Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23
the CT s. c. ASSEMBLY.

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On Friday evening, Aug. IL, occurref
the most disappointing failure 10 tht
programme, for although the announce
ment was made condltlonally, every one
hoped that the Pundita Ramabai OF In.
dia would be present at her assigned
date. But urgent circumstances requir-
ed her presence In India, and she had
left the country. The teachers and
others on the ground ''rose to the oc.
casion," and In the emergency provided
rare entertainment, which was an
agreeable deviation from the usual
routine. Il consisted Of music, tableaux,
athletic poses and representation Of
Greek statuary by Messrs. Meylan and
Cummings, and wand drill by the class
In physical culture, proving the thor.
oughness Of their instructor. the pro-
gramme being announced by Mr.. Robert
Woods OF Boston, In an inimitable
humorous style. The usual evening
audience seemed perfectly satisfied with
the unexpected diversion.
The athletes of the neighboring
schools were conspicuous by their ab.
sence on Saturday afternoon, and the
crowd at the fair ground had no oppor-
tunity OF judging OF the "brawn and
muscle" of our young heroes OF inter
scholastic contests.
The evening, however, afforded ample
enjoyment In the efforts Of the "ldeal
Ladies' Quartette," consisting OF Miss
Ella Chamberlain, the famous whistler,
Mrs. +. L. James, reader, Miss Halves,
vocalist, and Miss McGregor, pianist.
On Sunday, the usual Sunday School
was held at the grove in the forenoon,
but many attended the Congregational
church at the village.
In the afternoon large congregation
assembled in the Auditorium to hear
Rev. DR.. Lyman Abbott, coming from
surrounding towns, and the song service
on the river bank attracted an unusually
large number. II is useless TO attempt
Ia describe this scene, words fail to do II
Justice. One must come and see and en-
Joy it to fully appreciate it.
The beginning Of the week showed
some newcomers who had availed them
selves OF the privilege OF hearing DIR.
Abbott, while others were obliged to
leave the enjoyments OF this delightful
retreat. Monday afternoon gave Us a
familiar talk by Mr.. Herbert V. Alb
bolt, on English Views OF American
Life" showing the estimation In which
we are held by our English cousins, an
interesting topic at this time OF discus
cussion Of Anglo-American alliance.
Another concert by the "ldeals" fol-
lowed on Monday evening. We were
sorry TO miss the venerable Wolf Fries
and his combination Of artists that were
expected at this time.
Is the Chsutauqua idea dying out, that
no one appeared to receive the diploma
for completing the prescribed course OF
reading? Several that we're promised
last year failed to appear, and no one
passed through the "Golden Gates" II
| Is to be regretted that the young people
Of this day are not supplementing their
scoool education by the excellent OPP
portunity which the c. l.. s. c. course
gives them to review their previous his
torical studies, and to keep pace with
the history We are now making.
The Recognition exercises and those
that usually follow on this dsy, were
omitted, and day OF leisure which was
variously improved, prepared for the ad-
dress Of the evening by DIR. Abbott, on
'sThe Home and its Enemies" Its not
proposed In these sketches OF the work OF
the assembly, 10 give an abstract OF the
addresses, and those who wish for the
feast" that IL set before the attendants
OF the assembly, must be present to par
take OF il, aud not wait for the "crumbs
that fall from the table,"
At4PM., Wednesday, Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett wsterhouse OF Cambridge, who
have delighted audiences here 10 former
wears. gave a very choice concert, and
the second lecture by DR.. Abbott In the
evening on Americas Duty and
Destiny an address that found its
theme In the present state OF public
affairs, was heard by large and at
tentive audience.
A farewell reception WAS the pro-
grs NINE for PM. Thursday, and few
from the village were attracted by 1t but
those who assembled before kearsarge
Cottage had very social occasion.
The closing concert Was given on
Thursday evening by the chorus assisted
by Mr.. and Mrs. Warehouse.
; For various reasons the chorus was
smaller than usual, but the quality OF
the music was excellent and the large
audience joined In America" at the
close.
Friday morning dawned insuspiciously
for the White Mountain excursion as the
wind was northeast. But as the
weather Of the mountains can never be
predicted from that in the valley, good
| iy number ventured on the risk OF a
rainy day, which was realized by those
who remsined behind. Many left for
home, and the grove was quiet, although
an unusually large number will remain
until Monday. Among them are DR.
snd Mrs. Abbott. who have contributed
so much for the success OF the assembly
All Of this family have been in attend.
ance but not at one time.
The family reunion" will probably be
at Camden where Mr.. Lawrence Abbott
! lthe eldest SOM has s summer residence,
The "hye O'Clock tea, instituted by Mrs.
Abbott, has had pervading social in
iluence, In bringing together all who are
willing to come, and so promoting good
fellow ship, and 1t has often been re-
marked that hardly any assembly has
surpassed this 10 this respect.
The grove Is n paradise for children
and an unusual number found varied
sources Of enjoyment besides the pleas
ant exercises 10 the practice classes Of
the sschool OF methods. Taking all
In ALL the general verdict Is that the
assembly of '9S has been full Of irstruc-
ton and enjoyment.
FIRST MAINE COMING HOME.
| Orders have heen issued for the EirsI