Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-07-13
Independence Day.
How It was Celebrated In oxford County

ALBANY.
The Congregational Sabbath School in
Albany. together with their friends. held
their annual festival and picnic in Union
Grove. At ten O'Clock A. NJ. they |
formed at the Corner and marched to the
grove led by the Marshal, Gilbert Ward |
well. and Bethel Band. There was an
usual display of flags and banners, alter
appropriate remarks by the marshal and
singing by the choir the good old tune
America, Rev. Mr.. Chittenden, offered
PRAYER. Short addresses and remarks
appropriate to the day and the occasion
were then made by Mr.. Aspinwall, MIR.
Chitteadep, J. II. Lovcjoy and Geo IL.
Brown. Esq. OF Mason, being inter
spersed by music by Bethel Band, also 10y
the melodeon and excellent vocal music
bv the choir and Sabbath School. They
then repaired to the table, 10 feet in
length, which the ladies had bountilullY
laden with good things TO satisfy the
inner man, also decorated with flowers IN
bouquets and wrea,hs TO please the eye
and perfume the air. After invoking the
Divine blessing. all very agreeab!y dis
cussed the viands which were sufficient
to supply tho wants OF all. After this
they had pleasant social time and music
by the band and choir. The fantasies
also did good service in the morning by
aiding the people in expanding their
lungs, &c. The amount contributed to
pay expense of the band being several
dollars more than was required, the bal
ance was generously handed over TO the
Sabbath School to replenish their library.
Every thing passed oil pleasantly, and it
was a very enjoyable occasion. These
do much to ias;en lraternal feelings
among ourselves, and enhance our devo-
ton to the Union and our love for its
dear old flag which now floats over none
but the free. So may it ever be.
The cheerluluess with which the money
was contributed to pay Bethel Band for
their services is quite compliment to
the Band They are y fine appearing
company of young men. and though they
have had their instruments but short
time they discourse sweet music. EX'
celsior is their motto. l..
ANpOVEE.
The Celebration On the 9TH, passed oil
very pleasantly. Notwithstanding that it
was Intensely hot, q large crowd was in
attendance. The Celebration commenced
at Two o'clock. Monday morning. by n
lively fire of small AIMS and ringing OF
the church bells, which was kept up until
six il the morning. The troItipg at the
Park was very good. u. \ Coffin Of
Locke's Mills. won thee purses amount.
ing to $50 The fire works in the even.
ing were excellent. considelin ing their cost.
The ball a, Union Hall was largely al
tended The supper was furnished in
ROYAL style By our excellent landlord, Mr.
Albert Thomas. Lone STAR.
EIIIlLL
Saturday, July 81. was glorious day
AT West Bethel. lne day Was usLeICd in
by the burning OF powder, and at an
early hour, 10y procession Of very vari
ouslv dress Il beings. Al about 10 O'Clock
the Bethel Band arrived upon lhe ground.
Al 1915 the West Bethel S.J..uh School
and others that had arrived. headed by
the Band. escorted those coming upon
the train from Gorham, y. II aad inter
mediate stations. 10 the grove near by.
At 1925 similar escort wal eu upon
those coming from Lewiston. Maine. and
intermediate stations A. II O'Clock \.
NJ all having been comfortably scaled,
"A banner bearing the name Oi Robert
Raikes was unveiled, and three hearty
cheers were given to him aS Tie founder
OF Sabbath Schools. Alter ills all min
listers and supeTiuteLdculs OF Sabbath
schools present were invited TO seat
upon the stage. lie opening prayer
was offered By Bro. f. 7. Chiuenden,
from New Haven Seminary, Conn. Re
marks we're then made hv Row. Mr.. Gar
land of Bethel. Bro Chiltcnden, Dea. j.
II. Loveioy OF Albany lnsley Bean OF
Mason, S ". kilbourne, Of Bethel Hill.
Rev. j NJ. Lord OF Rockland, Mass. At
twelve NJ. the chairman announced that
the Marshal OF the day would conduct
the audience TO the well filled tables for
refreshments. Al , O'Clock L. m. the as
semblv was again called TO order, and
feast oil literary and patriotic productions
was furnished by members ol many OF
Sabbath schools represented. All OF The
exercises were very pleasant. and we
trust profitable. A splendid display OF
fireworks in the evening. AMI also excel.
lent selections OF speaking and singing
furnished ty lriends from Lewiston, con.
cIuded the glorious celebration vi The 4lh
on July 81. Sunday. July 4'h, was APP
propriately observed by morning
prayer meeting. fully attended. and by a
patriotic Sabbath school concert held in !
the grove, and by praise meeting.
Many thanks are due 10 The officers oil the
e. L r. X. for the many lavors granted; /
also TO The Bethel band Tor their excellent
music. and to all who participated in the /.
exercises. -Leicist0n Journal.
HRYANT's POND.
The celebration 10 this village passed |
off finely. The fantasies paraded the |
streets aud caused much merriment. The /
Grafton by j. II. Huntington OF Bates
College was ably delivered and fully APP.
preciated. Music was furnished by Bry.
ants Pond Brass Band, and the people OF