The Press., 1911-03-15

in contact with fire. It would be difficult to describe the manner and style of Judge Alden. He has few peers on the American lecture plat form His is the vocabulary of a Shakespeare the poetic fire of our own Lowell. and a courage of con- viction that may bs likened only to one of the great prophets of old Fortunate. indeed, is the community privileged to hear this fearless, peer less orator and prophet of our own time and country.
 Staffordville John Lilley was the guest of rela- tivea in Monson over Sunday.
 Junior 0. E. at Mrs. Clarence Tur- ner's. Leader, Rose Hubert. x
 James Tobin of Meriden was home with his father, Wm. Tobin, over Sunday.
 Supper Thursday p. m. at the Con. gregational church. Adults, 100; Cn11Or0HS 0os
 Rev M H. Jones is the guest this week of her brother. Dr. " H. Jones, in New York.
 Mrs. Mary Heck was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. M M. Rockwell, at the Springs recently.
 Stereupticon lecture on Cuba at 7.3Op p m. Thursday, by Miss Isadcre Dunham. Admission free.
 Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Holloran and family have recently moved into one of Cyril Johnson's tenements near the Hope mill.
 Rev and Mrs Robert Williams are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son March 9th. Mrs. Williams has been spending the winter with her parents in Chaplin. while MT. Williams attended Wesleyan univer- sity in Middletown. Mrs Williams and little son are doing finely.
 Congregational Church Notices: !: Next Sunday morning Samuel W. Raymond of Hartford will preach at the Congregational church. Y. Is 0 E., p m Subj9 'The dangers and uses of money, '' Prov, 14:24, 1st Tim. 6:17.19. Leader, G Ernest Cooley Wednesday even- ing prayer meeting. Subject, "The Christian at home,'' Eph. 6:19. Deut. 11:18.25.
 Methodist Church Notes: Rev pr. Isaac P Booth preached in the. absence of the pastor last Sunday from Acts 1:9, "But ye shall rec7ive. power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you '' Next Sunday, the pastor, Rev. Mir. Williams, will preach at the usual hour. Subject, "A difficulty and three ways out ," The pastor will lead the prayer meet ing Friday evening at 7.3O.
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 A 12-pound son was born to MT. and Mrs. Peter Roberts Monday.
 Miss Blanche Sturtevant of Moose Meadow called upon friends here Sunday.
 Miss Grace Barl)w of Westford was the guest of MT. and Mrs. O. M Barlow Saturday.
 Mrs. Churoh, an aged lady, who has been living at the home of Oliver Richards, died Monday.
 Mrs Harry Witser of Hartford and Mrs. Philo Atwood of Willimantio were here Monday to attend th9 funeral of Mrs. Frank Newell at the lake.
 "The Suit of Livery" given last evening by the Christian Endeavor ,ciety, was a great success. attract ing a goodly company from Stafford Springs and elsewhere. The play will be repeated this evening.
 The following clipping from the La Grange, Ill Citizen will be of interest to local readers, as Raymond is the son of the late Charles O.. Newell. formerly of this town: Ray mond Newell of Fl Seventh avenue leaves Tuesday for three months stay in Washington, D. O. While there he will work in the wing of the White House, three doors from the pres tident's office. demons trating a machine for the Statistical Service company of Chicago. He was given the position on account of bis quick and accurate work on the machines This is very fine opportunity and speaks we'll for him." ,.s...