The Press., 1910-06-29


 stock and preparing Co shut down fo an sndeflnite period.
 Mrs. Edward Whiton of Sprlngflal and Mrs. Andrew Whiton of Hartfor. have been guests of Mir. and Mrs. c w. Amidon.
 In the Hat of high school graduate given on the first page Mae Foot Chandler is omitted. She ia thir' In the bottom row.
 I Rev. F H. Marshall of West Ware ham will preach at the Congregations church next Sunday. Dr. E. VI Bishop. former pastor, will occupy the pulpit the last two Sundays ir July.
 I There was 8 large atte ldanoe ai the pIcnic given by the French clut at Evergreen park Sunday. The weather Wss perfect and an attractive program of sports, with ample refresh. ments, were features of the ocoasion.
 There was an interesting Masonic meeting last evening, when all the chairs were occupied by past masters The third degree was worked on two candidates and a oollation was served.
 F. H Baker has been notified that the Automatic Transportation com pany Is now ready to install a line between this town and Staffordville for handling freight and passengers The indications are that there will be some little delay in getting the ground cleared for action.
 The local ball team defeated Will lington last Saturday by a score of IS to There was a good attendance. Next Saturday the fast Somersville team will be here and a good game is expected Admission will be 15 cents On July 4th Thompsonville will be here in the forenoon for a game.
 Next Monday is the glorious 4th. There will be no general celebration locally. The usual attractions will be offered at Crystal Lake and many will visit that rts1rt. The Country club is making plans to include re- treatments, golf, tennis and oroquet. The grounds will be open to members and their friends, and 'bugses will run at 1. 30 and 2. 80 in the afternoon.
 The graduation exercises of St. Ed ward s parish school were held at the parish hall last Thursday evening, when diplomas were conferred on fourteen pupils. Previous to the awarding of certificates all the classes of the school participated in furnish ing to the large assemblage of parents and friends an hour and a halt of most delightful entertainments, in the form of theatrical sketches, drills and ohoruses. The happy faces. the neat attire, the graceful acting. all framed in bower of blooming laurel, made a charming picture we'll befltting the dignity of the occasion The diplomas were presented by Rev. George j.. Donabue. who has charge of the school, and who addressed the gradu- ates on the importance of religious training in education. The following were the graduates: William Vincent Carey, Cyril William Dawson, Jere- miah Joseph Fitzgerald. William Ed ward RafFtery. Teresa Katherine Braun, Margaret Carmen Desmond, Phoebe Edith FreReau, Edith Ethel Girard, Alice Teresa Hanley, Gather. inc Mildred Hanley, Margaret Lucy Lessard, Mary Frances McMahon, Florence Agnes Otis, Laura Blanche Taylor. The school held it's annual picnic at Crystal Lake on Monday.
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 The Phoenix mill will close down July 1st for two weeks
 Miss Ruth Dimock of somers is the guest of her aunt. Mise Della St. Marie.
 Miss Jennie Lilly of Willimantic was recently the guest of Mrs. F. J. Glover. -.- .-.
 Henry Pero has gone to Meredith, N. H., where Q boss carder's position has been offered him.
 Mrs. May Keefe, who broke her ankle last week, was taken to the hospital at Norwich last Friday.
 Mrs Wm Bennett, who has been ill for some time with appendicitis, was taken to Hartford hospital yester- day.
 MT. and Mrs. James Sibley have gone to Norwich, N. Y where they will be the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Watts.
 Miss Mildred MacCallum, teacher in the Pinney Grammar school, has gone to her home in Taloottville for the summer vacation.
 Miss Blanche Shippey, teacher of the primary grade in Pinney Gram mar school. has gone to her home in South Woodstock for the summer.
 The Ladies' Circle will meet as usual for work next Wednesday and serve supper from to Hostesses, Mrs. Prince. Mrs. Leo nard, Mrs Lavery, Mrs. Thompson.
 Miss Ethel Rollinson, who has had charge of the commercial course in Montpelier seminary, M1ntpelier, Vt., Is at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. ". Robinson.
 At the regular grange meeting to be held next Tuesday evening chill dren's night will be observed. An interesting program will be presented, after which ice cream and cake will be served.
 Mrs. Eva M. Bugbee was in South Coventry on Friday of last week 70 attend the annual outing of Annie Who'd EldArkin chapter. D. A. R. of