Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-03-10
FrVe6urD Items.


The NJ Z Society of Fryeburs had 40
Antiquarian Supper on "Wednesday eve.
Feb 18th. in the CongregationuIist Yes.
Try at the village The first thing on the
programme was the supper, Of which
about two hundred people partook That
feature was pronounced u decided success
by all. Nearly every ancient dish was on
the table, the most noticeable Of which
were the pea snd-beaD porridgo; and
everything was so well prepared. that the
praisei OF all present was given to the
ladies of the Society. After the
supper WAS over. the people gathered
10 the upper room and the evening passed
pleasantly. Nearly every ancient eos.
TUNE was represented. from the reverend
gentleman to the stylish young man OF q
later period. Ons OF the humber rcjoiced
i'm N cue. which attracted much attention,
and was good repI esentaiion of our
Iorefathers The ladies were dressed in
almost every style. among which were
some very fine aud striking representa-
tions oil our grandmothers' days.
The exercises Of the evening were very
interesting The first was happy asd
pointed speech by DR. Lord. Then Mr.
F. Shirley. the "Artemas Ward" OF Frye
burg village, whose ready wit. humor
aud drolIery ALWAYS keep every one ia
the best OF spirits. was called TO preside.
Then came singing 10y tho Band OF the
Ancient aud Honorables.r which was Of
the first order, and reflected credit alike
upon the old tunes and the singers. The
onr must noted. was the song entitled.
three Black Crows" the Deacon repeat
iug two first lines. and the singers taking
them up and singing alter him. Ibis
piece was repeated with undated INFER
est. Then the Deacon sung song OF
eve olden time" which was received
with rounds oil applause and bursts Of
laughter. Then came the school led by
Mrs. Warreuner. The Illustrations by
the scholars were decidedly unique. Gre
ating guod deal of Amusement. Then
came the reclalions by the Misses Lizzie
Shilley. Virgie Howe. Hattie Ghne',
Florence Whitcom and Maggie Earring
ton. Alter Tia. -choul closed remarks
were make by Rc's. ) I. SIrout, Hove,
and Z. Weeks. and J l. O+sooh. =.
Shirley. A. +. Lewis. d S.Hy,E, ) w.
Fife. VIM Cha-v r'd "iheIs Air. r.. Z.
F1riugton was called upon TO represent
the Mn,nns, many ut whom were present.
and made some very appropriate and
suing remarks. The company broke mp
ABOUT halt past ten highly pleased with
the entertainment. the utmost good lSel-
ing prevailing throughout. It Is under
stood The society realized some over my
dollars. which will be employed 10
h1uidating their church debt.
The Town Clock arrived AT the depot
Saturday, and is to be put up Immediately.
WOODEN WEDDINGS.
That POI ton OF Conway, Flag End.
whose business and social relations are
wholly with Fryeburg. actually fHr" 01f
more gooden weddings Than all the rest
OF the community. no less than three
having been turned out within 50 many
weeks; the two last having been ceie
Lratcd, the former by Nh and Mrs JAS.
Wentworth. aud the latter by Mr.. aud
Mrs. Sam MudSet.
They are said to be perfect paragons OF
epicureauism. ninth. gaycty and con-
vivia.ity. Strong as these terms may
sound. il wouldn't become The uniniIiated
to throw shadow OF doubt upon their
trithiuiness. with the TACT. patent to all.
of the late hours kept by the participants.
Young gentlemen who 30 highly ENJOY
these social festivals, will do we'll la be
l,ying foundation TO, their perPetu 'uon.
Az OBSERVER