Pres, Mrs. Nellie NJ. Johnson; 8. V. F., Clsrabelle Rey- holds; J. V. F., Louisa M. Wood; B., Carrie M. Clark; T., Etta E. Wilbur Chap, Lucy A. Cummings; o., Grace V. Whittemore; guard, Hattie J. Poin. dexter; A. C., Lizzie NJ. Farnsworth; A. G., Evelyn L, Reynolds. After installa- music, recttatlons and speeches, with re- treatments and social time. Regular meeting of Winter W. R. O., No. 9, Fri day evening, at 8 o'clock, sharp.
 The Moss Jollity Company, in the Kodak, gave very enjoyable entertain. ment to good sized house Tuesday even. ing. The performance was repeated
 Wednesday evening. All who attended speak in the highest terms of the enter. tainment, and many consider it the best variety show that has ever been put ou by travelling troupe in this town. From the rise of the curtain to the close of the last act the company was busy every min, ute, and the Interest never Tagged. Nu. merOus encores, with generous responses
 brought the entertainers and the audience in close touch, one with the other, and resulted in satisfaction all around There was 0 noticeable absence of chestnuts and while the element of fun was the lead ing characteristic of the entertainment
 there was no vulgarity. If the company will take in Stafford on the next years
 circuit they can count on 8 big house, at
 the quality of their entertainment is ap
 preciated.
 Stafford Hollow.
 Hon. E. H. Hyde has been i'll witl lumbago, but Is now able to be out again tCorrespondence.}
 A home bakery will be started her' t this week. Mrs. Wm. Black and Mis- t Hannah Black will bake bread, pies t doughnuts and cake for customers ol : Tuesdays and Fridays. Those wanting . these articles will leave their orders a
 the hotel on Monday and Thursday even 8 ings, as they will bake only on orders fo , the present. It Is to be hoped they will find patronage enough to encourage them - for 1t will be very convenient for house , keepers to find, when wanted, fresh bake Il. bread, cake, etc., of the excellent qualit t these ladies will furnish.
 We wonder if the lady who refused d to spend this winter with friends in Flor D ida, on the plea that she wanted to coo of after the hot summer, has done so fl the cold weather we have had.