Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-06
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IT, CooSfsestfpnai church ana listened
@ { very a6la dlsooarse ffo0 II pastor,
cAancel were draped With the red. white
and blue. on one side Of TIE palpk was
ssstacked arms" drsped. The dscors-
lions were unusually flue.
Tuesday IL graves Of fallen comrades
were decorated 10 the several cemeteries
In the forenoon, and ct O'Clock In the
afternoon the G. A. r. and Relief Corps
escorted BY the Bethel hremen and
school children, led BY the LOcke's Allls
band marched 70 Woodlswn cemetery
where the graves were decorated and
appropriate speeches made by Rev.
Arthur Marley and Mr.. Elkins, principal
OF the grammar school. Rev. Mr..
Eldridge, pastor Of the u. e. church,
offered prayer. In the evening an ad-
dress was given In the Congregational
church BY Mr.. Webster Of Dsmariscotta.
He gave an historical sketch OF the civil
war, Ice causes and effects, and referred
to the present war and the blending Of
the blue and gray. All OF the exercises
were very impressive and - Maj. True
remarked the spirit Of the day had been
kept with its true meaning. At the DIFF
ferent cemeteries the scholars participat-
ed In the exercises assisted by the
teachers.
Mrs. Clinton Netcalf and little daugh-
ter are visiting Mrs. Metcalfs parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Seth walker.
Mr.. K. G. Bowler has been In Boston
for q few days.
Sunday afternoon, June 4, Rev. Arthur
Marley preached the baccalaureate ser
mon before the students OF Gould Acad.
envy.
Monday, public examinations will be
held at the Academy. Tuesday and
Wednesday written EXAMINATIONS will be
given. Thursday afternoon the gradual
Ing exercises will occur In Odeon Hall.
Chipman's orchestra Of GorhAm will be
10 attendance. Thursday evening the
commencement concert viii afford Bethel
people Q rare treat. Great interest IL
manifested and . large audience IL as
sured. TIE senior class have been very
fortunate In securing the Ideal Ladies'
Quartette OF Boston. This talent needs
no special Introduction although Il viii
be their flrst appearance 10 Bethel, but
all lovers Of the truly artistic In music
have become familiar with the honors
awarded them elsewhere, and Bethel will
appreciate the talent and the efforts Of
the class Of 80 In giving their friends
the opportunity OF enjoying q real musi-
cal treat Of the highest order. Friday
evening, the senior reception with Chip
mans orchestra In attendance.
IL IL pleasing to the friends Of the
Bethel Library to notice that the report
of its secretary In May has called out
more than local notice.
Clifton o. Foster has been promoted
to bookkeeper In the Bethel chair fac
tory. The factory Il recovering from
the blow Il received by the fire Of '9s.
+. l.. Tebbets Of Locke's Mills will as
sumo the duties Of agent and general
manager. 10000 has recently been added
to the stock. Mr.. j. II. Barrows, who
started the factory, is . practical chair
maker, having had years OF experience,
has now q wide reputation. The Actory
started with the best prospects June lst.
A most cordial and pleasant reception
wxs given Rev. Mr.. Eidridge and family
by the N. 4. church and parish. Re
freshments were served at the close Of q
most cheerful social hour, In which pas
tor and people were made acquainted
and more closely drawn together In
Christian fellowship.