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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22
THE HAMLIN GEMS.
Auorr MAINE, CELEBRATED pnprus.

AuoVT NAMES CELEBRATED pIApENS.
At the late inaugural balls At Washing
ton, the famous parurc OF american gems
was worn hy one OF the members OF the
Hamlu family of Maine, 10 whom II be-
longs. aud by whom II has been construct
al from collections OF the past sixty years.
Previously q the ball 1t was examined by
4 number of the uaturalists OF Washing
ton. one OF whom has kindly furnished \
brief description OF the charming jewels.
IL has been intimatcd that they may event
ually become the property OF the nation,
and be deposited at the Smithsonian In
stitutc, as the proper receptacle for them.
Thi. rare collection OF our native pTOJuc-
tions should certainly be preserved entire,
As Ii Is represented to be FAR superior tn
the caskct of Scotland gems, presented by
the LOYAL Scots 10 Queen Caroline many
years ago.
The parure consists or 4 bandcau, ear
drops. brooch aud necklace. The bandcaj
: composed OF line OF hcryls from MtsSa-
chnsetiS. upon which are placed In scpar-
ate points red, white and green tourfnalines
from Maine. a yellow cmcral from MlSsa-
chuSetts, aud garnctS and other gems from
the West. The car-drop> are composed 81
red and green tourmllincs set with white
auu4mariues from Maine aud MaS>lchu-
Sctts. The brooch il arranged Ia the form
OF A large cross, aud contains twenty gems,
tourmaliurs, sapphireS and bcryls, Of tuc
co!ors, from Maine, Montana AMI Mt~sa-
chuSetts The necklace Is composed of
twenty-five links OF gold, each link cOu-
tanning a bcryl from Massachusetts. and
from which II suspended u pendant formed
OF fine gems some OF these pendants con.
tain stones OF extraordinary beauty. aud
in fact, they exhibit most OF the ilnest
stones found In the United States during
the last half century. excepting the big
diamond found In Virginia, which was
purchased by John Morrissey, the prize
lighter.
The central stone is n magnificent green
tourmallne from Maine, weighing twenty
eight karats. and is without Jaw. This
gem Is surrounded with pearls from the
fresh water clans OF New England brooks
On either side of the tourmalinc are two
matchless oplls OF more than an inch IN
diameter, without lmprrfection, and cX-
hibliing a wouirous display OF prism1uc
colors. "Oberon" and "Titania.' are the
names given from Midsummer Nights
Dream" aud certainly nothing on earth
gives more enhancing gllmpses than these
perfect gems. Montana is well represent
ell with beautiful garnets aud s1pphirc' Of
rel. white and blue colors. New Mexico
contributes, besides the garnets OF blood
red hue. a superb turquoise more than an
inch In length Ii i u gem that would
have gladdensd the hearts OF Cortrz aud
his followers when they despoilrd the
Mexicans OF their the eme!alds, turquoise
aud other varieties. The display OF
native tourmalIues Is quite extraordinary,
aud comprises fine stones OF green, red.
white, blue aud yellow colors. The neck
lace contains over $50 gems, which form
altogether jewel OF remarkable beauty,
aud Is, IN fact, museum IN Itself OF the
rarest and most beautiful of our gem pro-
auctions Boston -idrsrtiSer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

WoopsToCK.-0urs school In District
No. 10, closed last Friday, the 18th inst,
being term OF Is weeks, taught by Miss
Olive Z. Bartlett OF Bethel. There could
have been no more happy or busy school
in town than this, for Miss Bartlett has
the happy faculty of keeping all her pupils
Interested 10 such degree that the last
week of this long term, was, to all appear.
ances, as profitable as the first. Number
registered, 20; average attendance, Is.
With all due respect for all who in past
years have taught in this district, it is safe
TO say, that few teachers have had so great
success. TT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22
A NARROW SQUEAK.

