The Press., 1913-12-10
WILMINGTON.

At the grange meeting Friday even- ing officers will be elected.
 It is not where you are but what you are that counts in the work of the world.
 The subject to be considered at the Thursday evening prayer meeting is conversion.
 The king of the coons, weighing 19@ pounds, was killed by Daniel Blakeley Monday night.
 Mrs. Sleight was so far recovered as to return to New York Thursday, going as far as Hartford in the Ben- ton automobile, thus making the trip without change. '..~
 On Friday, Dec. 9th, a dandelion bloomed as bright and perfect as in May by the front steps at the parson- age, noted with pleasure by friends going in and out.
 Tt is our duty to humanity not only to live as long, but to live as actively and helpfully as possible to the end of our earthly chapter,' says Bernard Macfadden.
 Cleburne, Texas being in the Brazos river valley one can't but wonder if the pleasant friends from there-the Dimock, Gould, Hills who visited here in October are among the flood sufferers.
 The Ladies' Aid meeting held with Mrs. Charles Amidon last Friday af- ternoon was very pleasant socially, and helpful in the way of business transacted and work accomplished. Refreshments were served.
 Never be distrustful of your friends in this world of many happenings We received a communication from Boston this morning mailed Oct 1st A letter sent to Elizabeth, N.J., in September has just arrived, and one mailed some time since to Hartford is still on the way. 1~
 Inevitably, on such rainy Sab bath morning, there was not large gathering at church or Sunday school, but all who were present were appre- ciative of Rev. MT. Darrow's helpful address appropriate to the fifth ami versary of his entering upon this pas- torate. The semi monthly observance of the Lords supper was postponed. 4
 Most of the schools now are inter-
 
 caterpillar. In the Hill school, Miss Coville teacher. the largest number of egg masses collected by one pupil is by Frank Pelican, who has collected 2OOO. Carrie Mirtl, a six-years old girl, who has been in school but seven days, has brought in 200 masses. Total number collected by this school, 62OO.
 The delightful weather Saturday brought automobile visitors from Hartford. Major E. V. Preston and wife and Mrs. Ira Dimock and Miss Fisk. We enjoyed our ride to the "Hollow' with the former and around that the major might call on his early friend and schoolmate, Miss Marion Sparks. Both Maj. Preston and Miss Fisk recalled the fact that they were born in Wilmington and as children attended the Sunday school at the Baptist church. "5'
 In the November number of the American Forestry Magazine, pub lished at Washington, D. O.. we note among the fine portraits of govern ment officials that of Carlos Glazier Bates of Lincoln, Nebraska, named for his grandfather, Willington na- tive. His mother, Mrs Sarah Glazier Bates, who graduated in the first class at Vassar and was the first professor of astronomy at Wellesley, and holds every degree that can be conferred by any college or university, is, since the death of Caroline Dall, known as the most learned woman in Amer ica. We are indebted for this instruc- tive and interesting magazine, as we are for the publications of the Amer ican Peace society, also published in Washington, D. O., to Maj. E. V. Preston of Hartford, who is a member of both commissions.
 East Wilmington.
 Elmer Squires was in Willimantic last Thursday. ..': ..:e 70,
 Miss Kate Everett spent a part of last week in Hartford.
 Mrs. Edgar Kidder of Westford spent last Friday with Mrs. M Cush- man. ....,' 2
 O. B. Gary 6 Son are drawing the hay from the Horkey place to Stafford Springs.
 Charles Amidon and sons, Raymond and Rupert, were home from Mt. Hope over Sunday.
 Mrs. Ayers is slowly recovering from recent illness. Her daughter, Mrs Edwards of Hartford ia with