The Press., 1921-04-14
On Tuesday the 18th, was held open

On tuesday the 1Zth, was held open sessions of the council and installa- tion service of Rev. Theodore Bach eler over the Union Congregational church of Providence. Dean Cha, les R. Brown of New Haven preached the sermon in the evening. A number of visiting clergymen and pastors of diff ferent denominations in the city par ticipated. There was an elaborate musical program and a very large at tendance.
 On June Sd the Holland county w. c. T. U. convention is to be held in Memorial church for which all day meeting an interisting program is be- ing prepared. This is of concern to all the women in the county, and should result in new members and new Unions. It is worthy of record that the Wilmington Union that has accomplished such valuable work was organized at county convention held in the Methodist church at Stafford Springs, an event treasured in memo ry by all who were present
 Joseph MirtI was home from Mount HermOn for the weekend, and enjoyed meeting a friend, who came from Hartford with MT. Palmer, who was again the highly appreciated pulpit supply. There was a good attendance and the music inspiring, Mrs. Gahon, happily being able to render a beauti- full solo, and two of her friends, who were present, were a great help, one QRfInO nrOnnfGf p.rrBr, rehearsal Thursday evening gave con- fidence and enthusiasm to the young people and the orchestra were present in force. All those privileged to be present, whom we have met or heard from, carried the idea of the one who remarked at the close of the service:
 That preacher is live wire" Next Sunday Dr. Coates is expected and needs no introduction as he is known, admired and loved by all. There were 59 present at Bible school. MT. Pal mer spoke appreciatively of the fine appearance of the young people and of the close attention paid to the service
 Friday afternoon at Memorial church was held the regular annual meeting of the Union and Leyal- Tenn perance Legion, Miss Clara A. Hall, leader. A very interesting program was presented by the pupils in the South Willingtnn schools consisting of readings on the danger of using cider; songs, pantomime, and a pIaylet Temperance Mother Goose'' The familiar rhymes were changed to bring in the temperance sentiment, one sfor instance where instead of Humpity Dumpity, Old John Barley corn sat on wall, etc. The children marched in with their teachers, and were pretty inspiring sight, "The hope of the world" This brings per tinently to mind the fact that our rep resentative Bracket is a member of the appropriations legislative commit tee and that The Child Welfare bill, that asks for $6O,O0O for the neglected children of Connecticut, most of the thoughtful women of the state consid- CT of vital importance as a necessity and ultimate economy and gives op- portunity for Connecticut to stand foremost of the states in the Union regarding child welfare legislation.
 South Wilmington.
 Miss Helen Potter is a patient at the Dr. Mason hospital in Willimantfc.
 sRev. A. B. Coates of Hartford will occupy the pulpit in Memorial church next Sunday
 Frank Lukhart returned home last week from the Johnson hospital, Staff ford Springs.
 Frank Novak, a former resident, but now of Beacon Falls, was a visitor in town last week.
 Ernest Smith sprained his ankle last Saturday afternoon and is now unable to attend to his work.
 MT. and Mrs. Lewis of Taunton. Mass, visited with their daughter, Mrs. Louis Service, this last week.
 Mrs. Sarah E. Mathews will observe her 79th birthday next Wednesday. Callers and cards will be welcome.
 Regular communication of Uriel lodge, A. F. and A. M., next Saturday evening at 7.30. Work on F. c. degree.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Lound and son, Francis, were the weekend guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. Clyde Coates of Hebron.
 On Friday evening in social hall a supper and entertainment will be given under the auspices of the Y. P. s. c. E. Supper at 6 o'clock. Enter |e@AAAA0AI VIII COuS1SC or a play entl- tied, "The Arrival of Billy"
 The central committee of the Tol- land County Sunday school associa- tion held its meeting at the home of Miss R. O. Hall. Programs were ar ranged for the spring meetings to be held in four districts, May 10 and II.
 The trap shooting club held meet ing last week Wednesday and organ ized for the season. The following officers were elected: President, Gal iup Service; vice-president, F. Lound; secretary, L. Service; treasurer, Gard ner Hall; field captain, L. Dimock: puller. J. R. Edwards; trap man, A. Safranek. The club is to be known as the Wilmington Trap Shooting club.