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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
RuMroRp BALLS,

Nr. j. 3. Stephens Il visiting Boston,
taking In the sportsmen's exhibition.
When he returns look out for the new
bicycles.
w. w. Small, associate editor OF the
Times, IL visiting his boyhood home 10
Kingneld.
Several Of the Knights of Metalluck
Lodge, No. 90, X. OF p, visited the Au-
burn Lodge, last Friday evening.
II. A. COrson, salesman for the Allan
tic Refining Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, is
visiting his brother, NJ. +. Corson. He
IL combining business with pleasure By
interesting our business men and manu-
facturers Ia his line OF products.
The schools within the corporation
limits will begin Monday, March y.
Ellsworth Howard has his new house
nearly completed.
Our road commissioner, c. II. Ora
ham, IL using the road machine TO clear
the streets from snow.
Brother +. F. Bartlett wants to give
away his pony.
The paper mill WAS last week damaged
by fire to the extent Of 1900.
IOkCSspt uCO. CtCntnb - vtetttu
his parents at Stoneham.
Our officers are a terror to evil-dOers.
Listen, something Is going to drop. We
are proud Of their work. They deserve
the support Of every law-sbiding citizen
The high school at Rumford Point II
prospecting under the instruction OF Mr.
Harry Small.
J. II. Graves and family have moved
away.
Throughout the village the morning
exercise seems TO be coasting. At that
time the hills around are covered with
men, women, boys and girls Of all sizes
and nationalities. That's right, slide
away; the snow won't always last.
A. +. Gilmore Of the American Boob
Co. was In town last Friday.
John Caldwell Of Andover took In the
sights around the Hub last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
SOUTH HIRAM.

S. H. Hartman OF Fryeburg was in
town Monday.
The high school at Kezsr Falls, which
has been closed two weeks owing to
scarlet fever, re-opened Wednesday.
Bert Fitzpatrick is to work at the kear-
sarge House, North Conway, the coming
season.
The school board met at DR.. C. Z.
Wilson's Saturday, and organized: E.
n. Noble, chairman, for two years; E.
G. Stanley for three years; John Watson
for one year. Mr.. Watson resigned and
Isaac Lowell was appointed to all the
vacancy.
News has been received Of the death
of Isaac Mason at Rockport, Mass,
March IA. Mr.. Mason WAS former resi-
dent Of this place.
A warrant was posted on Wednesday
calling another town meeting Thursday,
March Ath, for the purpose OF filling the
vacancy 10 the Office Of third selectman,
caused by the resignation OF r. j. Mar
tin. Also to see II the town will raise
money for the repair Of school houses,
and TO zee II they viii build . school
house In Dist. No. 4.
Died, in Worcester, Mass, March 8,
Mrs. Sarah Clemens, widow OF the late
Aldrich Clemons, Of this town. The re-
mains were brought here Saturday for
burial.
Mr.. Irving Merrifeld entertained the
Jolly Club on Th1rsday evening, March
10. About my were present, al voting
it . very enjoyable time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22

A smart shower passed wet Of % last
night, making variety OF weather Tor
one winter.
News has reached here Of the death OF
Irene, eldest daughter Of Augustus Ber-
~ Of Auburn, aged about y years. The
remains are to be brought here for burial
In the spring and placed 10 his family
lot.
DIR. Merrill of Portland made his
mother flying visit this week.
Many farmers say their woodpiles are
minus quantities on account OF the deep
snow.
Don't forget the operetta, which viii
be presented next Thursday evening q
the hall. A good time may be expected.
The travelling 10 just horrld. -
Mr.. Grover started up his dowel mill
At Mason Falls this week. 300 cords OF
birch IL his contract.
But little sweet made thus far.
Congregational circle meets 10 the hall
Wednesday evening. Something new
Il will interest you.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
ALBANY.

