The Press., 1909-11-24
WILMINGTON.

Sunday gave us another installmen of IndianE summer weather that wa most welcome.
 Next Sunday Rev. MT. Darrow vii exchange with Rev. Leonard Smitt .of Spring Hill.
 |' Mrs Darrow was summoned to heI home in Waterford on Saturday or account of the illness of both he1 parents from grip.
 Miss Alice Maud Preston came ou Thursday from Hanover, N. H where she has been for eight weeks. She stopped over at Maple Corner un. til Monday, when she left for New York for the winter.
 It is always a question whether il is wise for the president of the United States to take the chances of & swing around the circle of his domain, and 1t is safe to say that most thoughtful people experience feeling of relief when he is safely at the White House. Q Rev. Austin Gardner preached Sun- day morning from Joshua 21 45. 8bject, "An epitome of the Book of Joshua an epitome of every mans book Rev MT Darrow's text was from, Ephesians 4: :s22, and the topic
 The removal of the tenant and the
 elcominR of the new l" Truly a
 sautiful and uplifting sermon.
 Work on the grading at Maple Corner is suspended until the frost freaks up in the spring, but the ina provement is marked already and F. W. Pratt, who has had charge, de- serves the many concentrations he is receiving for the good work, which shows for itself. It is a difficult lawn to grade, as the fact that water will run down hill has always to be taken into consideration.
 The regular meeting of the W. O.
 U. was held at the Baptist par $ senage on Saturday afternoon, when Miss Ida Hall gave an interesting re- port of the late state convention at Willimantio, receiving 8 we'll deserved vote of thanks In the absence of the secretary, Mrs. Alice Holman Hall, Miss Rose O. Hall acted in her place. The president, Mrs. Holman. presided as usual. Mrs. DarroW's absence was much regretted, but before leaving she had done all in her power to make the meeting success.
 A large attendance Is expected at the Baptist church Thursday evening The union Thanksgiving service will d6mmence at z o'clock. There will be appropriate music, an address by Rev. MT. Gardner, and doubtless Rev. MT. Dorward will take part in the service. The wedding party will ar- rive at o'clock Rev. MT. Darrow will perform the ceremony. A re- ception will follow to welcome the new church members. Refreshments will be served in the ladies' parlor. Our community is so much like a large family that doubtless most of the neighbors and friends will avail
 emselves of the general invitation
 be present.
 AY.f Mir. DorwaEd, who is with
 Wife and daughter visiting at Rev.
 Gardner's took charge of the En- avor at the request of Miss E. F.. the assigned leader. His upon the Thanksgiving topic was listened to with great interest by all. It will be recalled that MT. and Mrs. Dorward have been mission aries in Africa under the auspices of the American board, and that the in- teresting little daughter, Florence, was born in Zulu land. Mir. Dorward has translated hymn book into the Zulu. which is now being published by Boston publishing house. Many of the hymns, both words and music, are MT. Dorward's own composition. Those appointed to select commit tees for the carrying out of the Sun day schools plans for Christmas brougEt in the following names at the session of the so.ooI on Sunday: Re- citation committee. Miss Lillian Ma thews, Miss Ida N Adams, Miss Mabel E. Clarke; music. Miss Dunnipg, NJ iss Harriet Q RIboius, Mrs. Darrow finance. Mrs Charles Fl Brown, Nellie Carpenter, Mrs Rhoda Lyon Hansen. Mrs Lyon, Mrs Benton; tc get suitable tree or trees, James Taylor; to trim the tree, Mrs. Pres. tJn, Elmer Mathews, Willie Cleve land; purchasing and marking Christ. mas presents, Mrs Pratt, Miss Bart. lett; decorating the church, Miss M. B. Clark The chairmen of commit tees may choose helpers if they SC wish.
 South Wilmington.
 The sum of $2. 50 has been awarded Stephean Kollar for damage by deer. :, Frank Sarfanek has lately sold g rabbit dog to Mansfield parties fol $2O.
 Miss Alice W. Pearl of Abbington was the guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Allen.
 Stated communication of Uriel lodge. No. 24. F. 6 A. M Saturday evening, the 27th. Work on the M. N. degree.
 D. o. Dimock has moved into the Origin Hall house, and Win. Watson has moved his family into the house vacated by Mr. Dimock.
 This Wednesday evening Pastor E.. W. Darrow has chosen for the topic to be used What is Christian En- deavor, and what does it mean to be a Christian Endeavorer ?'' These meetings are gaining in interest, and no doubt will continue to increase in plumbers as the season advances.