The Press., 1905-05-31
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 While some of the younger genera tion are drifting from the true spirit of Memorial day, there are still many, young and old, to whom the memorial exercises have a deep and solemn significance. The churches and schools, with their mission of foster ing the best in the complex conditions of modern life, are alive to the higher possibilities of the day, and are doing their best to preserve the traditions of the memorial season, realizing the in- fiuence for patriotism and good citi- zenship which the memorial exercises quicken. The local observation com menced with the memorial sermon by Rev. E. A. Burnham at the Oongrega tional church last Sunday. The church was we'll filled, and there were delegations from the local post and Relief Corps. The sermon touch ed responsive chords with the audi ence, and received the careful atten- tion that interest and pleasure in duces. The following day, Monday, there were exercises in the schools, and these also drew good attendance. Those who had the pleasure of listen ing to the school exercises are unani- nous in the verdict of their excel lence. In addition to the part taken by the students there were addresses by Rev. Thomas lyric, Lawyer O'Connor and Miss Wilhelmena Adams Tuesday, Memorial day, was slightly cloudy in the morning, but the weather cleared and it proved an ideal day. The decorating exercises were carried out according to the pro- gram announced. At West Stafford, Stafford Hollow and Staffordville the school children assisted in the exer- cises, lending the grace of the spirit of youth to the spirit of strength rep resented by the veteran defenders of the nation. After the dinner, served by the Relief Corps at Grand Army hall, the veterans gathered in march ing order for the trip to the cemetery. There were 25 in line, about three less than last year. One of the saddest thoughts in connection with the day is the ever lessening number of veterans who march in these me- morial day parades. The Citizens band preceded the veterans to the cemetery, and the flag was carried by a Spanish war veteran, Wilbur Welch. The feature of the exercises at the cemetery was the address by Rev. J. H. Newland of Willimantic. The speaker grasped the full significance of the occasion, and his earnest, scholarly address received the careful and interested attention of the large company present.
 Stafford.
 Reuben Burley of Holyoke was in town over Memorial day.
 Mrs. Cyril Johnson was in Spring field several days last week.
 Claude Pinney of New York is at home for the Memorial day holiday.
 The Riverside mill has been shut down the first three days of this week.
 Mrs. Braithwite has had water put into her house from the new main from Corpe's pond.
 MT. and Mrs. Hiram Rathbun are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son last Friday.
 Mrs. A. B. Smith of Hampden has been guest for few days of Mrs. Henry o. Thresher.
 Mrs. J. 0. Bugbee of Willimantic is spending few days at the home of Mrs. L. s. Goodell.
 MT. and Mrs. J. E. Fiske of Rock vile were at home over Sunday, mak- ing the trip in their automobile.
 There will be special communi- cation of Wolcott lodge, No. 60, F. 6 A. M., Friday evening of this week. Work, E. A. degree.
 Now that the water from Corpe's pond has been piped into the village for domestic purposes, the Riverside company makes a request in another column to stop the further pollution of the water.
 There will be services in Memo rial hall Thursday evening, June 1st. by Sam Walter Foss, poet, of Somer- vile, Mass, assisted by Miss Harriet Werner, vocalist, of Stafford Springs. Services commence at 8 o'clock. Ad- mission free.
 Unclaimed letters, Stafford post office: Mrs. Lydia E. N. Scribner, Miss Mary Twiss, Eli Hatnode, Paul Stozel, B. l.. Talhurst, International Power Vehicle Co.,, No. 66 Spruce street, Aleksander Karwoski, Seguo- rino Mario Taemuzzi, Al Signor Pie tro Liberente.
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 Ernest Moores was the guest of his sister, Mrs. M. E. Hughes, the first of the week. ..a
 MT. and Mrs. Frank A. Brown will celebrate their silver wedding next Tuesday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Allen s. West, Jr., of Worcester are the guests of her moth CT, Mrs. Lima Booth.