The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-09-11
rom Z 20 Q. besinning next Monday.


the permanent collection of books at
the branch. In ad 4ition to these. q
set of fifty books is received every
month from the main library, and
any book in the main library may be
drawn through the branch. It Is
hoped that the residents of Stafford
will make larger use of the reading
room than in the past. The circula-
tion of books has been very satisfac-
tory.
Stafford grange is planning for a
meeting of unusual interest at it's hall,
over the post office. next Tuesday
evening. The general subject under
consideration will be education. AS
the meeting is open to the public, the
school committee of the town, the
public school teachers, the parents
and all interested in educational affairs
are cordially invited to be present.
The officers of the grange are en-
deavoring to make the meeting we'll
worth attending by those who have
children in the schools. President r.
W. Stimson of the Connecticut Agri-
cultural college will speak on the
general subject of Education, -. es-
peoially along the lines of work being
done by the state agricultural college.
Prof. J. N. Fits of the same institu
tion will speak on industrial educa-
tion,'' especially on education of that
character as given at Storrs. The
lecturer of Stafford grange has some
ideas to express regarding the educa-
tion of boys and young men who may
choose to make themselves proficient
in the science of agriculture, and Of
girls whose home may be on farm.
1t is also expected our local superin-
tendent of schools, some of the school
committee, teachers and parents will
speak briefly as the general laws
guiding our state educational system,
conditions as found in Stafford, etc.
Members of the grange will give
readings, and vocal music so as to
round out an enjoyable and profitable
evenings entertainment.
StanordvIlle.
Henry Larges has accepted posi-
tion in Meriden.
Mrs. Leon Cooley has accepted
position in the New City mill.
Mass will be celebrated at st Jo-
seph's chapel Sunday at $50.
Mrs. f. A. Brown and children re-
turned last week from Madison, Me.
Miss Lizzie Pagan has recently been
visiting relatives in Providence, R. I
Mrs. W. v. Odell of Blackstone was
the guest of her brother, VIM. Hammer,
over Sunday.
Warren Rogers of Monson recently
visited his sisters, Mrs A. H. Preble
and Mrs. j. l.. Washburn.
Christian Endeavor meeting in the
congregational vestry Wednesday
evening. Topic, Goods omnis-
ience :"
Mrs. M. E. King of Susquehanna,
Pa, formerly of this place, is the
guest of her niece, Mrs. G.. E. Web
ster, in Springfield.
Junior Christian Endeavor meeting
Friday afternoon in the Congregation
al vestry, directly after school. Topic.
"How Daniel showed his colors -
Mrs. Sarah Potter, who has been
the guest of relatives in Hampden, re-
turned to the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Arthur Bosworth, last Friday.
Next Sunday at the Congregational
church the morning subject will be
+" Conviction of sin: do you know what
it means?' In the evening, Daniel.
the noble"
Mrs. G. P. Andrews and grandson,
who have been spending the summer
at her home, returned last Saturday
to the home of H. E. West in Somer-
Vile, Mass.
Alonzo Carpenter has resigned his
position as night Waterman in the
Garland mill, and is employed as
teamster for H. F. Cady Bert Lamb
is now night Waterman in the Gar
land mill.
Miss Idabelle Rowden was called to
Maynard, Mass, on account of the
illness of William Ingham, formerly
of Stafford. who underwent serious
operation Sept. Sd, but is now on the
way to recovery.
Thursday evening at 5. As the Con-
gregational church will serve church
supper. At 8 O'Clock the Stafford
band will give concert on the church
lawn. Ice cream will be served. In
case of stormy weather the supper
will be postponed to Friday evening
If stormy then, it will be postponed
until further notice.
The annual roll call of the Congre.
gational church will be held on Sept.
/ Sth, in the evening, in the vestry.
All members of the church and So
ciety, past and present, and all regu-
lar attendants and supporters of the
church are invited. Special efforts
have been made to learn the fate or
hear from all members, past and pres
emit, with almost perfect success. This
has involved much intricate CORE.
spondence, and all local ones interest
ed are asked to consider the announce
ments from the pulpit and in The
Press as sufficient notification.
West Stafford.
Rev. J. A. Ballantine will supply
the pulpit next Sunday.
Ice cream social at the church to-
night. An entertainment will be
given.
H. A. Pownall, F.. 2. Fairfield and
F. J. Graves were in Hartford last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Savage of Madi.
son, Me-, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.