The Press., 1912-05-22

employment with Mrs. W. s. Wood O Stafford Springs.
 T. M. Lyon has purchased an Over land touring car of the Hudson Garage company for his son, Allison Lyon. Dr. I. P. Booth attended a funeral at Chester, Vt, last week. He will deliver the Memorial day address al Union. ..'
 The Federation cart has already spent one day in Staffordville carry ing away cans, ashes, etc. Friday o1 this week it will make another trip. Those wishing it to call notify Miss Jones.
 Miss Mclaughlin of Meriden, Miss O'Keefe of South Manchester, City Comptroller Arthur Mullin of New Haven and James J. Tobin of Meri- den, with Master William Comins, spent Sunday with Miss Anna Tobin.
 Congregational Church Notes: Next Sunday morning the pastor will preach from the text Is. 49: H., "And I will take all my mountains away" Y. P. s. 0. E., Missionary prog ress in Asia" Acts 13:1 Ia; 14:l9- 27. Mrs. A. A. West, leader.
 Supper and sale at Congregational church next Tuesday. Mrs. F.. A.; Brown of Monson and Miss Jones hostesses. Supper p. m. Adults, IOc; children, &C., Sale will in- clude domestic and fancy articles, candy and ice cream. Contributed articles should be left with Mrs. West or Miss Jones by Tuesday morning. The following from the Springs will furnish an entertainment: Mrs. 0. R. Newton in monologue, and a quartet consisting of Mrs. B. P. Cooley, Mrs. R. W. Smith, Miss M. E. Cooley and Miss G. M. Hewett.
 There was pleasant surprise given Rev. M. H. Jones at her home on Monday evening, when about 30 of her friends gathered to show their ap- preciation of faithful service rendered, by hanging her a May basket in the form of a writing desk, after which a bountiful collation. was served. The company departed wishing Miss Jones many more happy years in their midst.
 Methodist Church Notes: Prayer meeting Friday evening in vestry, effectiveness. '' After the prayer meeting the Epworth League will hold their annual business meeting and election of officers. Sunday morn- ing sermon. ''War-no more war. " At the Sunday evening service Dr. Horton of Stafford Springs will preach and administer the sacrament of the Lords supper. After this service the first quarterly conference will be held. Members of the conference and officers should be present and bring in their usual reports. ,.,... :,
 A two act comedy, entitled '"Three Chauffers, l" will be presented in the M. E. vestry Thursday evening at 8 o'clock, under the auspices of the Young Ladies' Helpful Circle, and the proceeds will be given to cover church expenses. The following are the cast of characters: Kitty Ken nedy, the mimicing girl, Pearl Hana ner; Sorry Spencer, the host, Dubrelle Wilson; Marvin Hunter, lovely young man, Omer Cooley; Mrs. Sorry Spencer, hostess of house party, Tsa dore Dunham; Gertrude Castleton, masquerading as Melindy Pike,a q country pumpkin, Nellie Dugdale; :; Betty Marshall, the sentimental girl; Mrs. Hamilton; Lois Drummohd, the giggling girl, Bessie Magchant; Jane Armstrong, the hungry. girl, Lizzie Brandon; Lucille Beverly, the college girl, Maude Smith; Patience 'Prim- rose, the studious girl, Bertha Bel cher; Mrs. Spencer, the mother in- law, Myra Thompson; Lieutenant Beverly Churchill, U. s; A, Allison Lyon; Norah, the maid, Ruth Dun ham. Admission, 15c; children under 12, 1Oc. Ice cream will be served during the evening.
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 Lester Randall is recovering from the measles.
 Mrs. Belva Wilbur is under treat ment at the Johnson hospital, Stafford Springs.
 Rev. J. w. Ballantine is attending the Massachusetts state meeting in Holyoke.
 A dance will be held at West. Staf- ford Saturday evening, the Last one Of the season, given by G. M. Brooks. Stein's orchestra will furnish music.
 Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Greayes are moving their household goods from Waterbury and will occupy the tene- ment vacated by Mrs. Lucy Winter. MT. Greaves is employed in the Brad way machine shop.
 Several from here attended the last song service at the Congregational church, Stafford Springs, last Sunday evening. Because of the easy access to the Springs these services have been much enjoyed by the people here
 Y. P. s. o. E. Sunday evening, Missionary progress in Asia," Acts l3:1-3; 14:I9-27. Leader, Miss Ruth Ellis Subject for the Thursday evening meeting, ''What shall we give and hOw?' Last Sunday even. ing's meeting was made especially interesting by the leader. Two duets were sweetly sung by the Miss Charter and Miss Bernice Dimock and Mrs. Curtis of Crystal Lake. EsB
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