The Press., 1909-03-24
WILMINGTON

Solve problems at your leisure
but do your duty without delay
Miss Mary Lyon of Holyoke, sister
of George Lyman Lyon, is visiting
her niece, Mrs Hans M. Hansen, Jr.
Robert Cartier will sell his farming
tools and household furniture at West
Wilmington at auction on Saturday,
at 10 q. m.
The last news from Mrs. Mary
Macfarlane, widow of James Macfar.
lane, who is in hospital in Boston,
was favorable.
= The orchestra was missing at the
Baptist church Sunday morning, but
the fine solo by the pastor, Mrs. OAR
row accompanying, compensated in a
measure.
There is an epidemic of colds, and
while no one is critically i'll as yet.
such distempers are always serious
from their liability to take a turn for
the worse.
The recent meeting of the Bunyan
club with Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Morse
was very enjoyable, the spacious par
lors Of this residence being ideal for
such gathering.
The attendants at the musical Fri
day evening were surprised to find the
ground white with snow and the air
full of big, swirling fakes when they
started for home.
The Center school closes it's very
successful winter term on Friday, the
teacher, Miss Nellie Towne Burleson,
going to her home in South Woodstock
for the vacation of one week.
On Thursday evening Rev. Mr..
Darrow commenced a series of studies
on the gospel of John that promise to
be inspiring, and it is hoped that
many will attend. The meetings
open at 100 O'Clock.
'It is believed by some that the
time is soon coming when a university
education will be made as free to all
the young men and women of the
country, as the common school system
now is to all under eighteen years of
age
Old Eeighbors and friends here were
sorry to hear of the death Of Mrs
Charles Frederick McFarlane, at her
home in Willimantic on Saturday
morning. The funeral was Monday.
and the burial in the WiIlimantic
cemetery.
Miss Mallory's friends and admirers
here are sorry for the illness that
keeps her a shut.in at the home of
her friend. Mrs Benjamin Benton.
They hope that both these useful
ladies may soon be about their &C.
Gu toned duties.
Rev. Austin Gardner, pastor of the
- .ngregational church preached Sun
day from Romans g. Topic,
=" How made sons of Gad - Rev Mr.
Dacrow s subject at the Baptist church
was 'frhe joy of oonsecTati IN - Mr..
Dacrow breaches the Gospel.
Che Endeavor was led by Rev Mar
Gardner, the subject, "The wicket
gate," being Interestingly explained
I meeting was held in the Baptist
G inference room. Next week is the
" nthly missionary topic. Miss Gard
ner being the leader; the place of
me ,ting the Congregational chapel.
large flock of robins had merry
lone coming gathering on the side
hill north of Maple Corner on Satur-
day morning. Whether they came
from 'force of habit" or because
trty wanted to be on hand at the
spring opening, we are not informed.
but they we're here anticipating the
d,to by one day, and we give them
hearty welcome.
The musical at Rev Mr.. Garduer 8
on Friday evening was truly GeliRl t
full. The performers were Miss
Cunning. violin, Mrs Darrow and
Miss Gardner, piano. Mr.. and Mrs.
barrow also sang several selections.
The composers were Chopin, Schubert
and Liszt The people here are GER
tainly highly favored to have the
privilege of listening to this high
class music by such accomplished
musicians.
An Amateur ConiuroP.