Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-18
BETHEL

The Oxford County conference met
with the Congregationalist church june
ll-12. A good number were present
from the different churches and the re-
suit was very interesting session.
The ladies' missionary meeting In the
parlor Of the chapel Wednesday morn
ing was Of unusual interest and the
President, Mrs. David Garland, gave a
full report Of the missionary work done
by the different branches In the con-
ference.
Wednesday evening Mrs. o. NJ.
Mason's Sabbath School class gave an
entertainment at the Universalist chapel.
Refreshments consisting OF rolls and
strawberries, ice cream and cake were
served. In every way 1t proved to be
success and much credit Is due the
young people.
Wednesday afternoon and evening the
NJ. +. Circle met with Mrs. c. s. Little
hale. A supper was served at the regu-
lar hour and in the evening very pleas
ing programme was given after which
ice cream and cake was served.
Mrs. Ethel Metcalf of Pennington is
visiting at the home Of her father, MIR.
Seth Walker.
The principal attraction this week has
been the glass blowers. Exhibitions
have been given afternoon and evening
BY a company OF the best workmen In
the country. Every person receives
some present. Saturday afternoon was
children's afternoon. The managers
very kindly made il possible for every
scholar to see the wonderful process OF
glass blowing.
Mrs. c. 5. York and daughter Helen
are to spend several weeks In Orland.
Maine, with her mother.
Mrs. II. G.. Andrews has returned from
her visit TO Buckiield. She brought an
other little girl to her home, who is
to be congratulated In finding such a
lovely home and such loving foster
parents.
The A. l.. Berkwitz Concert Company
are soon TO be in Bethel and give one Of
their fine concerts through the medium
of the Edison photograph.
fuckers giant show will exhibit at
Bethel June Is. The usual wonderful
attractions are advertised.
Miss Mary True has returned from
trip 10 New York.
Mrs. True Is visited by her friend.
Miss Jennie Buxton.
A party of nine composed of delegates
and other members of the lodge OF Good
Templars went from this place to attend
the convention at Rumford Falls last
Friday.
Although the attendance was not a.
large ms nj some former meetings the
interest shown in the work was not d.
minished. At the regular meeting
Thursday evening Mr.. A. ID. Ellingwood
identified himself with the Good Tenn
plars.
Several OF our ladies took advantage
OF the Saturday excursion 10 visit Port
land for day of shopping. Among
them were Mrs. L. +. Hastings, Miss
Fannie Mason, Mrs. Fred Edwards, Mrs.
Albert Frost, Mrs. Milton Penley and
daughter Blanch.
THURSDAY, Mr.. and Mrs. II. y. Upton
started for Portland by carriage, thus
making the enjoyment double, the visit
with friends and the pleasant drive
through the country at this lovely sea-
son.
June Is was observed as Children's
Day at the Congregational church. The
lovely day added to the charm. The
decorations Of wild flowers were ex-
large ferns making beau
,iful background for the daisies and but
tercups and other most delicate white
blossoms. The pastor, Rev. Israel Jor-
dan, baptized three infants, and his SER
mon 10 the children was Of deepest in
terest and one long 10 be remembered.
In the evening the Sabbath School gave
a concert TO a crowded house. The parts
were all finely rendered and added to
the impressiveness of the morning serv-
ice. The day will be numbered AS one
of the brightest Of 80 by the old as well
as the children.
Sunday afternoon Rev. Israel Jordan
attended the funeral OF Mrs. VIM. Eames.
A loving and devoted wife and mother
has gone from the home, and large
circle of friends extend deepest SYM
pathy TO the family.
Mrs. Clyde Bean, nee Mary Eames, Is
at the home OF her father, where she
was called by the critical illness OF her
mother.