The Ladies' Sewing Circle was enter
tanned Thursday afternoon and evening
ut the church vestry, by Miss Bernice
Lebroke, Miss Fern johnson and Nina
Bean. The evening was pleasantly
passed. Several recitations by the
children and songs by young and old.
The next will be entertained March 81.
bv W. G. Becker, Abel Andrews and
Frank +. Bean.
Trading and moving seem TO still hold
away. A. K. Paine has bought the +.
II. Bean stand near the town house and
will soon move there. r. Stanley and
c. Grover have moved to Waterford. A.
B. Wheeler has moved on TO the Stanley
farm to-day.
The Albany Wood Cutters Syndicate
met with quite loss. Their camp was
closed at Z A. NJ. and at +. N. smoke
WAS seen coming out through the roof by
neighbour, but before help could reach
IL, Il WAS too far gone TO save anything
When the workmeu got 10 sight they saw
the flames and one Of the number be
came frantic and cried out At the top OF
his voice, Save my boots, save my new
boots" still lesping on the snow and
screaming, "S,ve my new boots that
washburn gave me-" But alas! They
were gone the same a. all the other
things In the camp. Gun, ammunition,
and bedding-even one L. ID. pipe WAS
badly BACKED but whole. That Is all
that Is saved.
Howard Charles of Lowell 10 In town
after young stock and oxen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22

Among the best stories recorded by .
we'll known angler IL one about Scot.
fish laird who was one day relating to
his friends at the dinner table the story
Of fine fish he bad caught. donald, "
said be to the servant behind his chair
an old man. but new servant-"hOw
heavy was the fish took yesterday"
Donald neither spoke nor moved The
laird repeated the question. "weel, "
replied Donald. lit was twal pund at
breakfast, it had gotten to achteen at
dinner time and 1t was sax and twenty
when ye sat down to supper wi the
captain" Then, after . pause. he add
ed. "I've been tellin lees a my life to
please the shooters, but I'll be dashed II
I'm going to tell lees moo in my old age
to please the fushers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
EAST SUMNER.

Now and then We find an old army
veteran who warns up on the Spanish
question, and Is ready again TO take up
the old musket in defence Of the stsr-
and stripes. Most Of them, however,
prefer land engagements to naval, as IL
Is so much better foothold In running
back to the rear sfter-cold water and
hard tack. II the fighting Is all to be done
on board Of war ships, We shall 60 10
the cavalry department. A Teller, don't
cher know, can get to the rear so much
quicker In case Of accident.
The state Of our country roads just
now is not calculated to inspire a man
with thoughts suitable for Sunday
School concert.
A few delinquents are still cutting Ice,
but the foremost in good works are set
ting their hens.
Now bring in last years stock Of new,
fresh. this years maple syrup. Remem-
Der the minister and newspaper man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
WEST SUMNER.

Homer n Chase has been visiting here
for few days.
Logging and tesming has been re-
sumed quite generally.
Everett Robbins IL moving to Hartford
where he has purchased farm.
A social time was enjoyed at klondike
consisting OF music, clogs, stories aud
supper last Wednesday night.
Addison Parlin has moved to Paris
Hin and Wesley Briggs Of Hartford has
bought his farm, 40 1t Is reported. We
are sorry TO lose Mr.. Parlin and family
"a they have been long and respected
Inhabitants.
John Murch has been TO Moosehesd
Lake 10 see about doing some building
there this season.
Miss Linnie Chandler still remains In
very poor health.
Mrs. Cynthia Bisbee Is at work at
George Deans.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
GREENWOOD.

