Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-14
NUMBER 10.

strumentallty OF Rev. William Warren,
long the agent Of the American Board OF
Missions?
What battle field OF the Union has not
been consecrated by the vslor and blood
OF our noble sons OF oxford? What ocean.
bay or creek has not been visited by our
Commodore Phelps, bearing abroad the
embems OF stars as guide TO the path
way orfreedom and civilization and stripes
for all assailants OF our national integrity
and honor at home and abroad
These are but single illustrations to
justify my seemingly extravagant state
| ment. Ii 10 them are added all the faces
originating In Oxford county from the ag-
ricultural. mechanical, mercantile, legal.
medical. journalistic, teachers and pollti-
| cal professions (of which purposely re-
frain from speaking) and every other vari-
| ETY. or pursuits represented by Oxford
names and Identified with It's history. and
the results that have flowed therefrom
were TO be blotted out, certainly vacuum
would exist aud would surprise those most
boastful of Oxford achievements. This
conception OF batteries and connecting
wires will derive additional force after lis
tening TO others.
But some poor, cynical brother outside
may enquire how came all these people To
leave this boosted land ifit il all that It Is
claimed TO be! The answer IL Is not dill
cult TO give. Sons and daughters may
have the sweetest home ever God smiled
upon. but he never designed they should
always remain' under the paternal roof
Hence, in obedience 10 a common instinct,
they naturally looked abroad for some fair
far 70 h.. II ..r.N- i -
share the fortunes OF life together. Here
in Portland many have found 1.-THE fair
est face ever dlmpled by bay or washed by
ocean, yet needing a large infusion OF OK
ford blood to give her the flush OF her
health and the blush OF her beauty.
This had been abundantly supplied. as
must be evident to all, and here Mr.. En-
cry thought was a good place TO end.
song written for the occasion by the
President, was sung by 4 select quartette
composed of Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Morrison,
Messrs. Stockbridge and bennett, with
Miss Grover, OF Bethel, as accompanlst.
the music being the familiar and stirring
air, Battle Cry Of Freedom" allowed
rousIng chorus by the whole company
sONG-' OLD OXFORD.
BY GEO. p. EMERY.
We have gathered TO review scenes TO which
we bid adieu,
When pushing out from those OF early child.
hood.
And revive within the fold the sweet memo.
ries OF old,
Which cluster round Old oxfords native
wildwood.
CHORUS Old oxford forever" sing. brothers,
sing,
"Old Oxford forever, loud let II ring,
For wherever we mLy wander or else
where find home,
None love we better than cold OK
ford"
Though by nature rough and wild. with q eli.
mate far from mild.
The prospect there at first seemed uninvlt-
ing.
Yet, In fortunes doubtful chase, some true
mobiles OF the race,
soon made 1t pleasing, gadsomc and delight.
ing
CHoRUs-"o Oxford" etc.
Nor did nature. always bland when she meets
aworthy band
Ofpioneers OF hardy honest labor
Show to them grudgng hand, in her gifts be.
sides the land.
Though sacred that almost rs old Mount Ia.
Dor.
CHORUS" Oxford" etc.
should you travel far and late, nor IS this by
chance or fate,
Some native OF "Old oxford" surely meets
you,
And there's nothing TO abate, since IN many
Chair Of State,
An"oxtord Beer" appears and warmly greets
you.
CHORUS" Old Oxford" etc.
The professions OF all kinds, and the ranks OF
cultured minds,
With Oxford blood are found we'll permeated,
And tn observer always finds, unless prejudice
him blinds,
The public II has always highly rated.
CHORUS" Old oxford, )" etc.
Though the fathers now may sleep, and the
mothers no more weep.
Who fondly used 10 welcome and caress you.
Down in memory's chambers deep, you their
choicest treasures keep,
The kindly benediction,-" son, God bless
you"
CHORUS" Old Oxford" etc.
Extracts from poem by Ex-Governor
Washburne, written for the Bangor re-
union, were read, and poem by Caroline
Dana Howe, entitled,
CONCORD BEARS"
~ CAROLINE DANA HOWE.
oxford bears! oxford bears! This is often said
OF late,'
But what Is II Oxford bears, for our grand old
Pine Tree state?
Oxford bears her wealth OF forests, Oxford
bears her golen grain,
oxford bears old Androscoggin, and the >aeo
toward the main.
oxford bears brave men and honest, who can
battle well with fate,
Men to overcome the evil, and the good TO en'
| ulate,
Men OF principle and purpose, men OF intellect
and brain,
| With host OF noble women, all wise efforts 10
sustain.
So we lit that name with honor, as We hither
congregate,
We, her loving sons and daughters, from our
border realm of state,
And may all who prize Old Oxford have long
! and blissful reign,
For the sun sets in THAT county last OF any place
In Maine.
Unfortunately, the lateless Of the hour
compelled the omission of all but five of
the toasts and responses.
The tnasts were prepared by Geo. F.
Holmes, esq, and are feast in themselves.
| First in order was
THE CITY OF PoRTLAND-As she has welcom
| ad M In DAYS gone hY- O. NIGHT The Rcarsn