Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07


Evangelist Gala closed his labors In
Bethel Sunday evening. A large an
dieuce listened 70 the closing services
which were deeply impressivs. More
than eighty expressed desire to become
Christians aud the spiritual life OF tho
churches was deepened by this series OF
meetings. Miss Hall, by her sweet and
powerful voice, won many 70 higher
plane of living, ~ che gave the message
In song, and also won host Of friends,
who reluctantly babe her farewell and
she and Mr.. Gale both carried to their
new field Of labor, (Biddeford) most
hearty Godspeed from . very large circle
Of friends.
Monday, Rev. Arthur varley and Mrs.
varley went to AuburRto attend the
Congreg ational State Conference.
Mrs.. Harvey Philbrook accompanied
by her son, Master Wendell, arrived
from Lawty, Florida, which has been
their home for the past three years. Mr..
Philbrook has sold his land there and To-
tends to return to Bethel In the spring
to visit his relatives and will probably
settle somewhere In New England.
Mr.. Herrick, who has been night
operator at the Grand Trunk station, has
been promoted to position OF freight
clerk and day operator at South Paris.
Mr.. Herrick's Bethel friends congratu-
late him upon the change, but are sorry
to have him leave Bethel.
Through the generosity Of Mr.. Almon
7. Rowe Of Boston the Bethel Library
will make q valuable addition to Its
books. The Gould Academy Library
will also receive an addition to their
library. The gift Of 800 is most CRATE
fully acknowledged by the recipients.
What better way can man show his
love and thoughtfulness Of his birth
place than to give the young people the
best literature Of the day? II is an
example worthy Of following.
The chair shop is running on full time.
The farmers have received pay for
their corn, and an effort is being made
10 get "signers" for next year.
alton Of Clubs met In the Universslist
Chapel. Mrs. Wiley, the president, was
In the chair and after the business had
received attention the following pro-
gram, furnished by the several clubs,
WAS delightfully."- carried out:
Music, vocal solo, Mrs. Arthur G.
Wiley.
Mrs. Gehring read a very interesting
paper, 1.-The Artistic Future Of Maine"
In which she urged that the Maine
Music Festival Choruses should receive
support and recognition from the clubs.
While Il Ia not possible for Maine peopl
to come in touch with and cultivate all
the arts, music IL possible for all. IL
was q very carefully prepared psper aud
was highly appreciated by the ladies.
| Music, vocal solo, Mrs. George King
Mrs. o. NJ. Mason read extracts from
the writings Of Frances willard.
| Vocal solo, Miss Florence Carter.
Reading, Miss Maud Mayo, "Melinds's
Singing" and In answer 10 an encore she
rendered q touching little poem Of Al
/ pine life Ia q most charming manner.
| The Alpine echoes were perfect. Miss
/ MAYO Is \ favorite with q Bethel su-
iience at all times.
| Miss Susie Twitchell read three shor,
poems from three fsvorite writers. which
were rich In thought sud full OF pathos
| After the programme report OF the
State Federation wss given by Mrs. Her
rick, Mrs. WILEY and Mrs.. Gehring.
The Ladies' Club Of the Congregational
church will entertain the Federation
Dec. 9Th.
The farmers institute viii be held IL
Bethel Nov. 9th.
+. c. Park, Esq, has been called e
Iowa again 10 the interest OF the Lev
Brown estate.
Thursday evening, Nov. Q, Mr.. Franz
x Conklin, reader and lmpersonator
Sill give an entertainment at the Con
gregstional church under the auspice,
OF the Christian Endesvor. Mr.. Conklil
Is conceded 10 be the greatest reciter o.
humorous selections on the American
platform.