After a gradual thswing Of two weeks
the face OF the earth, or this section OF II
at any rate, instead OF looking like u
huge snow ball with a somewhat uneven
surface, begins 10 look like It's former
self. The snow has settled one half. the
travelling IL bad. nor will il be much i'm
proved until the snow Is gone and the
roads are settled.
some Of the wood hsulers are 40 for
tuuste as to get their loads TO market,
while others get stuck on the way, and
have TO unload.
Mrs. Almira Swans funeral was held
at the residence OF 4. h Hicks last sun
day, although the travelling WAS such
that only few attended.
Ransom Cole has finally got his birch
all out Of the woods, and about hsl'
sawed out. But very little has been haul
ed TO the mill. except his own.
Dex. 5. b. Cummings, who has been
afflicted with rheumatism aud other
diseases this winter, Is now just able e
get TO the barn and back with the help
Of cane.
IL WAS not long ago that We had occs-
sion 10 speak OF fourteen persons then
living In town, all OF whom were more
than - years old. Only one Of that
number IL now living, willard Ames
and he IL in very poor health, having =
bad rupture and other troubles.
We moved from Hartford 10 Bryant,
Pond thirty-four years ago. and no~
only txo male heads OF families remain
Stephen Rowe and David swan. The
tyrsu, Desth still delights 10 smite.
sumner Is to be congratulated on beins
once more out Of debt. May the time
not be far distant when the same can b.
said Of this town.
That display OF northern lights Tues
day evening WAS first-class, presenting
ss IL did several Of the prismstic colors
Early Thursday morning the first thun
der shower occurred, although II was
hail instead OF rain.
The recent visitors at the Bennett
place were: Saturday evening, Ernest
Brooks and Wesley Warehouse; Mon
day, Will Swan; Tuesday, Mrs. A. S
Brooks.
Ernest Brooks has hired out for the
season 10 }. Henry Davis OF Woodstock
and commenced work Monday.
Let's see, isn't there q law requiring
something put up for danger signs
here they take ice out Of pond: Fol
the neglect Of that simple duty span Of
good horses lost their lives the Other
dsy. Your Locke's Mills correspondent
will give the details.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
WEST 6EIhEl.

Rev. Mr.. Wheeler preached ut the new
church last Sunday. The travelling was
Of the worst-rosds outside OF the VII
lage almost impossible.
A thunder storm passed over this place
Wednesday night, lightning very sharp
and thunder heavy, but not much rain
Snow enough In the roads and out and
some teamlng Is being done with light
teams which get along quite well. After
cold night though the roads are rough,
uneven and full Of holes.
|. A. McAllister IL hsuling little
birch for Charles Durham.
Webster Walker has nearly recovered
from his broken leg.
Mrs. Hattie Grover Is quite slim.
Mr.. James Ulmsn has got home from
the woods and Is going to keeping house
In the house OF G. l. Abbott, Jr.
Mrs. Sawyer, at the Mains farm, Is
quite unwell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
The Type In the Oxford Bible.

Statistics have fascination for many
people, who will be interested i'll learn
ing that there are 773, 746 words in the
authorized version Of the Bible and
8. 566. 4s2 letters, including E'S These
figures says The Periodical, the monthly
journal of announcements issued by the
Clarendon press, relate to text Bible
and are independent Of verse figures and
figures III used) in chapter headings To
estimate the total number Of separate
bits or pieces Of metal which together
make up the types Of an Oxford refer
ence Bible there may then be added full.
~ 100000 letters, figures, points,
spaces, etc, In the text and 300, 900 in
the marginal notes, making total OF
8. 666, 1872 pieces in all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
ERYEauRG CENTRE.

Mr.. and Mrs. win Chandler entertain
"a the whist club last Friday night.
Miss Edith Baker visited friends 10
CONWAY last week.
Ed PRAY IL making sugar for I. y.
Frve, and reports good run OF sap.
Bert Hurd was in Norway last week.
Mr.. Jennie Hurd's niece, Miss henner-
son. i visiting her.
Gene lesvitt has moved on TO Will
EarriugtOn's fsrm.
viii Howard has been confined TO the
house with kidney trouble.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
SUMNER HILL.

Mrs. Stowe had . three-hour circle
last Wednesday.
Mrs. n. p. Hathaway IL visiting her
cousin, Mrs. Emma Barrett.
Mrs. Ella ST abiding has returned 70
Massachusetts,.
Henry Davenport Il at work hauling
birch to Sumner Flat.
Mrs. r. N. Stetson and Miss Elvs
Heald of North Buckfield visited at g..
G. Barrett's Monday, the 7th.
Mr.. Stackpole Of Biddeford has been
In the place the past week. He purchas-
ed several cows while here.
Hiram Bisbee and wife OF Norway
have bean visiting his aunt, Miss Sophia
Bisbee.
Annie Heald q sick with ths grippe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
RuMEORQ.

