The Press., 1905-06-28
THIRTY YEARS ALO.
[ltems Of local interest taken from the column.
 Of The Press, thirty years ago.l
July I, 1875.

The borough has obtained dirt for repairs on East Main street hill by cutting down the street in front of the premises of c. H. Baker and J. D. Fenton. to the great improvement of that vicinity.
 Stafford Hollow. Names of schol- ars in grammar department, district No. 1, who have neither been absent nor tardy during the term beginning May 3d and ending June 25th: Genie Fairnan, Lizzie Cady, Ida Bell Cady, Marc Hatch, Willie Johnson. Names of those perfect in spelling: Marc Hatch, Freddie Batchelder, Eddie Pinney. Average standing in deport- ment of scholars for the term, 10 be- ing perfect: Carrie Hoyt, 10; Min nie Hoyt, 10; John Sullivan. 99; Ida Ohamplin, 9.9; Minnie Cham plin, 9.9; Jennie Cady, 9.9; Lizzie Cady, 9.9; Anna Wightman, 9.9; Willie Johnson, go; Charles Prince, 9.7; Marc Hatch, 9 9; Eddie Pin ney, 9.9; Freddie Batchelder, 9.9; Genie Fairman, g. g.; Jennie Black, 98; Ida Bell Oady, 98; Addie Col burn, 9.7; Nellie Lavrey, 9.7; Inez Gerould, 9.7.
 A floral concert was given at the Methodist church last Sunday even- ing, notwithstanding the almost in sufferable heat, drew together and held the interest of an audience fill ing every seat, as we'll as many seats which were brought in for the occa- sion. The church was beautifully decorated with evergreens and flowers. Against the rear wall were two tall white pillars, entwined with green, and each capped with a green shield. An arch spanned the space between the columns, a central golden keystone bearing the word "Jesus" in green and floral letters. Suspended from the keystone was a green and floral anchor, and from the floor below arose a mound surmounted by a cross, also of evergreen and flowers. Connected with this beautiful display was an exercise entitled "Jesus the rose of Sharon and the Lily of the Valley 7" During the exercises the vacant shields at the tops of the columns were hung with golden letters, one shield read ing "The Rose of Sharon" the other "The Lily of the Valley" Each letter on being supplied was accom- panied by a recitation descriptive of some title or characteristic of Christ, of which the letter was the initial, the reciters being classes of young la- dies in white, each giving text and a verse of a hymn. The effect was pleasant, and the completed pieces was beautiful indeed. There were other recitations, the opening one be- ing by Miss Mabel Ellis, and the closing one by Master Louie Converse, two members of the infant class, and both pretty selections, prettily given. Five little misses with banner and boquets recited "The Flower Garden. " Misses Susie and Maria James and Genie Converse, ana u. L. Miller, | G. Lane, Lucius Whiton and Carl Converse gave good recitations. Mas ter Louie Converse at the close of his | piece very prettily presented to the pastor and superintendent each a sweet bouquet of flowers. In conclusion very fit remarks were made by Rev. | E. D, Hall,
 Born.-In Wilton, June 2Sth, a | son (Harry o. to Reuben s. Converse of Stafford Springs.
 Married. In Stafford Springs, June Both, by Rev. J. H. James, Benjamin Barr and Sarah Ann Schofeld, both of Stafford.