The Press., 1910-02-09
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

STAFFORD SPRINGS.
 Mrs. ". H. Bush of Niantic Is with her daughter. Mrs. Samuel Rogers.
 Mrs Mary Russell has had a tele- phone placed in her residence. Call, 62-3.
 Mrs. M. H Harris returned from Boston Friday. where ahs has been 8 guest of her sister.
 The "Rirls' elub' of the Oongre- gational church will meet with Miss Louise Beckwith next Tuesday even- ing.
 Mir. and Mrs R. s. Converse are at home after visiting relatives in Bridgeport and Norwalk. Miss Mary Converse expects 50 go to Boston to- morrow for few weeks.
 The annual apron sale will be held tonight in connection with she social and supper at the Congregational church. The rugs made from the carpets have come and a few of them will be offered for sale.
 Miaa Mary Wildey entertained . few friends Friday evening with . heart party. Red hearts and red and white piuks decorated the luncheon table, which was laid for twelve. Games and music were enjoyed.
 Miss Virginia Oipitelli and Joach- inc vitalini were married last Monday morning at St. Edwards church by Rev. F. J ON'eill They were at- tended by the brides brother, Alfredo Cipitelli, and wife, Mrs Aldea Cipi- telli.
 The prize winners at the whist given last Wednesday evening at St. Edwards hall were Miss Amelia Cote and Fred Lavigne, first prizes; Miss Alice Murray and John Crane, con. solution prizes. A joy ride in a new auto was promised to boot.
 Ten tables were used at the Country club whist party at the Brown home on East Main street Monday evening Mrs. R. Nj. Fisk made the highest score for the ladies and R. H. Fisk for the gentlemen. Mrs. Hannibal Alden and O. H. Meyers, Jr., were close seconds These gatherings are much enjoyed, and the next one is planned for in about three weeks.
 Cashier F. G. Sanford is justly proud of the new room added to the First National bank for the use of the renters of safe deposit boxes. The room has three booths handsomely and conveniently furnished so that the renters can have absolute secrecy while looking over their papers. The bank at present has ST deposit boxes, and the growing demand for them has made it necessary to order 35 more.
 High School Notes: The basket ball team was defeated last Saturday by Mouson academy by 6 score of 35-4 Entwistle and Shaw did the best work for Monson, while Newton sxcelIed for Stafford. Stafford was handicapped by having such a large hall to play in and not being used to It. A number of rooters accompanied the team. and a very enjoyable time was given to all after the game at the home of William Moffett, former member of s. H. s. The line-up:-
 Stafford. Monson. Paseen. If lg, Leonard Butterfeld, If rg. Dewing NewtoB. c C. Shaw Wagner. rR lg If, Taylor Charter, lg. rg If, Entwistle, Pagan
 Goals from the floor, Shaw. 5 Fay Tor 5, Entwistle 5, Dewing. Pagan, Butterfeld. Goals from fouls. New ton 2, Taylor. Referee. Dewing Timekeepers, Kerrigan. Yare Scorer, Pinpey. The senior class made about $IOO on the rummaRe sale Saturday. and in return wish to thank the con- tributors for their help towards this end. junior masquerade and valentine social will be held in the east room of the schoolhonse Monday evening, St. Valentines day. All the members of the high school are invited and requested to be present, - Thsre will be a basketball game Sat- urday between S. H. s. and Connecti- out Agricultural college. 1911. A fast games iB expected. Admission, 15c.
 St. Edwards Hall Notes: The Ladies' Auxiliary, A. O. H gave a whist and social last Wednesday even- ing at St. Edwards hall, very kindly donating the first financial fruits of their organization for the benefit of the church. This was their maiden eFort in she line of public entertain mept. Though the Stafford council has a history too short to boast of ivy covered ruins, being only few weeks old. is has proved from the start that it has the living elements of pros perity in 1t. The orderly manner in which it's first performance was man. aged was evidence enough to a hall full of guests that the local branch of a worldwide order has not only that Iervid enthusiasm without which no society can prosper. but also she power to plan and execute with tact, taste and skill. To the encouragement given by the ladies of the Rockville division, fifteen members of which were present Wednesday evening, the Stafford Springs ladies attribute much of their success in organizing. i've aimed at only a 4O-dollar target in our first social, l," smiled a prim little member who must be used to firing things. "Yes, '' retorted an ungal- lAnt recruit of the Hibernian Rifles, ''and with true feminine precision you had to hit more than you aimed