The Press., 1914-02-25
w.. R. Rudge has moved to the HOl.

Mrs. Adelbert Needham Is spend
 ing few days in New York. iS Miss Nellie Yare is spending two
 weeks in Lowell, Mass, and vicinity.
 Mrs. Everest of Plttsburg. Penn, i,
 has been guest of Mrs. Fred Wildey.
 Qnite number have been in Hart ford this week attending the auto show. E
 Mir. and Mrs. Jerry Enright of Springfield have little daughter born Sunday.
 Wilfred Eaton of the Worcester academy was at home for Washing tons birthday.
 At the regular monthly meeting of the Stafford club, next Monday even- ing there will be smoker.
 Dr. James B. Oomins of Springfield made brief visit to his mother, Mrs. W. A. Comins, this week.
 Harvey Chapman and his son, Ernest Chapman, of Springfield are guests at the Springs House.
 Eva Hewett and Frank A. Greenier were married at the Methodist parson- age Monday evening by Rev. W. P. Buck.
 The usual Ash Wednesday services are held to-day at St. Edwards church at 8 in the morning and 7.3O in the evening.
 Miss Minnie O'Halloran, bookkeep- CT for G. H. Baker 6 Co.,, has re. turned from a short visit with Spring field friends.
 Donald D. Mitchell of the depart- ment of justice at Washington was guest of his uncle, A. l. Mitchell, over the holiday. I
 Harry Day returned from Leomin- ster Sunday, where he was called by the illness of his father, H. M. Day. The latter is improving and is thought to be out of danger.
 Nelson Towne. the well-known real estate dealer, has been confined to his home several weeks ny illness. He is getting better and will soon be able to be around again.
 A very enjoyable MArdi Gras festi- val was held last evening at St. Ed wards hall, under the management of the Holy Name society and the ladies of the sodality.
 Preparations are completed for the mems banquet at the Congregational church Friday evening at o'clock. Hon. Charles Phelps of Rockville is the speaker and will talk on "Inter- national peace. ''
 At a meeting of the Ministerial as- sociation, held with Rev. P V. Nor wood Monday, it was voted to observe Sunday. April '9th. as "Go-to- church | Sunday" An effdrt will be male to fill the churches or that date
 MT. anl Mrs B T. Eaton have gone tn New Haven to-day to attend the funeral of a half sister of MT. Eaton, Mrs Diantha Crittenden, who vas about ~ years of age The de- ceased formerly resided in Tollanl.
 Eli P. Cook, 7s; died in Springfield sunday night. MT. Cook was born D Willimantic and later lived in FL ington, Manchester and Stafford. He moved to Springfield Tn 1S4S. He Ias conducted. a tea business in 'pringfield for 40 years. A sister sur ives him, Mrs. Olarissa O. Davis of Springfield.
 At a meeting of the stockholders of ihe First National bank held SaEur- lay, it was voted to adopt the federal plan, and the action was later ratified by the directors of the insti- tuition. When the federal reserve banks are located the local bank Aan vote as to which institution it will affiliate with.
 About 40 couples, including several from out of town, were present at the Stafford Country club social and dance at the Springs House last Saturday evening, and it proved a merry gath ering. The latest dances, which were a feature of the program, brought out many zealous adherents. It was a dress occasion and there were many beautiful gowns in evidence. Whist was the solace for those who did not dance, and refreshments were served. Music was by Rockville orchestra. This event was postponed twice and in an abundance of enthusi- asm when the attendants finally came together. Everybody was out for good time and there were no dull 
 The farmers in this section, that have been approached relative to the ,ulture of cucumbers, are not display ing much enthusiasm. It is claimed that frost comes too late in the spring md too early in the fall to make the ,rop a desirable one. Those who are m favor of giving the plan a try do rot believe this is the case. It is said that in Rockville. where the plan has oeen tried out, that the results are Ill that could be hoped for. If the ,rop is good in Rockville it ought to ,e all right here, as there is not much difference in conditions The plan las not been abandoned, and when the details have been more fully presented 1 here may be increased animation on he part of the land owners.
 Methodist Church Notes: The Rev. 0r. John Lowe Fort of New York is Q address group meeting of all the of this section in Rockville church at 7.SO Wednesday evening. District Superintendent Scrivener lrges all laymen to attend. On Fri. laY evening the Jnnior Laapna ara ho