Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-07-17
UNION TEMPERANCE CAMPMEETING
AND BASKET FESTIVAL
AT MARANoCooK, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY,
JULY % AND 20.

The remarkable success attending the
previous meetings at this place, encourage
q much more attractive programme FOR
this year. Not only will the ablest OF
speakers be present, but an engagement of
rare musical talent never before offered the
public on any similar occasion, has been
made. Saturday, "Children's Day." will
be, in fact, grand Musical Festival.
Please observe the attractions for this
day, and interest yourself in bringing. out
the children OF your Sabbath School ,and
Temples. Gov. Robe will give the chill
dren Reception at the Grand Stand, on
Saturday.
Band Concerts by Chambers Band, OF
Portland. Choice selections by the girl
violinist, Bertha Webb; the lady cornet-
est, Mrs. L. A. Bent; and Mrs. Ada Cary
Sturgis.
Competition Drill by two boy Military
Zouave Companies of Deering. Their new
uniforms, new and interesting features In
their drill will afford q real novelty, inter
esting and entertaining TO every one. Prof.
c. C.. Hunt, OF Augusta, organist, and
Prof. Owen, vocal leader, and fine quar-
tette, will assist in the grand vocal con-
certs. Not only the above attractive ar
engagements but the singing and Rotations
by the children. and addresses by able
speakers, will make every moment one OF
profit, as well as pleasure.
Among the speakers who are expected
to be present are Governor Frederick Ro-
bic, Hon. Nelson Dingley, Hon. Josiah ii.
Drummond, Mrs. Yeomans OF Canada Cor
some able lady speaker who will represent
the w. c. T. U. }, Rev. l. Luce, Rev. A. 5.
Ladd, Hon. Sidney Perham, Grand Coun-
sellor Ii. C. Jersey, Rev. Mr.. Quimby,
Mrs. l.. NJ. n. Stevens, Mrs. II. Barstow
superintendent OF Juvenile Temples), ii.
A. Shorey, Gen. Neal Dow, Judge Kings
bury, J. X. Osgood; also, Frank L. Noble,
Lewiston; John Rand, Lisbon; R.W. Dunn,
Waterville; Oliver Laverty, Auburn; j. B.
Aver, c. A. Page, Bangor; Robert Murphy
Of Portland, and others. Hon. Nelson
Dingley will speak at 2 80 p. m, Saturday
subject: Amendment and Prohibition"
Hon. Josiah II. Drummond will discuss
the same subject on Sundayp. m.
The arrangements for Sunday services
will be made with great care, and the
public may expect to hear the ablest OF
Temperance advocates, and the most pleas
ing music.
The magnanimity Of the Maine Central
Railroad in giving special rates for chill
dren on Saturday, charging only so cents
from the extreme distances on the NJ. G. K.
and less rates from many nearer stations,
will afford an opportunity for all to attend.
The lowest established excursion rates for
adults during the meeting, will make this
the largest gathering ever convened In
Maine for like purposes. Let US urge you
to make this the occasion Of Iyour annual
nual basket festival.
The w. G. T. u, Mrs. Stevens, Presi-
dent, and the Maine State Alliance, Rev. I.
Luce, President, will have headquarters on
the grounds during the meetings.
Special I'm case OF rain there Is ample
accommodations for the shelter OF 10000
people. Therefore don't be dismayed or
discouraged II the morning Is misty, for
such Is often the case at that season OF the
year, and the day becomes pleasant before
the trains reach the grounds.
All the conveniences on the grounds
Swings, Ice Water, Picnic Tables, etc. are
free to those attending the meeting.
Trains will be run from every part of
the State, the running time of which will
be hereafter announced.