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Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-03
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS

 sexton at the South cemetery in that place. MT. Cleveland leaves one son, Charles, of Brooklyn.
 Rev. E. M. Rollins Ordained end Ap-
 pointed Pastor at East kilIingiy.
 Rev. Edward M. Rollins was ordain- ed minister of the Baptist church at services held in the Baptist church at East Killingly, where he recently came to assume the pastorate, Friday. The council was held at 10 a. m. There were about a hundred present for the afternoon exercises, at which Rev A. B. Coats, DID,, of Hartford. preached the sermon, his text, Winning Souls, being taken from Proverbs The in vocation was by Rev. P. l.. Cosman, pastor of the Free Baptist church, East Killingly, the Scripture reading by Rev. W. E. swafield of Danielson and prayer by Rev. H. E. Anderson of Sterling Hill Rev. George F. Ge- nung, DID,, Brooklyn, extended the right hand of fellowship. The charge of the congregation was delivered by Rev. J. R. Stubbert of Putnam and the charge of the church was by Rev. D. w. Potter of Jewett City.
 Rev. MT. Rollins was formerly pas tor of the Methodist church at Baker vile. in the town of New Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-03
STT0RRS.
Local Societies Hold Meetinss-Elec
 tric Lights for College Buildings.

The Science club met in Dr. Thom's laboratory Tuesday evening. Dr. 1hom spoke on the subject of Some Cultural Problems With Mods.
 A special meeting of Mansfield grange No. 64 was held Monday evening. The third and fourth degrees were confer red on a class of seven.
 The Book club met in Grove cottage Wednesday evening. Mrs. Fitts and Mrs. Gulley read.
 The Ladies Circle met with Mrs. Wilson on Thursday afternoon.
 College reopened on Tuesday after the Thanksgiving recess.
 Rev. c. K. Waters occupied the local pulpit on Sunday and preached from the theme of Wages and Life.
 The apartment formerly occupied by c. D. Jarvis in Whitney hall is being remodeled for Prof. Frederic Stone burn.
 Tn electric power poles have been est on the college grounds, and are ready for the wires. The newer build ings were wired when buftt, but the older buildings will have to be wired for the electric lights, which will soon be installed.
 The local Masons are planning to at- tend the special meeting of Uriel lodge at Merrow Saturday evening. when the district deputy will be present
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-03
COUNT OF VEHICLES
In Compliance With Highway Con,n1is'
 sionsr's instructions.

Tn comrSiance with instructions from State Highway Commissioner Macdon- aid. g three days count of vehicles passing over the highway between Dayville and Attawaugan has been completed. The resulting figures are quite surprising. A man stationed al the Attawaugan bridge from a. m to D. m. recorded 379 the first day SeT the second day and 420 the third day. The count was kept to determine the amount Of traffic there. While the figures are larger than those familiar with the route would imagine, they ars probably not nearly as large as they would be in the warmer periods of the year, when there fs much travel for pleasure. Many Of the vehicles counted were automobiles.
 Eighty Fer Cent. in Fraternal Organ
 izations.
 Danielson's many fraternal social, It, erary and religious organizations are announcing dates for their annual meeting at which officers are to be elected for the ensuing term. About 90 per cent. of the population of the borough is connected with some one or more of the organizations that con- tribute so much to the interest and happiness of their lives. Nearly all ot the organizations will elect officers this month.
 To Assist at Lodge of Sorrow.
 A number of members oS Putnam lodge of Elks who are residents oi Danielson and the town of Killingly will go to Putnam tomorrow Sunday afternoon to assist at the a,nnua, lodge of sorrow held each year on the first Sunday in December. The exer- cises are to be held in Elks' hall in the afternoon.
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H0PK!NTON

