The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-10-05

papers never are neglected whatever
else may demand attention. Half a
dozen of them are delivered early
and ) Mr. Wilson reads them thor
oughly. rs ~ ~ ,|i
Work of Morning
Then comes the mornings work
About that time the mail carrier, six
days a week, delivers quite packet
of letters. They come from a variety
of correspondents. Old friends Of
the administration days write in
formal friendly notes or discourse on
the politics of toe day. Schools and
colleges ask for donations; individ-
uals who feel the pinch of the times
ask for some personal financial as
sistance. Others discourse on the
shortcomings as they see them of
the Republican party. Autograph
number. Various gentlemen who
think their ailment is the same as
Mr.. Wilson's want to know the
names of his physicians. Mrs. Will
son invariably goes over the morn
ing's mail with her husband, some
letters are turned over to sccre-
tary for reply, most of them the
former president answers personally,
debating to stcnographer who
comes from his law Office every
morning for the purpose All of them
he signs himself.
The mornings work is done in the
library. The old desk and chair and
table Mr.. Wilson used in his study
at Princeton are there. Thousands
of volumes which were packed away
while he was Y the White House are
there. Throuh the windows may
be seen the indigo blue strip of Vir-
ginia hills where he used to go golf
ing, and not far away hangs bag
Of golf sticks, Il reminder of bet
ter day.
Princeton Colors Used
The former president and his in
separable companion always have
their lunches served in the dining
room Then comes nap of an hour
and then, unless the weather is most
inclement, motor drive; Mr.. Wilson
while in the White House became at
tached to a certain automobile. 1t
went back, as is the custom each
whom Mr.. Wilson bought it as a
FUSED car" He had it painted black,
with orange trimmings--Princet
colors-and in his car which he re-
CARDS as an old friend, he goes driv-
ing into the countryside. He dslikes
exploring. new routes but rather en-
joys driving over the same ground
at about the same time. Many folks
IN the country look for him; one
quaint old lady recently held up the
car and presented q sweater which
she had knitted; little girl gave
him knitted lap robe. Frequently
the car stops at farm and takes
ON load of fresh vegetables, eggs
and fowls. The party is always
home before dark.
Dinner is an informal affair; some
times there are guests, always old
trends or associates. Mrs. Wilson
no longer dresses for the occasion
as she always did while Mr..
wilson was president; it is en-
Iamllic. But no meal in the
Wilson household ever proceeds un-
I'll grace is said. Mr.. Wilson has al
ways said it himself, and months ago
when ne was so weak he could hard
ly stand without aid, and his voice
was almost inaudible he steadied
himself on his chair and whispered
the plea for divine blessing.
Friends remember him ever at
meals. Frequently Potomac river
fisherman sends rare specimen
frc his catch. Once, another friend
sent him ducks out of season and
paid the game warden handsome
penalty.
Reading or Amusement
After dinner he goes in for read
ing or amusement. Once a week Mr..
Wilson has a motion picture show
of his own and frequently sees the
feature film at the same time it is
being shown at the thcatcrs down
town. Occasionally he goes to a.