The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-09

Bennie Phelps was the guest of his
aunt, Mrs. Robert Walbridge, 10 Wales
last week.
Mrs. William j. Wizard returned to her
home In East Brookfield, Mass. last
Thursday, after spending eight weeks
with her sister, Mrs. Glare Lemonde, at
Ebenezer Colburn's.
Word has been received that Rev.
Frank w. Gray will continue as pastor OF
the NJ. Il. church for the next year. 1t
was hoped that this might be the case by
all friends of the church, as we'll as by
the Young Mems club and many others.
Master Charlie Herbst, twelve-ye
old boy of this village, has made a record
as a fisherman which many a veteran
might we'll covet. Scarcely day has
passed since April 1st that Charlie has
not had a fine string OF trout to exhibit
as the result of few hours patient ang
ling.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weldon v. Odell have
finished packing their household goods
and are awaiting suitable weather to ship
them to Blackstone, Mass, their new
home. Mr.. Odell and family have been
residents of this place for about twelve
years, and much regret is felt that they
are to leave US.
Mr.. and Mrs. William P. Burdick Of
Pawtucket, R. l., are visiting the formers
father, William G. Burdick, boss carder
at Peel & McCarthy's mill. They are &C.
companied by their young brother, Earl,
who has resided with them for the past
five years, but who will henceforth make
his home with his father In this place.
The following Is the program provided
for Easter Sunday at the Congregational
church:
Organ voluntary, Theme, Mozart
Mecca, The Trinity, Choir
Anthem, aRise, Glorious Conqueror," Choir
Responsive reading OF Psalm
Response, "He That Hath MY Commandments, |"
Choir
Prayer.
Onertory.
largo. hanuel
Sermon.
Hymn, Choir
Postlude, "Gloria," Mozart's Twelfth Mass.
EvENING-CONCERT.
voluntary, "Christ, the Lord, is Risen To-day"
Song, Using For JOY, All Ye Lands Choir
Easter selections from the Scriptures, Pastor
PRAYER Pastor
Song Easter message, Children
Recitation, EASTER" Six children
Duet, "Easter Triumph" Mrs. Harrington and
Reading, "Cruciflx1on," Mr.. Agard
Quartette. 80. calvary" Mrs. White, Mrs. Rob-
eE sssT Barnard and a, EaTH nfge Wilson
Song. "Jesus is Risen for Me-" children
Tenor solo, "Come See the Place"
Reading, "Dream of Pilates WIFE,"
Song, "The God of the Living" Choir
Song, .sopen Your Shining Eyes," children
Song, "Easter in the Shadow OF the Cross"
Reading, 1.-THE Risen Christ" Herbert A. West
O''e' O 'O'''- - ''- Willie Phelps
Recitation, Willie Chamberlin
Postiude, "God be with you till we meet again"
West Stafford.
G. P. Broadway has been entertaining
his brother from Monson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Pownall spent
Sunday with relatives In Manchester.
E. s. Hurlburt of Somers has bought a
lot of timber on Chestnut Hill.
Miss Gertrude Barlow has returned
home after weeks visit In Westford.
Henry B. Stafford of Dartmouth college
is at home for few days vacation.
Mrs. Alice Buck has sold her property,
now occupied by Charles Slater, to Mrs.
Laura Holmes.
Miss G.. May Broadway has returned
home again after a six-weeks' course at
the Mortified seminary.
M. S. Upper has added new piazza
to the east end Of his house, greatly Inn
proving the looks of the place.
Rev. w. T. johnson of Tolland and
Nj. and Mrs. E. E. Warren of the Hol-
low were guests at E. B. Smiths recently.
Miss Myrtle Smith, who has been en-
ployed In Somersville for several weeks
past, has commenced her duties at the
town farm In Enfield.
Next week Tuesday evening the young
men of this village will hold a supper and
entertainment In the church vestry. The
entertainment will consist of comic songs,
poetry, etc. Come and see what the
young men can do.
Easter will be observed at the Congre-
gational church by an Easter service of
song at the usual hour of service. Selec-
lions from the cantatas: "The Nazarene''
and "The King Triumphant" will be sung
by the choir, together with several other
solos. 1t Is anticipated that the service
will be very enjoyable to all lovers of
sacred songs.