Mrs. Alice Norris and daughter Charlotte. oS Westerly, were calling on friends in town Saturday. Mrs Norris was before her marriage one of the popular young ladies of this village, the daughter of Henry and H Elizabeth Barnes.
 Harold NJ. Lewis spent Thanksgfv- ing vacation with friends in Woon- socket.
 Mir. and Mrs. William N. Avery are sufferers from grip, which is conf1ning them to the house. Irving Thompson of Pendleton Hill. was with them on Tuesday.
 James R. Gould of New York was a Thanksgiving visitor at the home of Joseph Gavitt in Tomaquag valley.
 Mrs. John E. Wells and daughter Deborah returned home from Perry vile Monday.
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Fred Wiioox of New York spent Thanksgiving with his father. James Wilcox.
 Veronica Moore has gone to Moosup 10 reside with her parents. She has lived with Mrs. Bridget Reed the past two years since the death of her mother
 NIT. and Mrs. Henry Labou of Web szer have been visiting relatives here.
 MT and Mrs. George Baker and daughter Marjorie have been guests at Mrs. Ellen Torrey's.
 Martin Welsh of Auburn, N r., for merly dyer at the mill, has been the guest of Fred Brewster
 Robert Gardner of Plainfield has been the guest of his grandparents, Dr. and Mrs James L. Gardner.
 MT. and Mrs. John E. Vaughn, Miss Marian and Master Stanley of Nor wich have been guests at William Simmons.
 Mrs. John Cspwell have been visit ing relatives !u Norwich.
 Fred Eaton of Providence has been the guest of his mother, Mrs. Henry <Tink
 Mrs. Florence Mitchell is spending Q few days with her nephew, Earl 5. Gorton. In Providence.
 Mrs. George Loring has been the guest of Miss Myrtis Mcguire in Web ster.
 Fred Brewster has been & visitor in Providence.
 Mr. and Mrs Narcisse Caplette and little daughter Blanche have been wis., fttns Mir. Caplette's father in Put nam
 Golden Wedding.
 Nr. and Mrs. John MurdoclS eese- orated their golden wedding anniver- nsry Wednesday evening.
 Alexander Murdock of Taftville has been the guest of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. John Murdock.
 Charles 5yIes Breaches.
 Charles Byles of Bowdoin college Brunswick, preached at the mornin 2 servtce Sunday. He is the son of Postmaster Charles Byles and left Banford of Plainfeld preached in the evening.
 Mrs George Loring is entertaining Mrs. Bishop of Griswold.
 Mrs. Fitch A. Carey has been 8 guest ct George Carey's in Norwich.
 Miss Lois Wibberly has returned from Canterbury, where she has been visiting her parents.
 Miss Marian Benedict returned to North Abingdon. Mass, Sunday. after . visit with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. George Benedict
 Charles Walker returned to his home in Southampton, L. I.
 Warren Hopkins of Providence has been spending few days at Alfred T. ffilis
 Mrs. William Joiett, who has been in Southbridge, Mass. has returned home.
 Miss Hattie Stark, who has been spending several months at the home of her brother, Asher Stark in Prov idence. has returned to her home.
 Christmas Tree for Sunday School. Ii was Aecldad at ths Sunday school Sunday to have the Christmas tree st khs church Christmas eve Homer Dean and Miss Odna Seguin were ap- ecintAd solicitors.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-03
WOODSTOCK
ssIs hy Dr. Edward Child Gives Pleas srs-impreVemsnts at Congregation al Vsstry.

Harold SpaIding of Boston was a guest over Thanksgiving of his aunt, Miss Emma Spalding.
 Those who attended the social at the chapel Saturday evening enjoyed a treat in listening to readings from Ehakespsar's Hamlet and Julius Caesar hy P VI. Hinrschs.
 \ Dr. Edward Child of New York. who spent the holiday with his brother, Henry T. Child. sang a solo most ac- ceptsbly at the church service Sun day morning.
 Mrs. Fred W. Howard led the Chris tian Endeavor meeting Sunday even- ing
 Louis B. Chandler of Boston recent iy visSei his sister, Miss Nellie D. Chandler.
 Mfr. and Mrs P. R. Hall spent Thanksgiving In Bridgeport, guests of Chief Justice F. B. Hall.
 Improvements st Church.
 The cloak room and dining room in She vestry of the Congregational church are undergoing repairs,
 Rev. A. J. Wilcox of Uncasville has been spending a few days with his eaushter. Mrs M. F. Hyde.
 Mir and Mrs. Chauncey s. Child have returned from a trip to Lancaster, Msss.
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ELLINGTON
Sunday School Plans for Christmas
 Benevoience of Ladies' Aid Society.

