Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-18
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the {. l.. ). G. Assembly has closed
yciy successful season, considered on
tht side of instruction and entertain
mint. The financial result cannot be
determined until bills are paid.
The printed programme was fully car
riid out In every particular and the con-
ctTts and entertainments were In every
why more than satisfactory.
lrhe absence Of Miss Barr0ws was
mich regretted. She writes from
CiautauQus, New York, where she had
al appointment, that while that place
hj the advantage Of members and OF
c, Erse greater resources, In many re-
stlcis Il Ia not superior TO the smaller
glthering on the hanks OF the Saco. We
WIRE privileged to hear Miss Agnes SAT-
~ a once more who il an accomplished
rebder, In connection with the Elmwood
QEartette Of Cambridge, Mass, who
rcbdered very pleasing music, which
Wis too much In the popular style OF
''latch-penny" jiugles and ''jumbles" OF
- ee, melodies which are not improved
b the new mutilations snd variations.
VIE. rural demons Of the "wilds OF
NJ Inc" would like the opportunity TO
nd ar some re lily good music; we could
Item patiently 10 something OF the
gteat composers, once In q while, we all
gJt disguised with too much clap-trap.
ibis Is not criticism OF the above men
TONED quartette but OF the general class
of such entertainers.
The two political parties had their
champions on Friday, Aug. :. and an ex-
eli Ing discussion prolonged the evening =
exercises.
Mrs. l.. NJ. y. Stevens and her able CO.
wLrkers were on hand as usual on W. {.
II L dsy.
lIhe afternoon address was "A brilliant
pioductiOn by Miss kearney Of Missis-
sibpi. who held large audience charm
ID by her charming eIoquence. IL Is
hIped she may again be heard on q
future occasion.
Rev. j. J. Lewis OF Boston occupied
: saturday and Monday evenings with his
II H. strated lectures on the Passion Play"
aid Canadian Rockies" which attract
81 the same large audiences "a enjoyed
nj. scenes on his former visit.
lrhc sunset service on the bank OF the
ri Ter on sunday evening was az I'M
ptessive "a ever and large crowd from
tbL village enjoyed service that can
nJt be- equalea In any other locality.
The intense heat prevented many from
attending the daily lectures, that were
glid To avail themselves Of the charming
cSt ride In the cool Of the evening; To
thkt must be attributed some smaller
audiences, rather than lack OF interest In
thI speaker or the subject. For this
rel son the brilliant address OF Miss Sib-
lei nj the recognition exercises was not
bd ard By many who were very sorry to
bel absent on an occasion which has been
enjoyed by large audiences. Miss Sibley
hst been an important factor In the sue.
co.'s OF the Assembly and has established
hd claim as platform speaker.
Tuesday evening concert by the or
chistra from Cambridge. brought out n
fu1l house, and the impersonttions OF Mr..
81 ldsbury Of Princeton, y. j., the ac-
cNbplished reader, were very well re-
celyed aud appreciated.
orange Day exercises were not 80 i'm
pdting as on some former occasions
WI len several distinguished speakers
ami Mrs. Smiley's song' lured the farm
I'D and their families 10 enjoy days
fejtiyal at the charming leafy grove. II
WI new pleasure to hear DR.. Forbes
in fhe evening as a lecturer and define
atIr of his experiences among the Swiss
gljciers, and the audience were well paid
fol their attention.
The last day brought a varied pro-
grImme. Mrs. +. b. Clarke, President
ofthe Womans Literary Union OF Port
laid, read very able paper on Literature
Of the Present Day, before the Woman's
Gibbs. Mrs. Osgood's class showed their
proficiency In parliamentary law by ear
rybg out national nominating con-
vettion, which Was To inaugurate a new
patty that would consolidate all the
PEOPLE OF the United States on one plat
form. The time was too short 10 fully
dij :u.s the resolutions, but the novel
exercise afforded amusement and enter
iaibm"ut 10 a well filled auditorium OF
interested hearers. The day closed with
"A sirauh concert in which the "Cantsta
of Roth" WAS given by the chorus as
SIS led by til. orchestra and distinguished
volali.ts from abroad, Mrs. jacobs OF
NJ lden. Mass, Mrs. Barton OF Fitch
buig. NJ. and Mrs. Everett Whterhouse
OF cambridge and Mr.. Goldbsury, who
rerhered efficient service as baritone,
bejdes varying the exercises by his
wokderful impersonations.