The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-01-01
WELLINGTON.
A happy New ear to all hands

n Happy N0W- L Gar 10 6ll QaQOS!
Lucius Eldridge, since the death of his
wife, remains alone at his old home.
Next Sunday Alfred House assumes
the position of sexton of the Baptist
church.
Mrs. Belle Sleight returned from New
York to her father, q. A. Cosgrove's, to
spend the holidays.
One of Mrs. Sleight's recent patients In
New York was Charles Pullman of the
Pullman Palace Car company.
Miss Hattie G. Robbins went to Nor
wich last Friday to attend her mothers
cousin there, Mrs. Fl. A. Lippitt, who is
Ill.
The figures show that ninety-fiv out of
one hundred Of our young ministers are
engaged to be married before they leave
the theological seminary.
Christmas dinners, among other places,
were served to invited guests at George
A. Cosgrove's, John F. Whitford's, A. s.
Pierce's and F. D. Preston's.
Probably Matthew Burdick, who has
recently been appointed postmaster at
Moose Meadow, Is about the oldest Of
fetal of that kind In the state, perhaps In
the whole country. He Is his Goth year.
A friend In New York city noticing that
woman-umbrella conundrum In The Press
recently, suggested another in the same
line: Why is woman unlike an UNI
brella? Because you can't shut her up.
Speaking of necessary tips to palace
car porters nowadays, it is said that In
recent railroad disaster palace car por-
ter was picked out of the creek dead
Two hundred dollars In silver was found
on his person. 1t had sunk him
Notwithstanding the very unpropitious
weather, the Christmas festivities at the
Baptist church we're we'll attended, and al
though the original program was changed
and lack OF cooperation with the man.
ager, Miss Mabel Clark, was manifested,
the whole affair passed off quite pleasant
ly. The presents also were numerous
and appreciated.
There were six Christmas trees in pub
lie evidence In this vicinity this season
M. E. church, Moose Meadow; chapel,
Tolland side; the Hollow school house
South Wilmington hall; Roaring Brook
school house Baptist church, Hill. Had
these activities and results been concen-
trated III one place, there would have been
| ohou P,,+ oil
ve1sified interests are a part of one great
harmony.
There was quite large concourse of
the old friends and neighbors of the late
James Macfarlane at the burial here last
week. The services were impressive, con-
Quoted as they were by members of the
Masonic body and by Rev. Mr.. Gardner
of the Congregational church. The re-
we're viewed by the assent lage. AS The
Press last week printed an obituary of
the deceased, 1t would be superfuous for
US to furnish one now.
The express company's lobbyists at
Washington have so far succeeded in
keeping up postage on parcels. 1t re-
mains to be seen how much longer this
sort of business will continue. The peo-
fare and convenience be considered. The
millionaire express folks can now afford
TO step one side and let Uncle Sam serve
the people, as he Is willing to and ought,
in the way of cheap parcels postage. The
mass of people would very much like to
have their small "express' parcels come
to their post offices.
South Wellington.
Saturday evening.
Miss Alice Bland of Hartford was the
guest of Miss Florence Neil, Sunday.
Origin Hall returned from Hartford last
Saturday very much improved in health.
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Neil spent the
latter part of Christmas week In Hart
ford.
Miss Gertrude Letter of New York was
the guest Christmas of her uncle, W. A.
James.
Mrs. George H. Worden and son, Harry,
returned Tuesday from a several days
visit in Pittsfield, Mass.
Communion service will be held at the
close Of the preaching service in the hall
next Sunday afternoon.
The annual meeting of the Wilmington
| hI1rio nj mil hr,h holt IN bo
hall next Monday evening.
Clarence Essex Is at home for the pres
ent, having graduated from the school in
New York where they teach the tonsorial
art.
Mrs. Lena Bracket returned to her
home in Hartford, Monday, accompanied
by Georgina Mundell, who will spend a
few days as her guest.
The Christian Endeavor meeting, which
was postponed from Wednesday evening
on account of the New Years party, will
be held on Friday evening at the usual
hour.
A surprise party was given Miss Ida
Bramble last Saturday night, which was
attended by fifteen of her young friends,
who enjoyed the evening with games and
supper very much.
The next Bible reading in the series on
the Christian life will be given next Sun
day evening. Subject, Learning to walk
In Christian discipleship." AS many as
will are requested to bring their Bibles
with them.
VIM. B. Snow of the State Bible society
left home last Monday to resume work in
the town of Groton. His work will begin
in Mystic and will continue until the en-
tire town Is canvassed, taking about two