The Press., 1894-12-20
WELLINGTON. 

Last Friday evening the quiet home of MT. and Mrs. Samuel P. Swift was rather unceremoniously entered by host of people coming from this town, Vest ford and Mansfield. The invaders ap- peared cool and determined in their pur- pose, thus making their real intent seem rather mysterious until the inmates sud- denly remembered that they were united in marriage on December 14th, 1864, just l 30 years before. It seems that the in- vaders had also refreshed their minds | with the same incident, and had come to celebrate the event in some appropriate manner, hence the apparent intrusion was forgiven, and the company, numbering ] about 50, was bade cordial welcome. Relatives were present from Hartford, and as wedding is incomplete without 8 minister, the company was also favored with the presence of Rev. Edward N. Bill lings of Hartford Theological Seminary. The leading feature of the evening was the presentation of an elegant easy chair to the honored. couple, the pastor in be- half of the assembled friends presenting the gift, which he said was an evidence of the love and good will of the donors, and hoped the recipients would accept it and live many years to enjoy the comfort it affords. It was the gift of relatives and friends and was complete surprise to the happy pair, who feelingly responded in few well chosen words, accepting it more on account of the spirit hatprompt- ed the gift than for it's intrinsic worth. A few minor gifts were also received. A bountiful collation was served and the re- mainder of the evening was agreeably spent in social chat, bits of pleasantly and enjoyable amusements until midnight, when, with good-byes and pleasant wishes the friends wended their way homeward. The honored couple ranks among the best people of the town, and enjoy the friend ship and esteem of ahost of friends. s.
 South VYillington Correspondence.
 -Christrhas Eve there will be an enter tainment in the hall. A cantata, "Santa Claus on Tfme," will be the especial feat ure of the entertainment. The entertain ment is under the auspices of the Union Sunday School and everybody is invited to attend.
 Miss Lizzie Hall of Wilbraham acad- emy is at home on vacation.
 Edward Smith of Boston made visit to his sister, Mrs. c. C.. Essex, last week. David Barrows has opened barber shop in the Stone house, and would like the patronage of people in the vicinity.
 --J. W. Harrison and wife spent Sun day at his home in Yantic. sOMERs.
 A. c. Hulburt, of Somersville, col lected $50 without a suit as damages from A. D. Bridge, president of the Haz- ardville Water Company, on account of being tipped over into the ditch when the water was laid last summer near the Scit- ico railroad station.
 (Correspondence.)
 Rev. c. H. Ricketts preached an ex- cellent sermon last Sabbath. Subject, "From Hardship to Glory" The prayer meeting at North Somers in the evening was we'll attended, and much interest manifested.
 R. s. Tiffany has been spending a week with friends in Broad Brook, Hart ford, and Southbridge.
 70. L. Dart, of Suffield, was in town last Sabbath. -.- .... ....>. Mrs. J. B. Francis is visiting her daughter, Mrs. M. P. Avery, in West | Stafford.
 ! -Rowe's Comedy and Speciality Go. give hn entertainment in the town hall Thursday evening.
 W. W. Kenworthy died at his home iu North Somers, Tuesday morning, 18th. He was proprietor of the mill generally known as the "Batten mill," but used by him in the manufacture of cotton yarn. He was much respected by neighbors and friends. Funeral Friday. Burial in Hampden, Mass.
 Persons wishing first-class work in the line of photography should visit the ''picture gallery' in Somersville.
 The store windows betoken the glad Christmas time, and peep inside gives assurance that it is not necessary to go out of town to find something suitable for Christmas gift.
 Hog cholera has made it's appearance in town, Henry Wolcott losing three porkers and Homer Kibbe one by the dis. ease last week. Farmers fear that it may become epidemic.
 John Spencer, of Somersville, ton. sorial artist, has commenced business il W. P. Fuller's block, over the meat market.
 The tenth district school, which has been closed for year past, began it's win, ter session last Wednesday,. Miss Emily 0 Pease, teacher.
 The children at the parsonage seldom ''get left" So, to make sue of Christ mas and it's festivities and be the first present to gladden. the hearts of Rev. O. H. Ricketts, little son arrived Monday evening, Dec. 17th. Congratulations.
 ASHFORD.
 Westford Correspondence.
 We have been highly favored in se curing doctor with a recommendation such as has Dr. Frank B. Converse ot Eastford, son of Dr. Harvey H. Converse who has located in the house owned anC 1LATHRoP's