Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-31

gifts; llth, singing Of Bethany by ne
audience. The tree contained some tiyo
or six hundred gifts which were disri5.
uted 10 the audience in systematic aid
expeditions manner, carrying happiness
to NANNY little heart. There yas
very large audience present, and All wels
pleased with the exercises. l. wa an
occasion that will be remembered by al
and with great pleasure.
Oar isc.ory is running eight hours pr
day. nov The rush for holiday x DDS s
over
Numerous requests for repetition of
"Our Boys" have induced the actors 10
present the comedy second time. Tao
entertainment will be given Friday ,g..-
ing, Jsp'Y 80. At the Academy, with same
cast Of characters IS before. and music
between tho acts. ADMISSION. Is cct.s;
10 cents tor children. A tho prace ds.
above expenses. are for benefit OF Unity
Club it is hoped there will be full house.
1t has become an established custom,
in what was formerly known as the
Daniels nei ghborhood. to have Christmas
Tree. This year We enjoyed the hospi-
tally Of Mr. and Mrs Albert Yates. on
lhe evening" OF the 2jlh Of December,
where were gathered friends to the num-
Der Of fifty or moro. There was large
tree, whose branches were freigh,ed with
many gifts, which not only made the
chldren's eyes sparkle but gave pleas
ant glow 10 the Older ones The tree
was shaken by two young men Of the
party. Among the presents we noticed
a vase OF pretty design and a napkin
ring turned from yellow birch knarl by
w b. Edwards They were beautiful
things and betrayed artistic skill of 70
mean order. How merry the Iiule folks
were with delight and surprise over their
gifts! One lit,le fellow was almost wild
with joy over what old Santa lett tor him.
IL Wa a pleasure - watch him and hear
MS Oh mamma. see there. see ther-r'
Some ~e noticed, bad a basket toll Of
pre-ents-grown up children, too; md,
seemingly. enjoyed their rrelly things
quite "a well as the smaller ores. We
wish other reighborhood- might get to-
gelh-r Gree "a year aud exchange Christ
mas eliug- and good will and hGgo
as pleasant times rs are had by our own
good people c.
The Q1orle'le viii present 10 the cii-
zens Of P,r.s and viciahy the Temper
ance laf"e. The Man WIKI the Demiiotn.''
at tie Academy on Saturday evening,
Dec. (. There will be selec' readings,
declarations. music &c. &c. The an-
,erlainment will be instead Of the regular
Reform Club meeting. Admission FREQ.
Rev. d.. Estes remarked last Sabbstn.
that the Day closed xix years Of bis pas-
tora,e with the Baptist church To this
village. d: +. has abored faithfully tor
the intnos's II his society, fer the villsce.
and flr III" cause Of r. gion.
A telegram tnu,uuces the death a
Ssirs. Simeon Cumming, at Chicago. last
Friday. Tie remains wi' be bFou-h, to
Paris. end funeral services will be held 1t
Tho Bapust church, "Wednesday, at =
O'Clock.
J. H. Raws5n was reelected President
of the Reform Club. Saturday evening;
+. F. Bowker, Secretary; and q luil lire
OF other Ulcers were chosen.
During the Week Of Pra} er lhe Baptist
church IN his village will hold meetings
as follows: Monday evening, Jan. g.
Prayer g.-Remembrance of mer-
cics. Tuesday evening, Jan. I, Young
Peoples meeling,-Growth in grace, PEI
soral conservation, and the enlargement
of the church. Wednesday, p. m, Jan.
=. PRAYER IN citing. Christian education.
Prayer for The young i-r Suuday-schooi-
the rising ministry, schools and college
Thursday e. ming, Jan. 9, PRAYER meet
ing,-Tho extension OF Chri,'s kingdom
10 The world,-Tempcrauce Peace, anu
Religions liberty. Friday, p NJ, Jan.
10, Bible Re4d'r z,-The blessings Of thc
Gospel Saturday, p. m, Jan, u,
Prayer ueetiDg,-What Ought ! TO 90
for Christ? The afternoon meetings viii
commence at two O'Clock. and the eyening
meetings al hali-past seven.
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