The Press., 1901-11-07

peaceful death and confident hope that
she has been called higher, to share In
the immortality which Is the reward of
all the faithful in Christ Jesus who finish
their work here and enter into rest.
Resolved, That while we bow to the
divine will In the removal Of our sweet
young sister, we will let her memory in
spire us to renewed and persevering effort
In the work of the w. G. T. u, and In
all the work in the world that our Savior
left for his followers to do.
Resolved, That we as union tender
our sympathy to her parents In their dis
.tant home, to her brother and to her
friends here in her second home whom
she SO tenderly loved, and that they and
we may remember that her example, so
far as she followed Christ, Is all that we
can cling to now.
Resolved, That copy of these resolu-
tions be Incorporated in the minutes of
this union, and that copy be printed in
The Stafford Press and also copy sent
to the bereaved relatives.
ANNIE A. PRESTON, Committee
LOUISE M. JOHNsON,S on
EsTELLE j. PRATT, Resolutions.
south Wellington.
Miss Nettie Shaffer of Derby was In
town few days last week.
Miss Florence Mel was home from
Hartford last Saturday and Sunday.
Charles Latham, Jr., Is confined to the
house with severe attack of tonsilitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Worden have gone
to housekeeping 10 the tenement lately
vacated by Joseph Kingsbury.
The debate, which was to have heen
held Saturday evening, Is to be postponed
on account of the inability of one of the
principals to be present on that night.
Hon. W. H. Hall will represent the
town of Wilmington in the coming consti-
tutional convention, having received the
undivided support of both political par
ties.
Rev. e. l.. Snow announced last Sum-
day that he found it necessary, on account
of his health, to take a short vacation,
and he left town Wednesday for a week
or two.
Next Sunday will be observed as Bible
day by the Sunday school. There will be
no preaching service. The Bible day ex-
ercises will commence at O'Clock in the
afternoon.
|. At Wesley chapel last Sunday Rev. G..
s. Davis of Stafford Springs administered
the rite, of. baptism to two candidates, af-
terward Speaking on the words contained
in Matt. 1873. Beginning with next Sum-
day the preaching service will be held at
| II O'Clock q. m.
Last Sunday in the hall Rev. G. L. Snow
preached from II Peter 3:14. Following
the preaching service the sacrament OF
the Lords supper was observed. A short
business meeting was held, at which the
society voted to buy a complete 6O-piece
communion set.
George w. Bracket has taken another
step In his upward career. The position
which he left, as one of the principal
| teachers In Childs business college, was
an enviable one, but he has been offered
and has accepted the position of assistant
purchasing agent with the Page Betting
Co., Concord, N. H., where he began his
new duties last Monday.
Those who attended the concert and
ball given by the South wellington and
South Coventry bands In Hillside hall
last Friday evening were we'll paid for be-
ing present. Both bands were at their
best, and rendered some very ine music
under the direction of their instructor,
Prof. G. FL. Wheeler. The floor was filled
with merry dancers throughout the even
ing, and Heldmold's orchestra of Will
mantle rendered some excellent dance
music. Prof. Fields OF Stafford Springs
did the prompting In an efficient manner.
The committee are arranging for another
In the near future.
The Sunday school convention held In
the hall last Wednesday afternoon and
evening came too late in the week to re.
celve any notice In this column last week.
The program was carried out as arranged,
with few exceptions, due to the absence
of those who were to have taken some
part. The out-of-town attendance was
much larger than had been anticipated,
but so we'll had the arrangements been
made for their entertainment that there
was no Inconvenience. Much interest was
manifested in the several addresses, and
1t Is hoped that the various suggestions
In regard to Sunday school work may be
of benefit to those who are thus engaged.
| In addition to her talk In the afternoon
Miss Lord also addressed the evening
meeting. 1t Is to be regretted that Miss
Lord could not have remained longer, az
her work In this place has always yielded
good results. One noticeable thing in re.
gard to the convention was the sentiment
which pervaded the several addresses
that the Sunday school work was of more
Importance in community than any 9th.
or branch of Christian work. Following
the devotional service in the afternoon
came the election of officers, which re.
suited as follows: President, w. e. De.
mond; vice-president, Rev. G. l.. Snow
secretary and treasurer, Rev. q. G. Fogg
Refreshments were served between the
two sessions. The evening session was
well attended by the village people, and
included the playing by the band and 9
song by the male quartet. The whole az
fair was we'll arranged and conducted,
and will leave pleasant memories with
those who attended. No decision was
reached as to the next place of meeting.
WANTED.-SEvERALP PERSONS OF CHAR.
acter and good reputation in each state Zone
In this county required 70 represent and ad:
OF solid financial standing. Salary SIS weekly
i with expenses additional, all payable in cash
each Wednesday direct from head ONCE. Horse
Il and carriages furnished when necessary. Ref
erences. Enclose selfaddressed stamped envel
ope. Manager. a16 Caxton Building, Chicago.