The Press., 1921-05-26

vivid memory of all the older people, now passed on in the flight of years, but his appearance indicates that he may reach the age of his sister, Mrs. Eaton, of the borough, who will be 95 in October, taking an active interest in life, busy with her needle and en- | toying seeing her friends. MT. Pres brey's grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Sol OmOn FentOn, natives of Wilmington, l died here and were buried in the old yard, but the old stones were among those removed at some time and the exact location is not known. Solomon FentOn was a soldier of the ReVOlu- tiOnary war, but his grave is undesig- mated, If any one remembers the To- cation doubtless his grandsOns would | be glad to place a tablet as marker.
 The following is the program of exercises for the unveiling ceremony of the Wilmington soldiers memorial to be held on the Hill on Decoration day at p. m., that promises to be the most memorable event, thus far, in the history of the town:
 Concert by Rockville band, p. m; Prayer of invocation,
 Rev. Percy B. Thomas, Rockville. Music, America, Band. Historical address,
 George s. Goddard, l.. l.. D., state librarian.
 | Music, selected, 3and. Address,
 Hon. Everett J. Lake, Gov. of Conn. Music patriotic solo,
 Mrs. w. E. Gahan. History of the tablet, w. H. Hall. Ceremony of unveiling,
 ! Frances Bartek and Clara TOberman. Prayer of dedication,
 Rev. Earle w. Darrow, Holyoke. Music, '"The Starspangled Banner" l Band. Benediction, Rev. Theodore Bacheler. On the front page of the programs is a cut of the monument On the fourth page are the words of our National Hymns: America" and of "The Star 1 Spangled Banner" Committee of ar engagements: w. H. Hall, w. H. Brack- cit, Charles Pobuda, E. J. Mathews, F. s. Tyler, Rosa o. Hall and Alide H. Hall. The Rockville band will render the following program from 1 to 2 p. m.
 National Emblem, Bagley. Overture-"FrOm Dawn to twilight" Bennett. PatrOl-"American" Meacham. Lullaby-"Wyoming Williams. March-"Our Colonel, Finley.
 Respectfully dedicated to Col.
 William H. Hall.
 Selection-"SOngs for the old Folks,
 Lampe. Croon-"My Nanny, Donaldson. "Old Pal", Jerome March-"The Thunderer", -SOusa.
 Will Finley, Bandmaster.
 A large force of men with teams have been at work. for two weeks or more ill grading the historical Green, laying out new walks and drives and making fitting preparations for the notable persOnages who are to have a part in the attractive and interesting program that will of course draw a large assembly.
 South WiIlingtOn.
 The engagement of Miss Harriett Smith to James Gallup Service in an nOunced.
 V. Burian of New York visited at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles PObuda last week.
 Miss Helen DimOck of Hartford was a recent visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis DimOck.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Holep and their son and daughter, William and Sophie, of Manchester, visited MT. and Mrs. William Ladr last week.
 Rev. Earl w. DarrOW of HOlyOke, a former pastor of Wilmington, will Oc- cupy the pulpit in Memorial church on next Sunday morning at II o'clock
 The senior class of the Windham high school will present Green Stock lngs," their annual play next Wednes- day at o'clock p. m., in Social hall Memorial church.
 Mrs. Elmer Mathews attended the annual alumni meeting and reunion of the class of 1909 of the Hartford . school of Religious Pedagogy at Hart ford last Tuesday.
 The Get-TO-Gether club ball team played the Eagleville ball team al Eagleville and were defeated by a } score of 9 to 8, the game going into | the 10th inning before being decided MT. and Mrs. E. Jewett, Miss Wilson MT. Hunneman, Mrs. Anderson ana daughter, Hazel, all of Norwich, were visitors last week at the home of MT and Mrs. w. H. Bracket Mrs. Ander. ) son is staying over for this week also \ ! o'clock D. m., the officers of the grand . chapter, will institute Climax chapter Order Eastern Star It is the hope O. 3 the committee that all the charter l members will be present. Notices vii ) be sent out to all.
 ? ? The thirty sixth annual convention | of the WOman's Christian Temperance 2 Union of Holland county will be helt 1 on Friday, June 3, at Memorial church U South Wilmington standard time, witt n the following program: 9.3O a. m = praise and prayer; 10, convention call 1 ed to order; greetings, Mrs. Ida M 0 Brown; response, Mrs. A. E. Harper 3 reports of county officers and superin = tendents; the years work, local un l, ions; 11.3O, address, Soldiers ant e Sailors" Mrs. B. J. Holman; appoint }, ment of committees; song, "Beauti : full Hour of NOontide;" prayer, Mrs f L. K. Fuller; 12.30 p. m., basket luncI y and social; 1.3O, praise and prayer ; Mrs. F. A. Manderson; election O }, officers and other business: offering
 address, Mrs. Mary B. Wilson; ad e dress, Social Morality" Mrs. Emm,
 Hurd Chaffee; L. T. l.. demonstration
 award of banner and pennant: closini o exercises. The public is invited t, e 10th sessions.