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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

It is thus beyond question that this
dreaded insect has entered the town OF
Paris; and the place where it was found
is not in the thickly settled portion OF
the town, but near the middle of the
town, on a farm several miles from any
of the villages, and near tracts of forest
land, where its spread can not be watch
ed and checked as readily as it might in
some places.
Readers of the Democrat know, or
should know by this time, that the
brown-tail moth is more to be feared
than any of the insect pests which have
ever secured a foothold here. The ap.
pie tree caterpillar, which invades our
orchards in armies at intervals, and is
then overcome by its own insect enemies,
and the once-dreaded potato beetle, now
successfully kept in subsection by the
use of poisons, are utterly insignificant
beside this new danger. The gypsy moth
is worse, but that is not yet with us.
In Europe, where the brOwn-tail is
native, it is kept within bounds by its
natural insect enemies; but those are
not native here, and though an effort is
being made to breed them here, it is not
yet known whether they will live and
accomplish their purpose in any degree.
As yet the only method OF checking
them known to US is the slow and de-
tailed process of destruction by the hand
of man. Every possible effort should be
made to exterminate them at the first
appearance. An ounce of prevention
may be worth many pounds Of cure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

Mrs. +. 8. jackson Il visited by hel
brother, Mr.. Frank, from Montana.
Mrs. Alton Wheeler spent few day.
with her people in Auburn last week.
Mrs. Bradlee of Waterville has been .
guest at T. r. Hathaway's for the past
week.
The Snowbound Carnival Of the Good
| Cheer will be held at New Hall Feb. q
and 2S and March 1st.
Rev. E. w. Pierce went to the Maine
General Hospital at Portland for treat.
ment Monday morning.
Rev. j. H. Little was called to East
Jaffrey, N. H., last week to attend the
funeral of former parishioner.
Fl. II. Stuart, principal of Guilford
High School, and Mrs. Stuart, are spend
ing the vacation with relatives here.
Most of the local physicians are at
tending the meeting of the Oxford
County Medical Association, which is
held at the Maine Sanatorium at Hebron
to-day, Monday.
Quite a number are attending the an
nual session of the Maine State Grange
at Augusta this week, including Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Edwards, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard A. Swan, Mrs. A. K. Jackson,
Mrs. c. A. Briggs, Rev. j. II. Little, and
A.. E. Morse.
Next Sunday is to conclude the series
of vespers which has been held at the
Congregational church for the past two
months. A special effort is being made
to make this last service the best and a
strong musical programme is being
arranged. All are most cordially in
vited to attend.
A hearing was held at the court house
Saturday before Trial Justice Charles F.
Whitman, on complaint made by Frank
B. Fogg, charging Alvin c. Scribner and
Charles A. Wentworth with the larceny
of pair of gloves, pipe and tobacco,
and bottle of oil, from the desk in the
Office of FOgg's livery stable at South
Paris, on the 5th of December. E. F.
Smith, Esq, appeared for the defence.
Both respondents were discharged.
The following is the order of the SER
vice at the Universalist church next
Sunday morning:
Prelude, Batiste
Anthem, Hanscom
Scripture.
Anthem, Martin
Prayer.
Solo, Smelling
l.. s. Sessions.
Sermon.
Anthem. Calm on the Listening Ear of Night.
Shipper
Postlude, Mozart
Choir:-Mrs. ii. Z. Wilson, soprano; Miss
Jessie Tolman, contralto; LIS. Sessions, tenor;
q. A. Briggs, baritone; Mrs. Nellie Brickett,
organist.
KING DISTRICT.
Willie Sturtevant came home with a
very nice deer Wednesday night.
Mrs. S. NJ. King has returned home
from the hospital at Portland much i'm
proved in health.
Mrs. C. F. Kimball has had felon on
her thumb. 1t has been very painful
but it is much better now.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Ephraim Gilman Pardoned.

