The Press., 1914-05-20

ter Bradway. and one grandson, al of Springfield; also two brothers Fred and Alvin of Wales. Tho fu neral will be held Friday morning il the Baptist church here, and buria will be in Hillside cemetery.
 The "Uncle Sans" were defeated by the "John Bulls'' Saturday, May I 6, by the score of to 2. The bat tery for the "Uncle Sans" was S Murray and D. Murray; for "Johr Bulls," Ambach and Plank Satur day, at Hydeville, the "Uncle Sams' will play the "Orioles" of the Springs. A good game is expected. Umpire, Joseph Connor. Game will be played on the new grounds at the Hyde Park extension.
 Wednesday, May 18th, was the 03d birthday of Mrs. Emily R. Parry, who has been with Mrs. Emily M. Goodell at the Governor Hyde home stead for the past ten years. A neph' ew, John Parry, and wife, from Glen Falls, N. Y., were her guests; also her pastor, Rev. l.. D. Curtis. Dis. tant relatives and friends sent greet. ings by card and letter from Califor- mia, Florida, Canada and New York. Beautiful flowers and cards were re- ceived from home friends. Altogether the day was a most delightful one and much enjoyed by Mrs. Parry. The bird lecture given in grange hall by State Ornithologist Herbert K. Job last Thursday evening was most interesting and instructive. The stereoptican views showed how friendly our wild birds may become if approached with kindness, several pictures being shown where the bird was eating from or perching on the hand. The pictures showed great skill and patience in taking and were beautifully colored. The first half of the lecture was given to game birds, many pictures of quail, partridge, pheasants and wild duck being shown. One hundred slides were used; the last half showed some of our common songsters.
 Staffordville.
 Mrs. H. H. Converse and daughter of Eastford were the guests of Mrs. F. M. Sanger, recently.
 Mrs. Mary Heck and Mrs. Lima Booth spent Sunday with Myron Heck and family in Union.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank A. Brown and family of Monson, visited local friends last Sunday, making the trip in MT. Browns automobile.
 Mrs. A. Arthur West entertained the following over Sunday: Misses Grace Wilson, Ruth Methuen, Violet Brown and George Cooper, Carl Raymond and William Buckland. all of Springfield, Mass.
 An entertainment consisting of sketches, recitations, songs and drill will be given by the children of the school on next Tuesday at 8 o'clock in the Congregational vestry. The proceeds from this en- will be used for new flag and other things needed in the school. Admission for adults, 5 cents Children under 12 years, 10 cents.
 Methodist Church Notes: The pas- tors subject for next Sunday morn ing will be, Consciousness after death and it's relation to the past. t.'' Sun- lay evening hls subject, "A romantic story or what I know about Ruth. " Friday evening after prayer meeting the Epworth League will hold their annual business meeting and election of officers. The Ladies Aid society have elected the following officers for the year: Vice presidents, Miss Liz zie Brandon, Mrs. William Chandler, Miss Nellie Dugdale; Collectors, Miss Dugdale and Mrs. Charles Smith i; Secretary and treasurer, Mrs. G. Han ner; Solicitors, Arlene Hammer and Irene Belcher.
 West Stafford.
 Norman Gold is ill at his home with diphtheria.
 The quarantine has been lifted Prom Leonard M. Wheeler's.
 Mrs. Henry Mckinney and Mrs. Charles Slater are recovering from the grip.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Holmes of Rockville were guests at F. z. Fair fields over Sunday.
 Mrs. Clifford Clark of Rockville was the guest of Miss Margaret Bal Iantine last week.
 Miss Julia Ellis of White River Junction, Vt, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Parker Harding.
 Miss Gladys Preston is spending a week with her brother. Harry A. Preston, of Auburndale, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Burt Dowden spent Sunday with MT. Dowden's grand father, Rev. o. w. Burt, in Bolton.
 Mrs. Mari Chase, who has been at Mrs. Chamberlin' in Hartford, is at her home on the hill for few days. : .t,
 Miss Eunice Bradway and nephew, Master, Charles MaGill, of Jamaica, came to the Bradway home Saturday for the summer.
 Charles Slater was taken sick last W Wednesday with high fever, which proved to be threatening typhoid. At this writing he is much better.
 Y. P. S. 0. E. Sunday evening, with topic, "The Christian meaning of recent events," Ps. II: l-7. Lead er, Miss Mary Ballantine. Thursday evening meeting at 7.3O, with the subject, "Heart purity. How shall we educate our children in heart purity?'