Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-09
BETHEL.

The entertainment given by the Sud.
bury Colony No. 30 OF the United Order
OF Pilgrim Fathers was q most pleasing
affair. The concert conducted by Prof
w. s. Wight was great success and has
won many well deserved compliments.
The ladies' quartette was composed OF
Mrs. Ava Finney, Mrs. Flora b. Wight,
Mrs. Stella BurnhaLl and Miss Edith
Grover. The second number they gave,
sIegends,n especially won hearty ap-
plause and appreciation. The soloists,
Mrs. Finney, Miss Jane Gibson and Prof.
w. S. Wight, sustained their reputation
as pleasing soloists which they have
previously won here. MIR. Wight sang
5'The skipper" In 3 manner which
sho wed the full compass OF his rich bass
voice. Mrs. Stella Burnham presided at
the piano most acceptably. The audi
ence were favored with the opprtunity
Of hearing Miss Clara Brown Peabody,
graduate Of the Emerson school OF
Oratory. So thoroughly was she en-.
ioyed that Bethel people hope to hear
her again. After the concert and read
ing, an address was given by Supreme
Governor Briggs Of Somerville, Mass,
In which he showed forth the advantages
of the order in happy and witty man.
ner. The address was followed by
installation of officers conducted by MIR.
Chas. 4. Stanley Of Lewiston, assisted
by Sergeant-at-srms, Mr.. Elder. AT the
close the order and invited friends
partook Of ice cream and c Ike. The
entertainment was great success, and
great credit Is due all who participated
In IL.
Tues day afternoon the w. c. L. u.
held an interesting meeting In Garland
Chapel.
July lG the Union will hold a ''mothers'
meeting" In the Chapel TO which all
mothers, whether members OF the Union
or not. are most cordially invited TO
come and spend an interesting and profit
able hour.
Ralph Greenlsw, former Bethel boy,
was calling upon friends this week. Tie
Is now studying law In Boston.
Walter 5. Chandler and wife spent
several DAYS with Mr.. Chambers parents
last week. They returned to their home
In Norway, Saturday afternoon.
Wednesday afternoon by the invita-
ton of Col. Clark Edwards. the ladies
and gentlemen O; the Uniyersalist Society
held a picnic supper upon his lawn. a
good supper and social time was the
result. The remarks by their pastor,
Rev. +. T.. Barton. were of unusual In
terest TO Young and old: 70 the older
ones because they recalled pleasant mem
cries OF their first pastor. Rev. Mr..
Thompson. The house adjoining the
Colonel's lot now occupied BY Mrs.
o. NJ. Mason was built by Mr.. Thompson
forty-two years ago, about the time the
Colonel erected the house he now occu-
pies. The young can hardly realize tina,
the large aud beautiful shade trees which
adorn the lawn were planted as small
trees then. The ninety who took their
supper there have only words Of praise
for the hospitality Of the Colonel.
Our Lodge Of Free Masons many OF
them went TO South Paris to help swell
the great procession who helped lay the
corner stone OF the new court house.
Wednesday evening the scholars OF
our public schools in this village under
the management OF their teachers gave
To the public 4 very interesting and
''htpb hia'' Ne'
filled To listen To the patriotic exercises
the teachers have so carefully prepared.
The scholars did credit 10 their training,
and from beginning to end II was grand
success. Where each and all performed
their parts so well, even from the "wee
ones" to the lads and lasses, special
mention can not be made. Each psrt
showed careful drill on the part OF the
teachers, and desire on the part OF the
pupils TO do their best. The proceeds
are going for flag for the new school
building. We congratulate The schools
upon their successful entertainment and
the receipt of s26 30.
Del Edwards Is visiting his father,
Col. Edwards.
Capt. Robbins Grover and family and
Amon L. Rowe II Boston are stopping
a, Mr.. Rowe's summer residence on
Broad Street.
The Glorious Fourth began early here
this year. The boys enjoyed their fun
"a usual. During the day the chief at
traction was NJ Riverside Park where
large number of entries had been made.
In the afternoon the Bethel band was In
attendance. In the evening a ball was
given In Odeon Hall. Barney & Burn
hams orchestra from Berlin, y. H.,
furnished music.