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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

DrNFiEIp.-On Friday. March 4th, q
temperance organization, The Juvenile
TEN pie, - by Miss Nellie b. Nye, OF Fair
deld. was formed. Twenty-Five juveniles
and six adults became members. TIL,
prospects Tor strong. healthy Temple il
good. The superintendent, executive com
mittee and officers are thoroughly IN earnest,
aud the members, parents and friends OF
temperance are in complete sympathy
with the movement. Rev. James Patcr
son has talked the matter OF Temperance
work among the young for number o
weeks. and has met with encouragement
and approval from all quarters. NJ aTC
pleased 20 see results Ia the formation oi
IN organization which prohibits the use
OF. as beverage, ANY alcoholic or intoNt
eating liquors" wine, beer or cider. To-
tai abstinence from tobacco in any form,
and the pledge 20 refrain entirely from The
use OF profane aud wicked words, form
part OF the solemn obligation. We know
the Temple will be conducive 10 much
good. Mrs. Mary $. Greenleaf, on her re
turn from Boston, will discharge the
duties OF Superintendent. Rev. James
Paterson dis that office during her alb
sence. Mrs H. VI. Cox, Mrs. Mary Rich
ardsou and VIM. Abbott, jr., are executive
committee. The names Of officers are As
follows:
Frank Harlow. c. T. Nellie Stanley, V.
T. Principal II. II. Bryant, Chaplain; Don
Gates 7. T.; Claud Griffith, X. ;. lone
Harlow, T; Charlie Kicker, +. 5. Warren
W Austin, Marshal; Eustace Greenleaf
Guard; Susie Stanley, A. S; Norman
March. d. NJ. George Stanley, X. II. ;.
Alice Con. L II. 5.
The Temple will hold It's weekly meet
inss every Saturday afternoon from ? to )
Visitors will meet with q warm reception
a, any time. Any person wishing TO be-
come an active or honorary member, may
make the desire known, and due consider
alton and action viii be taken by the TEN
pie. We thank Miss Nellie b. Nye for the
Institution OF this excellent society. May
the good work prosper.
The temperance work is encouraging IN
this locality. The Ladies Aid held its last
meeting AZ Mrs. W. $ Chase's.
The sewing circle met with Mrs. y
Stanley on the following day.
The reform boys had a good and lively
meeting last Thursday evening. Two
more signed the pledge. Mr.. Williams, jr.
ills well the presidential chair. The
youu, men, we are thankful, rally round
him like those whose hearts are in the work
Let other Reform Clubs have good TIM
every week. D. l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

Rents are scarce.
The shook business promises to be live
ly this season.
j. NJ. Merriiield Son have shipped one
car load Of bobbins. They have contract
cd for all they can make for two years.
W.
Last week was very gloomy week
In this section: snow and rain, rain aud
snow making the travelling quite bad pick
holes Is the order Of the day, very deep aud
near neighbors, sometimes the traveller
changes his seat for the dasher.
Shedding continues TO be we'll improved
and unless 1t comes on very warm it will
last some time.
Mrs. Evcliue, wife Of Thompson Wads-
worth, OF South Hiram, died Sunday, the
9TH inst, In the trumphs OF the Christian
religion. Consumption has been preying
upon her for wears. She made every
arrangement for the end as If going on 4
Journey.
March ID. Elisha Stanley, OF Porter, was
stricken down with a paralytic shock, rem
dering one side completely useless
journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

MExIco.-The roads are getting very
bad between this place and Canton
pitch holes" and ''catchups" abound,
making 1t very severe for those who are
hauling heavy loads OF potatoes, pressed
hay and shove-handle blocks. The poo
pie along the road are very negligent about
liking these bad places.
A very big business has been done at
Canton for the last week. Large lots OF
hay, blocks, wood and potatoes are hauled
there, and "piles" of corn hauled away.
Competition in the corn trade brought II
from Is cents to G2 cents and there was a
brisk trade for three or four days.
SrARkEs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

EAST SUMNER, March l9.-Inyincible
Lodge OF Good Templars celebrated its
twelfth anniversary on Monday evening, the
9TH inst, by the usual literary exercises,
speeches, music, &C., closing with boun-
tiful repast. This Lodge was instituted
by DIR. VIM. D. Lapham on March Sd, 1863,
&C the residence OF your correspondent,
and consisted OF "a charter members of
whom are still members Of the Lodge.
About $50 persons have been members at
some time, and 81 are now members In
regular standing. Only -four members
have been removed by death during the
twelve years, and the records show con-
tinued prosperity and active interest that is
commendable; as we'll as unusual In the
Order in Maine. Members in distant
states show their attachment by retaining
membership and forwarding their dues.
The meetings are well attended when the
weather will permit and the interest re-
mains good. Accessions are frequently
! made b ns members and usefuldess. A
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

