The Press., 1922-09-14
A visit to Mrs. Preston by her Provi-

A visit to Mrs. Preston by her ProV1- dence relatives planned for Labor day, and postponed on account of the rain, materialized on Sunday. The guests were Chester Carr Greene of the Goh- ram Company, in his Oakland, Mrs. Greene and son, Chester c. Junior, and daughter Dorothy Elizabeth, Mrs. Greene's parents, MT. and Mrs Thomas 1 Turner, accompanying. They found rain washed roadways but beautiful scenery. MT. and Mrs. Turner, whose 1 first visit to this part of the state it was, found this hilltop much more attractive than they had fancied and all were pleased with Wilmington peo- l pie that circumstances favored their meeting. MT. Greene is the only child of Mrs. PrestOn's only sister, Mrs. Emma Greene, of Providence, whose health did not permit of her accom- panying the party.
 1 Through the thoOughtful kindness of Mrs. Holman, who was calling with her cousin, Miss Jennie Morrison, of Windsor this scribe enjoyed a short motor ride and visited the church that in harmOnius artistic beauty far ex- ceeded her expectations. Word pie lures stimulate the imagination but to see is to appreciate. After delibera- tiOn we are sure we have never been privileged to enter a more perfectly \ beautiful room. On Sunday the church was visited by a party from Providence, of former Pastor Bachel- CTS church there, and from a former ! haTP nf al of whom were impressed by the charm and appeal of this surprising work of art. One observing: This church will | come to be known as the most per fectly elegant church of the whole countryside, and will become a point of interest to tourists.
 On Friday evening at the South Willington church occurred a most h uccessful and pleasing surprise party. 1t was the occasion of the celebration of the 18th wedding anniversary of Rev. William and Mrs. Allen, and the good people of South Wilmington took this means of showing their love and esteem for their pastor and wife. The evening started with the pastor and family at MT. and Mrs. R. w. Birdsall's to tea. By we'll laid plans a ride to see some business matters of MT. ! Birdsalls was next in order, passing the church on going and of course re- \ turning the same way. On the return, to make sure that the lights in the church had not been left on by mistake, the party started to leave the car when the whole place became lighted and the strains of Here Comes the Bride" was heard coming from Social hall, ! and the good pastor and wife were aware that it was all on them. Social hall was filled with friends and Mir. Birdsall, in behalf of those present and also some who were not able to attend, presented MT and Mrs. Allen with a bouquet of 15 roses, and also three very beautiful pieces of cut glass. Rev MT. Allen responded the best he could having been taken SC much by surprise. Ice cream and cake were served and in all it was a grand evening together. The general expression was hope for the pastor years.
 South Wilmington
 Miss Grace Gurley is attending the Morse business college at Hartford.
 Jerome WOndrasek of New York is visiting at the home of his parents
 Miss Jennie Morrison of Hartford is visiting at the home of Mrs. Alice H. Hall.
 Arthur Moriarty of Worcester Mass, was recent visitor at the home of his parents.
 Thomas c. Denman will occupy the pulpit in Memorial church next Sun day morning at II o'clock.
 R. T. Jones and family, who have been spending the summer at Ocean Beach, returned home this week.
 The Womens Christian Temperance Union will meet at the home of Mrs B. J. Holman next Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Gardiner H. Hall and Walter MatheI attended the convention of the Ameri- can Legion in Waterbury last Friday and Saturday.
 The children attending high schoo from this town are being transported to Willimantic by the Willimantic anC Stafford Springs jitney.
 The following named delegates at tended the state convention at New Haven Tuesday and Wednesday: A l.. Spicer, w. H. Bracket, Charles Pobuda and w. c. Ruby.
 On last Friday evening in Socia hall a reception was rendered to Rev and Mrs. William " Allen. The oc casion being the 18th wedding ami
 Versary. While it was in the natur
 of a surprise to Rev. and Mrs. Aller
 who were unaware of the occasion Rev. and Mrs. w. V. Allen were tn recipients of a beautiful cut glass vase a sugar bowl and creamer, both GU glass. R. Birdsall made the presenta
 tiOn speech, after which Rev. MT. Al len thanked all those who were pres ent and those who were not presen for their part in the reception. Afte
 which musical program was carrie } out as follows: Solo, Mrs. R. Birdsall piano duett, Hazel Bracket and Mr. Gallup Service; piano solos, France :, Hall and Leon WOOdWOFth; ballad
 Rev. MT. Allen; guessing contest; bal t lad, Mrs. R. Birdsall; piano France y Hall. At the close of which, ice creaI g and cake were served. The receptio = was given under the Y. P. S. c. E. an
 the community at large.