The Press., 1917-12-06

InanksglVanR guest or MISS hAb6 Lord at Pennington.
 Dr. John Sullivan of Willimanti, was the guest of his sister, Miss B. T Sullivan, of Center street, Thanksgiv ing day.
 Miss Dorothy Garvais is, spending the week at the home of her grand parents, MT. and Mrs. M. G. Chap man at Crystal Lake.
 The families of Joseph Garvais, Augustus A. Garvais, Arthur Rose and Henry Oasier of Springfield were Thanksgiving guests at the home of Paul Garvais.
 Miss B. T. Sullivan, who enter tained her brothers and sisters over the Thanksgiving recess, is now spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs: John J. Fry. of Greenwich.
 Miss Emily F. Mills is in New York to attend dance of "The New Workers Club,'' at Hotel Astor, Fri day evening, given by her aunt Mrs. Charles K. Mills, president of the club.
 Thos.. Billowitz was brought before the borough court yesterday and charged with owning a dog without a license and violating the rules of the commissioner of domestic animals. He was fined $14 86 by Judge Heald. MT. BillOwitz's dog was killed by the dog warden. -s
 The senior class of the Stafford high school who are to give the play "Pro lessor Pepp'' at the borough next week Thursday evening, will repeat the same at Memorial hall the following Friday evening at S.15. There will be dancing after the play. Reserved seats will go on sale at II. F. Cady's store tomorrow at a. n.
 Stafford Street.
 MT. and Mrs. Joshua Wood gave a reception to their neighbors the even- ing before Thanksgiving at the spacious residence of MT. and Mrs. John A Foster. About thirty of the neighbors were present. Is was a delightful gathering. An oyster supper was served. Guitar and mandolin music added to the entertainment of the company with selections for those who wished to dance. The festivities continued till midnight. The parting wishes extended to host and hostess were most cordial. MT. and Mrs. Wood, accompanied by their father, James Wood, are removing to New York, where Mir. Wood will resume work as a furniture carver. Their friends here are hoping that sooner or later they will return to make their home in Stafford.
 Stafford.
 The coming Paramount attraction at town hall, Dec. 8: Fannie Ward in Betty to the Rescue" A gripping story of the California mines, Cast: Fannie Ward, Jack Dean. Lillian Leighton. James Neill, Charles West, Ted Duncan. Dec. lth Urine Fenwick and Owen Moore in "A Girl Like That" drama. Cast |: Irine Fenwick, Owen Moore, Olive Thomas, Thomas OK eefe, Jack Dillon, Edwin Sturgls, Harry Lee, W. J. But CT. Attention! What better gift than a piece of Jewellery, lasting 8 life time 2 Our stock Is now complete. We aim to satisfy our Customers. House of Qual- ity. Edward c. DeBorde, Jeweler and Optometrist, Stafford Springs.
 Fred French of the battleship Illinois is home on 8 ten days leave. . |
 F A. Lasbury has received some of his goods which Taylor took some weeks ago
 Miss Hester Walbridge of Old Mystic was the guest of Miss Rachel Glover last week. ".
 Miss Elsie Ramsden spent Thanks. giving day with MT. and Mrs. H. Ramsden of Dalton, Mass.
 Joseph Depeau's barber shop will be open only Wednesday and Friday nights until further notice.
 Miss Elsie Phillips and Miss Helen Wightman, who are. teaching in Brattleboro, spent the Thanksgiving recess with their parents.
 Miss MildredW ebster has returned to her home having completed a three. months course in the Baypath busi. ness college of Springfield
 At the meeting of the Red Cross in. grange hall last Tuesday afternoon oyer 300 surgical dressings were folded by tue twenty five ladies present.
 District Deputy Sydney W. Bard of Brooklyn will inspect Woloott Lodge, F & A. M. tonight. Meeting called at 2, 30. Work in k. A. degree.
 The entertainment in Memorial hall last Friday evening by the Chicago entertainers under the auspices of the Pinney grammar school was most pleasing, Dancing followed the enter tainment, music being furnished by a three piece orchestra newly formed, the musicians being Mrs. Joseph Roberts, Miss Gladys Roberts and F. A. Lasbury.
 At the meeting of Stafford grange last Tuesday evening the following officers were elected for the coming year: Master, J. P. Brown; overseer, R. A. Booth; lecturer, J. M. Larned; steward, F. A. Lasbury; assistant steward, G. D Ide; chaplain, Mrs. Julia Ensminger; treasurer, Mabel E. Booth; O., Helen Anderson; F., Mrs. Janet St. Marie; 2. F., Edna Ensminger; pianist, Mrs. Inez Las- bury.
 Baptist Church Notes: Sunday sub- jeots: Morning-"Ohrist the Center of Attraction. Evening" ''The Un- known Prophet. , The prayer meet ing will be held in the home of Mrs. T. Black Wednesday evening. The Mission Circle will meet with Mrs