Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-05-09
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are away for vacation Of two weeks.
Monday evening the Library Associa-
tlon met 20 elect officers for tho ensuing
year. The secrctary's report was very
encouraging, reviewing the work for the
twenty years of the associations exist
euce--from . mere "speck" it now
numbers 1000 volumes. Total receipts
for the year el4S.l4. The librarian re
ported 2,796 books circulated during
the year among the members, and as to
trausients. The business Of the meeting
was transacted very promptly and with
much spirit and enthusiasm. The fol-
lowing officers were reelected:
Prcsident-Mrs. G. r. Wiley.
vicc-President-M Ma. A. e. HerT1ck.
Sccrctary-Miss Annie n. Frye.
Treasurer-An. o. y. Mason.
Trussees--niss P. n: Buxton. Mr.. 2. 9.
Chandler. Miss Alice Purington, Rev. Y. =.
Barton. Mr.. II. c. Rowe. Mr. 8 n. True
Mrs. Gilbert Tuell and Mrs. Ella
Carter were also added to the board Of
trustees.
Tuesday afternoon the several auxili-
aries to the missionary societies elected
officers.
Tuesday, evening very pretty home
wedding took place at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Llewellyn Pratt on Main
Street, when their daughter Sarah
Maud and Mr.. Henry Merton Farwell
were united In marriage by Rev. F. &.
Barton, who performed the ceremony 10
his usual happy manner, In the presence
OF the immediate family Of the bride
and groom. The parlor was prettity
decorated with palms and potted plants
and the tables OF beautiful and expensive
presents showed the kind remembrance
OF many friends. The bride was be-
comingly gowned 10 white muslin trim
med with lace, and the only ornament
worn was diamond pin set In silver,
worn by her grandmother. After the
ceremony light refreshments were served
snd the happy couple left for their home
amid q shower Of rice. Mr.. Farwell is
one Of our enterprising merchants and
will reside here. A host OF friends will
wish them long and happy life.
The Ladies' Club met with Mrs. Chand-
Ter Thursday afternoon. Reading from
1.-THE World Beautiful and current
events furnished q pleasant afternoon.
The schools In the brick building
opened Monday. Master, Whitney
Elkins. intermediate, Lillian kimball
Second primary, Miss Williams. First
primary, Matte Gibson.
Mr.. Charles Demerritt has bought the
Ehen Chapman farm and IL soon to move
there.
Friday afternoon the Columbian Clut
met at the home OF Mrs. q. X. Wiley
This being the last club OF the year thu
Italian school of Art Was finished. Thu
following officers were elected:
Prcsiient-Mrs. q. p. Bean.
First Vice Prcsidept-Mrs. q. X. Wiley.
Second Vice Pcsldent- Miss Mary True.
secresary--w Miss Annie n. Frye.
Tcasurcr--Miss Ruby CLARK.
Dircctorp-Mrs. Gilbert Tucil, Mn. j. q
Gehring, Mrs. L. B. Hopkins. Mrs. A. 4. Her
lick. Mrs. T. 2. Hastings.
The work of the club has been Of IN
usual interest the past year and French
Art will be studied when the club resume
work In September. At the close Of tn
meeting the hostess served dainty refresh
ments and the members separated with
deep appreciation OF the helpfulness o
the club-work OF the past year aud an
,icipations OF resuming the study Of ar
next year.
The Columbian Club has donated I,
the grammar school building Raphael
st. Cecilia. This Is to be hung in tn
corridor over the new piano. The school
have also received some very prett.
pictures from private individuals.
Saturday the Bethel Grange went b.
Invitation TO visit the Albany Grange.
The following delegates were chose
by the W. C.. T. U. 10 attend the Oxfor,
County convention at South Paris, Ma
1917:
| Mrs. Arthur Marley.
Mr. J {. Billings
| Mrs. II. Gotvin.
The twelve merry men and twelv
merry maids Of Bethel entertained thei
friends 10 Oieon Hall, Friday evening.