Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-12-23
Ne,p jersey Correspondence.

WEsTrIELD, n. j., Dec. 8. 1873.
Dear Democrat Though we are sun
iered SO lar yet we find tsht "away
down in New Jersey" our thoughts revert
to the pleasant summers spent in dear old
Maine. We like our winter home in
Westiield. This village is one oil the
charming suburbs IRON New York, barely
AN hours ride OF the great Metropolis
VIA n. J. Cen. K. Il.
Our winter evenings pass pleasantly.
varied with literary gatherings. icon.
versayiOne." and interpreted with music
and eharades. Although the season OF
entertainment has but just opened. w.
and vicinity have heeI electrified by
witnessing G.. +. Roots Floral Caniata"
or CORONATION vi the Rose, beautifully
rendered by The Young ladits ol Airs. ).
L. Ladd's SEMINARY Tor Young People"
The entertainment sho we'd perfect taste,
under whose influence Il Iliin Hall
became iore>, dell, the lamplight traced
the ''checkered shade and sunshine oil
the woods, yards oil muslin changed to
elfin costumes and-perhaps the most
magical metamorphosis-the young Ia
dies were transformed into graceful
liguran,es and fairy singers. whose tune
iul voices rendered all tho melodious
music entirely lron memory. lu word,
the illusion was perfect. and great
testimony TO the powers ot the accom-
phshed Principal and her assistants As
all OF your readers may not be familiar
with the Cantata give u statement OF the
argument here. Tie Flowers meet in a
secluded dell To choose their Queen. A
person discunlcnlcd with the world. seeks,
as "A Recluse, in the same place, retire.
.ncnt from its cares and disappoinimenis.
The Flowers tell OF love and duty; and
the Reciuse is persuaded 10 return to
usefulness aud couleulnent among his
fellow creatures"
From this charming bouquet we Gull q
few OF the more conspicuous Sewers OF
which to speak particularly. The first
aspirant tor the Crown WAS the "Crocus,"
II part represented by one of the 'lit.
tie ones, who based be: claim on the
ground OF having been 1.-The first OF al.
the flowers to greet the eyes OF the Pill
grim Band" Scarcely had her notes
ceased to vibiate on the ear when the
proud "Dahlia" stepped forth and annihi-
lated the little "Crocus" by her most lot.
~ look and tone. The broad faced Sun.
flower" soon appeared who WAS greeted
with EXPLANATIONS of derision aud scOrn
by all the flowers. (rhis pant was
heartily encored } One OF The most
graceful little scene, Was II solo 10y the
Touch me not" who merged irom her
bower at the right Of stage singing
Touch me not. touch me not let me alone,
Keep at a distance, this nook Is my own etc.
Immediately after her retreat all the AS.
piran,s gather round the Reclusc aud Ell.
treat him 10 name their Sovereign. Az
ter paying graceful Tribute To all the
flowers he suggests the Rose. To which
they Immediately respond The Rose,
the Rose our Queen shall be- The
young lady who persona;ed this lovely
dover was allired in the beautiful sim.
plicily OF white tarletSu and pink roses.
At the close vi the CORONATION March y
she was seated ON AN elevated throne in
the centre vi the Stage and crowned by
her maids OF honor while devoted
subject Aneli at her feet aud presented
the sceplre. Immediately the lull chorus
Long live our beauteous Queen" burst
from The lips Ot the happy Ihrong. Then
followed u song 10y the Recuse.
81 bless the hand lhas kindly led.
Ny erring steps this path 10 tread
Afler which the flowers united with him
in a Farewell chorus The whole was
received with raPlurous applause and At
the urgent request OF the audience is 10
! 6e repeated the 9th. We could wish
that the numerous leaders Oi The Oxford
Democrat were to be present OH that &C.
caslon. Sincerely Yours,
MIL.