CANTON Owing 20 the rain for the last
two days people have been very quiet in
this vicinity roads are reported in very
bad condition between here and Dixheld
BY Mr.. Ellis, the Mail carrier.
Canton Steam Mill Co. are doing quite a
business in the grain trade; they are sell
lug corn At CO cts. a buShel; they have built
seven new piers this winter; they hope TO
Get out about twelve million logs the COM
Ing season.
Engineer Davis Of The Rnmford Falls
AMI Buckdeld Railroad, arrived home on
The 9th from Portland with his engine q,
"ashburn, Jr., which has been 10 the re-
pair shop since the smashup. The early
'ra!a will probably be running in a few
days, which the people will be glad to see.
Snpt- Hayford is confined to his house by
sickness.
u P Piper Co, have sold their store
AooSe 70 l. C. Coburn.
b. A. Swasey has opened his dentist Of
Nee In Haytord Block where be Is prepared
% extract teeth.
aenroe Peabody has filed up the stor'
'Ornerly occupied by G. T. Piper 4 Co.
WIZ Wei selected FIVE thousand dollar
stock Of gods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

DENMARK.-The schools in this town
have mostly closed for the winter. Some
OF the principal schools have been under
the following Instructors: Centre Dis
trict, S G. Davis; No. l, c. Il. Smith ;
No. 3, Moses Sanborn; No. 3, Preston y.
Charles of Lowell. an old and experienced
teacher who Is sure to gain the affection
aud interest OF his pupils. This is his
second term in the district, aud 1t will be
well for the pupils II his services are again
secured. No. has term now in session
under the charge OF c. B Smith.
Much sickness prevails at present, most
ly lung diseases.
:. G. Davis has been quite sick with
rheumatic fever, but Is better at present.
There was an Old Folks Concert at
Berry Hall, Mar. Sd. Although the roads
and weather were very bad, the hall was
well filed. The play, music, aud supper
were all very successful, and, at the request
OF many, it will be soon repeated.
For report Of town meeting, see "Mu-
nicipsl Affairs"
c. b. Smith has gone TO Paris as q
traverse Juror. Now AND THEN.
DENNiAEK.-Messers Burnham & Morrill,
have purchased land OF q. II. Bean TO erect
their corn-shop; they have also purchased
OF Mr.. Bean the barn known as the
Bracket" barn, which is being repaired and
remodeled for a shop Ia which To make cans
The work Is under the supervision orc. W.
Gray OF this place.
The Cniyersslist Society OF this place re-
Gently played comedy entitled The
School Maam"; the characters were a.
follows: c. II. Smith, q. r Bean, Preston
Charles. Elmore Swan, X. A. Crossie, W. G.
Bean. Mrs. l.. A. Ingalls,, Mrs. c. x. Berry,
Miss Katie Ingalls,, Miss Flora Bradbury,
and Miss Maude A. Bean. Supper was
served in the hall for all who wished IL.
Noticed In the last marriage report of the
last number an error, which should have
beeu, Geo. W. Colby aud Miss Jennie y.
Bennett. daughter OF j. Bennett, the Post
Master.
Is one OF the Bridgton freight teams was
going up the hill near Stephen Jewetts
Tuesday A. NJ, one OF the horses broke
away and ran long distance. No very
serious damage
II il rumored that Rev. Mr. Herson, who
has persuaded some OF our people that sat
urday is the proper day for worship, Will
permantly reside here.
UniverSallst Parish Is on the Increase
Miss Jennie Bean, graduate OF Bridg
ton High School, class 80 IS at Gorham
Normal SchooL-Ne,rS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

RoNBURY, Mar. The schools in No.
and have closed; the only one now run
min: Is In No. :. which will close about
April /. think our schools have been
better governed aud better taught during
the past year than schools OF similar grade
usually are. Miss Rachel Is. Gon' OF Mexi-
90, has taught three terms, one in No. c,
aud two In No. = Miss Nellie $. Mitchell
OF Anlovcr. two terms In No. :. The text
hooks have been reduced 10 uniform
series through the town. our school dis
tricts are tobe properly" limited at the
coming annual meeting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

