The Press., 1896-12-24
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 WELLINGTON.
(CorreSp pondence.)

The Moose Meadow school re-opened Monday, Miss Edna Mason teacher. On the same day the winter term of the Hol- low school was opened by Clarence H. Savage. of Storrs, as teacher. Notwithstanding the inclement and threatening weather last Tuesday even- ing, there was large attendance on the | Congregational 'succotash" social. while at the social in the Baptist conference room on the comparatively pleasant even- ing of Friday, few were present. But the occasion was very pleasant one.
 A. M. DeWolf killed, recently, an eight months old pig that weighed 361 pounds. If we mistake not, that beats the record as to eight months pigs this season. The fall term of the Glassfactory school closed. last week. Scholars not absent, Oscar 'Himmeler, Robert Pratt, Clifford Himmeler. Miss Winifred Dimock's suc- cess as the teacher of this school, which Mrs. Brownlee left in such excellent shape, is highly praised. Her up to date methods, especially with the younger pu- I RAAOf O"AN AOA JOb LII uOlO HI LuO way of discipline, are praiseworthy fac tors in her vocation as teacher.
 Winfield Snow spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. George s. Snow.
 'SsMen are four:
 | Ha who knows not, and knows not he knows not. He is fool shun him.
 He who knows not, and knows he ! knows mt Flo f0 aIrn nplo. Roo0h
 He who knows, and knows not he knows. He is asleep ; wake him. l He who knows, and knows he knows. He is wise; follow him."
 Mrs. s. P. Swift is visiting friends in town.
 New officers elected at the meeting of Elisha Johnson post, No. 86, G. A. R., last Saturday evening: O., JIG. Jennings; s. V. o., o. D. Lockwood J. V. O., A. w. Walker; Q. M., $. F. Morrison; s., B. R. Wilson; O., w. F. Carroll; o. D., Edward Pearl o. G., c. B. Marble. Previous to the election the post was in- spected by the department inspector, Comrade Lester D. Phelps, of Rockville. A collation. was served by the W. R. 0. in the new supper room, under the hall.
 The same evening the w. R. c. elected the following officers: President, Ellen Morrison; s. V. F., H. z. Marble; J. V. F., Emily s. Carpenter; O., Clara Joslin j; conductor, Mary Lyon; assistant con- ductor, Emma L. Brown; secretary, Nell lie Morrison; G., Nellie Carpenter; asst G., Dasie Dimoek treasurer, Annie A. | Preston.
 The c. A. R: post and the w. R. c. are in receipt of invitations to attend the joint installation of the new officers of Winter post and their w. R. O., on the evening of Jan. 1st, 1897. A Agood delegation from here will probably put in an appearance.
 An Ann Arber professor says a good cure for rheumatism is weeks.
 J. F. Gilbert, of Ridgefield, Ct., solicite bids for our mail route, "No. 6227," for the next four years. The route is from Woodstock Valley to West Willington, six round trips weekly. ;.
 Speaking of the mail, with reference to those persons in this vicinity who have a good deal to say about paying ''other folks taxes" 1t is to be said that ''sOme- body else' pays for carrying every letter, newspaper and package they receive. The post offices in this town cost 'somebOdy elsel' about: $7OO per annum. So, you 4l see, "theIe are others. " As s> * )s4;> -;.5 d We are not in receipt of any particulars l No ho Nbuio %o morrow evening.
 South Wilmington COrrespOndence.
 DUn,t forget the Christmas entertain. ment in tin hall this evening. There will be tree, as usual, and the play will ! be given as announced last week. Every body is invited to come and help eat the candy and oranges.
 There will be no Christmas vacation o the school in this district, owing to the necessary vacation because of the illness of the teacher short time ago. There was excellent skating on Lake Beauty the first part of this week, anc the young people were out in full force every evening, but the recent snow has spoiled the fun.
 "Grandma" Hall is now in Norwich with her; daughter, Mrs. Orlina Chapman The entertainment by H. Edwin King in the hall last Thursday evening was ex cellent and we'll attended. Prizes wer'
 offered by MT. King to the girl and bo, selling the most tickets. Della Chaffe
 received the girls prize and Homer Nei u the boys.
 These stormy days considerably retarC
 the building of the ice-house, as the roo is not finished, and there is no covering
 However, it will soon be finished, ant
 MT. Peray intends to commence cutting . ice as soon as it is 12 inches thick. t Mrs. George Palmerton was obliged t. l. give up her work for short time las - Sunday on account of sickness, and he 6 sister, Pearl Clarke, is also quite sick
 They are both under the care of Dr. Ben ;, nett, of Willimantio. Miss Rose Nichol
 Is about the same.
 '- Miss Hester Hall is home for a shor
 vacation from Storrs agricultural college il Selectman Korper has had another stal y put into his barn. George Bates and so ' of Morrow are doing the job. The following officers were elected a v the annual meeting of Uriel Lodge, SatuI l. day evening: Frank L. Backus, w. M. j. Homer N. Neil, s. w.; E. West Marcy 6 J. w.; Wm. Buckingham, s. D.; Georg = Baker, J. D.: w. H. Bracket, s.
 Adolph Korper, T.. John R. w. Neil, 6 s.; George Nichols, J. s.; James Hay
 chaplain, Wm.F E. Essex, marshall; Arthu 'l Devereaux, tyler.
 l. ..-~ ~tAfoose Meadow correspondence.I j.
 Calvin Rider lost his horse tlroug n death this week. l. John Marsh, Jesse Emo and Gel