The Press., 1915-04-28


 Rockville, with his fine bariton' voice, and Mrs. Frank had the solos in the cantata ''Fair Ellen'' whicl formed the second part of the pro gram Mrs. Caroline M. Green O. Hartford was the accompanist for tn. solos of Mrs. Frank and MT. Webster and Miss Alberta Eaton for tn. choruses and cantata. The out-of town singers who assisted in tht chorus included F. W. Green and F. W. Bower of Hartford and P. l.. Cooley, J. Pritchard, T. Rydholm. F. Elliot, O. Strcng, F. Scully and H. Schmalz of Rockville. The large attendance and high praise shows Stafford's willingness to support and it's appreciation of the worth of suot an organization to the town, and il is hoped that the way may be made easier for many more such fine pro. ductions. Stafford has excellent talent and, in MT. Waite of Rock kville, an able leader, and for this permanent organization and many other local interests a suitable building is one of Stafford Springs greatest needs. Stafford.
 Regular meeting of Stafford grange next Tuesday evening. Work in the third and fourth degrees.
 Mrs. Sarah Black returned last Fri day from several months stay with Mrs. John Ingham of Maynard, Mass.
 It is desired that all interested in the care of Hillside cemetery take note of the time and place of the annual meeting of the association, May 1, at 3 p. m., at grange hall.
 Mrs. Emily R. Parry died at the home of Mrs. Emily M. Goodell on Monday. The funeral will be held at the house on Thursday at II a. m., burial at Westford the same day.
 Baptist Church Notes: The mid. week service will be held tonight at 80 at the chapel Subject, 'The blessing of love illustrated, Samuel 19. The Ladies' Aid society will not hold a meeting this week, or serve supper. The bi-monthly covenant service will be held at the chapel at ?. 30 p. m., next Saturday. A full is urged. The pastor held a service at the school house at the village last Sunday afternoon at 3 O clock, and is to have another week from next Sunday, those present last Sunday pledging their cooperation.
 The play, "Old Acre Folk.' for which the following cast of characters have been rehearsing for several weeks, under the direction of Rev. O. H. Puffer, will be given in Me- morial hall next Wednesday evening at o'clock: The Deacon Caleb Evans, F. J. Glover; the deacon's wife, Emma Eliza, Mrs. F. J. Glover; the deacon's son, Jaffray, Harold Pinney; the deacon's daughter, Mary Jane, Rachael Glover; the squire, Aaron Playfair, Geo. H. Lord; the squire's daughter, Elizabeth Ann, Julia Lougheed; the squire's house. keeper, Priscilla Prim, Mabel Booth; the country boy, Ebenezer Ham, F. A. Lasbury; the stranger, Job Hardy, 0. W. Lasbury; the constable, Ike Johnson, James Lewis. The scene of the play is laid in Old Acre, Me. and has an interesting plot from start to finish. Seats are on sale at H. F. Cady's store. Admission, 25 and 35 cents. Lynch's orchestra will furnish music for the dancing that will follow the play.
 StaHordville.
 There will be a supper at the Congregational church on Thursday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. B. J. Roberts were guests of his parents in Chioopee, Mass, over Sunday.
 Miss Pearl Bowden has accepted employment in the Phoenix Woolen Co.'S mill in Hydeville. :.
 George and Berton Belcher, and Earl Bcwden made a brief trip to Monson Sunday, going on their bicycles.
 Mrs. Cora Fedler and little son of the Springs were guests of her sister, Mrs. Leon Cooley, and mother, Mrs. Gray, over Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur James are moving to Pomfret this week. George Shumway, who has been spending the winter with his nephew, Mr. James, has returned to his home in Palmer, Mass.
 David Gaudette has resigned his position in the Fabyan Woolen Go s mill and has employment with Myron Heck in Union. MT. and Mrs. Gaudette and children are living with MT. and Mrs. Myron Heck.
 Methodist Church Notes: The pas- tor. Rev. E. H. Tunnicliffe, will preach next Sunday morning on the subject, "The analogy between now in the physical world and divine in. fuence Ill the spiritual world.' Sum- day evening the Epworh League topic will be. ''The promise of personal holiness. '" Leader, Mrs Grant Hammer.
 West Stafford.
 MT. and Mrs. George Ellithorpe spent Sunday with friends in Rock vile.