Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-11

member of the Board for Aroostook, will
consider the advantages OF Aroostook
for the Young Man"
Tsvernier's New York Comedy Compa-
ny played "Led Astray," at New Hall last
Monday evening. Owing to their not be-
ing properly advertised here there was but
q small house, but the few who did attend
enjoyed rich treat. The company pre-
scented q strong cast OF characters, the
costumes were elegant, all the parts well
sustained, and altogether 1t was one OF
the best compsnie that ever showed in
South Paris; and was we'll worthy the
large house which they would have had II
our people had had an opportunity OF
knowing something about them.
S. Richardson & Co, who wer the pio-
neers in Introducing Garry's Patent Iron
Roofing into Maine, put on an iron roof
for Woodbury. & Puriugton OF Bethel Hill
the past week. This new roofing now
bids fair to be more extensively used than
any other and TO surpass all In durability.
II comes painted on both sides with iron
ore paint and II occasionally painted with
this will last lifetime aud considering
that IL costs no more than tin and eau he
used on roof Of any pitch aud roughly
boarded 1t Is the cheapest roofing material
that a man can use. All intending to
build or reshingle will do well to investi-
gate its merits. They will find the Messrs.
Richardson ready 10 attend promptly TO
all orders from whatever quarter received.
Jones's Orchestra Is no more. 1t has
been reorganized aud Is now 10 he known
following members b. +. Hubbard, lst
violin, leader; ID. $ Kuapp, 81 violin; -
Richardson, clarionet; Frank X nspp, cor
net; ii. +. Walker, basso and business
manager,
School meeting last Monday evening.
Bylaws looking TO the preservation OF our
new school building and furniture were
adopted. Also voted 10 have school, which
has been deferred from time To time on &C
coun, OF the non.arrival OF some OF the
furniture ordered from Buffalo, n. Y.,-to
commence Tuesday, Dec. 18th. No post
ponement this time.
Great credit Is due II. T. Walker for the
tao, and enterprise shown In the conduct
Of the skating rink. The new hardwood
,,oor is now au assured fact, for the lumber
has arrived and George X. Hammond COM
mences to-day Monday the work OF put
ting IL down. IL Is yellow birch and rock
maple, Ell? and s l-y inches In width and
inch thick. and was purchased OF s. II.
& A. X. Doten of Portland. The door will
be- frst-class In every particular and will
cost. with other contemplated improve
meuts, nearly $500. The rink will be open
20 the public next Saturday evening, 18th,
and every Wednesday and Saturday eve
ming thereafter. On Christmas Day the
rink will be open day and evening at the
following hours; 20 To II, . 10 80, u
10 so. and the same on New Years,
Rev. l. G. Sprsgue, whom we saw on
the street bat day or two ago, and whose
speedy recovery We all hoped for, has had
another severe hemorrhage OF the lungs,
and now lies in so critical a condition that
It Is considered very doubtful II he can re-
cover.
Mr.. John Pierce was In Boston several
days the past week, selecting and purchas-
ing his holiday goods. He has tne taste
in the selection OF goods, Is close buyer,
and will be able 10 Offer some rare bargains
In gold and silver watches, silver and
plated ware, jewelry and the thousand and
one elegant novelties and nick nacks that
make up jewelers. Christmas and New
Years stock. We noticed him uDpacking
some very unique designs In plated ware,
aud novel patterns Of jewelry, but we will
not attempt to particulsrize. A more ex'
tended account msy be found 10 another
column.
The antiquarian supper at the vestry OF
the Congregational church, last Tuesday
evening, was quite numerously attended.
The tables were well laden with sabstan-
tisl dishes cooked Ia mode OF our grand
mothers. The pretty waiter girls, attired
Is costumes antique, were prompt and
FL ali
aud bon.moLs with great zest. An Old
Folks Concert was contemplated, but for
some reason this part Of the programme
was not carried out.
hit. Walker, tailor and custom clothier,
has manufactured and sold, during eighteen
months, 81. G33 90 worth OF clothing, aud
paid out during the same time for labor,
exclusive OF other expenditures, 50 $50 CO..
This money was paid directly into the
hands of the working people. He carries
q large and we'll selected stock OF the best
grade OF woolens and trimmings, and he
guarantees 1T. His customers represent
sll parts of the County, and many of the
''drummers" from the cities regularly leave
their orders with him.
Fred and Herbert Bonney have lately
built blacksmith shop near their resi-
dence on Hill St. We have not learned
how soon they are TO be ready for bus
mess.
VIM. Blood killed pig of the same
breed as the Bonney pigs, mentioned last
week, which weighed 400 pounds. JEAN.
WEST PARIS, Dec. Foxes are plenty,
and our "Gun CLUB" (uot the Great Ok
ford") finds lots of material for practice.
We SAW the veteran huntsman, our neigh.