BETHEL, Mar llth.-We thank the Id
ltor for correction OF item in last issue IN
relation 20 the indications of the thermom-
eter but ne will pardon u for saying We
wrote is 4 scientist, not a. an editor, and
are glad OF the opportunity OF making an
explanation about the Thermometer.
When we read that the thermometer in
some Of our Western States indicates 81
or On degrees below zero, we forget that
mercury freezes AZ = or - degree beio"
zero. and therefore some other liquid must
be used. There are three kinds of .nStru-
m-ntS 10 general use, OF which | will speak,
which Will make the whole matter plain -
every one Fahrenheit, which i IN Use in
England aud largely In this country, In
which murcury Is used, fixes freezing point
- degrees above zero. Rcaumer. used In
Germany, fixes freezing point At zero, aud
Celsius, used in France, fixes freezing
point a; zero, and they use alcohol which
i never known 20 freeze when pure. The
thermometer used by scientists i called
Ctu;.grade, and indicates freezing point al
zero. 80 that writing a. q scientist was
right. and - the understanding OF the
people the Editor w&s right and | was
wrong While mercury freezes at g. or
50 degrees below zero, 1t does not boil be-
low tl1 degrees above, and while alcohol
n-yer freezes, vet ii boils at co or 20 above,
50 there are advantages and disadyan-
tsses attending the use OF either 70 the
exc.u sion OF the other.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

FRYEBURG. Mar. l2.-The town officers
e lected last Monday are all Republicans,
but for reasons many Republicans refused
70 vote for them, some voting for the OPP
position, and others refusing to vote at
all The Republican party canno, expect
10 retain its lease Of power unless the
leaders put forward men whose record is
clean, and whose character is above suspic-
ION. Hon. G. b. Barrows, ID. X. Hastings,
A. +. Lewis, DIR. Bradley and Col. James
Walker were appointed committee 10 col
!ect facts, records and documents for 4
history OF the town. ANY one having use
FOL facts or matter for such work, viii
communicate with the chairman.
5. L. Post and wife returned to New
York this week, after . brief visit to their
country home.
Capt. Bradbury and wife are spending a
few weeks in New York. The Captain has
postponed his trip 10 Europe till the "leafy
month OF June"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

ONFoRD.-Last "Wednesday evening, the
Stockbridge Quartette, OF Portland, with
Harvey Murrey as pianist, gave a concert
in the lecture course, which was very
much enjoyed by large audience present
The closing lecture in the course will be
given BIZ Rev. +. W. Bikcman, OF Auburn,
upon the Signs OF the Times" next
Wednesday evening.
A, the annual town meeting last Mon
day, the Republicans elected every officer,
which caused much unhspplness In Fusion
family.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15


SroN, Mar. iih.-Died in Stow, OF
Group, Feb. eth, Eva May, daughter OF
Isaac and Rosina Walker, aged years.
Many hearts are made sorrowful at the de-
parture OF this little one. taken from US in
all her childish purity and innocence. We
all loved this little one, and we truly SYM
patLise with the family In their heavy sor-
row. She will be sadly missed among
her friends where her voice has been heard
so often singing the songs she loved. Yet
we can think OF her singing in home
where all is JOY aud love, with a tender
Shepherd who loves her better than father
or mother can love. In Gods arms we
must leave her, only thanking Him for Civ
ing her dear life, short as Il has been, 10
gladden. our hearts and brighten this world
below. Death teaches US this lesson
tina, We must become like her. full OF love
and goodwill, leaving hate, envy and strife
TO grovel in the dust, serving God with all
our hearts, and In this way Become as
little children" worthy of Gods love and u
home in Heaven. We cannot understand
why Eva was taken from US; this we know,
IL was done by one who knows what Is
best, and who doeth all things well"
20. not in cruelty, no, in wrath.
The Reaper came that day;
Twas an angel visited the green earth
And took the flower away.
Nv l. ord has need OF these flowers gay
The Reaper said and smiled;
Dear tokens Of the earth are they
Where he was once a child.
And the mother gave In tears and pain
The flowers she most did love,
pu; she knew she should Ind them all again
| In the fields OF light above"
Monday morning, Feb. 2sth, the house
and shed adjoining OF Nathan Whiting, wa.
consumed. A few things were saved, but
it seems comparatively nothing TO the
many useful articles destroyed This is
the second burning out" within seven
teen years. Ii seems hard on old age tc
have their home destroyed and so many
desirable things In Il. They have many
I friends and neishbors in sympathy will
them.
Miss Sadie Walker of Stow, closed
very successful term OF school in the En-
erson District last Friday, Feb. 2jth. Al
unusual interest was manifested by both
scholars and teacher, making the schoo
lively aud beneficial.
Mr.. Waldo p. Nash Of Sweden, finished
his schoo! at Union Hall Thursday, Feb
oath. He commenced the following Mon
day TO teach in the Seavy District. LII
displays great interest In the welfare Of hi
scholars. We say ''give Us more sucl
teachers" NJ.
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AsH-1oNIC
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-WEBsTKR.
For Indigestion, and Dyspepsia,
the many forms of Liver COM
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Blood, and Functional Derange-
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for Building up the weak, Ash
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81. Accredited Physicians and
Clergymen, who may desire TO test
the Tonic, will be supplied with not
exceeding six bottles, at One-half
the retail price, money TO accom-
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and by ID. b. Dewey x Co., 10 Dey
ST., n. Y.
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Ksz,RFnIs.-Good sap weather.