The steamer Lewiston last week brought
among its cargo the carcass of an immense
black bear. II had been killed at Steuben
few days before. In telling tree, 1t
dropped across a hollow log, out Of which
dashed this bear, to the unboupded aston
ishmeut OF the woodman. He was given
q ball or two,but escaped. A few days
after woodman went out alone In the
woods with his axe on his shoulder. The
bear came upon him and gave chase. 1t
was hot race, and ended in the bear get
ting near enough to clap his forefront on
the mans snow shoe. The man tripp-d and
fell, and IN falling turned with marvellous
de1terity, and dealt the bear terrific blow
between the eyes, sinking the axe into his
brain. Another blow finished him, and
the mans life was saved. The bear was
splendid fellow, weighing 400 pounds. His
fur was loug, and jrt black. Two cru, |
looking gashes on the head testified 10 the
sharpness OF the axe which the woodmau
had so skilfully wielded.-Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22
Septsuc, sentence
Jail. Violating

In will DE seen that az The close OF the
War there was q large and sudden increase
orcrime ia Maine. - there was IN every
other state. This Increase was caused by
the return from the war OF large body OF
rsup f1'l0wrr>-uot the soldiers who had
faithfully done their jUty.-who had been
ia training In crime by their operations
during the war. But 10 viii De seen that
since lStg there has been on The whole,
reduction in crime. notwithstanding the
Increase OF population, when offences
against the enforced liquor law are >epara-
ted from ordinary crimes. During the
AarI times sentences Tor larceny largely
increased. but il Will De observed that 10
1879 and I>>u there was 4 reduction OF
sentences. Indicating very decided .m-
proyemeui >iucc l>6G.
There has been an attempt 20 create the
impression that crime = more prevalent
"a Maine than IN other states, when the
!act = the reverse Of this. Take hr>t the
criminal statistics Of Massachusetts IN
1850 there were 1851 couyicts ia Ma>Sa-
Chusett state prison and iailS in ls7' there
were 9G9. or one convict 70 every fg'
population. In lssS there were ia Maine
prisons and iail>. exclusive y! those I'M
prisoued for violation OF the liquor law,
40 conyiCtS. or one 10 every loo popuiI-
ton In other wori>. there are three times
- many criminals prOPOEt!onately IN Mas
saChusettS as In Ms!uc.
Compare the number OF COnNicts 10 the
Maine state prison with those IN the prisons
~ other states in lisa. and the Official
statistics give u the following -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

DNrfELp, Mar. 10 Deacon Jp,ep'
Wheeler, one Of the pioneers aud ar~t set
tiers OF Dixhrld, who was ID" grandfather
of our worthy friend William j. Wheeler,
the successful Fire Insurance Agent nj
Paris Cape, started with his wife Lucy ;.
Wheeler. from Worcester, Mass, In Fen
ruary 1903, with one horse sleigh, with
all their goods and effects on board, AMI
came to Holman Town, near Dixh~ld, and
spent the remainder OF their lives here.
Deacon Wheeler was the fr>t Justice OF
the Peace appointed by the Governor Or
Massachusetts,, IN Dlxteld, aud for long
tim. tried all their Justice cases in Dix
hrld and the surrounding county. Gen.
Henry Farwrll was the Hrst lawyer settled
In Dixheld. He used Ia try all his cases for
wears. before Justice Wheeler. Three or
Deacon Wheeler's children now survive.
Erastus W. Wheeler OF Worcester, Mass.
a man OF great intelligence, possessed OF
very handsome property, who claims tina,
he was the first child ever born In Dixaeld,
and Mrs. EuuIce Il. Libby. the widow OF
Congregational Clergyman, Rev. Daniel
Libby. think. who has long since de-
ceased, and Mrs. Lucy W. Kimball late OF
Rumford. whose united ages are PA years
and Il days. Deacon Joseph Wheeler and
his wife both lived to a good old age, and
died as they had lived, both beloved aud
respected. l. IL.
DIxFIELD The Reform Club of Dixteld
had lively meeting Thursday night. The
young men are alive to the good work.
Taintor & Co. flushed their wood last
week. This company. during the winter,
employed several workmen and have hewn
and worked between $50, 900 aud 4o0, 900
logs.
The I. o. .. F. Tuscan Lodge, propose
celebrating their fourth anniversary. Mar.
22d. A good social time Is anticipated.
Vesper services were held in Temper
ance Hall, Sunday evening. Though the
going was bad there was fair attcD-
dance. The services were conducive TO
much good
Travelling still unpleasant. j. P.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

