Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-04
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WEST PARIS, Nov. 23.-As we announced
last week, the Rev. w. J. Twort gave two
free lectures In the Baptist church, this
week. Mr.. Twort Is entitled to much
praise, and the thanks Of the community,
for thus giving our people these interesting
lectures. We hope he will be invited TO
come before as again, during the winter,
with his London Illustrated and other lee
lures. We need something Of the kind,
and Course of Lectures by interesting
speakers would be highly entertaining and
profitable. And we can have them, II the
people will only unite and support them.
Surely, every person In this community, Of
proper age, would be willing to give Csc.
or more per month for course OF lectures
during the season, and, II they will, the
lectures are assured. Another thing we
need during the long winter evenings Is
weekly or bi-weekly Lyceum. 1t would be
Of benefit to the community at large, and
particularly the young people. And We
can have good one IL each person will
take hold and do his part. Let US remem-
Der Nelson's famous signal at Trafalgar:
&" England expects every man TO do his
duty" and that II every man and every.
body will but do his duty, and help as far
as he can, We can have In this place all
that the most ardent desire; including
Lectures, Lyceum, Reading Club or Circu-
lsting Library. Who among the Ego
aheads" will set the ball In motion2 Why
not call a meeting, and see what can DE
done3 Ii Is something we are all inter-
ested in, aud the time TO start Is now; and
not later the election OF the winter TO
the past by Father Time. We hope that,
at least, as soon as the opening OF the
winter school there will be an effort made
by all interested to get up something for
the benefit OF the place and people.
BY the way, what has become OF the pc
tition for Good Templars' Lodge, here3
We think there are but nine names attach
ed to 1t so far. What a pitifully small
number for place like this and vicinity
We sll know that a Lodge here could dnd
work TO do, and not little either. We
learn the petition can still be found with
Mr. +. II. Judkins, and all who desire, aud
are willing TO support the cause, can still
nud room for one more" name.
The amateur has been requested TO in
sert the notice below, but as the forms for
Nov. are full and nearly made up, aud as
II Is a small, and not local paper, 1t Was
thought It would hnda more proper place In
the DEMOCRAT. BY the way, the W. S. DC.
is a very good Club OF Actors, and have,
we think, pronted much by the thorough
drilling OF Mr.. Geo. c. Howe, who takes q
leading part, aud Is much Interested In
their success. We hear the Club Is soon
TO present another popular drama. II so,
the people OF this place, aud would be
much pleased, 10 be favored with IL:
A CARD.
The West Sumner Dramatic Club would
hereby tender their hearty thanks 10 Mr..
and Mrs. Howard C. Lane, OF West Paris,
for the very cordial and generous reception
given them at their house, on Thursday
evening, Nov. 10, 1888.
Mr. Hezekiah 7. Stetson advertises his
household goods at auction, Tuesday, 9th
inst, ST p. IN.
Mr.. C. N. Buck OF Greenwood advertises
his farm for sale. This Is one OF the best
farms In the County and no doubt will hnd
4 ready purchaser.
Mr. John Crawford, In the Tuell neigh
borhood, is 10 have Thanksgiving dance
and supper at his place.
The people OF the vicinity were saddened
by the sudden death. AFTER brief Illness,
OF Mr.. Aaron Irish OF So. Woodstock He
was buried, Thursday, under Masonic hon.
ors. The sympathies OF the community
extended 10 the afflicted family.
The Thanksgiving turkey advances into
the market slowly, and seems loath 70 pre-
sent himself We apprehend they are
scarce, or that most OF them LEFT town for
the purpose OF decorating the tables Of ye
denizen of the city. Spring" chickens
are beginning TO arrive In some quantity.
The Circle passed a pleasant time At T..
d. Andrews's, on Wednesday, Nov. q.
Ii meets at Ethan Willis's, Dec. 8.
Mr. Hiram Berry OF No. Paris and Mrs.
Lucy Davis Of this place were united In
the holy bonds Of matrimony on Friday,
Nov. l6. Congratulations are In order.
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