KEzAR FALLs.-Good sap weather.
March Meetin' passed OF very quietly.
The Republicans and Democrats united on
spn,on board Of officers. The Greenbacks
would not fuse" and so they got none OF
the spoils. -
1t is very sickly in this section at pres
sn. Many have died the past winter.
The Methodists and Advents have been
holding a series of union meetings at the
NJ f. church Their labors have been at
tended with some degree of success.
Work on the new factory is being pushed
rapidly. The penstock is laid ana the
mschipery X being set NJ.
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NJ N phinney

M. NJ. Phinney Of Norway, adver-
,i.es a full line of new goods for spring
trade. Mr.. Phinney has the best ap.
pointed dry goods store to be found in
Oxford County. We never saw so large
and varied stock out Of the city. Prices
are lower than city prices, because rnt,
help, &C., are all cheaper here. Then if
you trade with Phinney, you make
another saving-in travelling expenses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

SWEDEN, March Sour March meeting
passed of quietly with thin attendance.
We missed an unusual number OF the older
citizens; notably Benjamin Weber who
has served us rs moderator for long
series Of years. Ebcn +. Bangs presided
at the meeting. The wild and unjust pro-
posal to establish Free High School was
emphatically rejected by few candid vot-
ers assisted by large number Of "friends
TO the poor man. The town appropriated
money on hand and due from State 10 pay
State tax, pay ordinary charges, and sup
port OF the poor; raised $3.50 for support
OF schools and 500 for support Of poor.
$3.50 with County tax is all the money tax
TO be assessed. We expect to show n
lower rate per cent. Of taxation than any
other town In oxford County.
We learn that Frank Brown, at work up
country, was recently injured quite severe
". one leg being broken in two places.
Mrs. iona Wilson Is great sufferer
from neuralgia in the head. She has been
sick n long time.
Think Mrs. Eliphalet knight OF Black
mountain, deserves TO DC numbered among
the smart old ladies'. She is eighty i've
years OF age, and has done, the past winter,
the ordinary work for small family, in
Guiding washing and cooking; has made
$50 pounds OF butter since October first,
besides quite an amount OF sewing and
knitting.
Sarah L. Holden, who was very sick Il
dlphtheria at my last writing has since
died. Talented, generous and active, her
memory will long be cherished by loving
friends.
1t is proposed 10 have spelling school
at the Plummer schoolhouse, Friday eve
ming OF this week.
In my last batch OF items, before new
ones are erected &c. read "no" and thus
making my criticism on Pillsbury's speech
approximately pertinent. n. NJ. II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

WORLDS FAIR.-The Words Fair fol
's3, In New York, Is now pretty well as
sured. The site has been secured, Wander
bilt and Gen. Grant made members or The
Commission, having the whole matter IN
charge, and Grant chosen President Of the
Commission, which position he has &C.
cepted. Everybody may therefore as wei
begin at once to lay by spare change, ant
practice little economies, for New Yori
will not do things by halves, and all will
want 10 be there to see.-Ei.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

