The Press., 1921-02-17
WELLINGTON.

The board of relief will be in ses- sion on Saturday from l to 1 p. m. at the town clerks office at West Wil1 lington,
 On Saturday state Humane Agent Chauncey F Reed was called to a neighboring town on a case of alleged i'll treatment of farm animals.
 Robert Mersereau Preston received on Sunday a shower of birthday cards from the Sunday school and others, and had cake with 2 pink candles.
 Joseph Mirtl, who was at home for the weekend, is greatly interested in the evangelical activities of Mount Hermon and is making a good record there in every way.
 Mrs. Emily Baker Gardner has been suffering with grippy cold for sever al weeks that, with her usual bravery, she has not taken seriously as con- ditions demanded, perhaps. She is improving. Miss Nellie T. Thrall is a welcome guest.
 Those from the Hill, who have been able to attend the evangelical meet ings at Memorial church, have found them of great interest, and there is no question that they will; result in great good. So far there has been ways provided for all to attend the meetings who felt inclined. Had there been encouraging interest g. truck would have been sent from South Willington. The gift of g cut glass sherhet set from Columbine Troop. Girl Scouts. to Rev. and Mrs. Bacheler was accom- panied by a beautiful old style em- bossed valentine, upon which the Scout president, Mrs. Alice Tyler Smith, in her graceful and legible hand, had written a sweet, tender and appropriate poem that will be treas ured in the annals of the Bacheler family.
 On Thursday afternoon the Ladies' Aid society met in the church parlor with Mrs. Ida M. Brown president in the chair. After devotional service the regular monthly business meeting was held and matters of interes. in- teIligently discussed. A considerable amount of sewing was accomplished. The attendance was good and the so- cial atmosphere edifying. On the aft ernoon of the 24th at the meating there will be a missionary program. All ladies are invited.
 The sympathy of the community is extended to MT. and Mrs. Dragon, whose beautiful little baby girl, after short illness, died Saturday morning of bronchial pneumonia. She was buried in the beautiful sunshine o1 ! Sunday afternoon. Pastor BacheleH conducting the sweet and pathetic service. Mrs. Clarence Essex and Miss Ryder, who are near neighbors of the family, John Mirtl, Misses Mer. sereau and Ricketts and a few other. were in attendance at the service MT. Dragon is one of the Parazek em ployees. There has been an epidemis of colds in that vicinity, Mrs. Gahon the teacher of the Center school, wa i'll for few days from the distemper
 There were 56 in Bible school Sun, day morning and best of all they nearly all remained to the preaching service. Miss Mersereau had nine in her class, perfect attendance. Mrs. Brown. had ' ten boys, Next Sunday she hopes for perfect attendance in her class. There was a large con- gregation to listen to MT Bacheler's fine sermon. He spoke appreciatively of the entertainment given him and Mrs. Bacheler by the Girl Scouts, Sat urday evening, in which the Boy Scouts joined. and were very helpfnl, especially in the musical part of the program. A useful and beautiful gift was presented to. Pastor and Mrs. Bacheler, and all the Scouts received valentines, Refreshments were serv- ed. Aside from the officers and the Scouts Mrs. Bacheler, Mrs. Tyler, Mrs. Brown and Miss Church were present as honorary guests. =. H
 South WlIlIngton., ."
 Holman Hall was home from school for few. days the past week, .
 William Nichols, who has been quite i'll for the past month is now able to be out again.
 Miss Dorothy Lewis. of Taunton, Mass, has been visiting at the home of MT. and Mrs. James Service.
 Regular stated communication of Uriel lodge Saturday evening at 7.30 o'clock. Work on the F. c. degree.
 Members of the Get-To Gether club attended the enlistment services in body in Memorial church on Thurs day evening of last week. '-.t P
 A farewell reception will be ten dered to Rev. Theodore BacheleT in Social hall on Friday evening. An inVitation4is, extended to all the towns people to be present. .4
 The enlistment services under the direction of Rev. Horace B. Sloat of Hartford, came to close last We'd nesday evening. , These services have been very inspiring and interesting and have teen well attended. 5,
 The members of the Get-To-G -GetheT club will hold a smoker in their rooms on Friday evening. There will be an entertainment by out of town talent. It should be the endeavor of every member to try and be present, ! as this will surpass any smoker ever held here before. ?