Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-18
Paris Hill Baptist Fair.

The annual midsummer fair and con,
cert under the auspices of the ladies OF
the Baptist Society of Paris Hill on Wed,
nesday Afternoon and evening proved &c
be very successful affair. Cummings
Hail was very tastefully decorated with
evergreen, ferns, potted plants and beau
tiful cut flowers. The tables were vel
arranged and loaded with fancy AND
useful articles, that met ready sale.
Many beautiful gifts from the ole
friends of the church who had gone
away were received and much appreciat'
ed. A ten dollar gold piece was the gift
of Mr.. Rowland of Mountain View Stock
Farm. Mrs. Mcleod and Mrs. Marks
each sent $500, and others sent money
The pretty articles given by the ladies OF
the UniverSalist Society and the expires
sions of good will by them will be re.
membered. Our city friends who art
summer residents of Paris Hill, as vel
as those who are here for the summer
were liberal patrons of the tables.
The concert in the church was the
grand event of the season. The church
was filled with very large audience,
and the singing and the readings were OF
the first class.
Mr.. Eaton of Norway sang several
solos, ably assisted by Mrs. Eaton, that
were much appreciated. Mr.. Eaton has
a fine voice and knows how to use it.
The lady singer of the evening was
Miss Mabel Hammond Burr from Ober-
lin, o., Conservatory of Music. Miss
Burr has a full, rich voice that shows
careful training, and is very pleasing,
accomplished musician.
The recitations given by Miss Ella
Andrews of Boston, now spending the
season at The Beeches, were of the high
est order. Her fine and graceful APP
pearance while upon the platform array
ed in her Greek costume while swinging
the Indian clubs with musical accom-
paniment, received great applause. Miss
Minnie Garland from the Boston Con-
servatory of Music, former resident OF
Paris Hill, presided at the organ during
the recitations of Miss Andrews, in a
very able manner.
Miss Dewey of Boston, now guest al
The Beeches, initiated 1.-THE Birds" in
very pleasing manner.
Miss Frances Hammond Shorey OF
Portland, a young girl of II years, re-
cited a piece entitled "Widder Budd. "
1t was nicely given and loudly ap-
plauded.
Mr.. Fearing Gill of New York, now a
guest on the Hill, gave selection from
his own writings, "Reminiscences OF
School Life" in a very able manner.
The weather was fine, the fair was
well patronized, and the concert one OF
the best ever given on Paris Hill. Henry
ID: Hammond of Paris, en- behalf of the
church and committee, thanked the au-
dience for their generous patronage, the
ladies and gentlemen for the fine concert
they had given, and congratulated the
committee on the grand success of the
fair and entertainment. Also invited
them to the hall below, where ice cream
and cake were served.
A beautiful sofa pillow was voted by a
large majority to Dr. Hammond of The
Beeches- An oil painting given by Mrs.
Annie Cummings was voted to Miss An
ME Eastman. The Old Log Cabin,
dxrkies and animals, were voted to Har-
vey Powers Bishop. Mother Hubbard s
dog went to Mrs. Fannie Pierce.
The full amount received from the fair
and concert was s203.14. Expenses
s11.23. Net proceeds, s191.91. This
will finish paying all the bills on the
church, and leave good sum in the
treasury. II. E.'HAMMoND.