The Press., 1903-06-11
Faint -heartedness and cynicism don' amount fO much in this life

Faint -heartedness and cynicfsm don't amount to much in this life. Rev. 0. L. Snow will preach next Sun day afternoon on "The slums of New York and the religious work therein," he having recently visited in that city. south Wilmington. Several families have laid in their stock of winter coal, furnished by c. Hall, IT,, x Co.,, at $625 per ton. The Hartford Post pertinently remarks |. "There Is one redeeming feature about these smoky days; it isn't cigarette smoke"
 The first strawberries from Dr. John sons arrived here Monday, and they were beauties, by far the most delicious fruit received here this season.
 According to the statement of the ma sons employed, 100 tons of mortar have been used in plastering the new house be- ing built here for W. H. Hall. A short business meeting of the En- deavor society will be held at the close of the prayer meeting Sunday evening, for the purpose of filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of the president of the society.
 We notice that the bill of George W. Brackett, stenographer to house commit tee on appropriations, for $1O88.72 was ordered paid at last Thursdays session. There are some of us who would take a half holiday If we were to get that amount pay day.
 Grover Cleveland has just furnished the Independent with an article on "How to Fish" But why not get your informa- tion from headquarters? Leslie Korper of this village, humble disciple of Isaak Walton, tried the speckled beauties few minutes last Saturday, and among the number that yielded to his gentle persua- sion was "rainbow trout" (differing from the common species only in that they show a rainbow streak the length oi their sides) that measured F inches in length and weighed 34 ounces. Leslie still associates with the common people who don't know how to catch a trout.
 North wiIIington.
 The concert at the NJ. E. church was very fine, and good sum was added to the fund.
 H. c. Young has arrived home after a carriage drive to Springfield, where he visited friends.
 The Children's day concert will be ob. served in the M. E. church, June 21st. Committee of arrangements: Miss Lila Fenton, Mrs. Bert Ruby, Miss Della Enc and Mrs. George Wilson.
 There will be a strawberry festival al the home of E. A. Bates next week Thurs. day evening. The proceeds are to be used for church purposes. A cordial in. vitation Is extended to all.
 The Union Ladies' Aid society, which was held at the Village Hill school-house Saturday evening, was a very enjoyable affair. The school room was prettily decorated with potted plants. Between fifty and sixty were present. Over $4 was added to the treasury. Music anC games were the feature of the evening. ,I DaleviIIe.
 Thomas Driscoll Is spinning in the mill Mrs. w. H. Marsh Is visiting with rela tives in Mystic this week.
 Joseph Foster of Shamrock, R. |. spent Friday with relatives in town. Matt McCann has returned home, afte being out of the mill on weeks vacation , spent in Monson and New Haven. It is reported that Mir. and Mrs. Pete Kuchle. who recently moved to West vile, are about to return to their farI here. ..#.#
 Lewis Armstrong of Willimantic wa in town Saturday. He has taken the fir ing job in the mill, and will probabl move his family here in the near future. , Moose Meadow. fl Rev. c. s. Davis preached an exceed 3 ingly interesting sermon to good audi ence here last Sunday. His congregatio Is increasing steadily.
 al The entertainment given at the M. E church last Saturday evening gave satis factory results. The music kindly ful nished by the Whitford orchestra wa
 well worth the price of admission. Cree D 1t is due those who took part in the sing !. ing, speaking and reading. A few chose selections on the zonophone were also
 pleasing feature. The evening was on y of enjoyment. !. A SERIOUS MIsTAKR.-E. 0. Dewitt