Mrs George Bancroft of Newport, R. l., is at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs Norman Partridge
 N-. and Mrs. Richardson spent Thanksgiving in South Manchester with MT. and Mrs. F. Williams.
 Charles Price and family were en- tertained by MT. and Mrs. Brace Of West Hartford On Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Ernest Bancroft and son of Southin8tOn were at Joseph Bancroft g over Sunday.
 Mrs. Charles Liebman has returned from g few weeks visit in New York. Balthes Bahr spent Thanksgiving in Hartford with his daughter.
 William Wheelock has moved to the Russell Thean house.
 Plans for Christmas.
 \ meeting of Sunday school teachers and officers was held at the home of John F. Mcknight Monday evening to make arrangements for the Christmas entertainment.
 Neiqhboriy Charity.
 On Tuesday afternoon the members of the Ladies' Aid society met and sewed for the Linrburger family. Mir LfmburSer was unfortunate to lose one hand few weeks ago.
 MT. and Mrs. Truman H. Bristol of New Britain were guests Of Miss Sten- son on Tuesday.
 Miss Cora Nangle of Hartford spent Thursday at r. E. Nangle's.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-03
RICHMOND
Joint Meeting of Aid Society and Mis-
 sionary Circle.

The Ladies Aid society and the Mis- slDnary circle connected with the church st Shamrock met with Mrs. Walter Reynolds Monday afternoon.
 Mrs. William Earnshav7 of Kenyon attended a missionary meeting in Prov idence Tuesday.
 Miss Florence Miner returned to her school in Boston Monday, after spend ing her vacation with her parents in Beaver River Valley.
 Mrs. George H. Clark is visiting her daughter at Columbia college, New York.
 Miss Nell Lanphear, who is attend ing school in Bridgewater, Mass, spent Thanksgiving with her aunt Miss Car rie Lanphear.
 Mrs. John Barber spent Sunday with her son, George, at Lakewood, R. I.
 Rev. and Mrs. Walter Reynolds spent Thanksgiving with friends in Provi- dence.
 The Baraca class connected with ths Shamrock Sunday school will meet at the church this (Saturday) evening.
 Miss Elsie Briggs of Providence spent Sunday with her uncle, Charles Dawley.
 Mrs. Charles Dawiey spent Thanks giving with Myron Briggs and family in New York.
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SOUTH WELLINGTON
Local Hospitality Rendered. Many
 Guests-Recent Accidents.

Mrs. Harriet Morrison and Mrs. F. J. Holman were guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Holman in Manchester Thanksgiving.
 MT. and Mrs. John R. Neil spent Thanksgiving day with Mrs. Neirs parents, MT. and Mrs. Alonzo F. Char ter in Stafford.
 Mrs. George P Curtis left here on Tuesday afternoon and Thomas A Denman Wednesday morning to go to was critically ill in 2 MidletoWn Il spit:ll
 Col. w. IT. Hall and Arthur L. Spicer attended the horse show in New York last week.
 Holiday Guests.
 Among the Thanks giving day guests from out of town were Mrs. Thurston of Waterbury, at Adfer $. Potter's; MT. and Mrs. Richard Wiggins Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wiggins of Williman- tic, and Homer N. Neil of New Brit ain, at Homer N. Neil's; MT. and Mrs R. J. Woolstenhohue MT. and Mrs Edw H. James, Mir and Mrs. John Skilton, at Robert Battye's: MT. and Mrs. George Morrison of Wi1limantic at William Morrison's; MT. and Mrs Walter A. Allen 2d of Hartford, at Walter A. Aliens.
 Miss Julia Denman returned Mon day from a visit with her sister. Mrs W. E. Malo, in Pittsf1eld. Mass.
 Mishaps During Icy Walking.
 In addition to Miss Margaret Vie gold, who sustained a broken wrist by a fall on the icy ground one morn- ing early last week, several others met with various but disconcerting acci- dents. due to the treacherous nature of the walking. Sundry bumps, bruises and otherwise ruffled feelings fell to the lot of the unwary traveller Dignity was thrown to the winds as heels went into the air. Hairpins, etc were anyone's for the finding. Spar rows fed on what had lately been neat ly slowed in lunch baskets. Good resolutions as to the use of naughty words were either broken or bent all out of shape. "Right end up with care" was recklessly disregarded.
 At special communication of Uriel Lodge, No. 24, F. and A. M, this CSaturday) evening the members will receive visit from the district depu- ty.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-03
SOUTH COVENTRY.
Social and Supper Held at Methodist
 Church-Local Happenings.

