Oscar Baker, G. O. Balch am
Harlow Scott, each made busines:
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are rejoicing over some commendable
improvements made in their kitchens
and elsewhere.
Mrs. Jennie E. Clark of Wilbraham,
Mass., and Mrs. W. H. Smith of Willi
mantle, were at the home of Mrs. It.
II. Wright, on the Sabbath.
The Grange will hold its third meet
ing of this month on Wednesday even
ing. It will be rool-call night and
a response is expected to all.
Although the weather was un
pleasant, there was a commendable
number of ladies of the Sewing circle
present at the home of Mrs. Henry
l.anpher, on Wednesday.
Our neighbor, J. A. Murphy, al
though over eightv-three years of age,
Inis enjoyed a remarkable degree of
I good health during the past winter,
and has attended regularly all our
church services.
Our Sabbath closed with the usual
Christian Endeavor service. Leader,
Miss Mary Warren of Mount Hope.
There were about forty present and
we were glad to welcome some
strangers to our services.
The comet this year lias given
people a new topic of conversation,
thus allowing the weather and our
neighbors' shortcomings for a time,
to remain in the background. We
could welcome the comet oftener.
Our Ashford Grangers are looking
forward to Saturday when we expect
the honor and pleasure of entertain
ing the Quinebaug Pomona Grange.
It is expected that a large number
of grangers from other towns will
be present..
The committee appointed last week
to solict funds for the repairing of
our church, met again Saturday after
noon for reports and further recom
mendations. Our people have re
sponded cheerfully and generously
and over $500 have already been
pledged.
