The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-01-08

society, as we'll as to encourage the presi-
dent, Mrs. James Swift, who has so ably
assisted and promoted all efforts to make
the society success. Supper from 6 to
73O. Everybody will be made welcome.
A large and appreciative audience filled
/ the Congregational vestry Monday night,
, when Rev. @. s. Davis of the Springs M.
E. church gave an illustrated lecture, ga
trip around the world" under the aus
I pices of the Staffordville Young Mems
club. Mr.. Davis is an entertaining speak
or, and his hearers were very attentive
throughout the hour and half during
which he spoke describing the views, all
of which were clear and excellent, and
several were new to Staffordville people.
So seldom do the people of this vicinity
have an opportunity to combine instruc-
ton with amusement we are very glad to
tertainments promise to be we'll patron
lied.
The Young Mems clubs new head
quarters are In the vacant room on the
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far more desirable situation than that
formerly occupied by them, as it Is near
the center of the village, and there Is no
danger of disturbing people, something
which could not we'll be avoided in their
old home; besides, the room itself is
more suitable In every way. Many i'm
provements have been made, and the
premises present very tasteful appear
ance, making a comfortable and cosey
place for the boys to spend the long win
ter evenings. The club Is to be congrat-
ulated on having at its head so energetic
a person as Rev. Frank w. Gray, who Is
peculiarly adapted to the Office, as he has
the happy faculty of making friends with
all the boys, and arousing and retaining
their interest.
| At the annual meeting of the Ecclesias-
tieal society Of the Congregational church,
held Saturday evening, Deacon George
Goodell, A. s. Eaton and Frank A. Brown
were elected committee for 1908; Leroy
N. Agard, clerk Deacon George Goodell,
treasurer; Rev. Henry M. Vail, who held
the latter Office for many years past,
having declined reelection because Of his
feeble health. Frank A. Brown was ap-
pointed collector, and Ernest Cooley,
Harry Goodell, Herbert A. West and
| Willie Phelps. ushers. Mrs. A. Arthur
West, who has served so faithfully as
organist for more than ten years, de-
clined to act In that capacity this year,
much to the regret of everyone, the choir
especially. No one was appointed as Or
ganist. Hiram Rathbun, trustee of the
Roswell Needham fund, read the report
of the fund. Charles F. Eager was re-
elected superintendent of the cemetery.
The year closed with no deficit. The
Sunday school elected the following off,
GERS for the ensuing year: Superintend-
ent, Leroy N Agard; assistant superin-
tendent, Deacon George Goodell; secre-
tary and treasurer, Miss Eva A. Brown
librarian, Ernest Cooley.
West Stafford.
Miss Alice Graves has been visiting In
New London.
Henry B. Stafford has returned to his
studies at Dartmouth college.
@. P. Broadway has been putting one of
his water wheels into mill at Wales.
Miss Alice Graves returned to her
school in the "Ziglag" district Wednes-
day.
Orville Preston Is spending the week
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. W.
Preston.
The centre school commenced its win
ter term Tuesday with the same teachers
as last term.
Miss G. May Broadway has gone to
Mortified, Mass, to attend the North
field seminary.
Herbert Smith had the misfortune to
lose his horse Tuesday. The animal
dropped dead near the powder switch
The services at the church last Sunday
were we'll attended. One of the most
pleasing features of the afternoon service
was the solo, beautiful Isle of Some
where" which was very ably rendered by
Miss Josephine Newell.
TOLLAND.
]. R. Jewett is quite i'll with pneumonia.
Miss Lila Agard has returned to Smith
college, Northampton.
Mr.. Schneider of Trenton, N. j., was
the guest of Mrs. Wilton over Sunday.
Postmaster Metcalf was presented with
a New Years present of a baby boy weigh
ing ten pounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Keeney of Rock
vile were In town on Monday. Mrs.
Keeney attended the library tea.
Miss Florence Agsrd Is teaching the
primary grade In district No. 1. Miss
Perkins continues to teach the higher
grade.
At business meeting of the Christian
Endeavor society recently held the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
John W. Edgerton vice-president, Miss
Florence Agard; secretary and treasurer,
Mrs. E. s. Agard.
The tea given to the ladies of the H.
brarV association on Monday by Mrs.
Downing of Springfield was very we'll at
tended, and proved pleasant social af-
fair. At the business session several Ia
dies were made members of the associa-
ton. The treasurer reported SO dollars
on hand.
The ladies' society Of the Congrega-
tional church met with Mis-. Price on
Friday afternoon. The society will serve
a supper in the church parlors on Friday
evening, Jan. 10Th, from to s o'clock.
Price 10 cents. From to 10 o'clock the
social committee of the Christian En-
deavor society will entertain those pres
ent with a geographical game, music and
readinps ALI ara cordially invited