Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-22
heeRoN IN THE FOREFRONT

Hebron, nesting among the imposing
hills Of Oxford County. may seem to the
passing stranger lifeless spot, spot
over which Morpheus spreads his drowsy
wings, 80 quietly does the muse of our
youthful days all her function. But he
who thinks that Hebron 10 any wise
bears any resemblance to that Legendary
"Hollow" 90 wildly portrayed by
Washington Irving needs only to re-
main for few hours within her borders,
when he shall have clear and convincing
proof that there Is life, and life album
dant.
Life IL seen 10 the sparkle of the
students eye. Life IL seen In the prompt
ness and earnestnees with which each
student fills his or her place In the edu-
cational, social and religious depart
ments. Life IL seen 10 the elastic step
Of the one hundred and forty students as
they merrily vet decorously, at the sound
Ing OF the 4 80 bell, file out Of their re-
spective rooms and recitation halls, and
hasten to the Office hard By, each full Of
ecstacy, In anticipation Of missive from
home, bearing some token of mothers
love or fathers wise counsel.
II this IL not sufficient evidence TO
convince the passing stranger that life
ut Hebron Ia not an unknown quality,
we invite him to scan carefully the cata-
logue Of the names OF the men and
women whom Hebron has graduated, and
there on Its pages will he find the names
OF men, who, In the past have taken their
place beside men Of intelligence and
rank, and also the names Of those, who
to-day are holding conspicuous places In
the nations sff,lrs. Lights that have
cmausted from this unsssuming aud un-
ostentatious school OF learning, are dif-
fusing light for other men 10 follow,
truth that will stand the
critical test OF the coming ages, and OF
the eternal years.
Hebron IL not dead. nor doth she
slumber. Her name and deeds are EN-
bis zoned Ia shining letters OF gold upon
scroll. Hebron Academy to-
day stands IA the model fitting school OF
the state. Her board OF directors are
not excelled. Her advantages are nu-
merous and great. While her distinct
I've function Is to train the minds OF our
youth, she also seeks to develop = perfect
msu; to implsnt within the hearts OF her
Young men and women the seeds OF in-
tearity and uprightness.
For the development OF the physical
nature OF her students, she Is handsomely
equipped with a commodious gymnasium
and all necessary apparatus. The gym
nsstic instruction Is under the direction
of Mr.. Horn, Bowdoin, %, who comes
.vh L. al styf tn-
strucior In this department.
Her Y. NJ. c. A. room, which elicits
the admiration and praise OF all who en-
ter IL, IL made sacred by the freighted
PRAYERS and earnest exhortstions OF her
Christian Young men, who assemble
there every Tuesday evening for orship
The Young ladies' parlor, while not so
elegantly furnished. Is indeed attractive
and pleasant. Here thew gather on
Monday evenings for their religious meet
ings; besides, Il furnishes them an ample
opportunity to meet and hold social con-
verse.
The graduating class, the largest In the
history OF the institution, numbers more
than fifty, many OF whom will 60 into
active life Immediately upon their exit,
well fitted to battle with It's problems {;
while many still seek TO increase their
store Of knowledge In higher institu-
tons.
Friends OF this dear old institution. |
bear her upon your hearts. For her
future prosperity-which means the edu- |
eating, the training, and the fitting Of
your boy or girl for LIES work.--cease
not to pour out your souls TO God.
Oxford, let this beautiful gem, which |
God has set In these rugged mountains,
and which has been kept FURNISHED by |
he prayers OF her devotees, and ever in
creasing In luster until the effulgent rays |
,f her light have penetrated into every |
,ity, town and hamlet In the state, be
irst. last, and always your choice.
Yours truly,
HEBRON, RAH. RAH!! RAIL-