Patrick Curley and John P. Curley spent a few days last week with rela- tives in Hudson, N Y.
 Miss Mary Day is visiting her sis- ter, Mrs. DesRosier, in Springfield. Mass.
 Mrs. Austin Boynton has returned tn her home. after spending several months with her daughter Mrs Era est Perkins. in North Da rtrnouth, Mass
 Mir. and Mrs. E. A. Tracy have gone to Pinehurst. N. c, for the winter
 Miss Sara White of PittsbuTg, Pa, who has been i'll with typhoid fever for several weeks. is visiting at her home here.
 I)r and Mrs. William L. Higgins and Miss Ruby Higgins spent Thanksgiv. ing in North Hampton, Mass.
 Among those home for Thanksgiving
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-03
WELLINGTON
Christmas Social and SaIe-FuneraI Of
 Levi Bond.

Communion will be observed at the Baptist church next Sunday morning at the Il o'clock service.
 The young ladies have been at work for some weeks for social and sale to raise money for Christmas. The committee includes Mrs. Darrow, Miss Bartlett and Miss Mathews. The money earned Is to be for the Sunday school observance of Christmas.
 Levi Bonds Funeral.
 The funeral of Levi Bond, who died very suddenly last Saturday morning of heart failure was held at the Bap- tist church, of which he and his wife were members, Monday afternoon. The singing by MT. Darrow, Mir Tyler. Mrs. Darrow and Harriet c. Robbins, was very expressive. The bearers were Deacon Pratt, Deacon Bracket, J. G. Hineler and MT. COsgrove. The daughter and sister of the deceased and other relatives from Rockville were present, and Mrs. Bonds niece. Mrs. Jennie Essex Willard from Mansfield.
 Thanksgiving Wedding.
 There is one Thanksgiving wedding to chronicle, that of Clifford Himeler and Miss Carrie McCloud, who were mar ried at New London and are to go to housekeeping at West Wilmington.
 Miss Rose has returned to her home in Brookheld, Mass.
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Mrs. George Dexter is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. H. B. Haxen, al Davisville, K. I.
 Henry B. St. Germain of Providence was g. visitor with friends in Daniel son Friday.
 Mrs. Charles Cloutier and son Charles were at Lonsdale, R. l., to attend the funeral of an infant relative.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Bergin have returned from a visit with relatives al Arctic Center, R. I.
 At Ordination Ceremony.
 Rev. w. Douglas Swaffield attended the ordination ceremony at the Baptist church in East ISillingly Friday.
 Norbert Choquette, who has been the guest of J. NJ. Bessette of the West Side, has returned to Iberville, P. o.
 Rev. Thomas Feltman will speak al the Advent chapel Sunday afternoon al 3.30. His subject will be The Chris tian's Hope.
 Miss Clara Stevens, formerly of Dan- ielson, who has been in the west, is now located at Middletown, Conn.
 Mrs. A. H. Arrnington had the mem bers of the sewing society of St. Al bans church at her home for 8 meet ing Friday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-03
BOLTON NOTCH
License Granted Local Man-Recent
 Visitors Noted.

