The Press., 1905-06-28

Sexton; theme, "Idleness versus Labor" Flora o. Hurlburt; chorus, Santa Lucia ;" recitation, Tousaint L'Overtrue, y Spencer H. Davis ;; theme, Home Life in Japan" :" Edith B. Kellogg; recitation, "John Burns of Gettysburg, Alan E. Dimock; a cantata, "A Day in Summer, '' by the school, conducted by Denslow King, closing with the presentation of diplo- mas by Rev. B. P. Root and benedic- tion by Rev. O. H. Davis. The class motto was illustrated by our local artist. H. J. Shaw, by a large blue banner, on which was drawn in color ed crayons boat, whose flagstaff bore pennant inscribed, Rowing, not drifting, while seated in the boat was young man vigorously plying the oars.
 Last Thursday evening was observed as children's night in the grange, and the hall was we'll filled with patrons and invited guests to enjoy the very interesting program, consisting of tableaux, arranged by Mrs. Carrie DimOck, and recitations and singing by the children, under the direction of Miss Mabelle Avery. Rev. E. P.4 Root, pastor of the Congregational church, gave an interesting talk upon sliding down hill, leading from his own humorous experience in that sport when a boy to the moral aspect of the subject, that it was not always neces- sary to have snow and ice to slide down hill in character. Harrison Hamilton Martin of Ellington grange was next called upon to make re- marks. He related an amusing ex- perience of his own about trying to ride a bicycle on ice. He thought best not to prolong his remarks, as he was sure something better was in store, judging from the we'll filled tables which lined one side of the hall Harry B. Bridge, master of Enfield grange, was present and was called upon to speak, but declined. Under! the efficient management of the com mittee ice cream and cake were served to all.
 Miss Ruby Laura Kibbe, second daughter of Representative and Mrs. John Kibbe, was married last week, Tuesday evening to Frank Elmer Reed of Springfield at the home of the brides parents on Battle street, the ceremony being performed by Rev. B. P. Root on the twenty fifth anni- versary of the brides birthday, the single ring service being used. The house was decorated with mountain; laurel, roses, daisies and ferns. The bride wore a dress of white silk null over sunburst silk trimmed with en- broidered chiffon; she carried bou- Quet of bride roses. The maid of honor was Miss Mary E. Kibbe, a sister of the bride. She wore pink silk null over white, and carried pink carna- tions. The ring bearer was Miss Dorothy Stevens, niece of the bride l bride rose. The best man was Valer- Ous Kibbe, a brother of the bride. Miss Laura A. Root played the we'd ding march from "Lohengrin, and during the ceremony played softly De Koven's 70 Promise Me.' After the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served. The bridegroom g gift to the best man was seal ring, and the brides gift to the ring bearer was a bracelet. About 15O invitations wero sent out. After trip to Reedsboro,: Vt., MT. and Mrs. Reed will be at home in Springfield. Valuable pres ents were received, and included an order for quartered oak sideboard from the employees of Rood & Wood bury in Springfield, where the bride groom is employed as shipping clerk Also 8 gift from friend in Arizona of bar pin of nuggets of gold taken from his own mine.