The Press., 1915-01-20
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

It is reported that a great many smelt are being caught at Crystal lake.
 Mir. and Mrs Murphy (nee Mo- Carthy) of Boston spent the week end in town.
 The W. H. M. s of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs. B. T. Eaton on Friday at 3 p. m.
 Daniel Sullivan has gone to South Glastonbury to attend the funeral of his uncle, to be held to-day.
 P. Reynolds has opened series of boxing lessons for the benefit of mem bers of the Young Mems club.
 Mir and Mrs. William Foster and daughter of Worcester were guests at the Foster homestead over Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Yare have return d to Killingly, where MT. Yare will resume his duties as boss dyer.
 The 'Drop in" club of Stafford Street was entertained by MT. and Mrs. John Foster last Friday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel Kuslansky have gone to New York to attend the wedding of their daughter, Miss Lizzie.
 Miss Ruth Hydell has been appoint ed teacher in the Leonard district, taking the place of Miss Nettie Brown, who recently resigned.
 The game of hockey scheduled for last Saturday between Suffield and Stafford failed to materialize, as the Suffield team did not show up.
 Francis J. Fitzpatrick is substitut- ing on R. F. D. route No. ] for Harry Pownall who has been in- capacitated by dislocated elbow.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles q. Ellis celebrated their fiftieth weddingI anniversary in quiet manner onl Monday evening with family gather ing. Regular meeting of Myriad Rebekah lodge this evening Supper will be | served at 6. 30, after which the newly elected officers will be installed by D. D. G NJ. Bidwell of Glastonbury.
 There will be an installation of officers of Onneco Tribe. I. O. R. M, at Society hall Thursday e7ening. Refreshments will be served. All members are requested to be present.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Stafford Equal Franchise leagueI will be held with Mrs. Eugenia| Leach, on Edgewood, at 8. 30. Thurs day afternoon. It is desirable that as many members as possible attend.
 The appointment of wm. E. Hanley as postmaster has been confirmed by the senate. and MT. Hanley expects Go assume office about the first of February. w. J. Hanley will take over the management of the shoe store, assisted by Bernard Mullins
 Rev. I. P. Booth was elected presi- dent, and J. H. Valentine secretary and treasurer of the Federation of Churches of Stafford lasS Sunday at the Congregational church. No plans were made m reSaru to luture "OrA of the association, that matter to be considered at the next meeting.
 There seems 10 be some interest displayed in tke intended organization of an athletic association to encourage out-door athletics here in town. Suggestion has been made that the peoposed matter be taken up in con- junction with the Stafford Young Mems club. As yet no definite action has been taken.
 The men interested in the work of che Congregational church will meet at supper in the chapel on Friday evening at o'clock. Invitations have been sent, and if any who con- slider themselves identified with the parish have been overlooked, will they kindly regard this notice as an invitation. The Rev. O. H. Puffer will be the speaker. and the price of the supper is 25 cents