The Press., 1893-11-09

heat of the summer has abated, the cold, damp winter has not come, and autumn fingers until Thanksgiving, and some- times almost to Christmas.
 rs West Stafford.
 | (Correspondence.) Z It seems to the spectator very proper that some public alotiee should be taken of.a Columbian entertainment gotten up by the young people Oct 20th, consisting of recftations, tableaux, readings, patri- otto songs and instrumental music, which were much enjoyed by a large audience. It occurred to the spectator that Q larger appreciation of the instrumental music would be shown by refraining from con- versation during the recital. The person who borrowed a valuable lap-robe rom tbe church sheds same evening is Gd0tsed to return the same.
 -C. P. Bradway has purchased the water power of the Lull heirs, and re- paired the dam and Hume.
 The new watering tank is much ap- preciated by thirsty horses and drivers.
 The ladies' aid society have now in hand repairs upon the parsonage.
 The young man who looks across the aisle in the evening meeting, and then carefully examines his watch, shows very plainly what has brought him there.
 Business shows quicker step since congress adjourned. but waits the report of Tuesday elections, and-tariff reform.
 Query: What are party platform as- sertions worth after election?
 -Rumers come from no-license Filing ton of bad leaks on the borders.
 WELLINGTON.
 (Correspondence.)
 Dove Ide (post office address East Willington) succeeds $. Taylor as agent of the Holland Fire Ins. Co.
 Bible Day concert at Baptist church next Sunday morning, There will be reel tations by the children and special music.
 These sunny days bring out dande- lion bloom here and there, an occasional daisy, pansies in profusion; and by the front door of the Fisher house near the village, South Willington, a running rose is in blossom.
 The fall terms of the schools, Hollow and Roaring Brook, closed last week.
 A M MDeWolf has bought horse and carriage of John G. Rider, to use in going to and from his work as carpenter, his jobs often being at some distance from his home.
 The ladies' society are putting new coal stove into the Baptist church at the right of the desk.
 The price of the two large, hand some volumes, Life and Writings of Ja- red Sparks" is $5.
 The officers of the c. A. F. post re- w. F. Carroll; adjutant, Chas.T. Preston; quarte1master, s. P. Morrison; s. ", O.. D. Lockwood; J. ", J. w. Pratt; s., B. R. Wilbur; o. D., U. A. Hanover; o. G.. c. Ladue; Q. M. S., w. H. Buckingham. The stated meetings are on the third Sat urday of each month, at o'clock. At the first stated meeting, the 18th inst. the chaplain and s. M. will probably be installed.
 After reading the. interesting item concerning President Jared Sparks, by Hon. Radcliffe Hicks, in yopr. last issue, I was prompted to send you copy of one of Sparks letters to his old schoolmate and correspondent, fny grandfather, the late Amos Preston. :; s-~- CHARLES T. PRESTON.
 Cambridge, April 27th, 1855.
 My Dear Sir:-I have received your letter of the 11th instant, requesting me to write something for book, which you call your Album. You menti )n the size of the paper, but do not tell me what to w1ite about. "<
 By your account you are an older man than 1 am; but hope that you have not forgotten that we once went to school to- gether. My uncle, Basset Orcutt, used to take me to the school in the City, as it was called, and on cur way we frequent ly stopped at your house for you to go along with us.
 The school was kept by MT. Timothy Pearl, in the school house on the corner opposite to MT. Alden's, and I was sorry not to see it there when 1 was last in Willington. I remember MT. Alden only as portly gentleman, with cooked hat. It is true, l was small boy then, but yecollect distinctly MT. Weston's over- shot mill ;; and Abraham, and l and other boys sometimes explored the old malt house. While on my last visit I rode with my sister to MT. Bicknell's, and l was very much struck with the view ot Fenton River valley as seen from the hills after leaving his house, near where the Wheeler's formerly lived. l have sell dom seen more beautiful valley.
 received letter from our friend, Rev. Dr. Hubbell Loomis, few weeks ago and was glad to find that he retains his health aud spirits in a remarkable degree though more than 80 years old. Pray remember me kindly to Your neigh. bor, Mir. Leonard Holt, if you should see him.
 With best wishes for your health and prosperity, I am, my dear sir, respectfully and truly your friend, JARED SPARKS. To Amos Preston, Esq.
 P. S.-I send you pamphlet, taker rom large work published in Philadel phia, called The Portrait Gallery Ii will inform you of some of the things that 1 have been doing since we went to MT | Pearls school" %1!
 South Wilmington Correspondence. Instead of the usual service in tho hall, there will be a Bible Day concer Sunday, commencing at 4 o'clock. :. F., .. | --Horatio Lillibridge. of Lockport, N Y., is visiting his brother, Herbert Lilli bridge.
 Miss Lizzie Hall, of Wilbraham Acad emy, spent Sunday at home | -. ROCKVILLE.
 All of the Rockville woolen mill have received awards for their exhibits a the worlds fair. The Springville, Hook l anlm and New Enoland oomDopiao hax,