Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-01
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Monday evening, Jan. a4th, on the
fifth anniversary Of their marriage, re-
ception to Rev. and Mrs. Israel Jordan
was given In Garland Chapel. Believ-
ing that denominational limits have no
place In social life, cordial invitation
to be present was extended to all friends
Of the other churches.
The elements furnished rather un-
welcome cooperation; but the attitude
of the indomitable committee very soon
showed them that their zeal was ill-tim-
ed, and they calmly sank into subordi-
nate place In the programme.
Garland Chapel had undergone Its oc-
casional metamorphosis, and by the aid
of imported (for the occasion) rugs,
chairs, tables, cushions, screens, with
effective decorations OF hot house flow
ers, had assumed the inviting aspect that
q modern chapel recognizes as by no
means the least benefcent part OF Its
mission. Meantime, at high noon, the
hour Of the wedding service five years
ago, box Of beautiful flowers had been
sent TO Rev. and Mrs. Jordan with the
greetings of the friends of the parish,
with also gift Of books and bookcase.
Notwithstanding the impossible condi-
ton OF the country roads, large COM
pany met together In the evening. Mrs.
Gehring and Miss True served rs re-
ception committee, with DR.. Gehring,
Mr.. Hanscom, Mr.. Bowler, Mr.. Snyder
and Mr.. Herrick as ushers. The pleas
ant chatting and rromensding was inter
spersed by delightful musical program
arranged by Miss Lillian True, The tea
tables, which In this day OF exquisite
china, are one of the attractive features
of social functions, were gracefully pre-
sided over by Misses Eva Barker, Alice
Purington, Emma Jones and Mollie
Chapman.
A contsgion of warmth and good feel
ing pervaded the atmosphere, and, In
this Law the chief charm OF the evening
Five wears ago, when pastor OF but
few months. Mr.. Jordan brought his
bride among us, wedding reception
was rendered them, aud the wealth OF
enthusiasm that animated Us at that time
has constantly increased in the lapse oil
time: for the experience Of the past five
years has unspeakably endeared the
pastor and his wife TO their parish. HIS
people confess TO pardonable pride In
Mr.. Jordan's exceptional ability as q
thinker and writer. his fine culture and
breadth of scholarly attainment. But
deeper and stronger vet l. their reverence
for his noble Christian character: for the
magnificent fearlessness OF his devotion
10 his convictions Of duty; for his gra-
cious daily living, so rich In what Words.
worth calls ''thst best part OF good
mans life, the little nsmeless acts OF
Kindness and OF love"
Saturday morning was the coolest OF
the season, from 32 10 "a below zero al
: O'Clock.
No one idle In Bethel from choice
Men and teams are busy hauling timber
OF sll kinds to be sent of on the Crane
Trunk.
Tuesday the w. c. 4. L. held an inter
es,ing meeting with Mrs. Ames.
Thursday the Ladies' Club met viii
Mrs. Ceylon Rowe.
Wednesday the literary circle OF tn
VI. F.. society met with Miss Lucy Fox
Mr.. Irving Clark Ia at home from New
York, visiting his mother and sister.
Feb. 10 the Bethel festival chorus will
| give concert In 0deon Hall The
will be assisted by soloists from BerliI
and other places. Those who were -
fortunate as to hear the prison seem
from II Trovatore. given at the com
mencement exercises Of Gould Academ'
last June. will be pleased to learn that !
will be one OF the numbers upon tn
| program.
The Columbian Club met with Its pres
ident. Mrs. Herrics, lastrSaturdsy. ant
the program in Greciau history was fol
lowed BY topics on Roman architecture
The club work this winter ia unusually
interesting and Instructive.
Mr.. Daniel Hastings, who has spen
the last fifteen, years In, Ubet, Mont.
upon sheep ranch. has returned Z
Bethel with his family. Bethel pcopl
are glad TO welcome them. Mrs. Hast
ings and Ethel will remsin 10 thei
Bethel home. but Mr.. Hastings will RI
turn TO Montana in April to attend &
his business there for the summer. Mr.
Hastings has been very fortunate u
selling the larger portion OF his sheeI
and all OF the wool, and Is 20 be congrai
uls,ed upon his financial success.
The ministerial association, which
10 meet here 10 February, promises 1
be OF great interest and profit.