The Press., 1913-02-26

r0turni ing home from the QeHG1s6 ' office the gums bled profusely and th' doctor was called After much blood } had been lost the bleeding wal checked.
 Regular meeting of Stafford grange next Tuesday evening. At the las meeting the interesting program ar ranged by Lecturer Durham was vel carried out, although many members attended the benefit concert given at the Congregational church at the Springs. Steps were taken to form degree team.
 At the seventh annual meeting, o1 the Connecticut Poultry association held last Wednesday in Hartford, George H. Lord of this place spoke on Managing a commercial hatch ery." The Courant speaks of him as "an expert who has had remarkable success in the business of shipping day old chicks.' ' MT. Lord was awarded first prize for the most uniform setting of matching eggs.
 A very enjoyable birthday gather ing was held at the home of Mrs. Asa Harris Thursday afternoon, the oc- casion being not only to celebrate her birthday, but also that of her little grand niece, Grace West, who was a guest at her home. Twenty nine guests gathered, including, beside Stafford friends, guests from Spring field, Monson and Staffordville. Af- ter social hour refreshments were served. Later all gathered in the parlors, where, in behalf of the as- sem bled guests, Mrs. Harris was pre- sented with five dollar gold piece by Mrs. Wallace Jones. She was also the recipient of cut flowers and many other gifts. Little Grace was also we'll remembered. After another short social hour all took their de- parture, wishing Mrs. Harris many happy returns of the day.
 Staffordville
 MT. and Mrs. George Fiske of Bos- ton are visiting local friends.
 There will be mass at St. Joseph's chapel next Sunday at o'clock.
 Raymond Kemp of Holyoke was the guest of local relatives over Sun- day
 John B. Carpenter of Somerville, Mass, spent few days at Ezra s. Colburn's recently.
 Mrs Ezra s. Colburn's sister, Mrs. Frank s. Miller, of Worcester is spending a few weeks in Palm Beach, Florida.
 Fred Bridges was taken to the Johnson hospital last week suffering with the grip, with complication of mastoiditis.
 MT. and Mrs. A. s. West and two children of Springfield have been guests of Mrs. L. Booth. MT. W. re- turned home Sunday and Mrs. W. and children remained for a more ex- tended visit.
 On Friday evening the fourth of the Lenten services will be held, with Rev. Raymond Clapp of Stafford Springs as preacher. His subject, ''The mark of Christian. ; It will be in the Congregational church, z 30 p. m. st
 Congregational Church Notes: Last Sunday the pastor preached on "Our relation to the Great Commission and it's promise, " Matt. 28:16-2O. Next Sunday Christian Endeavor will Ne conservation meeting. "The ideal Christian: his practical service, '' Matt. 5: :13-16. .sg i:
 Methodist Church Notes: Next Sunday morning the pastor will com mence a series of expository sermons on "The Lords Prayer" " There will be six sermons in the series. The first will be on "Our Father" Next Sunday there will be a rehearsal of songs for Easter, previous to the regu- lar session of Sunday school. In the evening at o'clock the regular meeting of Epworth League. Ad- dress by pastor. Topic, "The labors of Jesus. The attendance at the third Lenten service last Friday evening, held in the M. B. church, showed a slight increase over the previous week. Dr.. Horton's sermon on "The suprem- acy of Christ" was genuine re- ligious treat to the people.
 The Young Ladies' Helpful Circle of the M. B. church will give a con- edy, entitled Miss Doulton's Or chids," on Thursday evening, begin ming at o'clock Cast of characters Cecily Belknap, young matron; Bess Maynard, a cynical maiden lady; Polly Winslow, a young girl, just en- gagged; Owen Belknap, Cecily's hus- band; Gordon McAllister, an old bachelor, who has acquired the pro- posal habit; Kenneth Moore, Belk- nap's cousin. A play full of laughs, in which the somewhat mysterious actress, Miss Doulton, unconsciously disturbs the course of true love. Ad- mission, 2Oc for adults; 1Oc for chil- dren under 12 years of age. Ice cream, candy and buttered popcorn will be on sale. The proceeds will go toward paying for the electric lights recently installed.
 West Stafford.
 Miss Vina Ramsey spent Thursday in Hartford.
 Norman Gold is i'll at his home with tonsilitis.
 Alonzo Shephard has eturned to his home here.
 Ladies' Aid supper and entertain ment this evening.
 Eddie Neff of New Britain is visit ing at George Ellithorpe's.
 Mrs. Wilbur Wiers and children have been under the doctors care.