Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-25
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

BETHEL, Dec. 22.-At meeting of the
Bethel Grange, Dec Sth, the following of
ticers were chosen for the ensuing year
Master, A. L. Valentine; Lecturer, G. l..
Blake; 0verseer, st. John Hastings; Chap.
lain, I. II. Chapman; Secretary, Mrs. 7.
II. Chapman; Steward, Lewis Bryant; As
sistant Steward, Charles Farwell; Treas,
I. il. Chapman; Gate Keeper, A. Cush-
mss 'Pomons, Mrs. Jacob Anuas; Flora,
Miss ID. Cushman; Ceres, Mrs. Charles
Farwell. The Grange has been in pros
porous condition during the past year.
They have bought the larger part of the
Hour, corn, bran, needed by its members,
by the carload, and also keep constantly
on hand small stock of groceries. Last
Wednesday evening the members of the
Order held an entertainment st the house
OF Charles Farwell; about IS members
were present. The exercises OF the eve
ming consisted Of speaking by the children
and select reading by Mrs. II. II. Bean,
Mrs. Timothy Jewett and Mrs. T. IL. Chap
man. A nice supper Of oysters and pastry
was furnished by the good sisters.
At the Annual Communication of Bethel
Lodge, No. 81, F. & A. NJ, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year 4;
L. T. Barker, NJ. d. Bridge, S. w; p. II.
Wheeler, J. w; S. ID. Philbrook, Treas. (;
John B. Chapman, Sec'y; J. c. Billings,
$. D.; J. II. Bean, Marshal; d. NJ. Grover,
5. S; II. c. Andrews, J. S.; W. +. Skill
ings. Organist; J. +. Ballard, Tyler. The
installation OF the officers was held at
the Masonic Hall, Thursday evening, Dec.
Is. by Past Master w. Z. Skillings, as
sisted by ID. W. Town as Marshal. Chan
dler'S Band OF Portland, furnished music
for the evening. This Band is composed
OF the best players in the city, and is wor-
thy ofgeneral patronage. After the exer-
cises, the MaSonS, with their wives and
invited friends, repaired TO the Bethel
House, and were received by "mine host
Lovejoy. The party did ample justice TO
the supper which was soon spread before
them. neglecting neither fish, flesh, nor
fowl, which was bounteously provided.
Aler supper, dancing was in order, until
the small hours admonished them that It
was time 10 commence their homeward
ride.
There will be Chris;maS-tree, with
appropriate exercises at the NJ. Z. church,
Christmas Night
The open winter has been very favor
able FOR paradiug timber, but those who
intend to los are waiting anxiously for
snow.
There was 4 pleasant sociable last Mon
day evening at the Bethel House, given by
the ladies OF the village. TO procure fands
for lighting the street lamps. Tho cele-
brated Peake sisters were present and en-
tertained the audience, followed by the
Swiss Bell Ringers.
Dr. Tuell is expected to get his new
house ready 70 move into, soon after
Christmas. It will, when completed, be
one OF the finest residences in this yillsge.
The VI. E. Circle met with Mrs. W. O.
Straw, last Thursday afternoon aud eve
ming, and had a very enjoyable time.
The winter term OF Gouli's Academy be-
gan Monday, Dec. 3. with an attendance Of
about my pupils.
There will DC an unusual amount OF hay
pressed for market-probably twice the
quantity required Tor the woods
Iarding teams are about all In the woods
plling up the lumber 70 De removed soon
as the snow makes its appearance. c.