The Press., 1914-06-17

a service that was most solemn, sug- gestive and impressive, and that with prayer and benediction closed the exercises. There were 21O people present, we'll filling the pretty church, reminding of the days of which we have all heard, "when chairs had to be brought in every Sunday for the congregation, who came from near i and far" That we are entering upon another such era we can but hope.
 South Wilmington.
 George H. Nichols has just bought new Ford runabOut, which makes 31 owned in town.
 Flag day was observed here and there by scattering few, but over looked by the many.
 The 1914 automobile registers have arrived, but are somewhat incomplete as it is brought up to April 5th only.
 Word has been received from the state board of education that our present supervisor has been re-assigned to Wilmington for another year.
 MT. and Mrs. Carlos J. Gurley and daughter, Grace, have been staying with relatives in Worcester for several days and attended graduation exercises at Worcester ''Tech.
 Twenty -one members of Uriel Lodge, F. 6 A. M. from this village and several from West Wilmington visited Fayette lodge at Rockville last Saturday night, going in several automobiles.
 Following the Children's day services in Memorial church last Sun- day, the following young people re- ceived the rite of baptism: Floyd Ayers, Phoebe Green, Clara Hall, Harriett Smith and Louis Service A dedication service was observed for the infant daughter (Elizabeth Folles) of MT. and Mrs. Robert T. Jones.
 Last Thursday Col. W. H. Hall gave each family hereabouts a mess of fresh mackerel. It may be that fish are fish, but there's mighty lot of difference at that and we people inland seldom have tho opportunity to partake of so fine a meal as that of a really fresh mackerel. We won't forget you when we get a string, Col onel.
 From the "Gazette' of Worcester, Mass. we note that at the graduation exercises at the Worcester Polytechnic institute last Thursday Franklin Gurley of this village graduated with high honors, winning the $75.O prize for high standing in work and studies in his work, which was the chemistry course. MT. Gurley is naturally a student and has made the most of his opportunities. Sincere congratulations and wishes that he may find readily, field for the proper exercise of his abilities.
 The Children's day exercises in Memorial church last Sunday passed off very pleasantly and were enjoyed by a large congregation. The pro- gram was as follows: Instrumental music; Invocation by Pastor E. W. Darrow; Opening hymn by the school, "Welcome, Children's day;" Scrip ture reading in concert; Prayer by the pastor; Greetings by Supt. Wm. H. Brackett; singing by the school, "Crown Him." Recitations, Watch the corners" i" Isabelle Service; "The man who wins," Holman Hall {; Singing by the school, "A smile and a song;" Recitation, "Smile when ever you can,'' Theodore Worden; "In a friendly sort of way" Ernest Smith; Exercise, "Jesus the King, ," Rosie Zusick, Isabelle Service, Hazel Brackett, Alice Nichols, Elizabeth Caboon, Carrie Novak Singing, "Tell the glad story" Recitation, Watch your words, ,' Alberta Latham; Reci- tation by Leo Cahoon and George Loberman i; anthem by the choir; reci- tations, "Bakin' day." Annie Ser vice; "Little Things,' Frances Hall 1; "What can they do," Frances Woodworth, Beatrice Malo, Mary -Cahoon, Helen Potter, Grace Ser vice, Carolne Worden; Singing, tThe children's prayer, '' by children from primary department; Recitation, " How to win success, Leon Wood- worth, Monroe Usher, Carl Smith, Barton Richardson; Address by the pastor; Offering; Emblematic piece, tThe crown beyond the cross;" Sing ing, Hear the trumpet call;" Bene- diction. Credit is due Mrs. W. H. Hall and Miss Rosa O.. Hall who drilled the children in the prepaFa- tion of their work and to Charles Woodworth and his assistants who provided much of the decorations. The whole affair was especially fine and the. children are highly complit mented for their excellent work. {