The Press., 1915-03-10

from 5.45 onward. All who can are urged to come early that supper and work may be over in time for the z. 30 service. Hostesses, Mrs Henry Thresher and Mrs Thomas Black. On Thursday evening at 7.3O the second of the union Lenten services will be held at the church, the Rev. Walter P. Buck being the speaker.
 The Pinney grammar basketball team played its first game of the sea- son last Friday evening. The game was played in the town hall, the alumni winning by score of 9 to 4. It is planned to have game each week. The line-up:
 G. S. Alumni Cunningham If N. Mathieu lg Rabideau If French rg Jenkins B. Mathieu c Decarli lg D. Murray If Dobson rg s. Murray If
 Glover lg
 Baskets from the floor, s. Murray 4, E. Mathieu, Dobson. From fouls, E. Mathieu ?, Rabideau ?.
 Last Friday afternoon the w. 0. T. U. met in the assembly room of the Universalist church. In spite of the cold, lively desire to be present, a consecrated auto, with warm and cordial hospitality, all combined to the success of a profitable meeting. Rev. c. H. Puffer assisted in the devotional exercises. The reports showed that the January Temperance Quarterly was sent to all the grade teachers in town; the book, "A Con- pendium of Temperance Truth," by Mrs. s. Davis, was presented to the Public library on Feb. 19th. the medal oratorical and singing contests have been set for sometime in Septem- Der, giving all the young people who desire this opportunity ample time for preparation. Some of the high school essays on temperance sub- jects are now in the hands of the judges. The business meeting was followed by program on the beauti- ful life of great leader, Mrs. Lillian M. N. Stevens A. West, Mrs. J. M. Harris, Mrs. c. l.. Turner and others participating. The April meet. ing will be held in the Episcopal church.
 Staffordville
 Miss Pearl Bowden of Monson was with her mother, Mrs. George Bow den, over Sunday. .--
 Mrs. H. M. Vaill, who has been visiting her sister in Northampton, Mass, returned home last week.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur James moved from the New City into one of the mill tenements recently
 MT. and Mrs. George Drummond moved from Stafford Hollow into one of Mrs. Durham S tenements last week.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the M E. church will serve chowder supper in the vestry Thursday evening from 6 to 8 o'clock. Price, adults, 15 cents; 10 cents. . ,..
 Methodist Church Notes: Subject for next Sunday morning, "A Com pound Interest Investment '' The pastor will also preach Sunday even- ing. The Sewing circle meets this W Wednesday, afternoon at the home of Mrs. T. M. Lyon. ...
 Charles Schroder, who has been running the baker team for G. Meyer for several months, has given his resignation to take effect this week. He has position awaiting him in Lakeport, N. H. Fred M. Kober of Hartford has taken the position on the bakery team.
 West Stafford.
 Mrs. Laura Holmes is quite i'll.
 Mrs. Andrew Hansen is on the sick list.
 James Ramsey lost his driving horse last week.
 W. P. Pease of Springfield called on friends here Sunday.
 Rev. L. Rees will be the speaker at the Thursday evening service in the church vestry.
 The many friends of Mrs. Frank z. Fairfield are glad to learn that her operation at the Charter Oak hospital was very successful and she is now gaining rapidly.
 Peter Young and family move this week to the house which they have recently bought at the borough. They have been residents of this village for many years and will be much missed.
 Next Tuesday evening tt Ladies' Aid will have supper and enter tainment with Mrs. M A. Gold and Mrs. Charles Glazier as hostesses. Supper will be served from 615 to 8, after which the Juniors will present "A Model School,' and there will also be music and readings. Price of both, | 5 cents.