The Press., 1897-03-18

The stock or Wm. Irons, consisting or quantity of canned goods, some cigars, tobacco, etc., is to be sold at auction the 29th.
 A pleasant party of about 50 gathered at the Springs House last evening, not especially to celebrate St. Patrick's day, but rather to see if they could have as good a time as at the last social under ' the same management. It is the general verdict that it is hard to tell which party was more enjoyed. The program opened auspiciously with one of Landlord Fowle's turkey suppers, of which escalloped Oys- ters formed the introduction, and ice cream the finale. After supper the ta- bles were removed and the dancing be- gan. Music was furnished by Brown of | Monson, violin, Frazer, cornet, and Mrs. Brown, pianist. David Bissett kept them moving. The party broke up at the witching hour of 12. 15 a. m.
 The Myra Collins company are expect ed to appear in the opera house Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of next week. An excellent bill may be expected if the booking is closed. The company will probably open with That Naughty Boy" The Palmer correspondent of the Sprinofield Republican writes as 'ollows :
 The Myra Collins dramatic company which is playing weeks engagement in the opera house, was well received Mon day night. The popular prices, which have usually been the signal for poor entertainment, are not so in this case. Those who attended speak very highly of the ability of the members of the com pany and of the class of entertainment l furnished.
 | William Alderman was before the bor- ough court Tuesday, charged with cruelty to animals. A horse which Alderman claims belongs to Henry Ladd was the subject of the alleged abuse. Alderman gave bonds for appearance Saturday, when the hearing will be held. William Converse and Elmer Blair were beforS the court Monday on 8 similar charge It was alleged that they abused COW. Blair claimed that he brought the COW | of Monson man. She was so weak that she could hardly stand, and on the way l home train came along, the COW shied got down bank and could not get back. Blair put a chain around her neck, hitched 1 on his horse and dragged her back to the road. Under the circumstances the court could not overlook the fact that it was hard on the COW, though possibly neces- sary, and he made it $1 and costs, which amounted in the aggregate to about $16.
 Rev. Edgar F. Clark, former pastor of the M. E. church, is about to leave Taunton, Mass, and it is expected will go to Plymouth Mass. The following from Taunton paper will be of interest to Rev. Mir. Clark's many fri ends in Stafford:
 The Taunton Knights Templar associ- ation, last evening, rendered an informal farewell reception to Rev. Edgar F. Clark | of the Grace M. E. church, who is soon to leave that parish. The association is made up of members of St. Johns com mandery of Providence, who have effect ed this organization for purposes of local meeting. apart from the commandery work at Providence. Rev. MT. Clark is not member of the local association but is templar, and during his residence in | Taunton has evinced much interest in ma sonic matters.
 About 125 were present in Masonic hall, the attendance being made up for the most part of Taunton members of the l commandery, though there were present
 
 ation of masons, as invited guests.
 An appetiztng spread took the attention of the assembly during the early evening 1 The menu which had been provided was an interesting souvenir of the occasion. | Upon it's front cover was an excellent likeness of the honored guest of the even- ing, Rev. E. F. Clark.
 At the conclusion of the banquet, Presi- dent George H. Rhodes of the associa- tion addressed Rev. Mir. Clark briefly. referring to the pleasant relations which | had existed between him and those as- sembled, and then on their behalf, he presented the guest with one of the hand | somest rods that was ever rigged for gamey fish. The rod was suitably inscrib- ed with tho name of the recipient and the date.
 Rev. MT. Clark responded feelngly thanking the members for their friendship, and dwelling at some length upon the benefcent influences of masonry, as a l ChristianiZing element in modern society He assured those assemb bled that he would | always cherish a warm memory of the days which he had passed in Taunton and of the friendship which had made the days full of sunshine.
 Rev. John P. Forbes of the Unitarian church, a brother mason, also spoke | briefly. He told some interesting stories of fishing trips which he had made with Rev. MT. Clark, showing how enthusias- tic he was in pursuit of gamey fish and big game. Both speakers were heartily applauded.
 Stafford.
 Regular meeting of Wolcott Lodge to- night
 Peter Baritau has been down sick with the grip.
 Olney Hulett has rented the Reuben Burley place.
 Benny Johnson was in the village Tues day, looking as pleasant as ever.
 Ernest Whiton, of Mansfield, is guest of his brother, Charles Whiton.
 Miss Stella Squire, of Willimantic, is visiting with her parents this week
 Mrs. Abner Needham has been quite i'll for some time, but is now little on the gain.
 John G. Wightman has been under the weather for few days with an attack of the grip.
 Henry Champlin, of Burnside, a former resident, has been guest this week ot his sister, Mrs. Henry Gerould.
 George Thompson. of Tufts Divinity school, has been spending the week with his parents, MT. and Mrs. George Thomp. son.
 Owing to the lateness of the season and some other reasons, the band have given up the idea of an entertainment fo1 the present.
 F. A. Heck, who has been quite ill fol d number of weeks, is out again, and ex. poets to open his blacksmith shop next Wednesday.
 Meeting tonight of the Y. P. $. c. E. Subject-"H the Christian EndeavoI pledge strengthens the Christian life. !,