The Press., 1910-12-28
FTRE IN ROCKVILLE $ BLOCK.

 son was gutted by fire this morning, and the stock of Campo Bros. and Mrs. F. N. Dion, milliner, were bad ly damaged, mostly by water and smcka. The fire was discovered about 9 30 and is thought to have started near the stove The store was looked at the time, MT Aronson having left the store a short tina bsfore. Two streams of water ware soon turned on by the aremen, but before the fire was extinguished in the store 1t had worked it's way Into a large space be- tween the ceiling and the fl TOT above and spread in many directions, mak- ing it. vary stubborn fire to handle. At the time of going to press the ira. man were still at work. Haskell Aronson's stock of goods will prob. ably be a total loss. He carried $5O0O insurance and places the value of the sto k at $75OO Campo Bros, dealers in fruit and confectionery. were in. sured for $5OOO, which will probably more than cover their loss. Mrs. E. N Dion. who had millinery rooms ID the upper story, unfortunately carried no iusu ance and Waa unable to re- move any of her stock. which she values af 5000 The block. which is a tw1-stofy wooden building, is owned by Samuel Rockwell, and his loss is said to be fully covered by in surance
 Miss Ethel Chapman of Springfield is guest of Miss Mahel Meyers.
 Ohris stmas the Congregational Sun. day school sent large packing case of toys, books, and games to the ohil- dren at the Vernon home,
 The following concert program will be rendered by Lynoh's orchestra at the dance at the German hall next evening: March, "The Ga-ds, aaBoohulin; overture, "I'll Trevatore, y Verdi: song. He Loves His Mother." Afford. Frank Parizeau 1; waltz F, "Sentries Fleuris, ' Waldteu- ful; ''W White Top Galop," Bochulin.
 The annual assembly of the Stafford Country club will be held at the Springs House on Monday evening, under ths charge of the following Christopher Allen, H P. Lowell and O. H. Moore. There will be whist from 8 to 10 and danc. Ing from 10 to 12 The tickets will be 50 cents a person. Tickets may be obtained of the committee. Stein'a orchestra of Rockville will furnish music.
 Rev. R. c. Clapp will preach at the Congregational church next Sum- lay morning on "The Declaration of 7 and in the evening his subject will be "What has the lid year done for you?'' At the morning service the loose plate col lection will be devoted to the pur- phase of stereoptiooD, and in the evening those whoshav not contribu- ted before will have an oppo1 tunity to 10 so. The regular bi-monthly com- nunion service will follow the morn. ing sermon.
 The social gathering at St Ed wards hall Christmas night, in ,harge of the St. John Baptist Union, vas very enjoyable event, one hun. fred people being present There vas a lunch. music and song till mid. light, after which time, when Mon. lay began. dancing was enjoyed for iwo hours. Lynoh's orchestra and ;he moving picture singer and player much toward the success If the entertainment. The same will hold a grand Mardi 5ras carnival Feb. 29.
 The annual reunion of the alumni of the Stafford high Iohool, ht Id at Society hall last even. ng, had an attendance of seventy, and vas one of the most enjoyable in the history of the aesooiation. The en- and music for the danc- ng, by the Tuxedo mandolin and gutter club of Hartford was very pleasing. The following officers were elected: President, R. W. Ellis; Miss Ivy Eaton; seo- retary and treasurer. Miss Jessie Eaton; executive committee, 0. B Pinney, Miss Mary Leach, 0. F. Chandler; membership commit ittee. Miss Grace Harwood, Miss Sadie Jomins, E. R. Taft The procedure of giving the five dollar prizs for the best school song was left with the new 1ffi eers
 Stafford.
 Mrs. EIvira Holmes is very low.
 Miss Lulu Ide of Boston is at home for the vacation.
 Mrs Arthur Ohataneau visited Hartford last week.
 Miss Eva Rabideau is visiting friends in Providence.
 Harold Mountain of Sangerville, Me Is the guest of friends for a few Jays.
 Mrs. Jarvis Hyde sustained shock sturday evening and is in vary serious condition.
 Woloott lodge. F. & A M, will hereafter hold their meetings the first Thursday of each month
 Misses Alice and Luoy Matthews were recently with MT. and Mrs. J. B. Hough for few days.
 Miss Lena Wobbecke of Springfield Is spending few days with her sister, Miss Louise Wobbecke.
 Rev H. A Hersey and son, Theo. 1ore, of West somefville, Mass were ihe guests of Mir. and Mrs. J. NJ. Dimuck last week.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. H Pinney and