The Press., 1902-09-18

3 Rev George Thompson of Springfield
VT, has been guest of his mother, Mrs
Emily Thompson, this week.
Services were held In the Universalis
church last Sunday instead of Memorial
hall, as intended, the work being hastenec
to completion on Saturday evening, &c
that the auditorium was ready for use the
next morning. The new pipe organ was
also used for the first time. The state
Universalist association is holding It's an
nual meeting In the church this week.
The city of Hartford proposes to have
one of the biggest days In its history next
week Thursday, when the monument to
the First Connecticut Heavy Artillery,
one of the most noted regiments of the
civil war and the first one from any state
to volunteer for three years, will be dedi-
Gated. The monument Is massive one
of granite, surmounted by an immense
mortar that was used by this regiment In
the siege of Petersburg. Surrounding
the mortar are a number of shells which
were thrown into the city at the time OF
the siege from this identical gun, and did
not explode. These shells were very
kindly presented by the Robert E. Lee
camp of Confederate veterans of Peters
burg, which Is expected to be present at
the dedication. John G. Cleaveland and
A. II. Simonds are the only members OF
this regiment living In town, both OF
whom expect to take part in the exercises.
The opening and dedication of Memo
rial hall last week Thursday and Friday
evenings was pleasant occasion for all
who attended, and it Is unfortunate that
misstatements and wrong idea as to the
prices of admission should have so seri-
ously affected the attendance, as the
prices Of 81 and 81 25 were no higher
than might have been expected from any
company of equal reputation. The man.
agement did all in their power to make
the affair a success, using their best judy
ment In the selection of an attraction, and
should have been supported In their en-
deavors. AS to the play itself, of course
it Is impossible to suit everyone, and a
large majority of those who attended
were highly pleased with the entertain
ment. Certainly a company of their rep
utation should be beyond the criticism OF
country audience, but it does seem as
though the two stars Of the play were
Little Daisy and Willie Fink. The mu-
sic by the Philharmonic orchestra OF
Springfield was superb, and the only fault
that could be found with 1t was that there
was not more of 1t. The piano used by
the orchestra belongs to the hall, and too
much cannot be said In praise of this
magnificent-toned instrument. Whoever
had It's selection In charge showed most
excellent judgment and a perfect knowl-
edge of tone. But as to the hall itself
no dissatisfaction whatever could be fell
with that. 1t has been so often described
that further description Is unnecessary
| at this time, but its beautiful decorations,
the elegant drop-curtain, with its artistic
picture of an Irish coast scene, together
with the intense brightness of the audito-
| rum from the great number of electric
lights, made waiting between the acts a
pleasure instead of period of tedious
ness. Taking 1t all in all, the trustees
are to be congratulated upon the result
of their labors.
StamOrdville.
Miss Eva Sears Is teaching school 10
Union.
George Henry Eaton attended the Stur-
bridge fair Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. B. Amadon were In
Westford last week.
There will be no services in the M. E.
church next Sunday.
There will be mass at st. Joseph's
chapel Sunday at a. m.
Herbert A. and Arthur s. Bosworth
spent Sunday with friends In Westford.
Newell Delphia has been having his
house painted white, with green blinds.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Miller, formerly
of Ansonia, are boarding with Mrs. H.
Bosworth.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. V. Odell and Miss
Mamie Hammer took a carriage drive tC
Springfield Sunday.
Miss Eva A. Brown has returned from
a two-weeks' visit at Somers, and Spring
field, Holyoke, Northampton and Am
herst, Mass.
u E. E. Warren recently built a new par
tition in the Congregational church yes.
try, enlarged and altered the platform
entrances, etc.
Mrs. Dexter Moore, aged SO, of Brim
field, Mass, Is visiting Mrs. Warren Cha
pin. Mrs. Moore Is as smart and active
as woman of sixty.
Miss Kate Neville and little niece
Katherine Mcguire of Springfield, former
ly of this place, visited Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Giltrop last week.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet ir
the M. E. church Thursday Afternoon
Sept. %. Supper will be served from
to O'Clock. All are cordially invited.
Ernest Bunell received a severe wOunt
on his leg while chopping for Mr.. Good
ell last Monday. The wound was tiv'
inches in length, severing an artery. H.
was attended by DR.. G. B. Newton.
Mrs. Ezra s. Colburn has received wore
that her only aunt, Mrs. Lucy (Carpen
ter) Eddy of Rockford, ILL.,, died Sept
7th, at the age of SO years. Her husband
Otis Eddy, survives her, at the age of 81
years.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Congre
gational church will meet this Afternoon