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 to-day.
 Tomorrow evening, at 7.3O, the Ep- worth League will hold 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 a 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 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. Mir. 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 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 of the mill moving but four days of the week.
 w. E. Hanley has received a letter from the firm of H. F. Mccarthy X 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 meeting Tuesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Clark officiating. John Smiledge won the first prize for gentlemen, which shows that he has improved his game considerable in the last two weeks. At the last meeting the best he could do was to win 8 conso- latiOn prize The lady to win first prize Tuesday evening was Mrs. Bumstead. | The other prize winners were George Dennis and Mrs. Henry Butterfield Mr Dennis is much pleased with the prize that he won.
 The February number of the Acropolis is one of the brightest that its enterpris- ing publishers have produced. The de. scription of the sleigh ride to Wales is as good piece of work as will be found ir 8 weeks reading, daily papers not ex. cepted. The editorials in this number show careful preparation, and there is a pleasing little storiette entitled, "A TriE Up North" Prof. Jacobs begins in this 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 German society last Friday evening was very en joyable social event. About 30 couples were in costumes, some of which were decidedly striking. Late in the evening the masks were removed and the oppor tunity came for seeing who was who There were some surprises at this critica time. From the time of unmasking thu dancing became open to all, and man, who had been on-lookers took an activ part in the exercises during the remainde of the fete. The lunch counter did good business, and the affair proved yer, satisfactory from financial standpoin to those who had it in charge.
 Solemn requiem mass for the repose O the soul of the late D. H. Lawlor wa celebrated at St. Edwards church thi forenoon. Bishop Tierney was presen , and about 60 priests assisted at the cere mony. Rev. Thomas O'Keefe of St. Pat , rick's church, Monson, was celebrant Rev. John A. Lawrence of Metuchen, N }, lJ., classmate of Father Lawlor's, dea Icon; Rev. Thomas Cooney of St Joseph church, Grosvernordale, sub deacon , Rev. Wm. McGuirk of St. Joseph's ca thedraI, Hartford, master of ceremonies I Rev. A. O'Keefetof Sacred Heart church 7Wauregan, and Rev. John Cooney c Rockville, chaplains in attendance O Bishop Tierney. MT. Outerson, organis of St. Mary's at Windsor Locks, preside at the organ. Bishop Tierney rendere F dissolution and pronounced the benediC
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