Mr.. \. Barker Of Ebensburgh, Penn,
made Us a very pleasant call, last week.
Mr.. Barker has been in Ebensburgh 26
years, aud says he has had the OXFORD
DENocRAr during the whole of that time
He is a native Of Lowell. and after going
70 Pennsylvania, was engaged in the
shook business. At one time be took
forty men with their families from this
section, and employed them there in that
work. Mr. Barker i strong temper
ance advocate, anu has represented his
district in Congress. He IS a powerful
man physically and mentally = one OF
the sample men which Maine sends to
other states 10 help develop them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

The Ap II number OF N. D." ..-.
tiORdi Rerietc - now resdy, aud
the conclusion OF Edwin Arn.'4
poem The Had Of India, "hl'H -
be rrconed a great literary atra. you .....
j. written Ia the peculiarly oeal' 100 - ~
ner Of The Light OF Asia. aud : ~
sense inferior to that very popl.'' -
improvements in Prison Di>ipIn' -
article by A. s Meyric. who may Iu'"- 4.
presumed 10 know whereof hr Wiz
he was the working member oI i ~, y, ~.
sion on prison labor appointed oy -
or McClsllen OF New jersey ]" 49,,
Great interest will attach 10 Dr. ~
+. Elis's article upon DR.. Sraoury cs
First American Bishop'-from I"I l.f1,
that he was the pioneer Episcopal'. .n..-
IN America, and that the article prs.
episcopallanism In this country Il.
ident ID. c. Gilman, of Johns HoPHlu.b q
iyersity, contributes valuable Ae1y..b,,
the life and works or DR. Francis IN,
Madame T. Ragozin, a Russian LADY -, d
in New York, gives the first insIa 'I,'. 10.
series OF brilliant aud spirited r'.0'' ,,5s.
on the trial OF the Russian Nihii!>'s1, $50
the title of "The Last Trial OF the nm nm d,
Nihilists," her facts being drawn fri.
original stenographic reports OF u, - ,ss
DR. Esrnest W. Cushing wr'tc' Md.
Statues Regulating the practice % .,ror.
cine" aud the number closes win Al.
and appreciatiye review Of "sch 'p,,o.Dl
ministratiou OF the Interior DIP" w. or
by Henry l.. Nelson. The NUM- sritis:
Of timely aud value. 90 cehIs publish
s5.0os year. A. s. Barnes 4 Oo''
ers, \. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

Among the most absurd samples OF
the crazy cravings for changes and novel
ties which have been lately developed Is
the proposition TO alter the present system
OF computing time-that Is 10 say, oIdesig-
mating the hours. There would certainly
be no Advantage in selecting halfpast
ywenty-three O'Clock instead ofll.30 Pm;
a. the method OF indicating the period OF
an event, while the alteration would In
volye much mystifcstion among all classes
Like the phonetic spelling idea, this horo-
logical humbug merely indicates the I'M
restfil nature Of the present age.-Paa. "
a uSricGR-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

NoRwAY.-Mr. NJ. N. Phinney, formerly
of this city, now in business at Norway,
will build a residence at that place. this
summer. COombs, Of this city, has made
plans.-Le,ciston Journal.
On Monday afternoon, the l4th inst, a
dam back OF Mason's store, gave way, and
the water rushing down tore the fouuda-
ton out aud let some ten feet Of the build
Ing into the stream. A large qnantiy OF
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

