The Press., 1896-05-21
WELLINGTON.

C. E. Nichols is to make a European trip shortly, we hear.
 Mrs. Edward Morrison, now living with Mrs. Lippitt in Norwich, called on friends in this vicinity recently.
 Mrs. Hannah A. Fisher, of Central Falls, R. l., is stopping for few days at her old home.
 Grange meeting tomorrow evening" Subject for discussion, Are farm lands too high or too low on the basis of the values of farm products ?" as announced last week.
 C.H.Ryder's fine driving horse, Gypsy, has foal sired by Alcyo, with a record of 2-11. Both parents being pacers, it doesn't take great stretch of imagina- tion to presume that this handsome and daintily built little fellow will develop in- to something of speeder himself.
 Speaking of horses, there's once in while person who has heart enough to give his horse an old age of comfort after he has borne the burden and heat of the day, instead of selling him to a jocky to be passed down step by step into misery. A case in point is the still handsome and useful animal now driven by Judge Car penter, gift from his brother; and sure- ly Sunrise farm is good place where on to pass it's remaining days.
 Rev. Chas. H. Brown is attending the national Baptist anniversaries at Asbury Park, N. J., and next Sunday MT. Buz- well, the Congregational supply, will oc- cupy his pulpit
 The members of the local post, G. A. R., and old soldiers in the vicinity are cordially invited to attend the memorial services in the Baptist church next Sun- day, where an address will be given by MT. Jesse Buzwell, of the Hartford Theo- logical Seminary. The Post, w. R. C., and the local grange will meet at the c. A. R. hall at 10 a. m. and march in 8 body to the church, weather permitting.
 The children of the different schools in town are requested to gather near the c. A. R. hall on Saturday of this week, 23d inst, at g 8. m., to practice marching for the school children's review on decora- tion day. The drill will be conducted by H. F. Starkweather, the center teacher, who has attended military institute. It is hoped that the several teachers will al- so be present.
 The ladies of the Congregational socie- ty will hold an ice-cream sociable in the church next Wednesday evening, 27th. The leading feature of the entertainment will be 8 dialog by ten ladies-''A dress reform convention" All are cordially invited.
 w. s. Simmons, of Central Village, agent of the State Board of Education, was in town Wednesday inspecting some of the schools. He is a veteran of the 9th Conn. Vols, and G. A. R. man.
 The full program of the exercises for decoration day will be given in next weeks Press, also to the school children who may gather for drill on Saturday of this week.
 South Wilmington COrrespOndence.
 Special communication of Uriel Lodge, No. 24, F. and A. M., Saturday evening. Work, 2d degree.
 Miss Lillie Kenfeld and MT. Childs, of New Jersey, have been visiting Miss Ken fields sister, Mrs. Frank Burdick.
 Arthur Devereaux, Jr., has a new '9f Packer bicycle, and w. F. Essex has a new Chesbro's special.
 Frank Spicer has accepted position as waiter in Trinity college, of Hartford. Louis Korper is keeping books for g wholesale meat market at Hartford. , Owing to the breaking of the engine in the mill last Wednesday the dressing and ! spooling rooms did not run. School in this district did not keep last } Friday, as the teacher, Miss Andrews t was attending her sisters wedding. l Miss Bertha Young is to read in the 3 High school prize contest at W1llimantit next Tuesday evening.
 } Louis Westcott, of Monson, Mass. , spent Sunday with his son, Charles West colt. Mrs. Charles Westcott has just re z ceived pair of young carrier pigeons from Providence, R. I.
 t The walking last Sunday night was { 7 little better than usual, and quite mum 8 Der from this place attended the Cru l sader's meeting at Wesleyan chapel. (Moose Meadow correspondence.) Miss Maria Hansen, of Bridgeport, il home for short visit
 Thos. Williscroft regains his healtl very slowly. It is feared that blood f poisoning has now set in. f The Epworth League that is being or ! ganized by the pastor of the Methodis Q church is desirous of receiving applica e tions for membership. Many have al f ready joined. Those wishing to do s' Q should present their name to the secre tary, Mrs. Frank Fenton. An election and installation of officers will be helC