The Press., 1917-12-13
Do not forget the Camp Fire Girls next Saturday afternoon.

OO HUI AOk80O buO 0A0Q @&A4H next Saturday afternoon.
 The first of series of war rallies was held in Memorial church last Fri day night. It was the most enth usi. astic gathering eyer seen in the town which proves that WillinRton can always deliver the goods. it was 8 most successful rally in every sense of the word. Everything was carried out to perfection. The meeting opened at 8 o'clock after which Ool w. H. Hall. as chairman of the town committee of the Connections State Council of Defense, made a few re. marks in regards to the object of these meetings, after which Rev Chas. A. Parker offered prayer. Chairman Hall then introduced the first speaker of the evening, Rev. Percy E. Thom- as of Rockville. who spoke upon the Democracy of the country com. pared with the Autocraoy of German subjects. Rev. MT. Thomas received rounds of applause during his address. After selection by the quartet Chair. man Hall then introduced the Hon. Geo. B. Chandler. MT. Chandler outlined the ways by which the Ger mans had made their early gains in the beginning of the war, and also gave many reasons why the Germans are so anxious at the present time for peace. MT. Chandler's remarks were we'll applauGed during his address, and also at the close the applause was tremendous. The quartet was com. posed of the following talenteT people Luther White, Mrs A E Waite, T W. Rydholm, all of Rockville and Mrs O. H Moore of Stafford Springs. The song entitled "Keep the Home Fires Burning'' was rendered with great feeling and was also very much enjoyed by the audience. The school children also did their share of help ing with the singing of many of the patriotic songs that were rendered during the evening. A. E. Waite of Rock ville had charge of the liberty chorus. In closing everyone joined in singing'' My Country 'Tis of Thee." after which Rev. Chas A. Parker closed the meeting with the benediction.
 The following letters have been received by Mrs. Walter H Mather from her husband who is with the colors somewhere in France:
 Go. K 1O2d U s Infantry. Some where in France, Nov. 16, 1917.
 Dear Anna!
 I received your letter and also the cigarettes which I was very glad to get. The boys were so glad to see American cigarettes it was impossible for me to hold them long. sure would like to be back so could stay couple of weeks on the farm l got a letter from your brother, Oswald, aud will answer it as soon as I can sure was surprised to hear from him, which l never expected, and. he wished me the best of luck. Now I wish you would send me some Gem safety razor blades and cigarettes, if you will please, Anna. will do as much for you if only get back which I'm sure will. took out two Liberty Bonds which was the best could do, and am pretty sure I won't m iss that $lO a month. We'll. I wish you the best of luck and hope get back soon. With best of love.
 Your loving husband.
 Walter H. Mather.
 Somewhere in France, Nov. 21, 1917.
 Dear Anna:
 haven't received any letters from you since the last one wrote, SO wont have much to write about. Il was sorry to hear you have not got auy of my letters yet because have written about ten Billy Woohomurka is here did not see him, but Hemy Tnebrman did and said he looked good and he is going to try and get transferred to this company l also sec Gardiner Hall He is stationed about six miles from here. He was very glad to see us. Will close now with lots of love.