The Press., 1913-06-11
WELLINGTON.

Charles A. Robbins of Middletown passed Decoration day with his broth CT and sisters.
 Dr. O. A. Ryder of Bridgeport sent flowers for the graves of his parents and family relatives.
 Miss Alice F. Preston returned to Hartford with Miss Grace Hills Mon day morning, returning in the even-
 ing. ... Deputy Brown is to be at the grange Friday evening, and the meet \ ing, which is sure to be of interest and importance, should be largely at- tended. Refreshments will be served.
 Charles McFarlane of South Will
 lington, who enjoys a summer walk, called at Maple Corner Sunday. He
 had been through the Barklet house and told us of the appalling devasta- tion.
 The Fortaine family, who have lived for several years at West Will lington, MT. Fortaine being in the employ of the railroad, have returned to Montreal. This takes several in- teresting children from the school and the Sunday school.
 The walking club last Thursday, among other wild flowers, found very. beautiful specimens of rare orchids. Mrs. Smith is keeping record of wild flowers found from week to week, that we hope, in due time may be published in this column.
 Rev. MT. Darrow returned from Newton, Mass. on Friday and Mrs. Darrow from Northfield on Saturday, and their devoted church family, who were glad to have them take the bene- fit and change of the outing, rejoice to have them safely at home again.
 The Joslin brothers, sons of R. D. carrier, route 2,who have an interest ing colony of rabbits, were surprised few days since to discover one with six legs. Whether it could jump further or run faster than the usual variety was not proven, as the tiny abnormal lived but few days.
 Dr. w. L. Higgins and wife of South Coventry and Mrs. Higgins brother, Henry Olapp, and wife of Northampton, Mass, called at Maple Corner when out for motor drive. Sunday afternoon. Dr. and Mrs. Higgins are at Mount Holyoke this week, their daughter, Miss Ruth Hig- gins, being in the graduating class at the college and Miss Ruby finishing her freshman year.
 The annual meeting of the Ladies Aid society Friday afternoon was pleasant and tairIy we'll attended, l The old officers were reelected, with the exception of the excellent secre- tary, who declined to serve but who kindly consented to hold over until the vacancy be filled. Mrs. Gardner was made chairman of the missionary committee, and Miss Dunning and Miss Church appointed as entertain ment committee to arrange program for each meeting, that is likely to be musical and is sure to be pleasing.
 We were impressed anew Friday morning, when we were so favored as to take run to the borough in the Amidon automobile, by the beauty of the short walk from the Main street to Grace church. The substantial ! new bridge, artistically gem, the view of the park, the Ii brary, the spring house and the church, all so harmonious architectu rally, the green background and the curving street on one hand ;. the Springs House. with it's lawna and trees, the river, station and view of tho town on the other. One may go far to find SO much to delightI the eye comprehended in a furlong. Through the thoughtfulness of MT. and Mrs. Fisk and Rector Norwood, we enjoyed the opportunity and privi- lege of seeing the elegant memorial being placed in the church for Mrs. Ives, of whom we cherish 2 pleasant memory.