The Press., 1912-02-14
WELLINGTON.

WELLINGTON.
 Next week W. M. G. V. Smith has appointments to speak at several differ ent farmers institutes.
 The supper at the Memorial church, South Willington, according to the report of participants, was a very de- lightful occasion.
 Although the morning was cold, the church was entirely comfortable and an appreoiative congregation listened to Rev. E. ". Darrow's excellent ser- mon from the Gospel of Luke 4 IS, I9
 Happily February is short month, and its inevitable thaw and Its many interesting days make it seem shorter. It is also "month of hope,'' because March is 8 spring month. It will soon be here. ...@
 Louis Morse and helpsr commenced there construction of the Ooegrove cot tage Monday morning. This, known to cid residents as the Weston place, is cne of the pleasantest locations on ahe Hill and has many possibilities.
 Friday evening, the 18th, the grange will meet at the town hall for special business. The meeting will be followed by valentine social. Re- lsfreshments will be served. Mrs. G. ' Smith, Mrs. Clifford Himeler and Nellie M. Carpenter are sure to make this success.
 James Taylor and wife are deplor. ing the death of their faithful family @orse, Jennie, that sliTpad and fell on he ice, breaking her hip. This ex- plains their absence from church, which must continue until they pro- cure another horse.
 The exhibition of the work being done in the schools, to be held in the town hall, is locked forward to with much interest by all who like to keep informed as to new methods and as to the progress the children are making. II the date is known the attendance will be general.
 Misses Edna Bugbee and Alice W. Pratt made quite elaborate prepara- tions for a valentine social for the teachers in town at the Pratt home on Saturday p. m., but the extreme cold prevented general attendance. Those who were able to be present had a very enjoyable time.
 The Ladies' Aid society voted tc hold two meetings each month, af they are preparing for 8 sale and have orders to i'll for aprons, etc. They would be pleased to do plain sewing at reasonable rates for any one. The meeting Friday afternoon, the 18th, will be held with Mrs. George V. Smith, who is chairman of the pur. chasing and sewing committee.
 The chain letter and prayer again This time with the modest request that it be copied nine times and sent to nine friends within nine days The prayer takes little time, but the fol lowing explanations, promises and threats are formidabl to busy per son, and all W ho are adj fred not tc break the chain have not unlimited money for stationery and postage Again, anonymous letters are never pleasant to receive. There is nothing about chain le tters in the Bible. rs
 The Ladies. Aid held a pleasan postponed flor a-Week meeting on Fri day m with Mrs George V. Smith It was voted to hold social at tn, eesferenos. room on the evening o Washington's birthday Thursday evening, the 22d. Miss Alice M Preston was appointed as chairman oi a committee to provide supper anC Mrs. Annie A. Preston to arrange ar appropriate program. good time i expected and cheerful response t, the general invitation is hoped for. Il The slogan is a catchy idea and W, have been waiting for South Willing ton before propoundiug this; Willing ton is coming Don t you hear hum ming? Listen: the trolley througl to the horough-new automobiles summer hotsl-water systsm-th Reed purchase the Oossrove resideno -lieute nant governor. bee best of all And always the thread mills and al ; that is implied in that connection the Memorial churoh-men's forwar movement. etc. Don't you hear
 hunming Wilmington is oomingi
 After thes voting for candidates a the regular grange meeting Frida evening and the insta llation of Chap lain Cosgrove by W. M. Smith, tn lecturer presented an excellent pro gram. the different points of whic i wegea,d disclssad Informally, bringin : out much good talk. Mir Oosgrov told, in his usual interesting way C his recent visit to Hampton Institute