The Press., 1914-01-14
UNION.

.. sFr UNION. I At meeting of Mashapaug Lax
 Grange No. f01, held Jan. 7th, the fol lowing resolutions were adopted :--s. '.-
 Whereas, the Heavenly Father has seel fit to call from our. midst our belovet brother, Robert B Horton, thereby re minding us of the uncertainties of life therafOre be 1t [ 5.:,st. IT,. I Resolved, That we as a grange hay, lost a faithful and esteemed brother, on, whose genial disposition and companion eble traits will be cherished by all whC knew him. 2.
 Resolved, That Mashapaug Lake Grange extend it's heartfelt sympathy to the be reaved family of our deceased brother.
 Resolved, That copy O. these resolu tions be forwarded to the family Of oul late brother, placed upon our records anC published in the local paper, and that oul charter be draped in mourning for period of thirty days ~- .@ ELLA C. BARROws, l Committee l ,-. ELIZABETH F. HOWARD. on
 Regular meeting of Mashapaug Lake grange next Wednesday evening, when the new officers will be in stalled, At the meeting last week the third and fourth degrees were 'worked, refreshments served and a very pleasant time enjoyed.
 The annual election of officers of tile Sunday school was held last Sun day. Raymond o. Barrows was chosen superintendent; Rev. T. A. Williams, assistant superintendent; Mrs. T. A. Williams,~ lady assistant Andie Rizner, secretary; Nelson Hor- ton, treasurer.
 Everett Mathews harvested his ice last week ten inches thick-unusual thickness for the warm season. This week is ice weather, surely. Monday night was one of the toughest on record, although the moon was shin- ing brightly. Mercury 9 below zero Tuesday morning and the wind yet on the rampage .>.
 At meeting of the Congregational Ecclesiastical society held at the church last Sunday afternoon the fol- lowing officers were elected for the coming year: Society committee, George Towne, T.. Olin Newell, Har- vey M. Lawson; solioitor and collec- tor, G. Raymond Towne; clerk and treasurer, Raymond O.. Barrows.
 The first of a series of lectures, illustrated by stereopticon views, was held at the Congregational church Saturday evening" The subject, "China, was handled by one who has been in that country some eigh- teen years, and who had met and been identified with men and women who are rebuilding China. Mrs. W. IL. Beard, formerly of this town, re- gently from Foo-Choo, China, gave one of the most interesting talks on China ever listened-eto by an assem- bly, y3of Union people, and in addition ,ani exhibition of dress and costume of the country, with many of the little every-day utensils and tools used by the people of China. W.P. Beeching operated his new lantern in connection with the lecture. On, Sunday Mrs. Beard was invited by Rev. Williams to occupy the pulpit during the. ser- mon hour in further talk on China. That Mrs. Beard was thoroughly con- versant with her subject was evidenced by the laying aside of prepared notes and the. marked attention of her in- terested audience, to hear from the lips of, one who had to do with. the late history of China, the working out of problems we have from time to time noted through the newspapers, and which MT. Beard at present in China) has been so closely identified.
 Rock Meadow. < Miss Ida Heck has accepted posi-, tion in Monson. .~:
 Herbert Heck has spent week at home with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Matt Heck. .'' .>' ." .,.~ 7-|
 Mrs Matt Heck has been in Vest. ford the past week caring for her brother, Burt Baker. .: ;. +.. 4'" Some of sftbe farmers. have been gathering their. ice crop, Il inches thick, the past week. ;. .. -. F Mrs. George Heck and Ida Heck have been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jennie Oliver, in Enfield. t.. MT. and Mrs. G. W. Miller of Staffordville spent : few days last week with his sister, Mrs. F. H. Ballou.
 Charlie Heck is carrying the chil- dren from the north district to the Rock Meadow school, commencing this term. :.
 Miss Della Heck has accepted a position as teacher in the Rockwell Hill school on account of the illness of the former teacher. She com- menced this week. -...... ,...
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