The Press., 1914-04-29

l With the exception LII Y. C' 0AON0A
 the entire cast was made up of grang
 members. The songs, reading ant duets were also excellent and proved
 popular with the large audience. Int
 furnishings of the stage were unique,
 each scene, whether kitchen, sitting
 room or parlor, being furnished II
 old-time furniture appropriate to the
 room, many fine old pieces being
 used. Much credit is due the socia
 comm ittee and Mrs. F. J. Glover who
 acted as critic during rehearsals, also
 Mrs. Geo. H. Lord, as general man ager. The cooperation of those out side the grange in loaning old turnl- ture and the kindly spirit ot helpful ness the committee met everywhere was most gratifying and went far toward the success of the play. The order will be about $1OO richer by the performance. ..
 The many friends of Martin Hunt were saddened to learn that he passed away at 7.3O on Sunday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thom- . as Black. He was in his 85th year, having been born August 7th, 1929. His birthplace was Vernon, where he lived until about IS years old. He then came to this town to work, and at the age of 2l married Miss Martha Paddleford. They had three children, a son and two daughters, the young est only, Mrs. Black, is now living. They lived at Orcuttville until 20 years ago when they then moved to the Puffer home in this village, and later built the home where he last lived, moving there in 1900. Mrs. Hunt died January 1, 1906. MT. Hunts work was chiefly that of farmer, butcher and dealer in meat He early became a Christian and united with the Methodist church at Stafford Springs, where his member ship remained to the end, though for many years as a resident here he has been a loyal friend and member of the congregation of the Baptist church. Though not in robust health for long time, and having passed through numerous severe attacks of pneumonia, in recent years, he rallied wonderfully from them, due consider ably, doubtless to the devoted care and nursing by his daughter, till this last, when he calmly fell asleep, His life was one of quiet simplicity, honesty and loyalty to the good, which won for him the loving friendship of those who knew him. His funeral will be held to day at his late home at 1. 80 p. m., conducted by the pastor of the Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Wal ter P. Buck. Solos will be rendered by Miss Alberta Eaton of Stafford Springs. Burial will be in the ceme- tery at Stafford Street.
 StaffordvilIe
 Lewis Allard has purchased new automobile.
 G. w. Miller was in Willimantic, Monday, for brief visit.
 There will be mass at St. Joseph's chapel next Sunday at o'clock.
 The Garland mill started up Mon- lay after a two weeks shutdown.
 Mrs. A. s. West and children of Springfield are guests of her mother, Mrs. Lima Booth.
 The usual bean supper will be served in the Congregational church Vestry Thursday night.
 Omar Cooley has returned home from the Hartford hospital and has re- turned to his work at the Garland mill.
 Star Fisk has resigned his position as assistant superintendent in the Garland mill. MT. and Mrs. Fisk left town Tuesday.
 Miss Blanche Soul of Hydeville has been teaching in the grammar school the past week in the absence of Miss Marjorie Eaton.
 Wm. Kemp of Savoy, Mass. Mrs. Alice Tankard and daughter of Spring field were guests of MT. and Mrs. Les lie Kemp, last week.
 John Rishton has resigned his posi- tion in the New City mill as boss carder, and has accepted employment in Central Falls, R. I.
 Mrs. Ezra Colburn, 66, died at the Johnson hospital Monday afternoon following a surgical operation several days ago. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Myra l.. Thompson of Stafford and a sister in Worcester. The funeral will be held from the Methodist church at Stafford vile tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 Last Thursday morning, between 12 and l o'clock, the alarm for fire was again heard in this village, when it was discovered that Allexander Muzzio's barn was on fire. The barn was entirely consumed, and also the barn adjoining owned by Mrs. H. G. Dunham. Nothing could be done to save them, but through the hard labor of some of the men of the village the homes of Mrs. Dunham and MT. Muz- zio was saved. The cause of the fire is unknown.
 Methodist Church Notes: The pas tor, Rev. MT. Tunnicliffe, will ad- minister the sacrament of the Lord s Supper next Sunday morning and will also preach Sunday evening. The Epworth League will hold their ser vice at 7 o'clock. Topic: "Heart hunger for God and His house." Psa. AZ. Leader, Mrs. Lima Booth. Fri day evening the pastor will lead the prayer service. Last Sunday morn- ing and evening the new pastor preached two fine sermons from the