Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-22
GRAMMAR GRADE.


CISEs OF GRADUATION wEEK.
GRAMMAR GRADE.
The exercises Of the grammar grade
of Paris Hin Academy were held in the
Paris Hill Universslist church Monday
evening, June Ii. The day being the
anniversary OF the birth of Harriet
Beecher Stowe, the exercises OF the
evening were mostly devoted to that su
thor and her works; and as the dsy was
also the 10th anniversary of Old Glory,
that fact was noted and made use of In
the decorations and exercises.
The platform was literally and taste
fully decorated with flags, plants and
flowers, and large framed portrait OF
Mrs. Stowe, on an easel, occupied
prominent position. The Paris Hill
Brass Band, stationed in the gallery, fur
nished music. After music, and prayer
BY Rev. Mr.. Pierce. the school sang as
chorus the Red, White and Blue" This
was followed BY reviews and extracts
from several Of Mrs. Stoves works, BY
the members Of the graduating class, a.
follows:
Nv Wife and I. GUY Bennett
We and our Nelghbors, Bertha Mae Colburn
Agnes OF sorrento, Ruth Isabel Stearns
Uncle Tons Cabin, Mary Ada Pierre
Old Town Folks. Richard Eastman
Pear OF Orr's Island. Helen RosalthA Cole
Life Of Harriet Beecher stowe,
Albion West Andrews
Following the sketch OF the life OF
Mrs. Stowe, the last speaker, in behalf
of the class, presented the academy with
the portrait on the platform. George
NJ. Atwood, president Of the board OF
trustees, accepted the portrait in behalf
Of the trustees, with few remarks,
closing by saying that IL the habit OF
giving TO Paris Hill Academy should be-
come disease, he hoped il would be-
come contagious disease. He then
presented diplomas 10 the members Of
the class.
The work on all the reviews was very
well done. The class is composed Of
young people Of exceptional brightness
and ability, and IL they continue in their
future work as they have done hereto
fore, they will be credit not only to
themselves but TO the institution.
GRADUATION OF CLASS or 81.
The graduating exercises Of the class
Of 30 Of the academy grade, together
with the junior parts, were held in the
Baptist church Wednesday afternoon ~
3 O'Clock. The platform aud slcOve had
been transformed into bower Of beauty
by the use OF evergreen, plants, flowers
and ferns, while overhead was suspend
ed the class motto, Work aud wait
The Baptist choir furnished special
music for the occasion, and members of
the other classes assisted in some of the
exercises. The full programme given
was as follows:
/. Musk.
,. PRAYER.
3. Music.
=. salutstOry. Importance OF Little Thing" "
Helen Hammond.
5. The Unknown Speaker. Harold II. Thayer.
s. Music.
:. The "Day OF Doom" Amy wariwell
Edith L Bradford
3, Music, ode,
10. History and Prophecy Of %,
II. valedictory, Character -,
l.. Presentation of Diplomas.
Is. singing Class ode
Junior speakers.
The members Of the graduating class
number only three, but the quality of
their exercises was above the average.
The ESSAYS were exceedingly well writ
ten, and the words Of address well
chosen, and the history and prophecy
was decidedly and notably bright and
original.
President Atwood in presenting the
diplomas. addressed the graduates brief
", counseling them particularly 10 keep
up the quality of their work, and remem-
Der that there is always a demand for
the best.
Mr.. Curtis intends 10 enter college
the coming fall, and Mr.. Cole may do
the same.
THE CONCERT.
The weeks programme closed with
the concert Wednesday evening, given
by Stearns and Norseworthy's Orchestra,
eight pieces, A. 4. Norseworthy, cornet
soloist, II. c. Howe trombone soloist, +.
A. Given violin soloist, the Crescent
Male Quartette, and W. III. Cook and
Miss Florence Stinchfield. vocal soloists.
This concert, although the seats were
sold at a comparatively low price, was q
decidedly pleasing one. Every number
on the programme was given liberal sp-
plause, and most OF them were enthusi-
astically encored. The orchestra were
well known in this vicinity, but their work
on this evening was exceptionally good.
The Crescent Quartette were given an
enthusiastic reception. Miss Stinchfield
has sung here on one previous occasion.
She is an especial favorite with the au-
dienee because Of the distinctness with
which her words are enupcisted. This,
combined with q rich contrslto voice
carefully trained, makes her singing
feature of the programme which is high
ly enjoyed and fully appreciated. The
programme, not including numerous en-
cores. was as follows:
overture-"The Cavalier" Robinson.
Orchestra
Male ouarteste.
Mr. Norseworthy.
Vocal Solo-"My Dream Of You"
Paul Rodney.
Miss stinebheld.
Waltz-"The North star" Waldteufel.
Orchestra
Trombone Solo-Romance.
Vocal solo-"sweet Aptoinette."
Mr.. Cook.
Medley SelectiOn-"Vitascope.' De Witt.
Orchestra.
"Annie Laurie"
Quarteste.
Violin Solo.
Mr.. Given.
Vocal Solo-"Orkney Lullaby" De koyen-
Miss Stinchheld.
(a) Jack Waltz. Potpourri. A. b. Sloane.
t6) Medley, Plantation songs Boettger.
tc) March. King Carnival Rosey.
Orchestra
WEDDING BELLS At OXFORD.
OXFORD, June l., 1897.
A very pretty home wedding took
place on the evening Of June 18th, at
No. Lake Street, the contracting par
ties being Miss Oracle, the Youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. X. X. Cush-
man Of Oxford, and Grin W. Hackett Of
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