Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-14
For The oxford Democrat.
PORTLAND LETTER.
LoNGFELLow CELEBRATION -FAsHroNA-
BILE WEDDING -TnE OXFORD REUNION.
PORTLAND, March G, 1882.

NJ. Editor.
The past week has been an eventful one.
Beginning with The Longfellow Anniversary
and ending with the grand reunion OF the
Oxford Bears. 1t included in the interim,
n stylish wedding at the First Parish
church, and many fine public entertain
ments.
But II Is fthe reunion that | wish to
write, particularly, as Of greatest interest
10 the ONEoRD DEMOCRAT, and its readers.
4 half testing remark by Hon. Geo F.
Emery, TO one OF our newspaper reporters,
few weeks since, was the origin Of this
most social event OF the season.
Last Saturday night the sons and
daughters OF oxford, TO the number OF
go, held their first reunion at the Fal-
mouth. | quote the following from the
Press, which, being the only paper in the
city unconnected with the Bears" may
be considered impartial.
"A handsomer or more noteworthy as
sembage has never graced the spacious
parors OF the Falmouth Hotel. There
were ex-governors, ex-congressmen,
Judges, United States and State officials,
of every rank, while Portland, herself,
contributed many she had delighted TO
honor. They were accompanied by their
wives. sons and daughters, quietly yet els-
gantly dressed splendid specimens OF the
intelligence and the physical beauty OF the
women and men OF the Pine Tree State.
There were several very aged ladies and
gentlemen present. Reuel Shaw, SO; NJ
Brett, IS; Ruth Durell Wright, widow OF
Nathan Wright, So being the oldest. Rev.
Eaton Shaw and Mr.. Fobes were next in
number of years. From these the scale
ran down through the ages to Mr.. Fred
Small, 20: the Youngest member present.
From six to eight the entertainment
was purely social, and that 1t was enjoya-
bic. no one who had the good fortune TO
be present, could for one instant doubt.
At S O'Clock the company was called to
order BY the president, Hon. GeoF. En-
ery. and on motion Of Gen. J. j. Perry Q
committee was nominated TO present
code ofby-laws, and 4 list of officers FOL
the permanent association. The commit
tee reported the following bylaws, which
were unanimously adopted.
The Undersigned who We're born IN the
comfy of oxford, or former residents In
said county, hereby agree 10 form soci
ETY. TO be governed by the following articles
of the association, to wit
Art. |. The association shall be called
"The Society of the Sons and Daughters
OF oxford County"
Art. =. The object OF the Society shall
be TO cultivate friendly relations with eacl
other. and To revive and perpetuate th'
memories of our early homes and native
county.
Art. 3. Any gentleman or lady born ID
Oytord county, or who has been resident
of said county, residing in the city o
Portland, or it's vicinity, may become
member of the Society by signing the roi
OF membership.
President. three Vice Presidents, Secre
tarv and Treasurer, and Executive Com
mittee of seven, to be elected for one
year. or until their successor shall b.
| elected and assume the duties OF office.
Art. ). The officers shall assume ant
discharge the duties legitimately belong
inc 10 their several positions, and togeth
or shall constitute q Board or Director
FOR the management OF the antirs OF tn'
Society, and four Directors shall consul
| tute quorum.
Art. 6. There shall be an annual reun
ion of the members Of the society unde
the management and direction OF us OH
GERS.
Art. I. Honorary members may b
members of the society by vote.
Art. s. These articles may be amends
ut any general meeting by two-third
vote of those present and voting.
The following list Of officers was pre-
scented aud adopted:
! President-Geo. F. Emery.
Vice Presidents-S. Z. Spring, lsrae
Washburn, Jr., Thomas Z. Twitchell.
Secretary and Iredsurer-A. l.. Bui
bank.
Eescutice Committee-S. c. Andrews, j
7 Perry. c.. J. Chapman, Percival Bonney
f. S. Osgood, J. A. King, IL. Z. Merrill
It was nearly nine O'Clock when To
doors of the immense dining hall wer
thrown open and the guests seated, at ts
bles whose attractive and appetizing az
pearance at once assailed every sense
gli,tering with glass and silver, fragrar
with bowers, and loaded with dainties
delicate an epicure could only sigh wit
satisfaction. At the close OF the banqu'
came the .sfeast of reasonett." The az
dress of welcome by the President, wa
very much abbreviated, owing to the lat