Miss Grace Elliott is at Norway visit
ing her uncle, +. =. Elliott.
Mr.. Maxim Of Paris WAS In town this
week.
Miss Lila Howe from Paris Is working
for Mr.. A. ID, Thurston.
The few warm days last week raised
the river so the Ice broke from the shore,
aud teams can not cross the river At pres
ent. A foot bridge has been built TO the
Ice for foot passengers.
Leslie Moody's little girl Is nearly
well.
There was dance at the hall Tuesday
night. Owing to the bad travelling only
few were there.
Mrs. Nettie Stevens Lord from Rum
ford Falls Is visiting at II. A. Stevens
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
SWEDEN.

Roy Wilson has been sick with the
grippe.
Mrs. Charles Evans Il also on the sick
list.
Signs Of spring are prevalent; patches
OF bare ground are visible and the voice
Of the musical crow b heard, also several
robins have bean seen.
Colds sre very prevalent In this VI
cipity.
Fred Weston, Of Bolster's Mills, has
been hauling timber on the Mari lot the
past week, Also Nyron Libby and the
teams which have been st work for John
Ames. ara now WORKING for the Morn.
sons, q 10y have quite . quantity cat
down and srs anxious 70 gse & II ~
Ave- before IL sleddina br6akD up.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
PEACE WITH HONOR.

The following expression OF opinion,
credited 10 Speaker Reed, formulstss the
view of every patriotic American SO
clearly and concisely that IL could with
difficulty be improved upon:
The United States does not want war
IL II can De avoided in any way. on
course, this would not hold in the event
that our nationsl honor was at stake
War il relic IL bsrhsrism, and IN this
day there should be some other method
of settling disputes and adjusting gr'ev-
SnceS.
what We want is pesce, but IL II i
necessary 10 have war for the protection
OF our national honor we will have u,
and there il no nation that can or will
defend il. should the occasion arise, Ike
the people of the United States.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
ERXEauRG.

Mr.. Jenness IL building an addition TO
Masonic Hall on Msin Street, two rooms,
making now very convenient place.
Mr. Benoit IL selling ready made cloth
ing for gentlemen and ladies Ia the bar
Der shop on Smith Street.
Rev. f. II. Abbott exchanged pulpits
with Rev. Mr.. Horne, Of Bartlett, Sun
day, March 18Th.
The Y. Z. 8. G. + gave q socisble
Tuesday evening, March 18th, st the
vestry. Quite number OF young peo-
pie were present and all report good
time. Home made candies were prettily
served for refreshments.
The academy closed March 18th for
one weeks vacation.
The class parts for graduation have
been given:
Miss Mary Marston valcdictory.
Harvey II. Gibson--salutatory.
Miss Blanchc spnng-Prophecy.
Miss olive kpox-IIistory.
Misc Eliza John.on-Ciass Gits.
Miss Florence spnng-Class Ode
The Ladies' Library Club met at the
club room Friday afternoon, March IL.
Subject, "Favorite Songs" Committee,
Mrs. A. N. Abbott. The PrisTstic
Club was invited and very social after.
noon Was spent. After the program a
five o'clock tea WAS served bv Mrs. Alb
bott, assisted by Miss Mary Gordon.
A Klondike supper was given at the
Congregational vestry Friday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
HIRAM.


Mr.. Ira G. Seavey and family have re-
moved TO Rhode Island.
The grange Is still receiving desirable
members.
Mr.. Ellsworth Durham IL preparing
TO erect new house.
The grange has put stock OF goods
10 its store.
Mrs. Sarah b. Clemens, widow OF the
late Col. Aldric NJ. Clemous, died 10
Worcester, Mass, March 10, aged ~
years, l month, 10 days. Her son James
accompanied the remains TO Hiram.
where she was buried on Sunday.
Mr.. Solomon b. Bsbb Of Cumberland
Mills Ia visiting his brother, Geo. w.
Bsbb.
Hon. A. II. Walker Of Bridgton was
In town Friday.
Mr.. Isaac s. Lowell has been elected
to the school committee to Ill vacancy
caused by the resignation Of John r.
Watson.
Mrs. VIM. Fl. Warren Of Norway Ia
visiting her brother, Hon. Samuel ID.
Wadsworth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
LOWELL.