BYRON, March 2.-SchOOl has closed in
No. Mr. Morgan having given very good
ss,.sAc,iou. Mss Emma Edwards school
NJ closes next week.
one OF j. $ Mitchelrs children has the
csnSrr rash.
We have had 4 thaw beginning Feb. p.
We are waiting for that railroad, and we
shall get IL TOO. J.
WlIe there are so many schools In the
State where the average ATTENDANCE Is
much less than the number registered, We
rni now aud then one which shows well
Tor parents, teacher and scholars One oil
these JUS; closed was the school In district
No Hop CIV Byron, taught by Julia b.
kidjer OF Dixheld,a teacher OF experience,
aud one exceptionally successful as such.
Whole number OF scholars registered >
average attendance -. The following are
the names Of scholars not absent half a day
darug the term Edgar and Eva Knapp,
Lula. Addie aud Gertie HOdsdou, Elwio
Gleason, Ruel Taylor and Iyus Richmond.
-JgurEll
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ALBANY, March S.-0ur annual town
election was very thinly attended and
passed of very quietly, Party lines were
not drawn closely. The first ballot for
hrst selectmaD, which was the most Of a
test vote was tie. The Republicans Ia
bored under some disadvantages, a their
candidate for first selectmau, George W.
Becker, was suddenly seized with fever
and confined to his bed. Had he been
there he would probably have been elected.
Mr.. French was elected town agent out OF
respect for past services. He is laid aside
by iuhrmities from which be is not likely
10 recover.
The Methodist society are making very
laudable efforts 10 sustain their worthy
minister Rev. Mr.. Witham, who supplies
them one-fourth OF the time. They recent
u gave him pound party" and last
evening held ''mnm" festival for his ben
eft. Quite a sprinkling OF the Congrega-
tionalists mixed in with them, and the
occasion passed of very pleasantly. Be
hold how good and how pleasant il is for
berthren TO dwell together in unity
Mr. Rawson Hutchinson Is expecting his
sou-iu-law, Mr.. L. Wheeler, OF Shelburne,
y. II, 10 move to his home soon aud car
" on his farm and care for him in his adj
anced age. This will seemingly be very
pleasant 70 the parties, and the town
will receive an enterpriSing citizen, and
thst i Just what We very much need.
We in commOd with others have a plen-
" OF big suow-driltS; but they are begin
ming 70 take lower position.
Hay i plenty among our farmers. L.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

BElNNT'S POM, Mar. The Goth mar
rage anniversary OF Rev. aud Mrs. Ran
sjn Dauham was appropriately observed
a. the house OF Mr.. Rufus X. Durham. on
The afternoon and evening OF the ith Inst
happy company assembled, and were en-
i-r,a.ued by speeches from Elders Dun
ham and Sprague, MesSrs. Alden Chase
AMI Jewet, Howard, aud By Mrs. Howard
aai Mrs. Yates. \ very interesting poem
oy Mrs.. Eliza Jewell. was read by Mc.
S?rasue. Ample justice was done to the
We. spread tables. prepared by Mrs. i. h
Dguaam and Nr. sullivan Estes. Over
So 90 n presents. mostly In cash, were
.eC with the Elder. who, with his com
pI1.Ju. richly enjoyed the occasion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

A DANcE.-Some one who forgot to
sign any name, writes as follows: South
Paris people will come to Paris Hill, on
Tuesday eve, March 18th, to participate
in q social dance, in which we cordially
invite all TO attend
We learn from other sources that there
will be dance at that time, and so give
the notice as above.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

LovELL.-The Christian Circle convened
last, week with Mrs. Edsel Borrower. The
occasion proved to be very enjoyable and nil
were amply repaid for the unusual effort In
reaching there, viz, the difficult roads In
the midst OF binding sle,t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

Rev. II. c. Estes will read his new
lecture entitled 1.-The Land of Egypt"
at the Baptist Church, Paris Hill, on
Wednesday evening, March 10th. Ad-
mission free. All arc invited.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

HEBRON, Mar. l0.-Last evening Rev. G.
B. Illsley of Lewiston, gave lecture be-
fore the students, on Decision OF Charac-
ter" 1t was a very interesting discourse.
Last Sunday Rev. Mr.. Richardson CON-
menced his eighth year as pastor OF the
Baptist Church In this place
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15
(a$toria !, Dose.

90 CtHts. Il -HOtHCIr
remedy for sleepless and irritable
Children. The Recipe of Old DR..
Pitcher, Free from Morphine, and
not Narcotic. Formula published
with each bottle. For Flatulency,
assimilating the food, Sour Stomach,
Feverishness, Worms, and Disor-
dered Bowels, CastOria has the larg-
est sale of any article dispensed by
Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

We are indebted to Warren o.
Douglass, Deputy Sheriff and Jailer,
Paris, for valuable assistance in prepar-
ing our sketches Of the Jury, presented
in these columns.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15
COMMON VERSION.

Matthew G :9-l3. Our father which art In
heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy
kingdom come. Thy will be done In earth
as Il is In heaven. Give US this day our
daily bread. Aud forgive US our debts, as
we forgive our debtors, AMI lead US not
into temptation, but deliver US from evil.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-15

Rev. DR.. Estes of Paris, delivered
his lecture entitled Conversation. in
the course at NorridgewOck, last We'd
nesday evening.