Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-05
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE coNoRs-

ANNO6l WEE ttNo VI tuS SON0Ne-
0ATloNAL CHURCH.
On Tuesday evening, Dec. 20, the an
nual meeting and roll call Of the First
Congregational Church OF South Paris
was held In the vestry. The attendance
was unusually large. Printed invitations
were sent to every member Of the
church, and several letters were heard
from members who for various reasons
were unable to attend. The meeting
opened with hymn, reading OF Script
ure and prayer By the pastor, who then
called the meeting to order for the roll
call and transaction Of business. The
roll was called by the clerk, Mr.. +. A.
Shurtlef. l05 responded. The records
Of the last meeting were read and ap-
proved, and the following officers were
elected:
Clerk-r. A. shurslen.
Church Trcasurer-f. A. shurticf.
yeass nsnSy foS r:rcns s for
Standing Committee-Pastor, Dcacons, Clerk,
Capt II. n. Bolster, VIM. ID. Brett. Mrs. q. A.
Wilson.
Ministerial Supply-H. n. Bolster. Alva
Shurtleh. J. \. Plummer.
Calling and Social Committce-Mrs. II. n.
Bolster. Mrs. J. 8. Wright. Mrs: Barnes. Mrs.
y,
Miss Hattie Haskell, Miss Mary Parsons, Miss
Alice knight, Mr.. ]. Z. Plummcr. Mr.. A. IL.
Jackson, and Mr.. r. n. Haskell-to report TO the
pastor every three months.
During the year seven have died
Mrs. Frances Fobes, Mr.. Alva Jersey,
Mrs. Ellen Chase, Mr.. Freeland Perkins.
Mrs. II. =. Mlllett, Mr.. Joseph Hall, and
Mr.. ID. X. Hill. Five have been dis
missed; total losses II. United on con-
fession Of faith, 81. Last Sunday MORN
ing, Jan. Sd, four more united, making
total Of 60 additions during Mr.. Haugh-
toms passionate OF four years-50 on con-
fession.
Mr.. j. +. Plummer, as superintendent
OF the Sunday School, read his report
in which he called attention 10 the faith
fulness Of the teachers, and many Of the
scholars. The names Of the scholars
who were absent the fewest Sundays
will be found in another column. Mr..
j. A. Lambe presented very satisfac-
tory report as treasurer. The officers
elected are as follows:
Supt.. j. y. Plummcr.
Asst. Supt T. s. Barnes.
Treasurer. J. A. Iambc.
Librarian, y. ID. Bolster.
r.
Assistant, W. II. JENNIE. Mrs. Wright. Miss
Knight.
Deacons Parsons and Fobes and II. y.
Bolster led In prayer, and thus closed
one Of the most pleasant annual meet
ings ever held.
ms AllATiON At HAMLlN LODGE.
Hamlin Lodge, No. 81, X. Of F., held a
public installation on Friday evening
last. There was large attendance. The
lodge was called tn order by c. c., ii.
z. Dennison, and G. NJ. Of A.. C. W.
Bowker, announced that the grand
officers were In the ante-room ready to
install the officers. ID. G.. c., j. A. Ken.
ney. then entered, followed by the
grand officers, who marched to their re-
spective stations.
The ceremonies commenced with music
by the male quartette, and II Is needless
to add that their singing was thoroughly
enjoyed. Prayer was offered by Rev. X.
j. Haughtou. Hon. j. S. Wright acted
"a Grand Prelste. The following officers
were installed
C. C-H. q. Fletcher.
vet :. barnes.
-
k.H S.-R- J. Haughton.
NJ. OF Az. r. Rarruws.
Motif r. kimball.
NJ. OF Ell. Woodbury..
I.G.-J r. Parsons.
OG.-F. y. Wright.
The quartette greatly added to the
pleasure OF the evening with their bright
songs. r. l.. Starbird rendered one OF
his humorous readings. The tables were
then laden with the good things OF life,
and 100 people or more sat down to enjoy
them, and they did enjoy this part OF the
progrsmme-especially our sever genial
friend Gus"
After this bountiful repast there was
music, and Prof. Morse, dressed as a
maiden lady, gave reading that fairly
captivated his audience, and the encore
was so long continued that he appeared
sgain and gave another reading. s. NJ.
King sang song, and Rev. Mr.. Haugh-
ton read poem, "Riding the Goat"
The audience was good-natured one,
and when the entertainment came to an
end, Il was evident that all had had a
good time, as they always do at the in
stallatious OF Hamlin Lodge.