The Press., 1909-08-18
G. L. Baker and family visited

: Gs u. bhk0E auU A0m44y FASAOO friends in Wales the first of the week There seems to be no doubt bu that the pronounced drouth has a a last broken, and many who have beeI suffering from dry wells and.withere' crops are now feeling happy. Rev. Hugh Graham preached { , very interesting sermon on Trans fguration" last Sunday. MT. Graham has the happy faculty of drawing new and practical lessons from old anC familiar themes.
 John Sellers spent last week al Willimantio camp grounds, returning home last Saturday. The following Union people are spending fortnight at the camp grounds: Mrs. l.. M. Reed, Mrs. E. H. Barber, Mrs George Towne and three children. Edmund, Harold and Josephine.
 It looks as though the items fol deer damage may be large this year. An unusually large number of lawns, as many as five at one time, are often seen, accompanied by their mothers. If the state insists upon having the farmers hoard these pretty but misohievous animals, it is surely only just for the farmers to present board bill sufficient to at least cover the damage in money value. The disap- pointment which farmers feel when they are unable to enjoy any beets, peas, beans, lettuce, etc., of their own raising is not so easily estimated and adjusted.
 The social at the hall last week wal pronounced a success and very en- joaybIe occasion" by those presentA MT. Lawson's lecture was given ig his usual pleasing and interesting \ manner. The words of the songs of India which Mir. Lawson rendered so we'll, while not intelligible to the audience, had an appealing and plain tive melody, which made many long to hear more of them. The excellent pictures made the places described seem very vivid. Geography might we'll be a popular study if it could al- ways be set forth in so fascinating a manner. After the lecture a jolly company adjourned to the hall, where refreshments were served. Several friends from Stafford helped to make the social enjoyable. Before the social closed short time was oucu ! voio Mashapaug friends did not allow a dull moment to slip into the games and such hearty cooperation was much appreciated. Mt. Ochepetuck Notes.
 Rev. H. M. Lawson will preach the old home day sermon at the church at Union next Sunday ill exchange with the pastor, Rev. MT. Graham, who will preach at StaffordviIle.
 At the vesper service last Sunday, MT. Lawson spoke on "The joy of the whole hearted Christian life '' It is hoped to have another speaker for the service next Sunday. ',.----.
 
 old home gathering will be held here at the bungalow next Tuesday, or, if stormy, on the following day. All present and former residents and friends of Union are invited. As for lunch, those who prefer may bring their own and eat in family groups after the basket picnic plan. Oth@s may bring their contribution to the general tables and eat together, as heretofore. Thus all will be suited Those who are willing to assist in the serving of the dinner will please inform MT. Lawson. It is greatly regretted that Mrs. Lawson, who ex- pected to act as hostess for the oc- oasion, will be necessarily absent, undergoing an operation in the New Haven hospital. But she wishes the gathering to be carried out as usual and every body to have 8 good time. As the Oorbins are to make special effort to be present in order to make it sort of family as we'll as a town gathering, one table will be assigned to them, and there will be an address on the connection of the Corbins with the history of Union. There will be other addresses and music in the afternoon. Some games and enter tainment will be arranged for the children.
 Mashapaug.
 
 MT. and Mrs. Scott and friends spent Sunday at their camp on Scott Island.
 Hon. H. E. Back of Danielson left Ferry's Inn last week after a months sojourn.
 The Misses Kuehne, Converse. Wildey and Frances Barton, ohaper. oned by Mrs. Wildey, are occupying Scott's Island.
 Dr. Johnson and family of Brook lyn, N. Y, are spending their va cation on the shores of Lake Masha- paug, catching many fine bass. E. '.
 George Taylor of southbridge and friends of Sydney Australia, cast their Dets upon Lake Masbapaug last Fri day. and reached rich harvest. --s
 Miss Julie Morrow, who. has been spending the summer with her parents at Cliff Cottage, leaves to-day for Branford, where she is to spend the remainder of the month.
 Rock Meadow.
 MT. and Mrs. Adelbert Agard en- tertained relatives over Sunday.
 Esburn Heck of Thompsonville is spending a week with his uncle, Matt Heck.
 The much needed rain that came Monday was welcomad hv many of tha