Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-25

Tuesday evening the Ladies' Club,
assisted by the young people, held q
socisble IN Garland Chapel. Under the
direction Of Miss Alice Chamberlin a
very novel and pleasing entertainment
furnished good degree OF merriment
| for young and old. A piano duet by
Miss Chsmberlin and Miss Eva Twaddle
was finely executed. Ice cream and
cake was served. A social hour closed
pleasant evening. sS was added to the
fund of the club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Wight were called
to Bethel by the sudden illness OF Mrs.
| wight's mother. They returned to
Houltou Friday where Prof. Wight has
q large class in vocal music.
Thursday the "Little Androscoggin
Valley Sabbath School Association" held
q convention here In the Methodist
church. The whole program was OF
interest and profit, but no number on
the programme was more enjoyed than
the Primary Lesson Mrs. n. j. Ham
mond gave with class Of little boys
and girls. II was evident that her heart
IL In this department Of Sabbath School
work, and she showed wonderful
adaptability to 1t. Her paper In the
evening was thoroughly appreciated
Fine addresses were also given by Rev
lG. /. Lowe from Gorham, n. H., and
Rev. T. +. Millett. Rev. j. b. Car
ruthers conducted the Question Box
In his usual helpful and happy manner
Mrs. Mary Bean, Miss liberia Burn
ham aud Mr.. Ira Jordan and wife, have
been 10 Bangor this week as delegates
10 the Grand Army Encampment ant
the Relief Corps.
The winter term of Gould Academ,
closed Friday. The spring term viii
open March Sd.
Wednesday, Feb. 10th, many relatives
and friends assembled at the elegant new
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. John Phil
brook, TO witness the marriage OF thei
daughter Edith and DR.. Frank Brown o
South Portland, formerly OF Bethel
At high noon sweet strains OF weddip,
march from Lohengrin announced tn
approach OF the bridal party, down tn
flower strewn stairway. Little Miriam
Herrick. ms maid OF honor, preceded tn
party, followed by the groomsman, Mr.
John Fisher OF South Portland. tn
groom, bridesmaid and bride. Tn
party entered the parlor and stood undo
an arch Of evergreen, laurels and flowers
The bride was gowned In cream SAITH
with court train, and corsage garnitur'
of pearls and chiffon; she carried |
large bouquet OF cream roses. Tn
bridesmaid, Miss Grace Stone OF New
York, wore gown OF white organdi'
muslin over white satin and carried
bouquet of pink roses. or course tn
groom wore the conventional black
The marriage ceremony WAS performed
by Rev. Israel Jordan, pastor OF tn
Congregational church, In most beau
tifu and impressive manner. The deco
Irations did much credit 10 the exquisite
taste OF Mrs. A. +. Herrick and Mr.. A
NJ. True. A wedding breakfast wa
served. consisting OF four courses. Tn
walters were young ladies, former pupil
lof Miss Philbrook. :. y. Buck ha'
charge of serving the breakfast, and a
usual showed himself equal to his duties
Miss Lillian True presided ut the piano
Mr.. A. VI. True was master OF cere
monies and Fred Merrill usher. Tn
presents were many and costly. consist
ing OF silver, pictures, cut glass dishe
etc, and showed In what esteem Mis-
Philbrook Is held by her friends. II
her going away Bethel loses one OF he
most beautiful and brilliant youn,
ladies, and DIR. Brown l. very popula
and successful young physician. DR.
and Mrs. Brown went directly To thei
new home, as professional duties de
mandei his immediate return. The!
carry to their new home the best wishe
of host OF friends.
The leap year ball Friday evening wa
n great success, so think the gentlemen
who have this privilege only once II
four years.