William E. Tucker opened the saloon at the New England house Thanksgiv- ing day, having been granted license for this place.
 Mrs. Minnie E. Howard spent Thanksgiving day at South Manchester with her daughter. Mrs. R. L. Warner.
 Mrs. Charles Hale of Springfield, Mass, was visitor here Thanksgiv- ing, spending the day with her sister, Mrs. Mary E. Brownell.
 Olin Hunt and family of Hartford were guests of MT. and Mrs. John Hughes Thanksgiving day.
 Albert Maine of Torrington and Mrs. Henry Bragg of New Haven have been spending few days with MT. and Mrs. Loren I. Maine.
 Mrs. R. L. Warner of Manchester was the guest of Mrs. M. E. Howard Friday.
 Miss Sadie Howard of New York has been visiting her mother the past week.
 Walter Doolittle of New York has been visiting his parents here.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-03
ARCADIA
Brief Notes of Local interest.

Mir. and Mrs Walter Cherry of Prov idence were Thanksgiving day guests of T. H. Barber and family.
 MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Albro and son, Howard, of Hope Valley. R. l., were guests of Mrs. Albros parents. Mir and Mrs. Had1eld. Sunday and Monday.
 F. S. Conastock of Providence visit ed Benjamin Sheldon Sunday.
 Harold Barber of Providence visited his parents. MT. and Mfrs. T. H. Bar Der. over Thanksgiving.
 Mrs. Mary Reynolds enjoyed Thanks giving with relatives at Lafayette.
 The mill at Millvil1e was reshing1ed by George Greene last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-03
EAST WELLINGTON

MT. and Mrs. J. Osborn were Thanksgiving guests of MT. and Mrs. W. Marsh, MT. Marsh coming after them and carrying them home again.
 Charles L. Williams was taken to Willimantic hospital Wednesday.
 Mrs. Whitman Wilson is very feeble.
 Clark Whitellouse was home over Sunday.
 M Chapman Of Westford is taking care of c. P. Williams place while MT. Williams is at the hospital.
 Miss Edith Cushnan was with her parents Thanksgiving.
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To Assist at Lodoe of Sorrow.
EPWORTH LEAGUE.
Sub District Conventions of Norwich District to Be Held at Putnam and Vernon.

l The following is the programme of 1 two sub district conventions of the i Norwich district Epworth league of the 1 Southern New England conference of 1 conventions to be held at Vernon ] Wednesday, Dec. ', and at Putnam 1 Thursday, Dec. 8. The Danielson league 1 will send @ delegation to the Putnam ] meeting:
 Afternoon Programme: 2.45. devo-
 tional service; 3, address by the dis
 triot president: 5.15, The Department
 of Worlds Evangelism, under the lead
 ership of the Rev. 0. H. Green; 4, The
 Department of Literary and Social
 Work. under the leadership of Miss
 Hannah L. Davis; 4.45. The Depart
 ment of Junior League Work, under
 the leadership of Miss Beatrice NJ.
 Smith. (The last ten minutes of these
 periods will be for discussion and in- i termission.) 5,30, a conference of the i officers of the district league with the 1 corresponding officers of the local | chapters; 6, supper.
 I Evening: ', devotional service; 7.15, address by the district president; 7.30
 The Department of Spiritual Work,
 under the leadership of the Rev. M. $.
 Mercy and Help. under the leadership
 Of Miss Frances w. MacIntire. oThe
 last ten minutes of these periods wliI
 be for discussion) 9, closing with a { dedication service for work.
 Death of Miss Maria Williams. i Miss Maria Williams, 85, died at ] the home of Mir. and Mrs. George Dan- ! ielson, on Maple street, Friday. Miss 1 Williams was 9 sister of the late Aus l tin Williams and had spent most of l her life in this town. While she nev- i CT united with any church she was a 1 regular attendant at the Westfield 1 Congregational church here. She leaves 1 a nephsw, Frank B. Williams of Hart 1 ford. and a niece. Miss Sarah A. Will 1 jams of Colorado Springs. The body l is to be taken to Abingdon for bur- 1 ial
 l Death of Old Brooklyn Resident. I Henry E. Cleveland, S2, died Friday ] in Brooklyn, where he had lived fol
 many years, He was for long tim
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season.
 Methodist Calendar. Tina following coming events a
OBITUARY.
Charles Ellsworth Haynes.

