Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-29

apologize to Mr.. 5. w. Cannon through
the columns of the Democrat for the mis-
take. Mr.. Cannon belongs in Peru, and
is leader OF the Peru Brass Band and a
ouadrille Band. he is also leader of the
Dix6eld Band. Not wishing to do either
band any injustice | hope Mr.. Cannon
will excuse the mistake.
The tree dance that came off st Bradeen's
Hall on the 18th inst, was nice affair (;
the hall Was crowded fifty couples were
present and tripped the light fantastic
toe till near morning. They sll enjoyed
themselves and said they never had so
good time and supper in Milton.
Milton is getting walked up. There is
not much business carried on in town
this winter, so the people 20 in for
good time and entertainments. The Iron
Clads had drama and dance at Aliens
Hall the 18th inst. A large crowd was
present sRd enjoyed the dance very
much. An oyster supper at ten cents was
advertised. but instead OF getting their
supper for that. it was ten cents per
bowl for oysters. and same for pastry
therefore it cost some OF them q pretty
heavy bill.
The West Peru Comet Band gives s
concert aud dance At Bradeen's Hall
Tuesday evening. Feb. 9Th. This band
consists OF sixteen pieces. s. W. Gam
mon leader. It is hoped that good
company will be present. After the con-
cert SD oyster supper will be served by
h A. BTsdeeD. AL lovers of good music
should attend. Admission, IS cents per
couple.
The hop growers in this section feel
rather discouraged, hops are so low but
friend Jefis going tor another sore,-he
is bound 10 win-or lose.
We had the heaviest gale on the night
Of The 23d inst that hss been known for
years. The weather changed from warm
to cold. and old BoreAs dew round here
in a sprighty manner. not taking any
rest during The night.
We have a new enterprise stsrted here
called The Ladies Sewing Circle. The
ladies met ST Mrs. r. T. Aliens and or
gained. They meet every two weeks.
1, is hoped that al the ladies in this sec
too will join and help the enterprise
along.
The Milton Tempe rance Society met
Thursday evening, the 24,h inst, Presi-
dent 5. F. Cole in the chair. Meeting
opened with prayer By Henry Davis.
Good remarks were made by Henry Da-
Wis, Eoen Bodwell. Il. A. Bradeen. and
others; also some of the ladies, of which
there was goodly number present.
made interesting remarks on temperance.
The house was well filed and al were
interested in the meeting. After the
ususl time was taken up for discussion
on Temperance, the ladies had dialogue,
entitled Examining the School Teach
er. that was performed successfully and /
caused much merriment. AT the close OF I
the dialogue $ paper was read by Mrs.
Henry Davis which was iull OF Wit and |
humOr. will also add that there was
some very good singing. This club is
prospecting finely. There sre fifty names
on The pledge. There Is another club |
here called the Iron Clads. They sill |
live. NMRoD.
Jan 24.-We are having lively times
here this winter. Our school here a, the
Centre is enjoying a very interesting
term, under Mr.. Ambrose Brooks. We
have a weekly temperance meeting.
lyceum, and spelling match. The young
people have sociAbles. and now and then
3 dance.
The 18Th our Temperance Society eel
ebrated It's second anniversary at Aliens
Hall. There was good moon, and the
sleighiug was excellent. A large com
psny was present, many having TO 20
away after the Hall was packed full
Members of the Brysnt's Pond, Locke's
Mills, East Rumiord. and Rumford Cen
ter Clubs were present and assisIed in
making the exercises interesting. The
singing was conducted by Mr.. II. Ripley,
assisted by B. w. Besn, Miss Emma J.
Allen. and Mrs. Eva D. SWEET, soprano
OTganist. The selections were good and
al pronounced it fine. Several gave
declarations. Johnnie HAlding's was
especially noticeable. j. n. Irish held
the sudience With deep interest. / have
not space TO SPEAK of each. All were
good. The drama, Seeing the Ele-
phsnt," was well performed. The parts
we're well east, and several gave evil
denee of real talent for acting. Supper
wss served al The Milton House. consist
Ing OF oysters. coffee, and pastry, each
good OF its kind. More thsutwo hundred
aud City took supper. The thanks OF the
society are due 70 Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
and several other families in the vicinity
for help in various ways. 1t is encourag-
ing to learn the tact that our Society has
friends outside our own neighborhood,
The committee deserve praise for the
efficient manner in which everything was
csrriad nm The cor,Darv a.samblad i,