The Press., 1897-05-27

James Slocum, of Fall River, former resident of this place, has been visiting old friends in town.
 "Satisfaotion comes by inches, but disappointment by the mile" thought one of our South Willington young CD men, as he counted the ties from this station in the direction of Palmer last Saturday. He had started off in fine spirits, and was intending to go to see his sweetheart on the g. 30 train north. He, with two com panions, got down to the depot about nine o'clock, so that they would be sure not to lose the train, and sat inside and talked. In a short time the engine gave one whistle right near the station. "Here she comes," said one, and the young man intending to take the train thought of the good time .he was soon to enjoy. But fate was against him, for just as he stepped on the platform, the train whizzed by, and was up to the crossing before he could recover from his astonishment. All his happy dreams vanquished like the wind, and when he realized this, he threw up both hands and motioned for the train to come back. When he had fully come to his senses, he looked around and dis covered that the signal was not up. Then there was language used that wouldn't look well in Sunday school book. He did not return to the village, but went up the track to give vent to his feelings, where none but his companions would hear him.
 The entertainment in the hall, last Friday night, given by tbeschool children and their friends, was well attended, and pronounced first class by all. Congratu- lations and much credit is due to the teacher, Miss P. Grace Baxter, and the children upon their success. The pro- gram consisted of dialogues, singing, recitations and tableaux. The musical part was under the management of Misses Ida Hall, Lena G. Korper and Jennie Essex. Miss Baxter recited new poem, which was especially enjoyed. The Smith family, and Wallace Lillibridge, and Iva Lathum, MT. and Mrs. Smith, were pleasant features of the entertainment. After the entertainment, ice-cream and cake was served. The stock of ice cream on hand was easily disposed of. It is hoped by all that these entertainments and sociables will be more frequent in the future than they have been in the past.
 There was an entertainment in the hall last Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the Stafford high school. Two farces were given "Quits," and "His Heroine. :" The entertainment was much enjoyed by all, and the people seems to be desirous of having them come again to give another entertainment. The parts were all we'll taken, and the entertainment was pro- nounced first class.
 Three of our South Wilmington wheel women had quite an exciting time last Saturday. They were wheeling along on the main road by house, when dog made it quite disagreeable for them. But they rode away from him and thought little of it. However, when they were coming back, the dog was all ready for them. The young ladies seeing him, dismounted, leaving their wheels in the ditch. The youngest of the trio proceed ed to climb tree, while the other two, took refuge on top of rail fence, and began yelling, which scared the dog so that he returned to his kennel and allow ed them to pass on foot Hereafter, when the young ladies see dog coming, all they will have to do is to yell.
 | Moose Meadow.
 Mrs. Emlot and three sons have gone to Putnam to live.
 Adorno Fisk moved last Saturday into the lower house on the Lillibridge farm. Mir. Fisk has established record for him. self by having moved tnirty-seven times during forty years of married life.
 Thos. Wolliscroft is at present at work in West Willington.
 The bicycle has never really been very popular in eastern Wilmington, partially because of our roads, but those who do ride will be glad to know that our road makers are struggling hard to please them, also those who drive.