The Press., 1897-02-11

Last Sunday six persons were received on probation at the Methodist church. A little daughter of Wm. Thiessing, two years of age, died yesterday forenoon of scarlet fever. The burial is today
 Tomorrow evening, at 730, the Ep- worth League will hold a neighborhood prayer meeting at the residence of Chas. P. Hodgson. All interested living in that part of the borough are invited to attend.
 About thirteen couples took sleigh ride to Holland last Thursday evening. Dana Gary had charge of the transporta- tion and supper was served at the Kibbe house, followed by a dance. It was a very satisfactory party, according to the testimony of those who attended.
 Samuel L. Ferry, of Palmer, has ap- pealed from the decree of Judge Fisk, ap- proving and allowing the will of Hannah L. Page, through his alto. ney. Walter Bennett, of Willimantic. MT. Ferry claims to be the only heir at law. The case will come before the superior court March 2.
 The young men in their new roles. in the farce, Quits" at the Congregational sociable last evening, brought out a large delegation of young people, who were en- thusiastic in their applause. The young men are to be congratulated on their suc- cess, and the make-ups as women were complete, and caused much mirth.
 The weaving and finishing department at the Warren woolen company's mills are running but four days a week. This arrangement is made to balance up, as the production from the carding and spinning machinery on full time is at present about right to keep the rest oi the mill moving but four days of the week
 w. E. Hanley has received letter from the firm of H. F. Mccarthy & Co. manufacturers of boots and shoes, at Lynn, Mass, as follows:
 "Do you think we could locate in your town to manufacture boots and shoes would the town, or board of trade, loan any money? If so, please answer, as we could do more business, and to a better advantage, in some such place with loan Is your town offering any inducements If so, please answer"
 The Amenity whist club held a meeting Tuesday evening, Mir. and Mrs. J.J. Clark officiating. John Smiledge won the first prize for gentlemen, which shows that he has improved his game considerable 1T the last two weeks. At the last meeting the best he could do was to win a conso
 lation prize. The lady to win first priz. Tuesday evening was Mrs. Bumstead The other prize winners were George Dennis and Mrs. Henry Butterfield. MT
 Dennis is much pleased with the prize that he won.
 The February number of the Acropolii Is one of the brightest that its enterpris
 ing publishers have produced. The de
 scription of the sleigh ride to Wales is ai , good piece of work as will be found il
 weeks reading, daily papers not ex
 cepted. The editorials in this numbe r show careful preparation, and there is pleasing little storiette entitled, "A Tri Up North" Prof. Jacobs begins in thi
 number series of Articles on "Physica Culture," which will prove of interest judging by the opening chapter. D. J
 McCarthy, '92, has poem on "The Indi an Brave to His Love-" which is very sad The masquerade held by the Germa
 society last Friday evening was a very en ioyable social event. About 30 couple were III costumes, some or which w6r ! decidedly striking. Late in the evenin
 the masks were removed and the oppol
 tunity came for seeing who was who There were some surprises at this critics f time. From the time of unmasking tn dancing became open to all, and man A who had been on-lookers took an activ part in the exercises during the remainde D of the fete. The lunch counter did n good business, and the affair proved yer | satisfactory from a financial standpoir 3 to those who had it in charge.
 a Solemn requiem mass for the repose the soul of the late D. H. Lawlor ws 2 celebrated at St. Edwards church tn t forenoon. Bishop Tierney was preser e and about 60 priests assisted at the cer 2 mony. Rev. Thomas O'Keefe of St. Pa s rick's church, Monson, was celebrant r Rev. John A. Lawrence of Metuchen, ! e lJ., classmate of Father Lawlor's, de, d Icon; Rev. Thomas Cooney of St Joseph l. church, Grosvernordale, sub deacon 6 Rev. Wm. McGuirk of St. Joseph's O l. thedraI, Hartford, master of ceremonies d Rev. A. O'Keefe of Sacred Heart churcl 2 Wauregan, and Rev. John Cooney d 1 Rockville, chaplains in attendance ( 6 Bishop Tierney. Mir. Outerson, organi ', of St. Mary's at Windsor Locks, preside .- at the organ. Bishop Tierney rendert IT absolution and pronounced the benedi
 tion!'