The Press., 1914-10-21
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

STAFFORD SPRINGS.
 Miss Eva Schofield, employed at the Parizeau store, is aking a vacation o1 one week.
 Mrs. Martin Costello has returned to her home in Providence, R. l., after visiting relatives here.
 Rev. E. W. Darrow of Wilmington has received the prohibition nomi. nation for senator in this district, and John R. Parkhurst the nomination for sheriff.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Mearchant and Mrs. Chas Mearchant and MT. and Mrs. Loue Soults of Springfield were with MT. and Mrs. Fred Russell over the fair.
 Rev. William A. Keefe, state lecturer or the Knights of Columbus, will speak at St. Edwards church Tuesday evening at o'clock on Catholic accomplishments. ;
 The annual meeting of the grand officers of the Knights of Pythias is being held in Hartford to-day and E. E. Warren and John T. Melbourne are representing the local organization at the meeting.
 James Bodel, we'll known locally through his connection with the Atlantic and Pacific tea company has been transferred elsewhere to take charge of store. His successor here is F. Golkowske of Norwich.
 The public are invited to attend a harvest festival service in Grace church Sunday afternoon at 4.3O. There will be a special musical pro- gram by augmented choir. In the morning the rector will preach on the Church's reason for confirmation
 Edgar B. Smith has resigned as a member of the board of assessors and H. O. Butterfeld, who was nominated on the democratic ticket for the posi- : tion, has been appointed to the board of selectmen. On account of other
 
 the office the attention it requires.
 The annual meeting of the Woman $ Auxiliary of Grace church was held at the rectory Oct. 2. The officers elected for the coming year were President, Mrs. M. B. Fisk; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. F. c. Brown work committee, Mrs. O. F. Beck with, Mrs. M. B. Fisk, Mrs. Jubb.
 The little trotter, "J. D. s." owned by James Sullivan has made a fine record this year. He took 1st at Combination; 2d at Haverhill; Sd at Birmingham; 1st at Northampton |; 1st at Middlebury, Vt. 1st at Rut- land, Vt 1st at White River Juno- tion; 1st at Rochester, N. H.. 1st at Brockton. The horse is of the famous Earl of Chatham bred.
 The Stafford club will hold a social Friday evening which will be in the nature of an opening of the newly furnished rooms. There will be danc- ing, cards and refreshments. The wives, daughters and sweethearts of the members will grace the occasion with their presence and President Wm. Park calls for full attendance. There will be a charge of 50 cents for tickets to cover expenses.
 l.. E. Dimock, whose exhibits at the local fair have attracted so much favorable attention for the past few years, protests the judges decision on his exhibit this year. MT. Dimock was given second and he feels that he should have had first on his col lection. As he took Al first premiums on different articles in his collection the largest number awarded any ex hibitor, many think that he has ground for his position in the matter.
 An "old folks" service will be held at the Congregational church next Sunday morning. The pastor will preach a sermon suitable to the occa sion. Old favorite hymns will be sung, led by a chorus of men, and the choir will render special music. Old people having no other church affili ations are cordially invited. Arrange. ments are beng made for the convey. ance of all who may need such to and from the service. A rehearsal for the singers will be held Saturday evening at o'clock.
 The Girls club of the Congre- gational church had their first meet ing last Friday in the chapel. The name of the club was changed to the Opportunity cluL,'' and the follow ing officers were elected: President, Miss Beatrice Congdon; -presi dent, Miss Grace Griffiths; treasurer, Miss Glover Converse; secretary, Miss Gwyneth Rees. Refreshments were served by the directors. The next meeting will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, at the home of Mrs. Howard Baker, instead of this week Friday as planned.