The Press., 1922-06-22
WELLINGTON

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 The standing grass at Maple Corner is for sale.
 The school sewing contests interest some who rejoice in the return of old time methods that proved themselves worthy of restoration.
 The bountiful rain was much needed and is very welcome. The gardens 1 that were dried out by the strong l winds are responding wonderfully to the change.
 MT. Pitcher and family, who at one time were with George Wraight, Mrs. Pitchers brother, at Cozycroft, have purchased of Clarence Eldredge his former home, near by, and have moved there from Winstead.
 The common that has been regularly mown for some weeks is now to be | left for a time in order to give the incoming clover a chance to become well rooted and thus assist in forming the desired firm, smooth turf.
 Mrs. Joslyn, who is licensed jitney driver, wishes to have it mentioned l in this column that she has not ad- vanced her rates or prices, and that the reports in circulation that she had done so are without foundation.
 Mrs. J. E. King has been entertain ing her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Fritts, and her grandson, Justin Fritts, a student at Princeton University, who joined his mother at Mrs. Kings and after short stay accompanied her to their home, Sag HarbOr, N. Y.
 Recent guests have been Gilbert Brown, Jr., and Mrs. Brown from Bos- ton, at Belcroft to visit Mrs. Charles H. Brown. It was pleasant to meet these friends, who, during the long pastorate of Rev. Charles H. Brown, were frequent guests at the parsonage.
 Judging by the loaded cars that passed on the way to the graduating exercises there was real interest and excitement, showing a wholesome community spirit regarding the schools that is evidence of their stan dard and good work.
 Pastor Allen is enjoying the conven- tion and Mrs. Allen is happy with old friends, but both say on their pleasant cards of greeting to friends that they are looking forward with pleasure to ! their return to the home field, where they will be gladly welcomed.
 Miss Stella Bartlett is at her home farm for a time with a companion while needed repairs are being made on the buildings. She enjoyed the graduating exercises at South Willing ton, where she accompanied pupils from the Roaring Brook district.
 Miss Hall took Past Regent Mrs. Alice T. Smith and Chaplain Mrs. Ida M. Brown to Windham town to a most interesting special meeting of Ann Wood Elderkin chapter, D. A. R. on Flag day. The flags were all in evil dence on the Hill and on many passing cars on that day.
 James Cunning of Vermont having sold his home farm is passing a very pleasant visit with his sister, Miss Sara Cunning, at Rest Cottage that the owners are always active in all good works and the visitor shares the love of garden and grapery and or chard, proving the truth that restful- ness finds varied employment.
 Rev. Mr. Palmer of Hartford, who supplied at the church services in the absence of Pastor Allen, was ac- companied by his wife and daughter. MT. Palmer is favorite here, not only for his inspiring sermons and for his singing, but for his personal charm of remembering faces and names and of looking for and enquiring regard ing the absent ones. Every seat was taken despite the rain.
 It is matter of general interest in town that on the 26th work will be started on the Hall Memorial school buildings at South Wilmington, and we simply add to the details that will properly be given in that column ap- lpreciation and also of the Gardner Hall high school memorial fund, that is enabling many of our bright young people, to gratify their desire for con- tinuatiOn in school, who otherwise might not have been able to do so.
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 The Daleville children, from the first to the eighth grade, enjoyed 8 picnic at Riverside Park, Springfield. Diff ferent fathers gave their time and automobiles to carry the thirty-three youngsters. The picnic was arranged by Miss Mann and Mrs. Matthew Sou kup. Miss Mann greatly appreciates the fine cooperation given her by the Daleville people, during her two years of teaching in Daleville.
 An entertainment was held in the Bohemian club hall by the Daleville school. A very pleasant program was arranged by the teacher, Miss Mann and each number was given in a very creditable manner. The seven pupils who had been present all year were given books by the teacher. During the evening, Miss Lillian Soukup, ir behalf of the pupils, presented Miss Mann with a fine gift, to show theiI