The Press., 1910-04-27
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

STAFFORD SPRINGS.
 Adelbert Needham will have an. other carload of western horses Satur- day.
 Communion service will be held at the Methodist church next Sunday morning.
 The Press office will be closed at 10 a. ID. on Saturdays, from May 1st to September 1st.
 Mrs. Harrison Weed and son. Ells. worth, of Lynn. Mass, are visiting her sister. Mrs. George A. Grant, on Church street.
 The Woman's Home Missionary so- ciety of the Methodist church will meet with Miss Mary Russell on Fri day at 3 p. ID.
 Henry Roehm has resigned his posi- tion as boss weaver at the Warren wIolen mill. MT. Roehm is popular with the help and has many friends outside of the plant. Much regret is felt that he is to leave.
 Fred H. Mann, a former resident, now engaged in military duty in the Philippines, has been transferred from the 18th cavalry. where he was first sergeant. and promoted to 2d lieutenant in the Philippine scouts.
 The high school concert last We'd nesday evening proved very pleasing and drew a good attendance. The singing of Mrs. Norcross of Monson and Miss Krause of Worcester was of . high order of excellence. The girls quartet also added much to the enjoyable nature of the program. The concert was arranged by Miss Frieda Rand, teacher of music in the schools.
 Baker chapter will hold q special meeting for work next Monday even- ing to accommodate the local Eastern Star members who plan So attend the meeting in Rockville next Tuesday evening, when Hope chapter of that city entertains the grand officers, the occasion being annual visitation and inspection. A good delegation from here will attend and'represent Baker chapter, which will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday evening. routine business only to be transacted.
 Stafford council, Knights of Colum- bus, celebrated it's first anniversary Sunday with an open meeting and the oonferring of the third degree on a large class of candidates. Visiting grand knights were present from a large number of councils in Oonnecti- cut, and Springfield, Palmer and Wor- cester in Massachusetts, and Provi- denoe, R I The total number of visitors numbered over 25O and St. Edwards hall was taxed to it's capa- city. The degree work was in Charge of District Deputy William J. Multi gan of Thompsonville and the esstire program was splendidly conducted by Mir. Mulligan and his staff. A large ,Rumber of delegates to the coming oOnvention expressed the sentiment that MT. Mulligan was a strong oandi date for the office of state deputy that he has been a hard worker in the order and has the ability and time to assure a successful administration.
 Visitors night at the electric light office drew a large attendance last Thursday evening, and all were pleased with the new quarters as we'll as the entertainment offered. Lynch's orchestra furnished rausic, Miss Leach, the local book keeper, distributed pinks and Superintendent Hancock passed the cigars. The room was much too small for the number present most of the time during the reception. Mrs. Elizabeth 0. Lewis of New London was present and demonstrated the uses of electricity for heating and power Coffee pre- pared by electricity was served Manager and Mrs. Wm. M. Lewis of Rockville were present, also MT. Smytheman. manager of the Rockville and Stafford divisions of the Southern New England telephone. The com. pany is showing progress, both in the quality of the service and in the amount of business done. for which Superintendent Hancock is entitled to a full share of credit.