The Press., 1911-05-24
HOME NEWS.
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

The new garage of the Hudson Motor Co on Furnace avenue is now completed. l. has been connected with the telephone exchange, 46-4.
 J. Carl Converse on June 1st will occupy the Dennis house on Maple street. recently vacated by Q. E. Brown, who has moved to the Holt cottage on Grant avenue.
 The opening at Crystal Lake will be next Tuesday. There will be dancing afternoon and evening, with mnsiO by Stein's orchestra. There will be dancing at the lake every Saturday evening during the season, beginning next Saturday.
 The Knights of Columbus will have Au exemplification of the 2d and Sd degrees at St. Edwards hall next Sunday on . class oe IS Delegations will be present from nearby lodges
 The local lodge is in a houriahing condition. The last class to take the H rst and second degrees mum bered II.
 
 list Episcopal church the pastor, Dr. L. c. HoI ton, will preach a sermon appropriate to Memorial day. Topic,
 "Che holy water of the nation !" Ia the evening, at the Congregational church. a union service will be held.
 Dr. Horton will speak to young people on the topic. "sol Hers of Christ. ;
 The Sabra Trum bull chapter, DauRh- taIs of the American Revolution, of Rockville, held it's May meeting at the home of Mrs Christopher Allen Friday afternoon. The Stafford ladies.
 Mrs O Allen, Mrs o F. Harwood,
 Mrs James Walker, Mrs. Lewis Mo- Laugl lin, Miss Mary I. Newton and Miss Grace E. Harwood, were the hostesses. Mrs. McChristie. the re gent, presided at the business meeting, and in the absence of the secretary, Mrs. Sturgeon, Mrs. Murlless acted as substitute. Mrs. Frances Maxwell and Mrs. Prescott gave short reports of the Continental Congress held at Washington last month, which they both attended as delegates from the home chapter, after which Mrs. Far we'll of Wellesley Hills, Mass. delighted the guests with Q lecture on Oom- mOdore John Paul Jones, our first naval hero. Born in Scotland, lover of the sea from early boyhood, he became. while g mere youth, part owner in a trading ship. His varied career seemed always successful, and his unusual clear judgment and un- faill Etotism were yaIuabls asaetk to his f0 country in troublonA times. B Inheritance he became al wealthy planter in one of our south ern colonies and might have led a life of ease and pleasure, bat he alone up- held our honor on sea in the infancy of our navy. A realistic description of the famed battle of 17I9 between the American frigate "Bon Homme Richard" under command of Jones, and the English vessel Serapis, under Pearson. in the English channel, was much enjoyed. Toy ships were used in illustrating the strategic points of the encounter, and Jones unusual power to act quickly In emergency and his wonderful knowledge of wind and sail saved the day Miss Eunice Park, with Mrs. H. F. Cady accom- panist, sang several selections. and the "Star Spangle Banner" was joined in by all. Luncheon was served and the welcome shower made the return home a pleasant ride.
 Sunday Letter in Springfield Re publican: People in the upper end of the town have been considerably wrought up at the outcome of the town meeting which voted by an over whelming majority to have the pro- posed Hyde palk located at the Springs. They would be satisfied with the Woodlawn property provided that $1 0, 900 of the fund would be set aside for an additional park in Staf- ford Hollow. The committee in charge of the matter reported that they deemed it unwise to split the fund, which now amounts to $6O, 900. The purchase of Wtodlawn and the tum to be expended in laying it cut will amount to $2O, 900 and they say that the rest. the income of which can only be used, will not bs any more than sufficient to maintain the park. West Stafford people now say that they, too, should be considered if there Is to be division. and they also are to ask for $1O, 900, and why not ! The village is accessible by trolley. and Diamond Lsdge would make an ideal spot. Staffordville has not yet been heard from, but 1t is much | farther from Woodlawn. where the Springs park is to be located than ] either Stafford Hollow or West Staf- ford, and it's reasons for asking for a l playground for it's 100 OF more ohil- dren will come with just as good grace l as those from either of the other two. It is not known whether Orcuttville | or FOrestville will also want to dip into the dough dish, but once the fund is divided the doors will be open for all sections to come in and 1t may | violate the provisions of the bequett | It seems strange shat the town has so suddenly been struck with an attack | of "paIkitis. With it's broad val- leys, its winding streams, babbling l brooks and rounded hilltops, Nature has already nodded Stafford into a beautiful park, and if 1t had no other park than that bfqueathed by old Mother Nature 1t would be sufficient ! for the present needs of the town. The money was left for this purpose, however, and the terms of the be- nnanA ahnnld ha narriaa nrnA aa r,aara .z |