IL will De seen from such statistics s.
these that there j. less crime proportion
Ate,y IN Maine than IN any other state in
The Union Comparing lsGO and lc>n,
crime has increased sll over the | Mon Ia
consequence Of the influence OF war, tend
ency OF population % cities. and Increase
OF wealth and luxury; but Maine has re-
sisted these influences better than any state
In the UuiOn. That our prOhibitOry laws
have aided in resisting these Influences, i
evident % those who have given the sub
sect careful consideration.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

Gov. Plaisted did a commendable
act when he vetoed the State Bank char
tiers. He truly says the National Gov
eminent has assumed control Of the circu-
lating medium of the country, in order to
pro,ec, the bill holders. Of course we
do not endorse his views in relation to
the method of issue which he drags into
his veto message.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

SUMNER. The experimenting school
committee of Sumner are authorized by
vote OF the town TO change S~inton's
Geography for any other that may be pre-
ferred The present one In use Is not sat
isfactory, aud u change is desired. Agents
can address the committee at
East Sumner. SLocCM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

GRArroy. Mar. l4th.-Aloion Richards,
living below the Notch" 10 this town,
shot an animal known as Fisher Cat, In
lis woodshed few days ago.
Hardly think we shall have six weeks
sleighlng In March this year, as the last
two or three days OF sunshine have settled
the snow considerably.
DoLIII DART.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.
ANDovgR, Mar. E.-Excellent "sap
weather.
Logging operations are nearly suspend
ed on account Of the rapid melting OF the
snow. .
At the town meeting Monday, the town
voted $500 for support of poor; roads and
bridges, $500; current and contingent ex-
penses, 500; interest. on outstanding or
ders, $50; voted to tax one per- cent. on
all outstanding orders at interest, aud all
money at interest; voted to raise $500 TOT
highway work: voted discount on all
taxes paid on or before Jan. LIST, 1882. IL
was very thinly attended town meeting
and the most quiet for many years.
The roads are getting bare In many
places, while the ice on the river remains
firm "MoRE ANON
BETHEL, Mar lGth, lssl--Dr. ID. W.
Davis was buried FROM the Congregation
al church. Bethel, Wednesday, the 10Th
inst, with Masonic hOnurs. 4 voluntary
upon the organ by Miss Laura Hail. anu
the singing OF the choir, under the di'ec-
ton OF l. +. Barker, was hucly rendered.
invocation, reading select passages OF the
Scriptures. aud address by Rev. =. l.. W.
= :
words, Il am among you As he that sefv-
eth" Luke - 20, in which he paid high
tributc 10 the medical profession, aud
spoke OF the great loss community suS-
talus when such man dies. Prayers be-
fore the address by Rev. Thomas Hlllman
of the Methodist church. aud at the close
by Rev. David Garland Of tht second Con-
grrgational church, were very Impressive
The large concourse OF people Witnessed
10 the high esteem In which the doctor
was held In the community. Jefferson
Lodge OF +. and \ NJ, OF Bryant's Pond,
II. c. Berry. Mar shall, James l.. Bowker'
Z. II performed the impressive service OF
the order Of which the deceased was an
houored member Bethel Lodge, l.. T.
Barker. Marshal, VIM. T.. Skilllugs, T. H.,
acted ~ escort. DIR. ID. w. Davis was
born in bingham, y. H., A. ID. 1870,
graduated from the medical department
Of Dartmouth College, and commenced
practice at Locks Mills, Greenwood, in
1916, where he continued until three years
ago. when he lost his buildings by tire and
moved to Bethel Ilil. He has been a close
student. ,killfGl physician aud faithful
friend. He was truly aS one that served
anon. Us. Ills flmily have the heartfelt
sympathy OF the whole community.
W
BETHEL. March l3-Mr Charles Mas n
&, Glmg up his store on Main Street, near
Bethel Savings Bank. and viii soon have
In a wcl-S,lrc,cd stock of goods.
The Ladies' Social Circle met with Mrs.
Cyrene 5. Llitlchalc, last Tuesday aftcr
noon and evening about Aty were present
The pupils from Gnulis Academy. wer"
wen represented, making 1t ono OF the
mos, enjoyable OF times. Daring the
evening, excellent music was furnished 10y
Miss Helen Chandler, Miss Brock, Miss
Fannie Twitcheil aud others. The circl"
will meet next with DR.. l.. b. Goddard.
ia Two weeks.
Bethel reduced is p))r bill Sio)J the
past year by purchasing poor farm.
The Methodist society will hold Maple
Sugar Festival a. PAttees Hall on TUESDAY.
March 29nd We advise yc di>conSolttr
10 20 ana have 4 good time. Hot sugar
viii! be served on snow from TO o'clock
p. IN. Ticket, p cents. [.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

