The Press., 1902-12-11

ton; secretary, Mrs. Abbie Ide; gate keeper, Wesley Bradway; Pomona, Mrs. Luther Crawford; Flora, Miss Mamie Lord Ceres, Miss Mabel Edson; L AS, Mrs Clara Beard; executive committee, J. W. Witt, J. M Larned, Luther Craw- ford; insurance committee, Wesley Brad way, J. M. Larned; committee on wo- mans work, Mrs. Mattie Lasbury, Miss May Coburn, Mrs. Matte Barretts; com mttee to visit the sick, Mrs. Janet Francis, Mrs. Mattie Lasbury, Mrs. Ellen Weston organist, Mrs. Lottie Cady.
 To one who was almost a stranger and mere onlooker, the Congregation church vestry at Staffordville, on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, with its gaily dec orated booths, handsome and unique cos umes, and the good cheer everywhere in evidence, presented scene that was like a ''gliMpse of fairy land" The Ladies' Aid society of that church scored bril- liant success with their two-nights' fair, realizing $44. Notwithstanding the ax- treme cold weather the attendance was large on both evenings. Much credit is due Mrs. Glare Lemonde and Philo West for the artistic appearance of the booths, as they had the decorations in charge. The orchestra furnished excellent music, Asa Harris of this village taking the place left vacant by the death of George Andrews. The pastor, Rev. H. T. Bar nard, sang aTsolo 4on Tuesday evening which was greatly appreciated by the music-loving portion of. the audience Considerable amusement was furnished by the march In which Mother Goose and all her children took part. Special men, tion should be made of the cocoa booth, presided over by Mrs. Edward Earring ton, who was dressed as the girl in the picture on Bakers cocoa cans. Her sales were numerous, especially on Tuesday evening, when hot cocoa was most ac. ceptable and gratifying. In spite of the cold weather, Herbert A. West dispensed large quanty of lemonade from the old oaken bucket. Mrs. Ellery Chamberlin furnished large fruit cake as a guess cake. Mrs. Frank Brown, Chas. F. Ea- ger and Wm. A. Thompson guessed the nearest the correct weight and 1t was di- vided between them. Judging by the number of pies which disappeared from Arthur Vests booth the gentlemen of Stafordville must be pie-lovers. Wm.A Thompson, as ''Simple Simon," kept the people laughing constantly. We think he excelled the original Simon. Philo West was also excellent as "King Cole" Late in the evening the perishable articles and many others were sold at auction by R. M. Chamberlin. Because ot his good judgment and ready wit, MT. Chamberlin is very popular as an auctioneer. After the departure of the people Emory Phelps took a fiash-light Licture of Mother Goose and King Cole, and the other characters who took part. .....,
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 Mrs. Henry Chamberlin is i'll with the grip.
 Ernest Moore of Monson was home over Sunday. . ..t .- zr>
 Mass will be observed at St. Joseph's chapel Sunday at a. m.
 Mrs. Elwin Phelps is recovering from an attack of quinsy sore throat. ,e
 Mise Mildred Harrington of the Springs was the guest of her brother and his wife recently
 7 Ebenezer Colburn had his old horse, "Pet,'' that he had driven for twelve years and a half, killed last week, be- ,canse-o of of old age. a ..
 The extremely cold weather of Monday and Tuesday did not prevent ,Messrs. Bradley and Heck and others from draw. ing their usual number of loads of wood to Peel & McCarthy's mill. | Ezra 8. Colburn has been shingling the front of his house. He was obliged tc have his faithful old gray horse, Billy killed last Thursday, on account of old age. He had owned him fifteen years.
 Those who were present at the fail greatly enjoyed the Monarch talking ma chine selections with which A. H. Si monds of the Hollow favored us. It ii said to be the best and dearest talkine machine ever, heard in this community.
 Ezra 5. Colburn has been changing tn, source of his barn water supply. He ha, taken the pipe from the we'll where 1t hal been for 13 years. It Is to come from tn, brook now. He bought pair of steer of Charles Russell recently.
 F An entertainment and lecture cours, will be given by the Young Mems club O this place during the next four months a. follows: Dec. 16, lecture by Rev. c. s Davis on."A trip around the world, :" il lustrated by first-class lime light stere Topticon; Jan. 27, entertainment by tn, members of the club, subject "A mocl trial'' - charges, assault and battery
 Feb. M, a lecture by Rev. Frank w Gray, subject ''Ben Hur," illustrated b! seventy two colored stereopticon slides March A, an entertainment by memberi of the club. Course tickets soc, childrel 25c; single adult tickets, 2Oc; childre1 10c. All are invited to- this course o lectures and entertainments, as it Is fo the good of the whole community. IF u st.
 The Epworth League of the M. B church will hold it's annual fair Thursda. and Friday evening, December 18th ant h bo q, cles, home made candies and Ice cream A fish pond will be one of the attractions The evenings. entertainment will consis of farce, entitled .'Aunt Susan Jones. ! characters: .s s $, q4s1 Aunt Susan Jones, an old lady from tn, lys country, Miss Grace Booth Mrs. Markley, a city merchants wife, Mrs. Minnie Hughes Arabella Markley, her daughter,
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