The Press., 1897-11-11

brary building.
 Davd Bisseti had a shot removed from his neck Sunday, which had been lodged in the flesh ever since he was shot some time ago.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Grace church will give an exhibition and sale of pictures by celebrated artists in the Sun day school room next Wednesday evening at.8. A brief program of music will also be rendered during the evening. Admis- sion 15 cts; Children 10 cts.
 The missionary society of Grace church are making up Christmas barrel, to be sent, not later than Dec. 1, to Mrs. Pattie Buford, Lawrenceville, Va. who has a hospital and school for negroes. Contri- button of secondhand clothing of all kinds and sized, and toys may beleft with Mrs. E. F. Brown or Mrs, M. B. Fisk.
 The oratorio, "Pau the Apostle ? composed by J. Elliot Trowbridge, 18O Fremont street, Boston, given last even- ing for the benefit of the public library, did not draw as large house as the mer- it's of the production deserved. The gal lery was we'll filled, but there was room for more people on the floor. Those who attended were much pleased. The musi- cal talent of the town has been reinforced during the past year bys several new voices, and last evening was the first op- portunity that the general public has had to gain an idea of the scope and excel lence of our local talent. Several gentle men were over from Rock vile and assist ed in the chorus work, and the volume of music was also swelled by an orchestra led by M M Brown of Monson. The solo parts were rendered by Rev. T. D.. Martin, Miss Martha Sibley, Mrs. w. H.. Pettytt, H. E. Burwell. F. B. Newton, Miss M. I. Newton, Miss Gertrude Cham tins voice is strong and true, and Miss Sibley has rich alto that is quite pleas ing. Mrs. Pettytt is also new singer, and has sweet soprano voice. The oth- CT soloists are we'll known locally, and their work last evening was better than usual, if such a condition is possible. All the pleasing attributes of music from solo to a symphony were included in the oratorio. The parts written for male, female and double quartettes were thor oughly e joyable. Conductor J. T. Wood, who has so faithfully and intelligently la- bored to make the presentation possi- bility, is entitled to the thanks of all lovers of music.
 At the town meeting held Monday af- ternoon, WEI. Black acted as moder- ator. A tax of 20 mills was voted on list next to be made, to be due April 1st, and interest at the rate of per cent. to be charged on all unpaid taxes after May 1st. One hundred dollars was appro- priated for the observance of Memorial day. The third clause in the warrant, to see if the town would appropriate three hundred dollars towards the support of the Stafford free library, brought out quite little discussion, and was defeat ed by a vote of 16 to 13. The threaten ing weather no doubt kept away quite a number of the signers of the petition, and if all the twenty had been there the appropriation would have been easily car ried. The fourth, fifth and sixth clauses were voted to be passed without action, as no one appeared to advocate them. The clauses were to see if the town would change the Eugene Ellis place from school district No. IF to district No 13 in West Stafford, and to discontinue the following roads: The road leading west from the house occupied by Charles Tatro in West Stafford to the Springfield road and the road leading from the Daniel P. Lull house, west parish, easterly to road leading from CrowiHill, past the house of John Aldrich, to Hampden town line also the road leading from the house ot J. K. Parks to the road from the Lul place to the Hampden line. The follow ing minor town officers were appointed Pound keepers, Lyman Cushman, G. 0 Parkess, D. J. Glazier; sealer of weights Jacob Glover; sealer of leather, E. c Dennis; wood measurers, J. w. Witt A. s. Eaton, B. B. Butterfield, E. H Pinney, E. o. Truesdell, H. c. Holt, E J. Warrington, Charles. Gary; public weighers, B. 0. Pinney, E. c. Dennis, S i B. Amadon, B. O. Truesdell, Chas. Gary w. B. Demond; haywards, Lyman Cush man, H. w. Davis, Geo. O. Cleaveland sextons, c. F. Eager, w. J. Thresher, H A Glazier, John Kane, Frank Converse Wilbur Holmes, Wyles Bradway, M. A Gold, Homer Lord.
 Stafford.
 There will be an Episcopal service 1T the town hall next Sunday afternoon at ; o'clock.
 The Misses Carrie and Jennie Aldricf of Monson, were guests of Edgar Alder Wednesday.
 The Mission Band of the Baptist churct will meet with Mrs. o. T. Hulett nex Saturday afternoon.
 Miss Alice Morse left Tuesday for { two weeks vacation with relatives 1T I New Haven and New York
 Mrs. George Francis returned Saturday from visit of several weeks with friends and relatives in New York and Norwich
 Rev. F. L. Batchelder, pastor of th' Baptist church, will preach sermon nex Sunday morning for children and young people.
 MT. and Mrs. Luther Crawford treated themselves to vacation of few days last week and visited Mashapaug anc Union.
 Subject for the meeting of the Y. P. s c. B. this evening: Influence Why tc Get It-How to Get It-How to Use It. A cordial invitation extended to all
 The young people of the Baptist churcE will hold social with William House a Union next Tuesday evening. A hearty welcome awaits all who may attend