Tho body of Charles Ellsworth Haynes, 4T, who died at the home of his sister flaw. Mrs. Whittle, Austin Williams place, Main street, Thursday was sent to Spencer. Mass. Friday. Mir. Haynes was a business man of that place and came here last Septern- Der, ill with nervous prostration.
 New Street Signs Coming.
 Warden W. L. Bullard states that the street signs which were authorized al the last annual borough meeting are to be placed in position during the coming week. There are about 112 o1 these signs and they are to be located at the intersection of streets through out Danielson. They are expected to be of much aid to strangers in town and they fill one of the government E requirements of towns that have free city delivery of mail, which Danielson is in line for at an early date.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-03
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
MOOSUP
Class Election-Marriaee at Rectory-
 Social Notes.

Monday afternoon the Moosup gram mar school class of 1910 and 1911 had 8 class meeting and elected the fol- lowing officers: President, Gladys Codltn; vice president, Rena Johnson; secretary, Elsie Tavenire; treasurer. Gladys Dagett. Color committee, Aus tin Coughlin, Gladys Hill and Richard Elsie Tavenire and Austin Coughlin.
 Moved to Providence.
 Fred Barber. who has been a resi- dent of this village for several years, have moved his family to Providence.
 Sixteenth Birthday Celebrated.
 Saturday evening g. pleasant sur prise was given Edwin. son of MT and Mrs. J. OrvilIe Main on his sixteenth birthday. There was large number of his young friends present and dur ing the evening he was presented a and cake, nuts, ice cream and fruit were served.
 Married at Rectory.
 Wednesday evening Chauncey H. Hill and Miss Emily NJ. Largey were united in marriage at All Hallows' rec tory by Rev. J. H. Broderick. The witnesses were James Largey and Will liam Johnson. The wedding was very quiet, owing to the critical illness of the brides mother.
 Entertained Friends.
 Last Saturday evening Clark Deni- son gave party to score of more of his young friends, It being his 14th birthday. Games were enjoyed and cake, fruit and candy were served. During the evening Master Clark was presented a nice fountain pen.
 New Bungalow.
 T. E. Main & Sons have contracte to build a bungalow for MT. Shippee at Oak Lawn. R. I. The structure will be 40x24 and the stock and finish are to be the best. The walls for the foundations have already been laid.
 George Stetson, manager of the town farm, who has been laid up several weeks with 8 broken leg, is able to ride to the village, pleasant days, and to walk some on rrI1tcbes
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-03
STAFFORD
Surprise Party and Handsome Gifts for MT. and Mrs. John Robinson on Sii- yer Wedding Anniversary.

MT. and Mrs. William Fuller and Mrs Alvan Fuller of Springfield spent Thanksgiving with Mir. and Mrs. Aus tin Witt.
 MT. and Mrs. William Hassett and daughter, Lillian. of Worcester, were Thanksgiving.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Collunl of Bur hngton. Vt, and Mrs. May MOsely and son of ringffeld, Mass, were guests of Mir and Mrs. Russell Colburn over Thanksgiving.
 Rally Day Exercises.
 Rally day at the Universalist church last Sunday was a success, the church being we'll filled. The response to the roll call was very gratifying, both from active members as well as by letters from different friends.
 Silver Wedding Anniversary.
 The neighbors. friends and members of Stafford grange united in giving MT. aid Mrs. John Robinson of Hydeville 8 surprise party last Saturday even ing, in honor of their 18th wedding an niversary. Between forty and fifty as- sembled on the lawn and sang We're Here Because We're Here, which brought MT. and Mrs. Robinson to the door. It proved to be a complete sur prise.
 Presented Gifts at Grange Meeting. Stafford grange held most enjoy able meeting Tuesday evening, when it was visited by the degee team, with MT. and Mrs. Bradley and other mem bers of Vernon grange, of Vernon, also Worthy Master Brown and Miss West of Holland. After the conferring of the third and fourth degrees on a. class of eighteen by the visiting team, an appetizing supper was served to be- tween eighty and ninety members, and after an hour of music and sociability cake. coffee and fruit were passed Lat CT in the evening J. Nj. Larned, master of Stafford grange, in behalf of those ty-fve silver dollars as a taken of the esteem in which they are held in the community. MT. and Mrs. Robinson responded with words of appreciation.