The Press., 1897-09-09

gram carried out Dy the ladl66 IuAAy m0l all expectations.
 Monday was rather of an unlucky day here. Gilbert Chaffee, while descending from a hay loft in the old red barn, oppo- site Frank Patten's, fell from the ladder and badly sprained his wrist, so much so that at present he Is unable to use 1t. On the same day, Mrs. Michael Cousins, while about her homework at her home, in some way managed to fall, and in conse- quence also has badly sprained wrist
 The Hugh Hamilton, or main branch of the Hamilton family of (so called) Gtpsies arrived yesterday afternoon and made their camp on the same lot they occupied last year, on the east road to the Springs, near the Wright place. These people are in good circumstances, and are the same family that created such a favorable im pression when they were here year ago, and made so many friends during their stay.
 Tufts college registered nearly 800 stu dents last year, and expects to fully reach that number this year. It has three de- partments, the collegiate, the divinity school and the medical school. The col legiate department offers eight or ten diff ferent courses, leading to degrees. It Is one of these courses Elmer NJ. Druley is intending to take, instead of the course stated last week. He expects to leave on Tuesday.
 Lewis Lawton, of Hydeville, met with quite mishap last Friday noon. He was riding his wheel for all he was worth, when, in turning from the Staffordville highway into the Hydeville road, his the gutter, and giving him a bad throw. He was badly cut about the face and one ear partially severed, and the wheel was nearly a complete wreck.
 It seems that there is just ray of hope that we may have our macadam road built this year after all. Selectman Leonard made the state commissioner call last week and gave him clear idea of how matters stood out here. It was the con- missioner's plan to call another town meeting for next Friday, when he was to be present, and see if the town would vote to build new road around the hill at the Wright place. As there was not the least probability that the town would vote to do any such thing, the selectmen wisely decided not to call another meeting, but to have the commissioner come out here and look the situation over for himself, when matters could be arranged satisfac- torily between them. He is expected here tomorrow for that purpose, and there is no doubt that he will fully agree with the selectmen after he has once ridden over the present road.
 stafFordville. E. c. Moore of Cambridge, Mass, Is st home for a short vacation.
 The town teams have made some much needed repairs to our roads in the village. c. B. Corbin has accepted a position as spinner at the Phoenix Woolen Company, working nights.
 Mrs. Mary Mcguire and mother, Mrs Neville, went to Westerly, Tuesday, to attend the funeral of sister of Mrs. Neville.
 Mrs. Charles Roberts moved to Cherry Valley, Mass, this week, where her daughter, Mrs. A. E. Moore, has dress making rooms.
 ', There will be an ice cream social at the M. E, church this Thursday evening An entertainment consisting of music by the orchestra, recitations etc., will be given.
 School commenced Tuesday with the , following teachers Grammar department Miss Nettte M Tracy; intermediate de- partment, Miss Clara B. Stacy; primary department, Miss Flora L. Booth. West Stafford.
 W. E. Truesdell and wife from Burn side were at home Tuesday. Chas. Beasley from New York is visit ing his niece, Mrs. Van Heynigen.
 Miss Nellie Gordon from Monson Is in town this week, the guest of Eva Fletcher l Mrs. F. z. Fairfield has been absent a few days to attend the funeral of her aunt in Portland.
 James Gilvery Frazer joined his family here Saturday, and after two days stay 7 returned with them to Boston. MT. and Mrs. Chelsea Hills, with Vernte md Florence, from Hillstown were guests } , of H. c. Boyer over the Sabbath. Mir. and Mrs. Kellogg have started a l Sunday school in a district in the north l woGfopO orf OP ho nd ,oI with success.
 The young friends of Orwell Preston observed his eighteenth birthday by giving him surprise party last week Wednes day evening. It was much enjoyed, anc was perfect surprise in every sense ot the word.
 Quite 8 number from the village go tc 3 Crystal Lake to attend the four o'clock Sunday afternoon services. They speak In enthusiastic terms of Rev. J. I. Bar tholomew's sermon and the good work going on there.
 f A thoroughly enjoyable occasion was ? the party given by D. J. and Mrs. Glazie1 at there home Friday. The guests, ,abou twenty-five in number, represented the 8 towns of Holland, Ellington, Hampder < and Stafford. A tempting collation. witt r beautiful flowers adorned the tables Tht ? hours passed pleasantly and adieux were - respectfully made.
 r The meeting of the L. A. s. at M. A l. Colds last Tuesday was success, il y every way. Nearly fifty were presen and Mrs. Gold and Mrs. Fenton, who act l. ed as hostesses, welcomed all with un :, affected geniality. The arrival late il l. the afternoon of a couple of antiques, witl e costumes, la Paris, and driving salmon tt colored nag, added much to the hilarit,