The Press., 1902-04-17
UNION.

At the Congregational church last SUM-
day was the largest congregation OF the
season, and the largest Sunday school
since last summers season. Prayer meet
ing next Friday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred johnson; one week from
Thursday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ballou at Rock Meadow.
Next Wednesday evening, at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G.. Barber, the literary
circle will discuss Washington Irving.
The same program as before appointed
and as much more as convenient. The
session with the Misses Lawson was most
pleasant. All interested always invited.
Tuesday evening Of this week the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Webster was the
scene OF very pleasant assembling of q
large number Of friends from Union,
Westford and Stafford Springs. The oc-
casion Of the gathering was the sixteenth
anniversary Of the wedding of the host
and hostess. 1t came In the nature OF q
surprise party. or course, Mrs. Webster
had intimation of the possible invasion of
her house that evening by few of their
friends. Mr.. Webster, however, was In
blissful ignorance of the impending cap
ture of his castle. The plan started as
an exhibition of the respect and regard Of
Mashapaug Lake grange, of which Mr..
and Mrs. Webster are loyal and active
workers. The knowledge of the pro-
posed visit becoming known, it was found
that many outside the grange desired TO
show by their presence the esteem in
which the good couple are held by all who
know them. The surprise feature of the
occasion proved more extended than an
ticipated, and the arrival in body Of SO
large number surprised many In the cir
Gle. Continued arrivals later intensified
the interest and pleasure. After couple
of hours spent In conversation and many
home enjoyments a bountiful lunch was
spread and the delicacies of the board
numerous, bountiful and delicious, tempt
ed and pleased every one. Before de-
parting the guests left with Mr.. and Mrs.
Webster purse of money, presented as
an evidence of desire to In some way
and with the request that some suitable
and agreeable token be purchased and
treasured as a reminder of the occasion.
After season of congratulations and
benedictions showered upon the honored
host and hostess the assembled friends
announced the hour Of departure by sing
ing "God be with you" Everybody
claimed that the evening was eventfui
and perfect, the moon shedding Its ap-
proving and peaceful light over all as, at
late hour, they departed. Mr.. Webster
Is one of Unions most diligent and sue
cessful farmers, active and useful In every
interest of the town, has twice represent
ed the town In the general assembly, ard
is progressive and public spirited every
way.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Keefe of Stafford
Springs attended church here last Sun
day.
| Mrs. E. s. Witherell, who has been Ill
for the past two weeks, Is slowly recov-
erlng.
Mrs. G. s., McKinstry of Southbridge,
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Frank Witherell, for the past week, re-
turned to her home on Friday.
Rev, D q. Ashley, who has SO accept
ably filed the pulpit at the M. 2. church
since October 1sf, has been assigned here
for the coming year and returned to town
last Friday. He was warmly welcomed.
Rev. G. E. Bromley, the former pastor,
has been heard from recently at Drew
theological seminary, and states that he
has had the promise of an appointment at
Springdale. All his friends will be glad
to hear that, as it will be a great help to
him In acquiring an advanced education.
| Rock Meadow.
| Flora Heck visited over Sunday with
friends in Stafford.
Charles Webster is giving his house a
new appearance by coat of paint.
Philena Agard visited few days this
week at Henry Barlow's In Westford.
| Miss Eva Heck has gone to work for
Mrs. Gordon In the east part of the town.
Charles Webster saw three deer in a
lot near his house last Monday morning.
They seemed very tame.
Walter DeRose, who has been spending
the winter at Adelbert Aga1d's, has gone
to work for Henry Thresher In Stafford.
A few days ago, while Wesley Brooks
was returning home on the Stafford Street
road, near the Ernest Goodell place he
saw large deer being chased by dog.
The deer seemed very tired and not very
wild. .....
| A Nearly Fatal Runaway