Mrs. C. G. Andrews Of South Paris Is
visiting In town.
Work began on the interior Of the
Congregational church at the Center
Thursday. The wing pews were re-
moved, also the pulpit and platform.
Under the pillars at the ends OF the
pulpi, were found Is copper cents OF old
dates placed there when the pulpit was
built, which was 1850 or 1851.
The Congregational circle Of the Cen
ter WAS entertained by Mrs. j. NJ. Far
rington, Wednesday afternoon and even
ing.
The weekly prayer meeting at the VII
lsge has been changed from Saturday to
wednesday evening.
M.F. Charles OF Reading, Mass, IL
here for few days on account OF the Ill
ness OF his father, Mr.. Warren Charles.
Mr.. Charles IL quite feeble. having had
shock Of paralysis and is nearly help
less.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
ROxBuRT.

Mrs. NJ. 5. Hussey died the 18th. She
had been sick for long time, and was
cared for by her two worthy daughters.
Mrs. II. Was loved and respected by all
Who knew her. She leaves husband,
one son aud two daughters to mourn her
loss.
Fay Weeks IL In terrible agony from a
bad hand. He shoveled snow two days,
and the doctor thinks an sbscess Is form
Ing from the bone.
Mrs. l.. A. Thomas Is much better.
The Touchetts can not cross the river
with their birch to Swain & Reeds mill.
They are drawing It to the river, and
will have to draw It through the river
and to the mill on wheels, which Is a
hard lob.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
The Clever Artist.

Not infrequently the art student falls
In arrears for the rent Of even his airy
perch on the "sixieme, "and landlords
have scant sympathy for beings who can
"soar to the empyrean. but can't pay
cash. One young man six months in ar
rears knew that his landlord was keep
ing watchful eye on his trunk, which
stood opposite the door, feeling sure that
while it was there the owner would not
depart. Our artist painted portrait Of
his trunk on the wall opposite the door
and in the night took himself and his
belongings quietly away Nor was be
missed for several days. Good work
sometimes serves very inartistic ends
Catholic World.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
CANTON POINT.

Spring IL close At hand.
Miss Lena VI. Packard has returned to
North Jay.
All OF the sick ones remain about the
sane.
Mrs. Eunice Holt Is at work for G. l.
Wsdlin nj the Mills.
Mrs. DR.. Nickerson 81 Portland is WIS.,
ting at Mr.. and Mrs. b. e. Waite's.
Mrs. Ellis Ddlano has returned from
Dixfield.
Mrs. j. II. Daley is spending few
DAYS with her mother 10 Hartford.
Born, TO the wife Of +. c. Berry, 8
sou.
A large attendance at the ladies' circle
March IL. Supper at 6. All joined In n
socisl dance until TO- All had jolly
good time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
THE OXFORD BEARS
THE polNoS OF THE WEEK m ALI
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
PARIS MIL.

