Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-18
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Feb. 8, Mrs. +. u. Cole was stricken
with paralysis, falling against the bed
room door. Her husband coming in and
attempting to open the door, finding 1t
fast, he went in at another door and
found Mrs. Cole unconscious. She soon
repained consciousness and Is said to be
improving.
Fred Atwood of Rumford Falls has
visited his parents quite recently.
The w. c. T. U. conducted me-
mortal service Friday at the N. Z. yes
try in memory of Frances E. Willard.
The service consisted of quotations from
the writings of Miss Willard, and an adj
dress by Mrs. H. c. Munson.
A dinner was served at the Baptist
vestry Friday.
An entertainment is announced Friday
evening, Feb. 81, at the Baptist church.
An elocutionist from Hebron will be in
attendance.
V.P. DeCoster has been drawn to
serve as traverse juror.
Charles S. Lewis of Auburn will open
his evening class in dancing and deport-
ment at Nezinscot Hall, Wednesday
evening, the 10th. Terms and other in
formation are given in his advertise
ment elsewhere.
Sad though it is, some were never
constituted to enjoy social functions,
nevertheless this is true. We are sorry
to say that your humble servant is of
this class. But suppose it is we'll for
such to do penance occasionally.
My time was Wednesday evening at
Nezinscot Hall. The occasion was that
of reception rendered by the Buckfield
Literary Club to the NezinscOt History
Club and the Young Ladies' Club, the
husbands of the former, and the lovers
of the latter.
As the saying goes, the hall was taste
fully decorated with bunting, bearing
the club cOlors of red, white and blue,
flags, evergreen and other paraphernalia.
A few of the ancient whiteheads,
called out by their more ambitious
wives, who in their youth were attuned
to meet on religious or festal occasions
at 'early candle lighting" were on hand
early in solemn conclave, seated at the
| rear of the hall, thereby escaping the
| reception committee, who were stationed
on large rug in the centre of the hall,
where they bowed gracefully, accom-
panying the hand shake, as the guests
were introduced by the ushers.
| 1t was not, as some might suppose, OF
| a literary nature, but more of demo
cratic coming together where "plebe'
might meet "plebe," joined by the Big
Four. Joy was apparent.
AS an opening exercise America was
sung by the audience; all mouths ap
peared to be in motion. Ut might b
well to state right here that the writer il
off on hearing.) Mrs. Fl. A. Irish, al
usual. presided at the organ, while the
Jolly artist, Burt Hutchinson, welded
the bow. These rendered other selec
items, Misses Amy Shaw and Lii;
ISpaulding rendered the vocal part ant
were we'll applauded.
Cards were circulated through the au
dience Ia hundred more or less), eacl
choosing their partners to discuss mat
tiers, the subject to be announced by tin
president. Three minutes were allOwet
for the discussion of each subject. TIL
first subject, what do you like bes
in circus?" Oh, what babel o
tongues!
| Other questions followed of like i'm
portance, but from sheer exhaustion a
time proceeded, the discussion was car
ried on in a more subdued manner.
Refreshments were served. Man
were the sweets of cakes and rare
tempting bits. Lemonade was served il
little glass cups, ladled from pnnc
bowl. My! Would you believe it? Wha
next? Perhaps that ancient vessel know
as "piggin" will arise and float, or tn
kilderkin, pronounced in the primitiv
style, kannikin.
There were other pleasant features
but we are admonished that this Wi
cost precious space. As the scribe war
dered not over ten feet from the exit
and withdrew early, doubtless the bes
was lost to the writer. If this is quit
lengthy, please remember these pleasan
occasions come only semi-occasionally
By reason of the lack of appreciatio
by husbands of these great efforts of tn
wives, it is announced that no more in
, vitations will be issued to the male fra
ternity.
A grand time, and long to be remem
3 bered.