Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-16
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Monday evealng, the trustees Of the
Bethel Library Association met for the
purpose Of making list Of new books
to add TO The library. Bethel ID fortu-
nate In having % choice . collection Of
historical and scientific books % we'll a.
poetry and Action - any library In the
county.
Tuesday evening Mrs. r. G. Rowe en-
tertained the Monhegan Club ct her
residence on Broad street. Il ID pro-
posed TO give up one evening each month
% social evening. This club WAS Or
ganized for the especial purpose Of the
study OF Maine.
Thursday the Ladies' Club met with
Mrs. +. z. Holt. The current events
called forth the various opinions Of the
members and showed what wide range
OF reading and independent thought our
ladies enjoy.
The Columbian Club met with Mrs. A.
E. Herrick. The club Il studying Gre
clan History and will supplement It with
the history OF Greek Art and Architect
ure.
Thursday afternoon and evening the
ladies Of the Methodist society held their
annual harvest fair In Pattee's Hail.
Tables well supplied with useful articles
and also dainty work showing delicate
skill with the needle were placed upon
one side Of the hall. Near the entrance q
table, loided with fine vegetables, at
tracted the attention of those 10 need OF
such articles. At the end Of the hall a
candy table attracted the attention and
patronage OF the lovers Of sweets, aud
Ice cream and cake received It's share Of
patronage too. Long tables were plac-
ed upon one side Of the hall and q most
bountiful supper was served by walters
costamsd 10 the style Of We Purit ms.
The ladies may well be- pleased with their
success.
This has been the week OF closing ex.
ercises In the brick building. In each
room special exercises were held and u
pleasing program was rendered. The
schools will reopen the Monday after
Thanksgiving.
Wednesday evening the Universalist
society gave a supper In their chapel
which was much enjoyed.
Mr.. Wilfred Bowler has opened his
new Photographic rooms In the studio
formerly occupied by Mr.. Glidden. Mr..
Bowler comes among Us with the repu-
| tation OF hrst-cixss artist aud has had
long experience 10 Photographic work
which will assure him success.
The hremen will give grand ball In
Oh on Hall Thanksgiving evening.
Friday evening the Christian En-
desvor introduced Mother Goose sni her
friends to q good audience In Garland
Chspel. The tsbleaux were very pretty
and some Of them very amusing. Miss
Emma Jones acted as hostess to intro
duce the several characters. Misses
True aud Fumes rendered two plano
duets aud Mr.. Field gave two vocal
solos. Miss Deering delivered sermon
from the text "Old Mother Hubbard"
The whole affair was very pleasing, n
good sum was added To the treasury, and
tn. president, Mss Purington. and her
assistants, may be well satisfied with
their efIorts.
Friday evening, Nov. 10Th, the students
and teachers Of Gould Academy will
give an exhibition Ia Odeon Hall. A
very fine program has been prepared
| and rich treat IL In store for all who
attend. The school Il soon to close the
first term OF the year, which has been
most prosperous one, aud q most hope
full future for the school seems TO be as
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