Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-07-13

md The whole affair WIS u Sr 'nu
rbe attendance was lHIge. ana inc o''
church was not able to accom'ho''"''
hem all.
CORNISH.
There WA, celebrate 10 ut Cornish on
July Sd. The parade OF the Muiiigan
Guords with the Fantasies in the morn
ing was quite good, especially the Que
that rode the cx. but pride has u ia|
and so did the man that rode the OK
They also had tub race, sack race anu
foot race, horse tro: ut the park in The
AFTERNOON, closing with fireworks IN Inc
evening. Old cider was plenty ii moth
ing stronger, and the effects OF 1t was
visible TO all and pretty sensibly leit by
some. l. L. +
GILEAD.
Saturday, July 3. was the occasion oil
very pleasant Cele oraiion here In
which many of The citizens OF Sheiburne
and some from Gorham. n. H.. rs well
rs our own people, participated. The
ladies', who certainly know how 10 cook.
had prepared bountiiully spread table.
from which at n seasonable hour all were
well led. \ stand was prepared in u
quiet grove on the north side OF The
river from which exercises fitting Tor The
occasion were hai and made dOubly III
teresiiug 10y the songs OF patriotism and
praise from choir made up for The day.
The Declaration of Independence was
beautifully read 10y Mrs. Sarah i. Gates
of Shelbuno; 4. 5. Twilchell Esq, OF
Go. ham. delivered the Grafton; Mr.. u.
Burbank, Mr.. l. Evans, Frank Miuard,
and others gave stirring declarations;
Rev. Mr.. Farrar OF Gilead, in prayer and
with appropriate remarks, gave evidence
of his patriotic zeal. Henry +. ingalls,
of Shelburne, was Prosiden, of the day.
All the parts were well performed. 1t
was pronounced by all to be grand
good time, and proved that small towns
rs well rs large cities remember the ma
lions birthday. and know how to cclc.
bratc it in n becoming manner.
HEBRON.
The Fourth was du;y celebrated at
East Hebron. The people OF that yicin-
ity inviting the Baptst Sabbath School
to join them, they gladly accepted the
invitation, and rs n result, quite dele.
CATION attended. The display Of fanias
tics Was wei arranged, and created
great m,rrimch;. \ picnic dinner, and
exercises Toy The East Hebron Sabbath
School. l.>c tall Gle. were he order oil
tho day.
The occasion WAS an enjoyable one,
and We shall not soon forget the Fourth
OF -. c.
LOWELL
The Fourth OF July Celebration came
of on Monday, the ) h last. at Lowell
village The fantasies were out In full
dress" under the command of Col. Stan.
ley and Lieut.. ,mes Martin After
psradiug in the streets .or about an hour,
they were addressed by Pete, OF the
American House, CParker Btown). for
whom three cheers were given. Next
came the sack race" which vas won by
Knight of Bridgtou. In the afternoon
short and appropriate speeches were
made by Mr. llaichius Of Augusta. John
+. Hobbs, E>q OF Lowell, and Hon. L.
c. Harrington ci FNcburg. which were
well received. The horse troL" So
e4lled) al p. NJ. was decidedly Low
ell trick" There was a dlrce in the
afternoon and evening at The American
House Good music was furnished for
the occasion rs the Briiston Brass Band
OF nineteen pieces. l..
&OEwAY.
Saturday. July Sd. the Norway Lodge
OF Old Fellows assisted by Wildey En-.