The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-03-01

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tee OF the Ladles' Aid society of Grace
church hereby return most sincere thsnks
to all Who assisted In the production OF
ssTae Old Hou estea1," either In person.
or By loan or gift
"A few Fur Scarfs left which win Ne
elosed out at reduced prices at A. L
Towards.
For fire insurance apply to q. d Ide.
stafford.
Leave your orders for Engraved
script pate 90 cents so rards and old
English plate from 81 so to 90. so
STAFFORD SPRINGS.
John Foster is ill at his home with
the grip.
Richard Ellis is confined to his
home with a severe attack of the grip.
Mrs. George Siswick and Mrs. Louis
Helm are visiting friends in Willing
ton. .....~.... s.e. ... ....-aa.....
Mr. and Mrs. T. r. Prentice of
Turnerville have been guests of Mr..
and Mrs. George Siswick.
W. A ComiDs, who has been seri-
ously i'll, is improving. and is con-
sidered to be out of danger.
Miss G. A. Beckwith will go to
New York the last of the week tn get
the new ideas in millinery.
Mrs. Frank Mowry of westford is
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs W.
p. Bidwell. on Highland Terrace.
Nelson Towne has traded the Cham
berlain place. near Village Hill. for
Lyman Weeks property in Willing
ton.
Walter Scott. proprietor of the
Springs House, returned the first of
the week from g short visit in Woon-
socket.
Frank Carpenter has hired the fiat
in the Page block last occupied by
Charles johnson. and will move to it
about April LIST.
W. Fl. Hall entertained the Will
lington delegation at the Springs
House lsat week after the performance
of 1.-THE Old Homestead. A lunch
was served.
Miss L. 8. Cady, teacher in the pri.
mary grade. resumed her duties Mon
day. after an illness of several DAYS
Miss Helen Leach substituted for her
during her absence.
with the-exception of salutatorian
and valedictorian, there will be no
essays or orntions at the graduation
exercises Of the high school this year
Instead. an orator will be secured for
the occasion from out of town.
Dan White, the Boston iron mould
er, an exponent of socialism, gave an
address at the Young American ath-
letic club rooms last evening. Mr.
White is one Of the most eloquent ad-
vocates of socialism, and his address
was given careful attention. There
are ut present about 20 socialists in
town.
At the last meeting of the school
committee it was voted to give the
schools outside Of the borough a va
cation from March 81 to April 7th.
This will give the teachers chance
to make mp lost time. If they SO, de-
sire. The vacation for the borough
schools will extend from March 81
to April 10th.
About 30 friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Owen Kelly made them a surprise |
visit Monday evening. and presented |
them with nice easy chair The |
presentation speech was made by |
James Sullivan and Mr.. Kelly re-
spOnded. A very pleasant evening
was enjoyed, music. games aud re-
freshments being the features
The Current Events club will hold
an open meeting next Monday even
ing. to which the members will in
yite their friends. Prof E. A. May
nard will speak on "Air, water and
food from a sanitary standpoint. -
DIR. G. p. Bard will give q talk on
Food values. =" There will be solo
by Miss Ella Harris. The meeting
will be followed by a social, and re.
freshments will be served
The much talked-of game of basket
ball between the teams representing
thesGirls' club and St. Edwards club
will be played at st. Edwards hall
tomorrow evening at O'Clock. The
lineup is as follows: Girls club
Miss Jessie Pease, Miss Lulu Weeks,
Miss Anna Brown, Miss Rose Pari-
zeau, Miss Margaret Mullins, Miss
Nellie Fitzgerald, Miss Margaret Fitz-
gerald. st. Edwards club-Miss Mary
Squires, Miss Mary Mullins, Miss
Louise Roche, Miss Mary Fitzpatrick,
Miss Catherine McCrohan, Miss Mar
garet Fitzpatrick. Miss Emily S
Brown will act as referee and James
J. Sullivan as umpire. The game is
for the championship of the town and
will be q warm contest. Admission
is 25 cents.
1.-THE Old Homestead, under the
of DIR. F. l.. Smith, Civ
en- ut the opera house last week, as
the former presentations have been,
was . great success, both financially
and Dramatically. There was a large
audience both nights. DR.. Smith in
the role Of Joshua Whitcomb always
nlls the bill. and "Ths Old Home
stead in Stafford without DIR. Smith
as g Uncle JOSH would be decidedly
lacking. BE makes big hit every 1
time he appears in this character. {
The whole cast was chosen from the
best amateur, talent of the borough, ,
and the. entertainment was one long ,
to be remembered. This ever-pleas- ,
ing play, with its varied cast. brings :
out the humor and pathos of many
phases Of New England life. Rickety .
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