Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-08-06
MAINE cnAUTAuouA UNION.


bly, has been 40 widely circulated that
no one interested, need be ignorant OF the
great advantages OF an attendance at the
gathering at the grove. SO far all that
was promised has been performed, with
some slight exceptions.
Several OF those present at the teach
ers' institute remained upon the ground
and formed a nucleus for the first days
audiences, which was increased by those
who had come to enjoy the good things
promised.
Mr.. h. X. Bryan Of Chicago, the noted
''chalk-talker," addressed the first public
audience In the auditorium on Wednes-
day afternoon, and all were interested
In the wonderful skill of his delineations.
His second effort on Thursday evening
was an effective temperance exercise,
aud elected the admiration OF all whose
eyes and ears were both enlisted to fol-
low his graphic sketches.
Miss Adelaide Westcott Of New York
proved very entertaining artist who in
into the two entertainments that she pre-
scented.
On Friday and Saturday j. Edmund
V. Cooke of Cleveland, o., gave four
very remarkable exhibitions Of his tai
ent, mingling the productions OF his own
ina giuative mind with tragic scenes
from Shakespeare, giving evidence OF
his great versatility.
On Friday afternoon the audience
were favored with foretaste OF the
treat of the evening, as members OF the
Boston Ideal Quartette graciously as
sisted Mr.. Cooke, and the trained voices
of Misses Tarbox and Rice, and the won
derful whistling Of Miss Chamberlain,
added much to the interest, and full
house awaited them at their concert In
the evening.
The classes all fell into line, according
10 the program.
Miss Treadwell was detained by sick
ness for few days, but her classes are
now all under training.
Mr.. Forbes Is now so well known that
his subject attracts good class--and
every one can find opportunity to graft
~ their individual tastes in the branches
OF natural science taught In the course.
Miss Mantle, teacher OF zoology, and
Miss Richardson, Of botany, are serving
their first terms In the assembly, but
those under their instruction are finding
them fitted for their work.
| DR.. L. L. Field Of Boston Is also n
newcomer, but his department OF ora
tory Is exciting much interest, and those
Who avail themselves of his Instruction
are fortunate TO be under so experienced
a teacher.
Prof. Chapman, who has charge OF the
| -, Ia oil Ia l.an
with the limited material at hand, as
there seem 10 be fewer trained singers
than usual in attendance, or they are I'M
willing to come forward for practice.
Miss Barrows' long continued coDnec-
ton with the assembly Is sufficient guar
anty of her fitness for her place, and
every one who listens TO her demonstra-
tious ought TO be better prepared for do
nestle life.
| Mrs. Eta II. Osgood Is too well known
In Maine to need any extended notice,
Her class In parliamentary law Is well
attended by both men and women who
wish TO learn what Is now becoming es-
sen.isl to both sexes-for as woman /:
now taking her place at the side OF man
in deliberatiye assemblies, she will not
be less deficient in the principles that
regulate all such gatherings, and are
sometimes very necessary In the proper
management Of woman's clubs.
GA Sunday forenoon large number
from the grove helped swell the congre-
CATION at the Congregational church, anc
Prof. Chapman presided at the organ
and the male quartette constituted the
choir.
| In the afternoon a sermon was deliver
ed by DR.. Lindsay at the grove, and a
, sunset the village people came In crowd,
10 the impressive service which was held
on the bank Of the river. The sunset
was not as glowing AS at some former
meetings. but the calm hush OF tn
, twilight close" socthed and elevated
the sympathetic mind and heart.
Monday afternoon an interesting lee
ture was given by Prof. Chapman OF
Curiosities of Pagan Music, which wa
illustrated by songs OF many pagan
, nations,
, la the evening the male quartettc o.
Auburn gave one OF their characteristic
, concerts, which attracted a large audi
|. ence.
The very heavy shower OF Tuesda!
!. afternoon prevented many from listen
ing TO the very interesting, scholarly lee
lturc by DR.. jenkins Of State Stree
church, Portland. and universal regre
was expressed by those who were un
: fortunately absent.
Z Col. Homer Il. Sprague, OF fame as
. Shakesperian lecturer, was true 10 III
reputation in the two addresses given
, one on Tuesday evening on the Child
/ hood and Youth Of Shakespeare, whicl
WAS intensely interesting, as was alst
the one on Wednesday afternoon on tn
Soldier Element in the Life OF the Grea
> Author, aud Also in his Writings. Col
Sprsgue showed his acute knowledge
ard criticism of Shakespeare, and hi
q recitatious OF illustrative passages wer
very efIectlve-simply oratorical withou
any elocution.
On Wednesday, evening Col. Spragu
. gave his hearers most interesting ac
count Of his own experience on the bat
tleiield, and as an occupant OF n Confcd
= crate prison. He held his large audience
intent until late hour, aud they wer
only disappointed that they could no
learn how he was ut last liberated.
: Thursday, Aug. ! was the first mount
ain excursion, and although the pros
4 pect seemed uupromising at the earl.
, hour Of starting, the excursionists had I
day better than the average, and return
ed iubiant at their success, and the de
lightful days work. The Boston ant
Maine having acquired control Of thu
. road from the Fabyan House TO the foo
Of the mountain, decree that only thos'
coming from Fryeburg station can join
ia this excursion, and this will relieve
the pressure occasioned by so many com
: ing from various points to avail them
selves Of this, the privilege Of the Frye
, burg Chautsuquans.
! The lecturer Of Thursday evening Wa.
Prof. LaRoy Griffin on Atmospheric
Electricity, with numerous illustrative
: experiments, which was very instruct
i've.
The remaining time will go on accord
ing to the program, with the additional
attraction of orchestral music.
The weather has been cool and COM
Portable, and the many newcomers to
the assembly seem enthusiastic In praise
of the unrivaled beauty Of its location.
NEW ENGLAND FAIR.
All roads will lead to Portland, Maine,