The Press., 1911-01-04

Foster and Miss Downing of Worces- ter and Miss Mabel Sbley of South. bridge were Rut sts at the Foster home. stead at the Street over Sunday. The ceiling for the Sena opera house will bs in place by Saturday evening. when an opening dance will bs held. Lynoh's orchestra will furnish music and T. P. Jenkins will prompt. The hall is to be heated by steam.
 A large number enjoyed the Country clubs annual New Years social at the Springs House Monday evening. There were seventeen tables of straight whist in play until ter o'clock, with equally high EcoreF, AT each, made by Mrs. William Park, W. H. Hesld and o. H. Demond Mrs Christopher Allen and Roy Sanford had low scores. After refreshme nts were served dancing was enjoyed in tho dining room until twelve, those preferring play ing Bridge" in the paclors. Stein's orchestra of Rock vile played throughout the evening. Many of the young people at home for the school vacation were present, as were several out of town guests.
 The annual chuIch meeting and supper at the Congregational chapel Thursday evening had a large attend arce. The reports showed a prosper ous year in the various branches of work The report cf the committee on the new manual was ccspted, and it's publication put in the hands of the churcl committee The following otficsrs were elected: Deacon for two years, J Carl Converse; assistant descnn, G. W. Amidon; clerk and treasurer, J. H. Valentine; church committee, tue pastor, deaoonf, cle1k, president of Christian E1 = deavor, Mrs. c H. Baker, Mrs. Jamt s Mclaughlin, Mrs M. D. Harris, Mits Millie Royce; committee on bent = violence, W. E Demond Chairman, ), Charles F Chandler (treasurer), Miss c. s. Bet kwith, Miss Eleanor valer = tine, Miss Mabel Pease. The churoh ratified this ohoics of officers of the Sunday school: Superintendent. Charles H. Moore; assistant superin- tendents, Charles H. Demond and J Carl Converse; secretary and treas urer, G. W. Amidon; executive com- mittee. J. H. Valentine, Rev. Ray mond c. Clapp, Mrs Lewis McLaugh. lin, Miss Mabel Pease and Charles F. Chandler. Five members were re. ceived by letter into the fellowship of the church Sunday. The week of prayer is being observed by meetings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings this week
 he following oirc7lar letter has been aent to all the religious, social and benevolent societies and lodges in the t1wn, and the meeting will be held, as stated in the cireular:-
 Stafford Springs. Conn.,.
 Dec. 23, 1910
 Dear Brethren At a recent mt et- ing of few citizens of Stafford, ir- terf sled in advancing the general wtll-being of the community, a com mittee was appointed for the purpose of taking such steps as, in its judg- ment, might hold out hope of securing the desired ends
 After careful consideration the con- mittee decided to make an appeal to the various religious, educational, fraternal, social, business and pGliti- cal organizations in Stafford, for CO., operation, it being recognized that only by widespread interest in our aims and the hearty cooperation ot the forces making for the larger life of our town could we hope to accom- plish worthy results
 Those who keep informed of present day tendencies of thought and action are aware that those tendencies lie in the direction of mutual helpfulness and communal interests, and express themselves in organized, cooperative efforts for the common good. "Bos- ton 1915;'' "The New York Civic Olub;'' "The National Municips League:" these and the various and myriad clubs, associations, fraternities and leagues springing into existence in the cities, towns and villages of our common country, each and all testify to the drift of feeling and opinion among the great masses of the people, and voice the general de. sire and demand for better health, larger wealth and happier homes for all
 Shall Stafford, "beautlful for situ. atibn. y be allowed to lag behind in the race for life. in its larger and measure, or will her linen and women of nobler mold,' her leaders of thought and directors of action unite to guide her footsteps in- to the highways of happiness and prosperity?
 That this latter hope may bear fruit, you are asked. if church, to | send your pastor and one lay delegate pr, If an organization of different type, to send your presiding offioer and one lay delegate to gathering of the progressive forces of Stafford, to be held in G. A. R. hall lover the public library) on the evening of January Is, 1911. at half.past seven D O'clock
 Yours for a larger, happier and more beautiful Stafford,