The Press., 1898-05-12

T. J. Hynes of Wales and H. L. More house of Meriden, met here yesterday tC confer on the loss on the woodwork al Rockwelrs mill. Hynes and Morehouse agreed on the amount of the loss placed fl at $1 ,660. The indications are that there will be speedy settlement.
 The presentation of 'Sundown Mine' Tuesday evening, for the benefit of the Citizens Band, drew a good sized audi. ence at the opera house. The play, as it's name indicates, deals with western min- ing life and the sensational features oi border incidents. The different charac. ters were well portrayed, and MT. Aiken, who had charge of the presentation, is to be congratulated for his management, as well as for his clever work as Gilbert Grey. James A. Roche, as Jason Bre- voort, handled his part in an intelligent and pleasing manner. Miss K. F. HoIri- gan Is always favorite with local audi dienoes, and her conception of Alma Van
  work. Miss Maggie Shea, as Agnes Per cival, also drew the favorable attention of the audience. F. A. Sweet, as Dennis O'Hoolihan, showed his versatility, and handled the part with credit. s. F. Pease, as Popgun Whalebone, gentleman of color, has received his full share of con- pliments. Jerry Enright, as Jerry, the office boy, handled his part with the snap and vigor which always characterizes his acting. R. H. Eaton gave individuality to both characters that he represented. The concert by Jordan's orchestra was a pleasant feature, and the singing by Vim. Chamberlin and Walter Morley was heart fly encored. Miss Violet Ray sang sew eral patriotic songs. The band will add about $50 to its treasury as result of the entertainment.
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 Mrs. J. A. Simonds will be away in the city all day Tuesday. and will do any errands left with her by Monday night.
 Miss Mary Williams of Hartford is a guest of MT. and Mrs. Oscar Sanford.
 Abner Needham had a streak of bad luck last Monday in losing valuable Jersey COW by death.
 Leroy Harwood of New London was 8 guest of his grandmother, Mrs. Angeline Wetherbee, the last of last week.
 Mrs. F. J. Glover and two children spent Sunday in Willimantic with Mrs Glover's sister, Miss Hannah Black.
 Subject for the meeting of the Y. P. s. c. B. this evening Things My Denomi- nation Has Accomplished. All cordially welcomed.
 Charles Ensminger of Hydeville has purchased the Ed. Moore farm at the Village, and took possession of his new home last week.
 Miss Molly Lewis, Miss Bacon, Frank Sutley, George Hobbs and Charles Mor- ris, all of Monson, were guests of MT. and Mrs. Will Lewis last Sunday.
 About the first of this springs improve ments is handsome and convenient barn which Eugene O'Neil has built on his place, the work being done by Contractor Graves.
 If it is possible for the weather to hold good long enough, the band intends to have little marching exercise on the macadam road this evening, and perhaps will give us some outdoor music.
 ''Shady Dell" at the Glyn, Is fully as patriotic as other sections of the town, as evinced by the number of United States flags flying there. The annual spring cleaning by the children Is now taking place.
 An additional force of about a dozen Italians arrived last night and commenced work on the macadam road this morning. The contractors are making rapid pro- gress thus far, and few weeks more will see the entire job completed.
 Owing to the severe storm of last Sun- day no Episcopal service was held in the town hall, but the usual service will be held there next Sunday afternoon at 3 and Rector Martin would be pleased to be greeted by large congre- gation.
 About forty members of the Christian Endeavor attended inc gathering at Miss Mabel Bucks Tuesday. The evening was much enjoyed by all present. Re- treatments were served, games played, and Will Brown sang solo, which was one of the pleasant features of the even- ing.
 Charles Rock has been trimming up the handsome row of Films at the Glyn this week. In their symetrical beauty, these trees bear little resemblance to the bean poles set out by B. c. Pinney some years ago, and in after years they are sure to become the admiration of the town.
 Walter Couch, 62, brother of Mrs. AL bert Packard, died at South Manchester Tuesday, after short illness, following an attack of pneumonia. The funeral was held at South Manchester this after noon and was attended by Mrs. Packard Her two sons, Elmer and Charles, who are at present working in Manchester, were also present at the funeral services.
 Mrs. Harriet Harvey, Fl, sister of Eph 'aim Squire, died at the home of her sis .er in Eastford, last Thursday. after a short illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Har- 7ey's home was in Willimantic, but she vas on a visit to her sister when taken sick. The burial was at Warrenvllle last Saturday, and was attended from this place by Mrs. Ephraim Squire, Miss Eu- ;oka Squire, and Mir. and Mrs. A. J. Sau1t.