The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-28
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married except one, and 1t on dit that she
is about to fall into line.
It is sincerely to be hoped that the
newly elected officers, directors, etc, of
the new cemetery association will do all
in their power In the future, as they have
In the past, to help along the enterprise
Many more from the Hill than did go
wanted to go to that South Wilmington
band entertainment Saturday night. II
tell you," says Neighbor Wishwell.
s'there are lots of smart folks down to
South Wellington, too"
The girls are making great preparations
for their chicken-pie supper Tuesday
evening, April I'd. The price Of admis-
sion to the entertainment, i'aclatdiaag the
supper, will be fifteen cents. The girls
are hoping for good weather and for
crowd.
AT the annual meeting of the new GEM
setery association, Monday afternoon, the
following officers were chosen: Presi-
dent, L. johnson vice-president, George
"A. Cosgrove, in place of s. Nichols, re-
signed; secretary, F. w. Pratt treas
urer, W. H. Hall; directors, G. G. Cur
ley, s. Morrison, E. A. Morse, w. o.
Eldridge, J. F. Whitford, Chas. T. Pres
ton, Frank Clark, George E. Robbins, q.
81. Ryder, E. V. Preston, L. w. Holt, s.
Shngsby, James Macfarlane, A. Korper !;
auditors, Louis Korper, D. G. Dimock.
1t was voted to expend $185 from the
treasury. A new bylaw, No. 18, was
adopted: ''All officers of the association
shall be elected at its annual meeting"
Work on the grounds and on the new
state road adjoining is to be resumed i'm
mediately.
south Wellington Correspondence.
School in this district is closed for a
weeks vacation.
Miss Florence Neil was at home from
Hartford over Sunday.
The Praying band meets this evening
With Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Denman.
Stated communication of Uriel lodge,
No. "a, Saturday evening, March 80.
Mrs. Gurley has so far recovered from
her recent illness as to take charge of her
class in Sunday school, last Sunday.
We are human, and we frankly admit
that the words of appreciation from vari-
GUS members of the band for the mention
they have received in this column are
very pleasant to listen to.
1t Is almost enough to make man
swear off using tobacco when he sees the
exhibition of hlthiness given by a gentle
man" who used the hall floor for cuspi-
dor last Saturday evening.
The gospel services conducted by Miss
Nellie Thompson last Sunday afternoon
in the hall, proved to be very interesting
and helpful her talk was based on Phil.
8: Is, IA. The Denman twins sang a
Duet and Miss Ida Hall sang solo.
The band entertainment is to be repeat
ed in Hillside hall, Mansfield Depot,
April 10, where they will undoubtedly
play to good house, as some from that
given here, and speak very highly of it.
We extend our hearty congratulations
to the South Wilmington brass band on
the highly successful entertainment of
last Saturday evening. The air is full of
complimentary remarks, and what Is sur
prising, Is that the whole list of those
who took part come in for their share of
praise. Under the circumstances we do
not dare to make any special mention,
but feel that 1t is not an, exaggeration to
say that no performance was ever given
in the hall that gave better satisfaction.
From the beginning, the boys motto was,
in substance, to give the people something
that was In every way, clean, wholesome
and Of par value, and to say they succeed.
ed hardly tells it, and by-the-way those
programs-another evidence of the skill
of Mr.. Harrison, the artist. Whitford's
orchestra did its share towards entertain.
| ing the audience; some of whom felt as
though they must get up and dance while
listening to the music. Thomas A. Den.
| man also comes in for a share of the
praise, as the management feel that much
of their success is due to his capable in
struction during the rehearsal. And one
word about the stage scenery for the first
| act, who in the audience would have
thought that we had talent In this village
that was equal to the task of designing
and painting that scene? and yet that lie
the truth. We feel that we have hardly
done justice to this affair, and yet we
hardly dare to try the editor too far.
SO we will close by saying that the pro-
ceeds amounted to $3.50.
West Wilmington.
M. II. Whitford was In Stafford on
Monday.
A dramatic club is being formed here,
and people may look for some plays later.
The literary club meets next Saturday
night at the home of Miss Esther DeWolf.
Miss Ethel Burdick and Miss Georgia
Whitford went to the Springs last Friday.
Winnie Brown has taken the position
recently filled by H. o. Warren at Mr..
Holman's.
II. G. Parkhurst, our popular station
agent, spent Sunday with his parents at
Stafford Springs.
o. E. Waite is building several new
hen houses, and is going into the chicken
business extensively this spring.
L.W. Jacobs, who had finger crushed
in the gears at his shop, Is receiving con-
CALCULATIONS upon saving his finger.
II. o. Warren and family left here
Wednesday for their new home In Sey-
mour. Their many friends wish them
| success.
Part of the old platform at the railroad
station was taken up last week and new
hoarda nl1t in making q uuoh poadod