The Press., 1898-10-27
Mrs. George siswick Is VISITING her

Mrs. A. G. Thompson of Hampden,
Mass, is the guest of the Misses Norris.
Miss Edith Farnell who has been the
guest of Mrs. Walter Scott has returned
to her home in Woonsocket.
Mrs. w. Ell. Pettytt will sell her house.
hold goods at auction Saturday, at one p.
M, at her residence on Morton street.
Robert w. Smith has gone to Winfield,
N. Y, to attend the funeral of his grand
father, Col Alonzo Wood who died Tues
day.
A new order of service has been ar
ranged and will be used at the Congrega-
tional church next Sunday evening for
the first time.
The annual meeting of the Grace church
chapter of the Womans' Auxiliary will
be held in the basement of the church
next Saturday, at p. m.
Advertised letters: James Nolan, VIII
lie Murray, Madame Francois Daze, Mrs.
Louisa Russell, Robert Raomond, Roit-
tser Wollingco, Fl. V. Knox, G. Hudchon.
The annual meeting of the Woman's
Home missionary society of the M. E.
church will be held at the home of Mrs.
F. F. Patten on Friday afternoon at 8
O'Clock.
Miss Louise Norris and Mrs. A. G.
Thompson of Hampden, Mass, go to
Worcester Friday to attend the Home
stead Club meeting and will spend few
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les Fair in Boston.
Hiram Towne, who enjoyed the distinct
ion of being the oldest man in town when
here, has been receiving flattering notices
in the Chicago papers. Mr.. Towne rode
in the recent peace procession in that
city, riding horseback, and was the oldest
veteran present.
The dates for the presentation of Els
meralda" have been changed to Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings, November Is
and 16. The following is the cast of
characters:
sold Man" Rogers North Carolina farmer,
DIR. F. L. Smith
Lydia Ann Rogers, his wife, Mrs. Lathrop
Esmeralda, his daughter Miss G. M Chamberlin
Dan Hardy, young North Carolinian,
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Fstabrook man of leisure, j. Carl Converse
Jack Desmond, an American artist in Paris,
ChaS. R. Newton
Nora Desmond,( his Miss Chamberlin
Kate Desmond sisters, Miss Bissett
"Marquis' De Montessin a French adventurer,
H. O'Halloran
''' -' 80 Mr. Michael
Much interest is felt in the republican
representative contest, which is to be
held at the town house next Wednesday
evening. In all probability two names
will come before the caucus from this
district The friends of J. NJ. Leach,
who was one of the representatives at the
last term, think that he should be nomi-
mated. Mr.. Leach is a staunch republi-
can and popular young man. The inter
ests of the town will be carefully looked
after if Mr.. Leach returns to the legisla-
ture. Friends of States Attorney j. H.
Reed will present his name to the caucus.
Mr.. Reeds ability is well known, and ii
nominated he will hold the party strength
and represent the town creditably.
The harvest home festival at Grace
church was held last evening, in spite of
to postpone it. If the weather had been
pleasant the church would undoubtedly
have been filled to overlooking. AS 1t
was, the congregation numbered about
100. 1t was beautiful service, and one
long to be remembered. The church was
very artistically decorated. The two
choirs, that of st. Johns, Rockville, and
the parish choir (kindly assisted by some
members of the Congregational choir),
did their work admirably. One enjoyable
, feature of the service was F. B. New
toms rendering of Dudley Bucks "Fea1
not ye o Israel" which showed off his
fine voice to good advantage. Be-
sides the rector, there was present in
the church Rev. R. q. Tongue, the rector
of st. Johns, Rockville, and Rev. w. S.
Emery, rector of Christ church, Norwich
the latter giving an eloquent address or
the lessons of the occasion, which was
highly appreciated. Before the service
the singers and the clergy were e~ter
tanned at supper by the Ladies' Aid 50
ciety.
SCaHOrOS
, Martins Photographic studio will give
away free during Nov. 80 doz. $5 photo
graphs, Send or call for particulars.
Subject for the meeting of the Y. P. s.
@. E. this evening-"Go or send" AL
are invited.
Milton Puffer of Willimantic has beer
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Rock
, we'll this week.
Mrs. Flora Perry has been spending g
) few days with her sisters, Mrs. Oscar
Colburn and Miss Mabel Belcher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles johnson of South.
bridge have been spending few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gerould.
Hugh Jenkins has either got to stoE
adding new lines to his already large
stock of goods, or rent a larger building.
Owen Kelley of the Springs, who is EN-.
ployed at Nightmares carriage shop, has
rented the tenement in Blacks hotel
building.
While Sted Williams was out hunting
yesterday black and white setter came
to him, and the dog awaits an owner al
Mr.. Williams house.
The Y. P. s. Y. E. are holding series
of cottage meetings for those who are moi
able to attend the regular meetings. The
first one was held with Mrs. o. w. San.
ford Tuesday night.
Ernest L. Cady, who has resided at the
Thresher homestead for number Of
years, has taken a position in the print.
ing house of Barrett & Leonard, Spring.
Rold and commanded bio d,,tioc Moodou