The Press., 1898-12-29

| is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Scott we're at
Woonsocket for Christmas.
Mrs. George Symonds and children
Of Hartford are visiting in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Taintor spent
Christmas in Boston and Lowell.
Harry Avery and Miss Beth Williams
were married at Monson last Saturday.
The Forestville mill is shut down at
present, but will be started in all proba-
bility in few weeks.
The holder of coupon No. 1,477 will be
presented with the picture on exhibition
at AbePs clothing store.
Advertised letters Mrs. George Pise,
Mrs Paul Paison, Edgar Alden, Mrs. AL
fred Ray, Ande Hoffman.
The young people have had chance to
enjoy the skating the past week, and
have taken advantage of the opportunity.
The usual Christmas ire, exercises in
the churches Saturday evening delighted
the children and pleased the older people.
DIR. G. III. David is to remove his Office
from East Main street to Main street,
and advertises his household goods for
sale.
A. A. StebbiDs, who has been i'll with
rheumatism, is now better, and able to
attend to his duties with the Electric
Light company.
"Gayest Manhattan did not draw a
large crowd from here Saturday evening.
Those who did attend speak very well of
the attraction.
Borough Assessor j. F. Chamberlin
will be in his Office Friday and Saturday
to receive the borough tax lists. Satnr-
day Is the last day for receiving them.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. N. Brown and daugh-
ter, Ella, of Providence, Il. l., spent
Christmas with Mrs. Browns mother and
sister, Mrs. and Miss K. F. Horrigan.
| A fair-sizec audience was entertained at
the opera house last evening by the Cali
fornia minstrels. The entertainment as
whole was satisfactory, but there We're
some weak spots in it.
Tickets are now on sale at Abel's for
''By Force of Impulse" which will be
presented at the opera house next Tues
day evening by the st. Edwards Dramatic
society. This is the same talent that so
ably presented this drama last March.
The M. E. Sunday school have elected
the officers tor the coming year as follows:
Superintendent, S. F. Maine; assistant
superintendent, Joseph Clifford; secretary
and treasurer, Louis Fl. Stevens libra
rian, Jessie Clifford superintendent of
primary work, Miss Myrnie A. Washburn.
The following officers of the Congrega
tional Sunday school have been elected
for the ensuing year Superintendent, F.
j. Chandler: assistant superintendent,
William H. Corbin secretary and treas
urer, A. w. Kingsbury librarians, Miss
Lettie Meyers and Miss Jennie Hewett
executive committee, the officers and Mrs.
G. H. Baker, Mrs. James Mclaughlin,
Mrs. G. E. Butterf1eld and w. E. Demond.
GRACE CHURCH NOTES: The recent
sale and entertainment netted little over
$97.. Next Sunday, being the feast OF
the circumcision of Christ, there will be
holy communion at 7.3O a. No.. The
mems bible class, under the auspices OF
the Brotherhood of st. Andrew, will meet
hereafter on the LIST and Sd Sundays Of
the month, Immediately after evening
service, beginning with next Sunday. AL
men are cordially invited
| The Methodist Episcopal church will
observe the week of prayer, and meetings
are to be held every evening except Sat.
urday. On Sunday morning there will be
communion and reception OF members
At O'Clock the league will hold prayer
meeting, and at O'Clock the pastor viii
preach. On Monday evening will occur
the annual church meeting. The roll il
to be called, and response from ever!
member, either in person or by letter, ii
desired
The annual banquet of the EpwortE
League Tuesday evening was very en-
joyable gathering About 100 peopl,
took seats at the tables, which wert
: spread in the parlors. After the feast tn,
following program was carried out, Mis-
M. Grace Dwight acting as toast mistress
r Piano Duet, Mrs. cleveland and Miss Eli
"Gr1t, Clarence d. Wake
1.-The Model Church. Edwin w. Bishol
: Vocal Duet, Misses Maud Arnold and Ivy Eatoi
Re Axe an 20 We Gfl4 Hd1e Ghas ,s r Hodgs0I
THE Wants OF Man," James 1. Bartholomew
vocal SOLO, Miss EatOl
It'll We Meet Again." Kate j. LORI
The music was well rendered, the toasts
, were all happy and interesting, and the
listeners were full of enthusiasm anC
goodfellowship.
The Country clubs assembly at the
Springs House last evening was socia
success. About 100, including members
and invited guests, enjoyed the pleasan
event. The Court Square theater or
David Bissett prompted for the fou
square dances on the program. Ligh
refreshments were served at the intermis
sion at 1890. The dining room was dec
clubs. Much credit is due the green,
| committee, consisting of Messrs. q. Loui
Nichols, K. M. Fisk and E. Fl. Pinney
for the well executed arrangements
Among the out-of-town guests were Chas
II. Allyn and H. G. Kyle of Rockville, F
B. Remington of Springfield, DR.. ant
Mrs. II. F. Nichols of Hoboken, N. J.
p. J. Jester of Plttsburg, Penn, Mr.. ant
Mrs. R. P. Cushman, Thaddeus Cushman
Miss Florence Cushman, Miss Saral
Holmes, Miss Carrie Flynt and Will
Flynt of Monson, Miss Blanche Hellya
of Palmer, Miss Florence Bond of Bonds
Vile, and Miss Williams from San Fran
cisco, Cal.
stafford.
The grange is having its hall wired TO
electric lights.
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