The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-08-06
WALES.

WALES.
IF. Town will hold dance In Towns
grove, Union, Saturday evening. JOTdaD's
orchestra of Stafford springs will furnish
music. Supper and refreshments Danc-
Ing, 8 cents Q figure.
Myron CLARK, clerk for L. FL. Thomp-
son, has gone on q two-weeks' vacation.
Albert Warrington recently had one Of
his hands badly injured while working in
the mill.
Howard Royce, who has been quite Ill
with bronchial trouble, is still confined
to his bed.
1t is reported that Rev. Mr.. Walbridge
has purchased of Vernon Arnold the Far
rington house on Main street.
Mr.. Epson Of New Haven, Mrs. Belden
Of Windsor, Mrs. Hemmersley Of West
field and Miss Morrell of Amherst are
spending few days with Mrs. John Rick
etts.
John Butterworth of New y ork and his
sister Of New Hampshire, Miss Ida But
terworth Of Boston and Everett Butter
worth Of Holland were the guests Of their
sister, Mrs. Monroe Parker, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George. -Hawley,- with
their friend, Miss Mary Sexton, of Spring.
field, took an automobile ride to- this
place last Sunday and spent the day at
Mrs. Sections summer house at the, lake.
The old home celebration at Wales last
Saturday was successfully carried out.
The perfect weather added to the enjoy
ment, but SO much entertainment had
been provided by the committee that little
thought was spared for the weather. The
exercises began In the morning st the
Baptist church. An address of welcome
was made by J. 81. Loudon, chairman Of
the selectmen, which was followed by
singing by male quartet. There was
scripture reading by Rev. g. 81. Rogers,
and prayer was offered by Rev. @. FL.
Ricketts, Of Norwich, Ct, a former Wales
resident. This was followed by solo by
Miss Bessie M. Royce Of Springfield, who
formerly lived In Wales. Rev. G. 8.
Skillings of Brookfield made an interest
ing address, which was followed by duet
by Miss Royce and Mrs. g. q. Rogers of
Wales. Remarks were made by, Mr..
Ricketts, and Rev. g. L. Camp, a former
pastor Of the Wales church. Mrs. Rogers
rendered solo, assisted by Miss Maud
Short of Springfield, violipist Remarks
were made by Capt. q. M. Stewart, and
an interesting address was delivered by
A. H. Moulton of Palmer, who formerly
taught school in Wales. His reminds
cences were entertaining. The audience
arose to sing "Auld Lang Syne," which
concluded the church services. At noon q
procession Of citizens and visitors was
formed, which marched through the WI
lage to e. A. Shaw's grove. There a
basket picnic was held and 1t lie estimated
that 500 were present. Music was furnish
ed by the Wales band, directed bysT. ".
Short of Springfield. After dinner the
older people renewed old friendships and
the younger adjourned to the baseball
field, where there was game between
Fiskdale and the home team. It was we'll
fought out, and the visitors won by a
score of 4 to 8. The batteries were Gray
son and Senior for Fiskdale and Turkey
and Hurley for Wales. The committee
Of arrangements, composed Of Rev. E. B.
Dolan, w. w. Eagan, T. j. Hines, N. F..
Bradley and w. e. Needham, were given
much honest praise. The musical part of
the program was especially senjoAable.
| P&ans are already being made for cele-
braxion next year. Among the out-of-
town guests were the following: g. 8.
Burlington, Mrs. F. A. Royce and Willie
Royce Of Springfield, A. G. Ridley Of
Brunswick, Me-, Mrs. 81. A. Chilson of
Boston, Lucinda Green Roundy of West
boro, Ida L. Smith of Willimantic, Ct. i,
Mrs. Frederick Swindells and F. W..
Swindells of Rockville, Ct, M. e. Boyn-
ton of Winchester, N. H., Mrs. Eva Spot
ford and Mrs. Alsaphora Cushee Of New
buryport, A. ]. Crawford of Bridgeport,
CT, g. e. Crawford of New Haven, Ct.,
Mr.. and Mrs. 81. e. Shaw of Worcester,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. e. Cady of Monson, Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar Cady of Amherst Gath
crime e. Sweeney of Somersville, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. B. Clark of Southbridge, Mrs. A.
F. Huse of Rindge. N. H., and Mr.. and
Mrs. 81. w. Eager of North Adams, Mr..
and Mrs. James johnson, Milton Soule
and daughter of Stafford; MIR. and Mrs.
Lyman Cushman, Mise Amy Arnold, FL.
r. Howard, Stafford Springs, MRS. 8. J.
Broadway Springfield, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
o. Nelson, Mrs. e. H. Brown, Mrs. w.
j. Ricketts, Of Monson, DR.. and Mrs. Fl.
Fl. Moore of West Waning.
The people of Wales, now that the
celebration is over, find much enjoyment
In looking back upon 1t. Many of the
out-of-town visitors remained In Wales.
1t Is agreed that the entertainment was
great success and the committees who had
the various details in charge are receiving
many compliments. At the basket picnic
substantial dinner was served for those
who attended unprovided with food and
nothing was omitted which might increase
the comfort or pleasure Of visitors, The
town appropriated $50, not all of which
was expended. 1t seems certain that there
will be a unanimous desire for another
celebration next year. ~... !.
TOLLAND.
During the heavy thunder storm OF last
week Wednesday the chimney Of the belt
factory was struck by tightening, but no
damage was done other than bad fright
to the workmen.
Charles Young Of Philadelphia Is the
guest of his sister here.
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