The Press., 1921-04-14

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 Rev. Ernest Arthur Legg, the new pastor appointed to serve the Method ist church, who comes from the Trin- ity church, Norwich, is a native of New Hampshire but moved to Mas sachusetts at an early age He Grad uated from Boston University and en- gagged in work of high school princi- palship for years. He then entered the Theological school of Boston Uni versity from which he graduated with honors. Mr Legg's first pastorate was in Vermont, having been mem- Der of the Vermont conference for 8 years, going to Daniels0n, where he held a 5 years pastOrate followed by three years pastorate at Trinity church, Norwich. Aside from the church work, MT. Legg has found time for some literary work, contrib uting to several publications. During the war MT. Legg engaged in Red Cross work. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. In whatever com munity MT. Legg has had his work and home he has been found active in it's civic welfare. MT. Legg's ministry has been marked ty his strong, able pulpit word. In work with young people 10th MT. and Mrs. Legg have been very successful. MT. Legg serv- ed as president of the Epworth League of the Conference and also as presi- dent of the Norwich district EpwOrth League. Rev. and Mrs. Legg have two daughters, Marion aged Il, and Grace aged 5. Rev. MT. Legg will occupy the pulpit next Sunday morning and evening.
 Mrs H. E. Newton of New York is visiting her brother, J. M. Leach.
 The annual meeting of the Hospital Aid society will be held next Tuesday at 2.30 at the hospital
 H. M. Swartfguer, the optician of Rockville, who has been away on a two-weeks' vacation has returned.
 Mrs. J. P. Hanley has returned to her home after spending several weeks in the Johnson hospital, con valescing from the effect of an opera tion.
 Mrs. Lott O'Halloran's many friends are pleased to hear that she is well on her way toward recovery after under going a severe operation in the John son hospital.
 Mrs. F. F. Patten leaves for Wash ington tomorrow, where she will at tend the D. A. R. continental congress as delegate from the Sabra Trum- bull chapter of Rockville.
 George Woods, proprietor of the Main street meat market has been ta- ken to the Hartford hospital to under go treatment for an injury to his leg received during the winter. Wallace Jones of Stafford is substituting in the market during his absence.
 A civil suit between Gilbert A. Wag- ner, plaintiff, and John q. Kealy, de- fendant, to recover $8420 for repairs on an automobile, came before Judge W. H. Heald on last Saturday morning and resulted in a counter suit. MT. Kealy claimed that although the work was actually done on the car in less than week, that Wagner left his car there for more than three months and that during that time he was deprived of the use of another car and the profits from rentals. Therefore he
 
 damages. The judge reserved his opinion. Judge Joel H. Reed repre- sented the plaintiff and Judge M. D. O'Connell the defendant.
 The Salvation Army s home service is the establishment of advisory boards in every community through out New England. These advisory board will act as the Salvation Army's agents in their respective communi- ties. All careful students of human welfare recognise the amazing power of the Salvation Army to foster good citizenship. They recognize it is a simple remedy for the misery and des- pair, and that it makes provision for certain community. problems that are not furnished by other organizations. Its caring for victims of those mis- fortunes that befall people of all classes under certain conditions, and it's readiness to help those who are down makes the organization one that stands out prominently in service to mankind. The creation of advisory boards, made up of-citiZens from va rious parts of the state, especially 
 can see the needs of their respective communities, appears to many to be a most commendable undertaking. These boards will be made up of people who will report directly to headquarters of the New England territory, so that the work in New England can be di- rected to the points most in need of this invaluable service. An advisory board has been organized in Rock vile and it is expected to form board here. Ameeting to perfect the organ ization will be held in the Congrega- tional chapel next Wednesday even- ing at o'clock.
 The following letter has teen re- ceived by the local chairman, Mrs.. C. P. Bard, for the European Relief Council, and your local committee wishes to add it's word of appreciation for the splendid moral and financial support given by the people of Staf- ford to this most worthy and appeal ing cause:
 "The state committee wishes to express to you and through you to all of the residents of Stafford and Staf- ford Springs, it's heart felt thanks and appreciation for the splendid work you have all done toward the success of this most worthy mutual cause With quota of $2,500>to raise in Staf- ford and Stafford Springs combined our state records now show that you have a total of $2,717.25 which puts your combined towns we'll Over The Top" While the httlestarving chil- dren of war-stricken Europe, toward whose assistance this fund is wholly used, may never know any of you personally, you may rest assured that the loving thought which prompted your kindness and generousity will find lasting gratitude in the hearts of all of them. The writer wishes to express to you all his personal re- gards and best wishes.
 Frederick w. Kaye, State Exec. Sec