The Press., 1897-01-07
Miss May Colburn has taken position if ina atraw ahon in Monson

Michael Swift has purchased from E, C. Pinney, the Dan Lynch" place at Hydeville, at stated price of Ss1 100
 A sight something out of the common, in the dead of winter, was flock of rob- ins, seen last Sunday by Olney Hulett.
 The annual meeting for the election of officers of the Mission Band will be held next Saturday afternoon in the chapel of the Baptist church.
 Subject for the Y.P. s. c. E. meeting at the Baptist church this evening ''What prayer should do for the Christi ian." All are welcome.
 The next union meeting of the Christ ian Endeavor societies of Stafford will be held at the Baptist church some time next month, the date to be announced later.
 The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid society, of the Baptist church, will be held next Wednesday afternoon, when officers for the ensuing year will be elect ed. The ladies will serve supper as has been their custom heretofore.
 During the cold, freezing weather we had last week, some thoughtful person was considerate enough of others to keep the ice cut away from the outside and in- side of the watering tank just above Ed. Sullivans, a care fully appreciated by the horses and their drivers.
 Owing to unavoidable causes, the en- | tertainment at the Universalist church, that was to have been given last evening, had to be postponed until some future time not yet decided upon. Miss Caro- line Brown, one of the characters in the play, "A Box of Monkeys was suddenly called to Hartford by the death of ner uncle, James A. Smith, and it was im- possible to give the play with her part left out.
 Among the gifts taken from t e Christ mas tree of the Baptist church Sunday school, was an envelope containing sum of money, as a Christmas gift to Miss Mabel Buck. It was presented by her many friends in the school and society, as token of their appreciation of her un- tiring efforts in behalf of the school and | church. Miss Buck desires to say that she thanks them, one and all, for their noble gift, and fully appreciates the mo- tive which inspired their kind and gener- ous action.
 The annual meeting of the Universalist Sunday school was held last Sunday. The treasurer reported that the receipts and expenditures had balanced each other, being about $45. The enrolment during the year has been 90, the present mem bership being 83. The officers elect are E. H. Pinney, superintendent 0. B. Pin ney, assistant superintendent, B. M. Dru- ley, treasurer; Mrs. Clara Beard, secre- tary; Frank Lasbury and Chella Cady, librarians; J. w. Dimock, chorister !; Mrs. H. F. Cady, organist.
 Much to the regret of the community, which takes such an active interest in the welfare of the band, their last ball on | New Years Eve was far from a success ] financially. They had made extra efforts, having procured some extra music from out-of-town, etc., which materially in- creased their expenses, and either from the increased price of the tickets, the hard times, or from so much going on in nearby places, or all combined, the peo- pie failed to come, entailing loss on the band of about $2O, which they can ill af- ford to lose.
 Stafford Grange has elected the follow l., Ron bury; overseer, J. W. Witt; lecturer, Mrs. D. J. Witt steward, John Larned :; assistant steward, Clarence Rockwell {; chaplain, Oscar Sanford; treasurer, Mrs. Ellen Weston; gate-keeper, Wesley Brad way Pomona, Mrs. James Lasbury, Flora, Mabel Edson; Ceres, Clara Beard lady assistant steward, Mrs. F. Brown ; executive committee, J. w. Witt insur- ance committee, W. Bradway finance committee, Jacob Glover, Oscar Sanford, John Larned organist, Mrs. Lottie Cady. Some people have one idea of what con- stitutes luxurious comfort, and then again others have different opinion, but there can be no question in the matter to anyone who had occasion to travel the east road to the Springs during the first part of this week. Commencing where the macadam road ends, and from there to the Springs, it has been in about the worst condition within the memory of man, being not exactly the Sea of Galilee, but rather, "the sea of mud" Chamber lin's passengers knew that he enjoyed it by the kind and endearing terms he ad- dressd to it as his horses went wallowing through the mud. Certainly we can now appreciate the macadam road. and only wish we had more of it.
 West Stafford.
 It is incOuragiug to see the goodly number that attend the Christian En- deavor meeting Sunday evenings. The average attendance for the past six months has been excellent. Subject for next meeting, Spiritual power; whence ii comes and how to get it. Phil. 4; 4-13.
 The week of prayer has been observed by meetings Monday Tuesday and w ednes- day evenings.
 c. P. Bradway returned Saturday from East Hampton, where he has been put ting in machinery for Starr Bros. Bell M'f g s. A new feature added to MT. B's line of trade is supply of different kinds l of bells, which he will sell at reasonable prices.
 Mrs. Charlotte And erson celebrated her eightieth anniversary Wednesday Dec. Both, by giving tea party. Ladies present were: Mrs, Mary Fuller, Mrs. Hannah Eddy, and Mrs. Eliza Holmes.
 s. M. Harwood and Mrs. N. F. Gold were guests of Marvin D. Harwood and Mrs. Herman Lovett, in Ellington Wednes. day.
 Clifton M. Ellis, who has been quite