The Press., 1897-12-23

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A W. Walker will have his store open
from s until ~ on Saturday morning.
Christmas day, when they will sell bal
ance of Holiday goods at reduced prices.
STAFFORD SPRINGS.
II. R. Howard is Ill with muscular
rheumatism.
Mrs. 5. L. Fairfield of Monson visited
the borough schools on Monday.
Citizens Band will give concert and
ball at the opera house Jan. 7th.
Miss A. M. Washburn has gone to
Springfield, Mass, for the winter.
Peter Smart has purchased one Of the
Ellithorpe houses of Nelson Towne.
Frank Butterfeld has been Ill with the
grip, but is now able to be out again.
The barber shops will be open late Fri
day evening, and will close at noon Satur-
day.
The annual meeting of the Congrega-
tional church will be held next Thursday
evening.
Miss Alberta Eaton, who Is taking a
course in music at Smith college, Is home
for the holidays.
John l.. Sullivan, who is attending the
dental college in Philadelphia, is home
for the Christmas vacation.
The young people had an opportunity
to try their skates Monday, but the snow
of Monday evening spoiled the sport.
George Basso, who is in the employ of
the Warren wooden company, will go next
week to Burlington and continue his med
zeal studies.
The young society people are planning
for social dance to be held at the Springs
House about Jan. 1st. Prof. Jordan's
orchestra will furnish music.
Y. P. S. G. E. topic at the Congrega-
tional church next Sunday evening,
4'What message did Christmas bring
your" Leader, Miss Olive Spring.
James B. Comins is home from Phila-
delphia for the holidays. He is accom-
panied by college friend, F. ]. Jester of
Ohio, who will spend the vacation with
him.
The Stafford worsted company will shut
down its plant Friday evening, and opera
tions will not be resumed until Monday
morning. This will give the employees q
chance to enjoy the Christmas day.
Christmas sermon and music at the
Methodist church next Sunday morning
An attractive Christmas service Is ar
ranged for the evening. A special fea-
ture will be the reading Of appropriate
selections from Ben Hur, interspersed
with singing.
There will be Christmas tree and con-
cert at the Methodist church Christmas
eve, at O'Clock. The usual Christmas
box for the benefit of the poor will be
present. Contributions of clothing, pro-
visions and fuel, or orders for the same,
are solicited, also money, toys, books,
etc. Bring your offering to the church
Friday afternoon or evening.
1t is expected that large number will
attend the chicken pie social to be given
at the home of A. D. Charter, Crystal
Lake, next Tuesday evening, for the ben
eft of the N. E. church Of that place.
A coach will leave the railroad station
about g. Is p. m. cordial invitation is
extended TO all to help on this worthy
work. All wishing to go are requested
to leave their names with Holcomb How
ard or Willis Reed.
At the annual meeting Of the local
lodge of the A. o. wv, held last Thurs
day evening, the following officers were
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man, John 81. Brown; overseer, G. A.
Mccarthy; recorder, George NJ. Lawton ;
dnancier, G. w. Comins; receiver, JOS
eph Clinord guide, Albert Whitley; in
side watch, Charles Mccarthy; outside
watch, Anthony Jacobsen; P. N. and
representative to the grand lodge, w. e.
Hanley. The installation will be the Sec
ond Thursday in January, District Dep
uty Little OF Willimantic officiating. The
order has 145 members, and received five
applications Thursday evening.
The Christmas musical program st the
Congregational church will be as follows
FRIDAY EVENING.
Acknowledgements OF Judea, c. w. Greene
Carol-Angels Came to Bethlehem, IS
Carol-RetOice, SchneckeI
Christmas Lullaby, Carl PDengeI
Sol0-Nazareth,
selection BY Sunday school-WhY KIng These
Merry Be1IS T0-Day7
CaPoa-There Were Shepherds
Bass SOl0-Ten the Glorious Tale OF Old"
L@ Emerson
Solo-The Christ Child, G. w. COombs
REGULATIONS and Christmas tree.
SUNDAY MORNING.
Organ Prelude
Anthem-Christians, Salute the Happy Morn.
SRaEEe7e9
Duet ETenor and BaEttUae1- HAL to the Monarch
g, w. Marst0u
Harrison MfIlard
soprano orertory-The Song Of the Christmas
Bells, Philip Greedy
Organ POstlRde.
SUNDAY EVENING.
Organ Prelude.
Anthem-Angelic Voices CHI Guonod
QuarseEThere We're Shepherds f. LyneS
Dnet-Ghrfstmas Shepherds, H. W. Shelley
Soprano SOlo-Han Thou Blessed Jesus.
Q9aFtet-Glory to God In the Highest, Hanscom
Baritone Solo-The Chimes Of Christmas Morn
Soprano sOlo-The Story of the Christmas Child
F. N. Shepperc