Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-05-08
Gleaninys by the Way.
Goald's Academy, Bethel.

hibiiion. which was given by our Mason
correspondent. and received too late for
insertion last week
There vas an Exhibition at the CniVer,
saiist Church on Friday evening. and 1t
would be but poor praise to say that It was
ono OF the most pleasing entertainments
that the writer ever had the pleasure OF
Witnessing; ever, thing PASSED of to tie
entire satisfaction OF all There was a
,horoughness and perfection Of arrange
n-nt OF every detail pertaining to Il. which
showed the impress of a guiding mind on
its evcrl feature. The order of eNetei.es
vas sucl hat every thing was fresh and
new irorr be beginning To the close. 80 thAt
no;witLstandir g the cntetia inmeni was kept
| up ill after twelve O'Clock. there were no
empty seats. Toe house was packed u its
utmost capacity; pcw-. ai,les and gallery
we're illc,l to OVERLOOKING Thr Exhibition
consisted Of Tableaux. Charsde.. Dialogues.
REGULATIONS, Destinations anil Songs
The Sa'uia,or, by II. z. Wheeler va, a
very good production; 1, e,incrd . good
degree OF care and deep thought. and its
delivery vas such as 10 confer honor upon
its author
The s,ng OF Welcome was sung by seven
little girl, ali dressed IA white. with pink
.ashc,. aud crowns upon tb,iI beads. IN sl
the perfection OF childish simplicity. ],
called out rounds of applause. 4 Scotch
song va. sung by select choir. while Miss
Susie True played The Crsan. II wa n inc
performance. and ever, par, wa artisticAll!
executed \ dialogue, entitled The School
: Comumil,.. created fund OF amusement
1t was duubtles. Lurle-qnr on frmale .cboo
committees which Ia, become a liz, hobby
With som. embryo retOrmeTs OF the present
day. Ihcy all acted we'll their parts, and
left hout giving the poor applicant for
the village school a certificate. \ Icclama.
lion by Wheclock Davis received marked
attention lie showed a knowledge OF the
rules OF clocution rarely attained by boy
OF fifteen Years of ace.
The National Representative; The r.
rcprcssihir News Boy; Young America. la,
/ Pu-nacilas Friend Poor Frightened Du,oh
aud the BombAs,ic. pompous, Young Hing
I,shman, were all faithfully represented.
/ \ song, GRANDMOTHER Told Ne SO.
was well executed 10y the choir
\ taLisau, "Who Wiaks First" was
TO the l!e.
Ia the per !ormancc of the scene, The
Well OF -. Cline" there va, mo7e artistic
skill exhibited than is often found out side
OF the Theatrical profession every charac
ter WAS I,-rsonlted TO t!.s Isle. all the actor.
sustained themsel,e. wi h great credit. and
every Ting was IN perfect keeping with the
sentiment OF the piece, from tie ido at
To. Altar to the Monk who dispensed The
charmed water.
A Husband At Last. was rich affair.
Mis, Bows was unique character. AMI I .
Jefferson DucIn and bi. eleven moth. rless
children ~ili long stand without rival
The Tea Pari!.' was very pleasant
drama. Mrs. Hy.oa'. Irish help VI, de
eide les are o: the sceuc CAtnip Tea ~
stead Of .,e Imperial Ham Twang was dc
cidrd!y Ia. The MAY lIycn ~as charm.
ingly De4.gIi-l. AMI "a a "a, part, showed
rare la-'' and skill capable OF performing
grea, things. The ladies' dresses AMI their
adoru.ae were ian.,lcss the Throne. over
spread win eycrSrrous aud mosscs. bc.pang
led Suh flower, aud the FAIRY Bower
oserarchsl Nth vines and aroma breath
irg blossoms. hcspeaking the sweetness and
beaai. OF 'lriug, secmrd bot the work of
fairy fingers. The beautiful Young ladies'.
, with their voices sunci To Seciest harmony
! IN singing song suited 10 tue OCCASION.
formed 4 scene never to be forgotten. and
g, lac io"s 'n,inurd applause oitbe audience
not uudrserved
- The vai~dcsory. by Mss Nellie Sheldon
wa'a talented production. an vas -ell
received c. I'll b.