The Press., 1909-02-10
WELLINGTON.

The board of relief will meet at the town hall on Tuesday, the 16th inst.
 Mrs. Harding Hutchings from New York city is at Rest Cottage for visit.
 D. B. Gardner and wife were at the Congregational parsonage on Sat urday.
 Raymond Neff of New London visited his aunt, Mrs Diantha Essex, and his cousin, Mrs. Florence Ryder, over Sunday.
 The solo by Miss Mallory, who was a week and guest at Rest Cottage, at Baptist church Sunday morning was greatly enjoyed,
 Tbe 35th anniversary of the mar riage of Dea. Pratt and his wife comes on April 17th, when another reception will be in order.
 The birthday of Abraham Lincoln is being so generally observed in Eng land as to cast in the shade that of Darwin, which occurs on the same lday.
 Thursday was spring like day. The birds, the squirrels and the ladies were all out, and one of the latter at least took cold and has been housed ever since.
 The lecture to be given Friday evening at the hall, South Willing ton, by Rev. Wr. Cornell, a favorite speaker with us all, was announced at Baptist church Sunday morning. With the special music it will be an occasion we'll worth making an effort to attend.
 "Take it not grievously if some think ill of thee, and speak that thou wouldst not willingly hear. Thou oughtest to be the hardest judge of thyself, and to think no one weaker than myself If thou dost walk spiritually, thou wilt not much weigh f1eeting words. ''
 The air is full of clubs. We hear of the organization of an organ club. and that the color of the badge worn by mem bers is green, and the young ladies of Mrs. Preston's Sunday school class, who were so helpful at Ohrist- mas, get together at Maple Corner this evening for planning. as well as for work.
 Pastor Darrow preached Sunday morning from Daniel 2:35, last clause. Communion was observed The attendance was large, all the horse sheds being occupied and teams hitched outside. Rev. Austin Gard ner at the Congregational church preached from Jeremiah 5:5, Lincoln memorial sermon.
 One of the oft-quoted sayings of Lincoln is this: q do the very best I know how, the very best can; and I mean to keep on doing so to the end. If the end brings me out all right, what is said against me won't amount to anything. If the end brings me out wrong, ten angels swearing that I was right would make no difference. ''
 Letters from Mrs. Holman and Mrs. Morrison tell of their delightful trip, of their safe arrival at the home of Mrs, Holman's 8 sister, of the beautiful weather, the flowers in bloom in the yard and very many pleasant details Mrs. Holman's address is BIO Beuna Vista street, Redlands, Gal. This for the benefit of friends at distance Sho read this column and have writ ten us tue inquiry.
 The Endeavor in the Baptist con. ference room was led by Miss Emma Florence Robbins. At business meeting following the president, Miss Dunning in the chair, the feasibility of holding social or entertainment was discussed, and a committee con sisting of Mrs Darrow, Miss Gardner and Miss Harriet 0. Robbins was ap- pointed to decide upon the time and the nature of the entertainment, to report next Sunday evening.
 The wedding reception of Robert Preston Pratt and wife at Pleasant View on Saturday evening was largely attended and. much enjoyed by all. Mir. and Mrs. Darrow sang, and Miss Burleson recited three selections. Ice cream and cake were served. There