Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-02-05
BETHEL.

The Tennis Club under the supervision
Of Mrs. Gehring, gave a very pleasing
entertainment last Saturday evening at
Garland Memorial Chapel. They intro
duced the exercises by repeating In con-
cert the 18th Psalm; 1t Is upon this the
club bases It's principles. Quotations
followed, then q song by the young
misses accompanied by the piano and
violin. The pictures after Angelica
Kaufman, Titan, Bougereau and
Nine. lie Brun were very beautifully
arranged. They were prefaced by short
biographical sketches which added much
to their interest. Each model chosen
was perfectly adapted to represent Its
part. The violin solo with piano &C
compartment by Messrs Edwin and
Norman Gehring, was one OF the gems
of the evening. The charade In three
acts was very clever bit OF acting from
first to last. The Turkish costumes
were very effective as were all OF the
appointments. The acting would have
done credit to older and more expert
enced actors. The scene between Selim
and Fatima In which the former gives
expression to the deepest feelings OF
his heart In serenade was very sweet
and touching. Where all parts were so
we'll taken IL would be unjust TO speak
Of any single excellence. The cluo Is 10
be congratulated for the rare training 1t
has and Mrs. Gehring Is To be congratu-
lated iuasmuch IA the entert sinment
showed to what degree the young
people appreciate her efforts for them.
Tuesday evening the directors oil the
reading room held their annual meeting.
The association reelected the old board
OF directors as far as possible aud the
new year opens with renewed Interest
of the public in this worthy object.
Thursday evening from 7 30 to 10 100
O'Clock, Miss Wood aud Miss Morrill,,
teachers in Gould Academy, gave re-
cep,ion to their pupils at the home OF d.
L. Purington. The young gentlemen
showed their skill In hemming aprons,
provided By the young ladies'. Derwood
Mason was Judged the finest sewer.
Chocolate, cakes and fruit were served,
a social hour was spent, and the pupils
went 10 their homes with only words oil
thanks TO their teachers for their pleas
ant evening.
Friday evening the iiremen gave
very interesting entertainment. Inc
first part consisted OF music, instru-
mental and vocal, followed by the farce
John Smith. Our local dramatic talent
l. earning quite an enviable reputation.
During the intermission supper was
served which was followed by social
dance. IL was n success in every way.
Tuesday evening, Feb. 9th, a dollar
party will be held In Garland Memorial
Chapel. A very pleasing program has
been arranged and We ran assure the
public that our talented poetcss, Mrs.
\. F.. Herrick, will tell In her happiest
vein how the dollars have been earned
Refreshments will be served. All are
most cordially invited, whether they
have earned dollar or not. Sums OF
less or more than dollar will be most
gratefully received. All should be In
terested in our Public Library.
Friday evening, Feb. sth, Gould
Academy Athletic Association, assisted
by Mr.. George Foster, one OF Bowdoin
Colleges best indoor athletes, VIII give
an exhibition At Odeon Hall. The FOL
lowing program has been arranged:
!. Ladies' Dumb- Bell Drill.
2. Jumping.
3. Horizontal Bar.
4. Gentleincn's Dumb Bell Drill.
s. Tumbling
q. Boxing.
= Tamborinc Driu, Ladies'.
: Parallel Bar Work.
p. Diving.
To- Fencing.
H. indian Club Drill.
L.. Pyramids.
This will be followed bya social dance.
Music will be furnished by an orchestra
OF i've pieces. Admission % cents; re-
served seats 81 cents; dancing 90 cents
per couple. Doors open ut 80; exhi-
bition will begin at 500 o'clock. The
bows deserve full house.
The Columbian Club will meet with
Mrs. A. T.. Herrick Saturday afternoon,
Feb. 9th The program arranged for
the last meeting will be carried out.