The Press., 1898-12-29

wv. Burwell, who has been quite i'll, Is improving.
 Mir. and Mrs. Walter Scott were ai 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 Mise 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 a 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 a 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.
 Dr. c. H. David Is to remove his office from East Main street to Main street, 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 8 large crowd from here Saturday evening. Those who did attend speak very we'll oi the attraction.
 Borough Assessor J. F. Chamberlin will be in his office Friday and Saturday to receive the borough tax lists. Satur. day Is the last day for receiving them.
 MT. and Mrs. D. N. Brown and daugh. ter, Ella, of Providence, k. l., spent Christmas with Mrs. Browns mother and sister, Mrs. and Miss K. F. Horrigan.
 A fair-sizec audience was entertained al the opera house last evening by the Cali fornia minstrels. The entertainment ak whole was satisfactory, but there We're some weak spots m lG.
 Tickets are now on sale at Abel's fol By Force of Impulse," which will bt day evening by the St. Edwards Dramatic society. This is the same talent that SC ably presented this drama last March.
 The M. K. Sunday school have elected the officers tor the coming year as follows Superintendent, s. F. Maine; assistan superintendent, Joseph Clifford; secretar! and treasurer, Louis H. Stevens; libra rian, Jessie Clifford superintendent O primary work, Miss MyrnieA A. Wsshburn
 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 ur-r, A. w. Kingsbury; librarians, Mis- Lettie Meyers and Miss Jennie Hewett executive committee, the officers and Mrs G. H. Baker, Mrs. James Mclaughlin Mrs. c. E. Butterfleld and w. E. Demond | GRACE CHuRoH NOTES The recen sale and entertainment netted a little owe $97. Next Sunday, being the feast O the circumcision of Christ, there will b holy communion at 7.80 a. m...... Tn mems bible class, under the auspices o the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, will mee hereafter on the 1st and Sd Sundays O the month, immediately after evenlnI rwvfk Al men are cordially invited
 The Methodist Episcopal church will observe the week of prayer, and meeting are to be held every evening except Sat urday. On Sunday morning there will b communion and reception of members At 6 o'clock the league will hold praye meeting, and at o'clock the pastor wi preach. On Monday evening will occu the annual church meeting. The roll 1 to be called, and a response from ever member, either in person or by letter, desired.
 The annual banquet Of the Epwort League Tuesday evening was a very CT joyabl gathering. About 130 peopI took seats at the tables, which wer spread in the parlors. After the feast tn following program was carried out, Mis- M Grace Dwight acting as toast mistress Piano Duet, Mrs. Cleaveland and Miss Ell "Grlt," Clarence D. Wake Vocal Duet, Misses Maud Arnold and Ivy Eato "An Axe to Grind Chas F. Hodgso "The Land We Live h." Louis H. SteveI ..The Wants Of Man." James I. Bartholome STiIi Tni 4 we Meet Again." Ka1e sS J, hISG LoI The music was well rendered, the toast were all happy and interesting, and tn listeners were full of enthusiasm an goodfellowship.
 The Country clubs assembly at tn Springs House last evening was a soci, success. About 100, including member and invited guests, enjoyed the pIeasar event. The Court Square theater ol chestra furnished excellent music, an David Blssett prompted for the for square dances on the program. Ligl Refreshments were served at the intermil sion at 10. 80. The dining room was de, orated with the national colors and go clubs. Much credit is due the green committee, consisting of Messrs. G. Lou Nichols, k. M. Fisk and E. H. Pinne, for the well executed arrangement Among the out-of-town guests were Cha H. Allyn and H. c. Kyte of Rockville, B. Bennington of Springfield, Dr. au Mrs. H. F. Nichols of Hoboken, N. P. J. Jester of Pittsburg, Penn, MT. al Mrs. R. P. Cushman, Thaddeus Cushma Miss Florence Cushman, Miss Sars Holmes, Miss Carrie Flynt and Wi Flynt of Monson, Miss Blanche HelIy, of Palmer, Miss Florence Bond of Bond vile, and Miss Williams from San FraI cisco, Cal.
 Stafford.
 The grange is having it's hall wired ft } electric lights.
 Regular meeting of Stafford Granl next Tuesday evening.
 Miss Hannah Black of Willimantic is