Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-01-22

the quick tears 10 many eyes looking down
from the galleries. The children were
welcomed by lis Honor the Mayor Rev.
Mr. blanchard addressed them ani Invoked
the blessing II wa. lndeei, a lovely pic
t1rc. The great Chrlstmas.tree, gtlly dec.
GRATED. a. one end OF The hall--the rows "
tables, loaded with Christmas goodies,
surrounded by happy fiees-and the bright
dresses OF the children OF the Club elcam,d
Ike tropical blris, a. they few here and
there among the crowd 10 attend 10 tie
wants OF thoir iiitic guests. The d" busy
bees ln orange and black turbans, dis
tr.baicd bags OF candy The ice.orcam con-
mItteo dispensed the wonderful dciicacy 40
dear to childish hearts. Oac little fellow
pat bis 10 his pocket foF future reference.
Tais called forth some amusing anecdotes
from the ladies near, and one - which u
too good % Keep 4 reception was giyen
members of The Legislature, when the lcs-
cream was passed. member nom the
country remarked. Too bad such daFued
gjoi stsd goo ffolc. AneI dinner, the
children were marshAlei into thclr seats
while ilis was being done The tables were
wllsked away. the l,iris swept up, ard
Santa Claus. Moihcr Goose Dame Troi,
Hobby Horse. an Ape and, the Press sald'
a Dcrl amused che chlldfsn iu various
WAYS. Chandlcf's hand furnished music.
IN ths course of the exercises. the familiar
notes OF Marching Through Georgia
were struck. Instantly lt was caught up
by the children. until the ball rang with
Their glad young voices. The Band fol-
lowci with more familiar airs. Judge
Goddard made a short speech before TO
march was begun. which led across The
stage q receive gIns. then through The
dr,sslng.room whore wraps were donned
ani apples aud orange, sipptc Into little
pocket, unused to such freight.
Upon Che Monday following. ihc dccer.
NAL of thc woman Crusade was Cricbrat-
eIat che Iall ~ thc sabbaih-schoo's, Ut
Der tlc aasplccs of Che ". e. 7. O.. Mrs.
Huut. President of enc Portland Union,
presided The exercises consisted OF
speeches, s.nglag hy the schools, cofuet
aud piano playing
Portland hls our arc stores. llarry
Br1un ha. taken "a studio down town over
Oxon 4 Moorcsi Horace flewos Isa iltilo
further up Congrcs. S. The new AT
Rauilur siI soon to ready f'r o-eupsu-
cy. when toc Art League viii begin .ts
winter scsslou. 4 dnr exhibition 10 o.l
aai water co'ors II. tp D, given so1n at
suhlss up town arc store. formerly occu-
pied by Cyrus Davis Then thc'e are a
score of artists. who ore teaching slower
Ani landscape painting rcpoussc WORK,
etc The wint,r ards many of ogf rosy-
checked country girls in town. for palut-
Ing. music, ctc.
In amascmcuts. thcrc u roller skating
40 the new rink ln s,orcr Block dancing
at Gu1ergs Academy concerts and lce-
tore. a. CIiy Uili an occasional good play
at tho Theatre charity balls, ani sleigh
lng fof ihose eho eau afford ile luxury
There src many who 90 and ihc wonder l.
that the racing on Congress 81 does no;
resalt ln loss OF uf' or limb O. the lmpcr-
LIEF pedestrians.
The event of ihe Theatre Season was
LaWr,acc Barrett. in his wonderful crca-
ton ~ Lanc.oi,o. 10 francesca "a Mmlnl
Mr.. Llngtry cancelled her 'i,si - 80
many fllr ladies' In Portland, We wouli
not give ~ % see her.