The Press., 1908-08-26

O rest. among Sn0 DOaEO0Fg there have been Miss Bessie Sheriden, Miss Irene Sheriden, Miss May Russell, teachers from New London. and Misl May O'Oonnell from New Haven. Miss Anna Olsen and Mrs Gilman of Boston are among those there at pres ent. Miss Olsen Is . patient of MT. Wards long time friend, Dr. Fred Batchelder, formerly of Stafford, now of Boston.
 Wednesday, the 18th, was supert as to weather, and the drive to the Ashford Bible day picnic, Whiron'l grove, Westford Hill, altogether de. lightful. As always, the occasion was a notable one. The attendance was large. the speaking. the singing and the music of the Babcock band exceptionally good. the collation. ex- cellent and abundant and was enjoyed by all present. We were impressed by the kindly welcome of the presid- ing officer, President Barlow, the his tory of the organization by Rev. Mr. Ohappell, the comprehensive prayer of Rev. Leonard Smith. by the remarks of Rev. Austin Gardner of Wilmington. regarding the power and value of the Scriptures, and who also spoke in terms of appreciation of the deceased secretary, John Albert Brown, as did also several of the other speakers. and 1t seemed that his name was on every tongue as friend met friend. his genial presence was so much missed. Rev. Leonard Smith spoke interest inRly, of course, Rev. MT. Matthewson in his usual happy vein. Rev. MT. Bissell entertainingly as the son of the former widely known pastor, and Rev. MT. Lamphier's address on good citizenship was timely and full of helpful facts and truths. There were people present from Maiden, Mass. <, New York oity, Hartford, Middletown, Waterbury, Norwich, Willimantic, Stafford Springs, Mansfield, Willing ton, and doubtless from many other places, as we'll as the representations from all parts of Ashford. Taken al- together, 1t was a day long to be re- membered. Mrs. Albert Watrous received, re- gently, very interesting letter from her uncle. Rev. Samuel Merrick, of Addison, N. Y. He is in good health at 93 years of age. Was at the rais- ing of the Baptist church in Willing ton and rang the bell for number of years. He is glad to know that the Merrick clock is such reliable time- keeper and so highly appreciated by the people of the church.
 Mrs. Mabel Allen Oummins Tikiob, a former teacher here, is now with her husband in Kennebunk, Me. He has been putting in . large electrical plant for parties there. MT. Tikiob goes soon to Ardsley -on- the Hudson to do similar piece of work. Their permanent home is still at Easton, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Tikiob are the proud and happy parents of baby girl, named Marcia Allan.
 The musical at Rest Cottage on Monday evening. in honor of Rev. Charles W. Wolfe's birthday, was very enjoyable indeed. The book used was "Unison Songs.'' compiled by Miss Sara l.. Cunning, published by G. Sohirmer, New York There was solo singing by Miss Coleman, Pastor Wolfe. Mrs. Wolfe, duets by Mir. and Mrs. Wolfe. and unison songs by all the voices, accompanied by the two fine pianos, MT. Wolfe flute, MT. Oolburn cornet, John Wostrel violin, Miss Ruth Austin violin, Miss Dun- ming violin and director.
 A difference of opinion among a number of we'll informed and pleasant people the other evening, regarding wedding anniversaries. leads us to quote the following from Edison's Encyclopaedia First, iron, fifth, wooden; tenth. tin; fifteenth, cry stal twentieth, china; twenty fifth. silver thirtieth, cotton; thirty fifth. linen; fortieth, woolen; forty fifth, silk fiftieth. gold sixtieth, pearl; seventy fifth, diamond. The first day of Sep. tember Is the fifth anniversary of the wedding of Rev. o. W. Wolfe and Mrs. Wolfe.
 Why, immediately after man has looked at his watch and put it in his pocket, is he unable to answer the question. What time is it?'
 George Eliot said: "Any coward can fight battle when he is sure of winning; but give me the man who has the pluck to fight when he is sure of losing.''
 If one is buying a rug or gar ment, it is often desirable to look on the seamy side, but afterward it is not worth while to keep it in mind and certainly it is not desirable to put it on exhibition. The rule has many 
 Dr. Ramsay says-and there are sufferers who add with some show of | Paul's thorn in the flesh | was caused by malaria which attacked | him on the damp plains of Pamphylia. But who can tell? "They were none of them there"
 South Wilmington.
 Mr. and Mrs. Edw. A. James of were guests of Mr. and | Mrs. Wm. A. James over Sunday.
 We regret to be obliged to report that the condition of Mrs. Ezra Morse | Is considered to be critical. The family had been led to believe that ,he was doing we'll and in fair way 10 recovery.
 Eighty tickets were sold at the station for the excurison last Satur. 7av O0nai0arin0 the woakhor kbic