The Press., 1913-02-05
WILMINGTON.


 recovered from her recent illness as to resume her duties as teacher in Suffield.
 The 18th chapter of the Gospel of John will be studied and explained by the pastor at the Thursday even- ing meeting this week '
 The thunder shower Friday night may have been to warn the peep frogs, bluebirds and robins that they would better betake themselves to winter quarters
 Samuel Gardner of New Haven spent Sunday with his mother and sister. His daughter, Miss Linda, returned home with him Monday morning. --.
 Interest in the condition of MT. Hall is unabated, and we are glad to say that while he holds his own through much suffering, there is cer- tainly hope for recovery, although the building up must necessarily be slow. ,...-
 Mrs. Addison D. Dimock has grow ing in her sunny windows luxuriant lemon tree that bears excellent fruit. The tree is ornamental, the abundant blossoms beautiful and fragrant, and the growing fruit always interesting "a desirable plant for window cul-
 
 sewing bee lunch made of lemons from this tree.
 We have thought for some time of alluding to an anonymous communi- cation, to the effect that writing local items for a newspaper was not com mendable in one who might do some- thing better-make better use of time, talents, etc. This from a professed friend. We were not hurt nor ag- grieved thereby, but have been made more appreciative of the kind words that come to us from many sources, and keep on with our chronicle of seemingly trivial happenings.
 MT. Darrow has procured one of the state loan libraries that is at the conference room of Baptist church, and it is hoped that the books may find many readers. Mrs. G. V. Smith has kindly volunteered to take charge of the library, and wishes us to say that books can be obtained on Wednes- day and Saturday afternoons, on the Friday afternoons when the Ladies Aid society meets, and after the Thursday evening prayer meetings. The books are free; they may be kept for two weeks.
 South Wilmington.
 MT. and Mrs. Homer N. Neil spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Harold Wiggins in Willimantic. ...
 A son was born Sunday morning to MT. and Mrs. Henry E. Hopkins, and grandson to MT. and Mrs. Wm. Maine,
 Rev. J. w. Payne of Jewett City preached in Memorial church last Sunday, in exchange with Rev. E. w: Darrow.
 Mrs. Elmer J. Mathews was elected superintendent of the primary depast- ment of the Sunday school last SuIl. day, Mrs. Lena K. Brackett declining to serve longer. ..~ #
 The circulating library mentioned in this column last week has been placed in the hall in charge of Walter E. Malo, who will be in attendance on Tuesday and Saturday evenings of each week from to 8 o'clock.
 The attendance at the Sunday school last Sunday was the same as the week before, v. Mrs. Lena K. Brackett has been appointed superin- tendent of the cradle roll and Mrs. James Smith superintendent of the home department.
 Homer N. Neil, Jr., employed by a manufacturing firm in New York as salesman, spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Harold Wiggins in He will travel through New York state this week, and next week he starts on trip that will take him through the middle west and occupy his time until the first of June. ...
 East Wilmington.
 Elmer Squire made a business trip to Willimantic Friday.
 Master Irving Barry received a severe cut on his hand while chopping wood, which necessitates his being absent from school
 Miss Edith Cushman, employed at millinery store, Stafford Springs, is expected home, the guest of her mother, for brief visit.
 Messrs. Maurice and Herman Cush- man have had phone installed in the home of their mother, Mrs. Mer- Till Cushman. The number is 293- 21.
 Mrs. Susan Potter of New London is expected to be the guest of her daughter, Miss Ethel Potter, at the home of Mrs. Merrill Cushman. Af- ter concluding their visit here they will spend the weekend in Spring field, Mass. whence Mrs. Potter will journey on to New York and Miss Potter will resume her duties in town.
 The men of East Wilmington brought a great deal of credit upon themselves as fire fighters Sunday, when, if it had not been for their untiring efforts, the home of Daniel Blakely would have burned to the ground. The fire was a stubborn one and could be seen at great distance. The news of the fire was spread by telephone and the ringing of the bells on Will lington Hill. The men from the Hill hastened to the scene of the fire and gave their aid. Every single