The Press., 1913-11-05

the several stunts arranged by the
 committee for the entertainment o1 the company. After the sale of the boxes of lunch and eating of the same dancing was enjoyed till l o'clock, Lynch's orchestra furnishing music.
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 T, M. Lyon was in Westford last week Wednesday.
 Mrs. T. M. Lyon and son, Allison, were the guests last Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. John Lyon of Westford.
 Mrs. O.. B. Corbin of Springfield was the guest last week of her moth- CT, Mrs. Mary Heck, and sister, Mrs. Lima Booth.
 MT. and Mrs. Olemenoe Clark and two children and MT. and Mrs. Wheeler of Hartford were guests last Sunday of Mrs. H. G. Durham.
 :. A whist party and dance was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. B. G. Phelps Friday night Refreshments were served and all had an enjoyable time. f Friday evening, if pleasant, W. B. Belcher's bus will leave the center to accommodate those who care to go to the social and supper at Mrs. Ballou's in Rock Meadow.
 Twenty young friends of Miss Flor ence White gave her a surprise party last Saturday night. Refreshments were served and games were played. All had a very pleasant time.
 The Epworth League will hold their prayer service tonight at 7.3OI in the Methodist vestry. Subject, Are we training ourselves to serve with scientific efficiency?' Leader, Mrs. G. Hammer.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the M E. church will serve their usual SUD- per I thursday evening in the vestry. Hostesses, Mrs. Willis Belcher and Mrs. Frank Belcher. Adults, 1Oc; 5c. After the supper there will be an important business meet ing.
 The pastor. of the M. E. church preached last Sunday morning from Prov. 4: 34, Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. ; Sunday evening Rev. G. G. Scrivener preached from Acts 26: 9. His theme was Heavenly visions. ''
 Mrs. J. M. Agard of Amherst formerly of this town, sailed Satur- day from New York via. the Mallory line to join her husband, who is presi- dent of the Tillotson college in Aus tin, Texas Although Dr. Agard has been in the south eight years, this is the first time Mrs. Agard has taken the trip.
 About 25 young people enjoyed a social at the home of Mrs. James Roberts last Thursday night. The home was prettily decorated for the occasion with Jack O. lanterns, holly, evergreen, etc. Games were played and refreshments served. One of the best features of the evening was the ghost that met the guests at the door and caused much merriment for the evenings entertainment.
 William Smith was found dead in bed Friday afternoon. He had been i'll for several months with cancer He had been accustomed to smoke in bed His nurse, Mrs. John Bradley, left the house for a few minutes and upon her return the bed clothes were afife and the man was dead, his body being considerably charred. The bed and bed clothing were badly burned and the room considerably smoked up, but there was no other damage to the It is thought that the cigar dropped out of his hand, starting the fire Medical Examiner Newton was called and he made his return as death from burning. The funeral was held at his late home Monday afternoon, Rev. MT. Curtis officiating. The de- ceased is survived by a widow and one adopted son, William Smith, Jr. The burial was ill the local cemetery.
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 Charles Glazier has been visiting in Springfield.
 MT. and Mrs. Abner Chaffee of Hartford spent Sunday at Alvin Colds.
 MT. and Mrs. Magill and son, Charles, spent the last of the week 1uith q p Brad NAV and fan,ilu