First Baptist Church. Rev. II. A. Roberta,
sunday School 1t 4 NJ Sabbath Evening Ser
vice a. 7:oo r. n. Prayer Meeting "Wednesday
universaiist Church: Rev. Il. W. Pierce. Pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday ~ IL A. =. sun
day School at Il u. Meeting of Young Peoples
Christian Union, Sunday evening - % O'CLOCK
Miss Frances Carter Of Bethel IL at
Mr.. Cullen l.. Carter's.
A large number Of citizens attended
the meeting at the band hall last Thurs
dsy evening. George n. Atwood Was
elected chairman Of the meeting, and
John Pierce, Benz. 5. Doe and sumner
E. Newell were elected q committee OF
citizens TO confer with the house com
mittee Of the Baptist church, the joint
committee TO employ some competent
person 10 care for the town clock.
Hon. snd Mrs. Geo. +. Hammond re-
turned from their New York trip Safur-
day. Mr.. Hammond reports green grass
several inches long In New YORK.
Horace Roberts IL spending his vaca-
ton with friends In Lynn, Mass.
Professor and Mrs. Pike are spending
vacation with Mrs. Pixies parents, MI.
ana MIS-. ~. ~. Nusukuau ~ "NSe - -
Miss Grace Thsyer has closed her en-
gsgement as clerk In the South Paris
post Office, and IL at home.
Mrs. Horace Cummings visited her
granddaughter. Mrs. Writ Stanley, at
south Paris few DAYS last week.
At the UniversAlist Circle Friday
evening, the amusing farce, Thirty
Minutes for Refreshments, Was pre-
sented, with much pleasure to the su-
dience, by the cast given last week.
Considering the conditions, there was
good house. Owing 10 the condition OF
the travelling, no more circles viii be
held at present.
Rev. Mr.. Pierce has so far regained
his health and strength as TO be able TO
preach. and services will be resumed at
the Uniyersslist church next Sunday.
Preaching service at IL O'Clock, followed
by the sunday School, and \. Z. c. L.
10 the evening.
A start has been made on clearing the
sidewalks, part of fremont Street being
shoveled out. Most OF the walks are
.till covered by one to four feet OF snow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
OXFORD.

There was no service at the Congrega-
tionalIst church Sunday - Rev. Mr..
Aprahem was sick.
The Adventists intend TO build .
chapel soon. -,
Daisy Dawes Of Auburn b Visiting her
grandparents.
The glass blowers are exhibiting here
every evening this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
WIl SONS MILLS.

VI. II. Sturtevsnt's teams finished hsul-
ing the vsrded lumber up the Abbott
Brook, and moved up on, Of the woods
last saturday. Part Of the teams went
over Ia his camps on the Dismondto fin-
ish hsuling the ysrded timber there.
John Olson's family moved home the
last Of the week. lie has put up tenn
porary building In which TO stay while
they complete the new house on the site
% the one burned.
Mrs +. A Flint went 10 STAFFORD
Monday.
The thsw has pu, stop TO all logging
business for the present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
lvNChVillE.

Minnie Mckeen IL at work for Mrs.
Susie keniston Of Stonehxm.
Psyson McAllister went TO Gilead
with a load Of goods for Leslie McAllis-
ter last Friday, and the roads were 40
bad that he could not get home until
Wednesday.
Everett Mckeen has gone TO Bethel to
work.
Eta Keniston and two children from
North Norway visited her father, Burn
ham McKeen, last week.
l.. II. Burnham intends TO start his
mill uext Monday.
Perley Adams and wife have moved
on 10 a farm In West Stoueham.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22
PERL.

March 4 there WAS baked bean sup
per at the Baptist church, and music and
reading by Miss Hodsdon Of Hebron
Academy. elocutionist. They took sl3
for the benefit OF Good viii Farm.
On the 18th there was an entertain
ment and supper At the church for the
benefit Of Elder Graham, pastor OF the
church. There were about hfty present,
and all had a good time. They took O..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22

Lady Violet Greville. whose tips on
the fashions are always accepted ~ gos.
pei, writes from Paris, saying that vel
vet will reign supreme this spring in
the fashionable world. She says "vel.
vet in every style, shape and color
black, corndower blue, sapphire. silver
gray shot with gold and host Of othet
startling shadss-will b worn"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-22

To those who study the nicetiss Of de-
tail in the preparation Of even simple
dish II may be suggested that chocolate
used az . drink II much improved IL
blended several hours beforehand. II il
better even to break the Jumps Of IN
sweetened chocolate into an earthen
bowl the night before, adding cold wa
ter and covering closely. In this way
tho flavor Of the chocolate IL best ex-
trscted.-New York Post.