Maine Is represented in the cabinet
gain for the Gith time. Nathan Clifford
was attorney general under Polk; Horatio
Ming was postmaster general under Bu-
chanan Pitt Fessenden was secretary OF
the treasury under Lincoln second term }
Lot VI Morrill, was secretary ofthe treasury
under Grant second term, and James G.
Blaine, o. secretary OF State under Garfield,
completes tie list. Gen. Knox, Of the dis
.rict of Maine. was wsshington's secre-
tsry ofwsr nearly Eve years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

One enterprising iwelye-years old
Lewiston youth, Il CleFgyman's son, who
las an ambition 10 become printer, i
saving wood at one dollar per cord, 10
raise the capita! 20 buy : TOY presS.-Lesc-
ist0R JglINll.
lie had better attend school two or
three years and then serve regular aP-
premiership in some good Office He
won't have % much fun, bit &c vi! make
= better printer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

Goods stored in the building, and seve'A'
Carriages and sleighs in the shop oe'ow'
were destroyed. The loss Is qu''e neA,y
with characteristics energy, the mason
Bros. proceeded 70 repair damages I'LL"
the store Is now ready for business.
Thomas H. Richardson's dweliins -
Norway. was burned Friday morning ~
4, o'clock, with its contents. Loss SLOW
,as.ronne $1,000 in New Hampshire. A
defective chimney was the cause
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

RUMFoRp A donation for the bench. Of
Rev S. ID. Brown, was held at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. J. II. Barker, Tuesday even
ing.
The Universalist Sociable met with
Mrs. Mary Bryant Thursday evening, 18th,
Efforts are being made TO secure regular
preaching at the Universallst Church the
coming Summer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

Under The heading News OF the
Week" we shall give an abstract Of the
principal events which transpire between
The dates Of our issues. IL viii be pre-
pared BY Chas. f. Waterman. an employe
IN this Office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22
Newspaper Decisions.

I. ANY person who takes paper regularly
from the ofnce-whether directed TO his name OF
another, or whether he has subscribed or not
/. responsible for the payment
?. II person orders his paper disoonilnued,
lie must pay al aTIearages, or the pooitshsf ma
solxlng.e to send u mil pay uent 10 uAdc. arc
collect the whole amount, whether The paper u
Iaken nom the once or not.
s. Tue Courts have decided thatrefaslng 10 take
.,xspapers ami periodicals nom the post once
ar removing aud leaving them uDcSllei tor, +
pr,so fscss evidence OF fraud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

FRyEpURG, March 1.-the spring term
OF the Academy. opened last Tuesday with
about sixty students.
Col. f. c. Harrington and family returned
10 their home from Augusta, last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

