The Press., 1918-08-15
rrath of Nrs. AdeIbert Needham.

Death of Mrs. Adelbert Needham.
 Mrs. Adelbert Needham died at her home in the Springs house Monday evening after an illness of several months. The passing away of Mrs. Needham gives sorrow to a large number of friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Needham was born in Wilmington but spent most of her life in Stafford !, and for many years at the Springs house where she was a charming hos tess and greatly enjoyed entertaining ! in her home. She was a woman of unusual business ability and an artist of exceptional talent, devoting much of her time to painting. She was also a lover of nature. keenly in- terested in all out-of-door sports and an excellent judge of horses. Her husband died in December, 1916. Howard. her youngest son. died Aug ust 18th of last year, the result of an auto accident near Palmer, a short time after he had enlisted. Mrs. Needham is survived by one son, Lieut.. A. J. Needham. who is now with the U. S. army in France; sis ter. Mrs. H. L. Ryder, of New York city. and a brother. Benjamin Wen berg. of Lawrence, Mass. The funer- al services were held Wednesday afternoon at her late home, Rev. L. Rees of the Congregational church officiating. J. Carl Converse, Mrs. C. Fl. Moore. Miss Genevieye Hewett and Harry BurwelI sang Lead Kindly Light" and "Oh Love That Will Not Let Me Go" The bearers were F. G. Sanford, W. H. Reed, J. Carl Converse and w. H. Heald. The interment was in the family lot in the Stafford Springs cemetery.
 Percival Parkhurst is spending part of his vacation in Enfield.
 Arthur Squires and sister. Blanid, of Willimantic. are visiting at the home of Mrs. Mary Squires.
 Miss Marion Lee is taking her two weeks vacation. part of which she will spend at Long Island Beach.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Barry of New York are spending a few days at the home of MT. and Mrs. Daniel Sullivan on Prospect street.
 P. s. Flint of Palmer is filling the position at the local telegraph office. vacated by Frank Webber. un- til a new appointment is made.
 The Frisco White Tops of Stafford won their seventh straight victory when they sent the Rockville Spot ters home last Saturday with a defeat of 13 to l. The team has been show ing excellent from right along, de- feating the Rockville Eagles and other strong teams. Their fine show ing is due somewhat to Huden, their star pitcher. In last Saturdays game he famed IS opponents. Huden used the stick to good advantage, also bringing in two of the runs. Panciera however has the practice of willOw-swinging down fine. He has played a most prominent part in all his encounters. SabOurne also came to the front Saturday when he sent out homer in the ninth inning. The Frisco lads intend to play the Wales team next Saturday at that place.
 St. Edwards school will open Sept, 3.
 Miss Emma Tonon is spending a few days with friends in Monson.
 - Mrs-AIary S Ilumbara- Of Hartford has been gnest of Miss Mary Smith
 ~ Miss Frances O'Neill Of WiHimantic is visiting her brother in the St. Edwards church rectory.
 Miss Mary Hassett of Lee, Mass. is spending few days at the home of Mi- chael O'Halloran.
 Michael CoFeoran Is at the Johnson hospital where he recently underwent 8 serious operation.
 Mrs Thomas Fletcher was operated upon for appendicitis and gall stones last Monday at the Johnson hospital.
 The services at the Congregational church will be omitted for the next two Sundays. The mid-week service will be held as usual.
 Stanislaus Kasprak and Anna Balanska were united in marriage in St. Edwards church last Monday. Joseph Michna and Anna NaslO were witnesses.
 The band concert at Hyde park which was postponed last evening on account of the storm, will be given tonight. The program will be as follows March, Father of Victory; Overture, "Festa di Complgna" Just like Washington Crossed the Delaware, so will Pershing Cross the Rhine"; Medley Overture. ''AlI Hits Waltz, Beautiful Days" March, "The Bride Elect' Medley, Washington Jr."; "The Stars and SfripaS Forever" q.