Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-08-20
THE OXFORD BEARS.
The oOlNGS OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.



Sunday, Aug. IL, Rev. Mr.. Russ of
Gorham, n. H., exchanged pulpits with
Rev. I. +. BARTON, pastor of the Uni
versslist church.
/ Tuesday z. NJ. the w. C. Il. L.. held
very Interesting meeting. The LOYAL
Legion was addressed by Rev. Arthur
Shirley. He held the attention Of the
children TO the close Of his remarks and
gave them words Of council and en-
enlargement.
Prof. Hall, formerly principal OF Gould
Academy, aud his sister Alice, also a
former teacher, have been the guests Of
g. X. Wiley and family. The professor
has been teaching for the past two years
in Minneapolis and has made thorough
I researches in the study Of psychology
and hypnotism. Wednesday evening he
gave lecture in Odeon Hall for the
benefit of the Gould Academy library
/ fund.
Thursday afternoon and evening the
ladies of the Congregational society
gave their midsummer fair in Garland
| Chapel. The parlor and tables were
decorated with an abundance of flowers,
and tables laden with fancy articles as
well as the useful were 70 be found In
the psrlor. The children had pretty
table under the supervision Of Mildred
Tuell, Belle Puriugton and Miriam
Herrick. The views displayed by DIR.
Gehring were very attractive, also the
souvenir flowers gathered during his
( European travels. The candy booth
with its bright decorations of flags
proved 20 be very enticing. The home
I Ia h. ~. lalt
their tempting appearance promised. A
eonundrum supper was served, also ice
cream and cake. Proceeds of the fair
amounted to about $50. The ladies
were well repaid for their efforts.
Miss Grace Carter has returned from
her bicycle trip TO Montreal aud reports
delightful journey. The wheel club Of
Bangor went about three hundred miles
upon their wheels.
Mrs. Geron Of Cumberland is canvass
ing for The Story OF the Bible" by
Foster. IL Is book that commeuds
itself 20 the old as well a. the young.
The school at Walkers Mills, Miss
Lillian kimball teacher, is TO BEGIN Aug.
26. The other schools in town will not
open until sept ..
We are glad 20 learn that Prof. Fred |
q. Small has decided 70 fill the position !
OF principal of Gould Academy, although !
he had fiattering offer elsewhere. Mr.. |
Small comes 20 Bethel with the expert |
ence Of several years as teacher and the |
hearty recommendation of the faculty |
Of BOwdoin College where he graduated. |
sunday. Aug. 18th, Rev. Arthur Shir- !
lev OF old Lyme, Conn, preached very |
able discourse at the Congregational
church. The many friends OF Mr.. |
Shirley were pleased TO hear him once
more before his return TO his own par
iSh.
Rev. and Mrs. shirley return to their
home Tuesday.
Rev. Alexander Hamilton, pastor of
the Methodist church, has been TO
Poland attending camp meeting.
Next Thursday evening Prof. W. ;.
Wight. Miss Jane Gibson and Miss \
Peabody OF Gorham, y. H., are 20 give
a recital and concert In Odeon Hail. |
Mr.. Wight and Miss Gibson have assist
ed in many public entertainments here
and il is hoped the public will show APP
probation OF their kindness by giving |
them a full house. They will be assisted
bv Mrs. Herman Wilson OF Gorham, y.
H., soprano soloist, Mrs. Stella Burn
ham aud Mrs. ". =. Wight sccompan-
lists. The Bethel Ladies' Qusrtette, con-
sisting OF the following talent will as
sist In the concert: Mrs. Ava Finney,
lst soprano. Mrs. Flora Wight, Fad
soprano, Miss Edith Grover, LIST alto,
Mrs. Stella Burnham, 3nd alto. Piano
solo, Miss Alice Purington. Admission
- cents. Reserved seats b. Tickets
NAV be obtained at Wiley's.
Miss Ellen Gibson starts for New
Mexico next Wednesday.