The Press., 1907-05-01

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 visiting here, has returned to Hol
 yoke.
 There are still about 100 dogs un
 licensed, judging by the returns O
 last year.
 Carl Adams has gone to Watertown
 N. r., to be present at the wedding
 of Fred Horne.
 Representative and Mrs. O. B
 Pinney have a little daughter, borK
 last Thursday.
 Workmen are engaged in setting ul
 the machinery for the Washburn Sill
 company in the German club building
 MT. and Mrs. George Brown ant
 Dell Wormbolt, who have been il
 town all winter, have returned tC
 Boston.
 The East Main street tennis cour
 has been put in first-olass condition and play on it will be commenced this week.
 The Springfield Union is to provide fine silver cup as a trophy to be con tested for by the Bi-State league the coming season.
 Richard Valentine is home from Mt. Hermon for a vacation. He and his father. J. H. Valentine, have been spending a few days in New York.
 No new cases of diphtheria have been reported. and much satisfaction will be felt that the danger of an epidemic of this dreaded disease is practically over.
 There promises to be the usual large attendance at the annual May supper at the Methodist church this evening from 5. 30 to 7.30 and the entertainment following, to be given by Miss Florence Holmes, reader, assisted by vocal music by local tall ent.
 No settlement has been reached on the land damage on the value of which there is a difference of opinion between the projectors of the railroad and the owners, the Middle River Mfg. company and the New England Realty company. Negotiations are still pending and there is hope of an amicable settlement.
 The much -talked-o dedication ot the Rhode Island worsted plant is now a matter of local history, and it is generally conceded that it was 8 very successful social event. The new firm entertained literally and the guests entered into the spirit of the occasion with enthusiasm. The dedication program was an enjoyable one, and the evident desire of the new firm to establish friendly rela- tions with all classes in the town where they are inaugurating so inn portant an industry augurs we'll for cooperation on the part of the town and the plant wherever cooperation is possible. The entertainment was graceful thought on the part of the owners of the new plant, and the sincere good will that went with the entertainment is not the least impor- tant factor to be considered in connec- tion with it. The Press only voices the sentiment of the townspeople in wishing the concern @ liberal meas ure of good fortune, and the manage ment many years to enjoy it. The officers of the company are l.. B. Shoanfeld, president; D. N. Brown, and Charles Olays, secre- tary. These gentlemen were pres ent and gave their personal supervis- ion to the details of hospitality awarded the large party of guests. It is impossible to give 8 correct esti- mate of the number present, but there were nearly 250O tickets given out and a large percentage were used The local manufacturing plants were we'll represented, and there were a number of manufacturers from nearby towns. While the number present. lis uncertain, there is no uncertainty about the purpose of those present. They were there for good time, and they had it. Music was by the Phil harmonic orchestra of 15 pieces. A raised platform in the center of the big weave room had been prepared for the music. A concert program occupied the time from S.3O to 10 o'clock, after which the chairs were removed from the center of the hall and dancing began. There were about 200 couples in the grand march, which was led by President Shoan- field and Mrs. D. N. Brown, who was gowned in pearl gray crepe de chine, with Paris bindings and diamond ornament. D. N. Brown and Miss Jessie Pease followed, the latter wear ing a soft white dress. J. H. Burrans of Boston with Miss NJ. Ella Brown were the third couple. Miss Brown wore beautiful white silk and lace creation, with pink and white roses and & diamond set cross. Miss Burrans of Boston was attired in accordion pleated blue silk, with Cluny lace. Mrs. Burrans wore black silk yelling !; Mrs. Richard Bogle of Hartford black silk; Miss Rose Murray a blue crape princess robe, with lace trimmings; ]; Miss Ellen Dwyer a white silk; Mrs. R. Whyte of Boston gray and white; Miss Catherine Horrigan of Providence wore pink silk.
 The dance program included 24 num- bers, and it was after o'clock when the party dispersed. ". G. Ryan of Springfield, whose voice is especially adapted to a large party, acted as and David Bissett oficiated as general floor manager. In spite of the big crowd present there was am- pie room for the dancers, the floor space of 265 by 165 feet being amply adequate. Every number of the long