sorru PAgis.-Our folks are getting
out their wagons.
Miss George Chase makes an excellent
post marin.
We learn that some changes are 10 DC
made in the South Paris Orchestra.
Twelve New Home sewing machines ar'
rived at the Depot Saturday, for the agent
Mr. q. W. Brown.
Several ladies from this place, attended
the auction at Norway, last week, walking
over and back on the crust.
Mr. Reuben Riley aud Mr.. W. II. Monk
have gone to Auburn, to work in the shoe
shop. Mrs. Monk Is at work In the shoe
shop n Norway.
Working pants at Browns. Call and
see them work. OrfOri CONT Young
man. you should have added This Is
COAX
Oar genial friend Leslie T. Keene, has
gone to Boston with a view OF locating
himself there. Should this be the case he
will send for his family.
Mr.. Harry d Stone is on the road repre-
senting the interests OF the ilrm OF IL. y.
Jersey & Co, Chicago, dealers in hne to-
bacco. Mr. y, has the right OF the entire
state. aud A. he Is good salesman, and
sells strictly flr>t class article, We pre-
dict successful trade. The name OF the
brand Is the wood tag.
The small attendance at the oyster sup
per, was owing TO failure In not giving
due notice.-COmeL
We commend the above paragraph to
the ANALYSIS Of Prof Eycrett's pupils.
Mr.. c. W. Parsons, the tailor, was al
the Andrews House last week, with foil
line OF samples. lie proposes TO visit this
place. Norway. Bethel, and some other
PLACES, monthly, and take orders. Dir.
Parsons sold eight suits here, last week.
Rrhcarsals 10 the Cantata OF Esther, by
local talent, are quite frequent. We shall
soon be able 10 announce the date when
this beautiful Cautata will be put upon the
boards.
Mr. d. II Colby /, travelling 10 the Ia.
terrst, OF A Little ( Co. OF Portland.
Mrs Colby has returned from Lewiston
aud has charge OF the closing out sale OF
dry goods.
The ladies' OF the Congregltlonalist So
ciyty, will give an Antiquarian supper at
New Hall, on Thursday evening next.
Stage entertainments will be introduced,
Iucludng a scene from Dickens; songs,
rccit ltious and ma other pleasing features.
Judging by the preparations being male
wc should say that those who attend will
have good time, as this Is designed 10 be
the leading entertainment Of the season.
In speaking of the High School exercise 5.
thc COMET says After the exercises, some
remarks were made by the Rev. Mr.. In
gals, Mr. ). Z. Maxim, AMI our pupils
friend, the agent, Mr.. Geo. A. Wilson, E~q -
Il has not yet been ascertalued just how
many titles a South Paris man can stand (;
nut, having the honor OF personal ac-
qnaintance with ~. Geo. A. Wilson, Esq
aud possessing uubounded confidence In
Mr. Geo. A. wilson's, Esqs, constitution,
We are inclined 10 hope that Mr.. Geo. \
Wilson, Esq, will experience no serious
Inconvenience by the application OF the
four above mentioned titles.
c. W. B.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

Twelve million dollars reduction Of
the fund debt, In the past month, is Sec
rotary Shermsn's parting salutsiion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

Hayes saved 500, 900 only OUT Of his
salary. Look here, s. j. T; how much
have you laid up within the last four years.
CITY Item,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

Miss Lucreiia p. Hale will tsl i,. ssu
April 81. Nichobas how the Prlrl and. ID'
up their contemplated trip TO Esyp '.r-caui.
stead, weut On . journey " q '1
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22

Il want 10 say one word for your great
townsman. No man ever left tie Senate
carving with him more genuine respect
than Hannibal Hamliu.' He IS true Re-
publican king crowned with nearly half Il
century OF public service, and he has
earned the right 10 enjoy with those he
loves the serene twilight OF q great and use
fGl life. X. q. ISGERsoLL.
Prof. Samuel Harris of Yale College
also sent Z very cordial tribute 70 the
craftsmanship and worth OF Mr.. Ilamlin.
The Mayor then announced that the
honored guest would be pleased TO re-
ceive his friends and Mr.. Hamlin and
wife standing in front Of the stage re-
ceived the greetings OF those assembled
as they passed around the hall. During
the reception the comrades OF the G. A.
K. Post Beal. Commander Crossman.
entered the hall in uniform and paid their
respects to the hOnored patriot. An
drews full orchestra diseoursed music
during the reception. and after all had en-
joyed an opportunity to take the Senator
BY the hand the pleasing exercises closed
with a social dance. in which the ex-Nice-
President joined with all the vigor of his
youth.
All the ex-mayors Of Bangor served on
the reception committee and number OF
leading young men of both parties acted
as ushers.
The event proved gratifying in all its
details and will long be remembered in
the community.