At the regular session of the governor
and council last week, pardon was
granted to Ephraim Gilman, life con-
vict in the state prison. Gilman was
convicted of the murder of Mrs. Harriet
b. Swan of Fryeburg in 1861, and has
been in the prison since 1858. A hearing
on the pardon petition was given at the
November session of the council, when
Gilman YVES represented by Hon. Joseph
E. Moore of Thomaston. Residents OF
Fryeburg and relatives of Mrs. Swan
opposed the pardon. The testimony OF
the prison officials was that Gilman had
always been we'll behaved and perfectly
trusty prisoner.
Gilman has returned to Denmark,
where he formerly lived, and where he
expects hereafter to make his home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
A TEXAS WONDER.

There's Hill at Bowie, Texas, that's
twice as big as last year. This wonder
is W. D. Hill, who from weight OF &c
pounds has grown to over $50. He says
;sI suffered with a terrible cough, and
doctors gave mo up to die of Consump
ton. was reduced to 90 pounds, wher
began taking DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
Now, after taking IL bottles, have
more than doubled in weight and an
completely cured" Only sure Cougf
and Cold cure. Guaranteed by r. A
Shurtleff & Co., druggists. Price 30 cts
and $1.OO. Trial bottle free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

Dennis Brennan, . laboring man about
IS years Of age, attempted to commit
suicide Monday by cutting his throat
with hunting knife, but his desperate
attempts were not fully successful, and
he will probably recover. He had been
hard drinker, but had stopped drink.
ing suddenly some two weeks before,
and had become Respondent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
OUTWITS THE SURGEON.

A complication of female troubles
with catarrh of the stomach and bowels,
had reduced Mrs. Thos. S. Austin, Of
Leavenworth, Ind, to such deplorable
condition, that her doctor advised an
operation; but her husband fearing fatal
results, postponed this to try Electric
Bitters; and to the amazement OF oil
who knew her, this medicine completely
cured her. Guaranteed cure for torpid
liver, kidney disease, biliousness, jaun-
dice, chills and fever, general debility,
nervousness and blood poisoning. Best
tonic made Price 80 cents at +. A. Shurt.
left & Co.'s drug store. Try 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Big Fire Loss at Bethel.
THREE STORES AND MASONIC LODGE
BURNED OUT THE NINTH INST.

Bethel village suffered bad fire OF
the night of Sunday, the 9th inst. Tit
fire was discovered about 10 o'clock, il
the Cross building, occupied by the
store of G. NJ. Forbush on the lower
floor, and on the second floor by the
hall of Bethel Lodge of Masons.
The fire started in the basement oil
the building and had evidently been in
progress for some when discovered, sc
that it had worked pretty we'll over the
building in the partitions. 1t was i'm.
possible to save any of the stock in the
store. With the temperature several
degrees below zero, it was exceedingly
bitter work fighting the fire, but for
tunately there was no wind.
As soon as the fire was discovered, the
Masonic hall was entered, and by hard
work the charter and records OF the
lodge were saved. Some of the furnish,
ings are also saved in damaged con-
dition. The hall was nicely furnished.
After two or three hours of hard work
by the firemen, the fire was thought to
be all out, and the apparatus was taken
off, a watch being left. A few hours
later it was discovered that the fire was
working in the building adjoining the
one in which the blaze started. This
building stood back farther from the
street, but was connected with the other
at the corner. 1t was occupied by the
harness store of E. Il. Young and the
shoe store of E. E. Randall. Another
alarm was given and the firemen were
called out to take care of this second
blaze.
When the first fire was in progress Mr.
Young's stock had most of it been car
ried out, and was not returned, but he
lost most of his tools and fixtures. Mr.
Randall's stock was also removed, but
rafter it appeared that the fire would be
controlled it was carried back. At the
second fire it was largely ruined by
water.
Although portion of the walls OF the
FOrbush store are standing, the de-
struction was practically the same as
complete, and the loss on his stock was
entire.
The estimates of damage on the sew
eral stocks of goods are: G. N. For
bush, $4,000; E. q. Young, $4,000; E. E
Randall, $1,000. All have some insur
ance. Both buildings we're owned BY
the heirs of Moses Cross.
Additional evidence was furnished BY
this fire of the value of Bethel's water
service. Several streams were used fol
hours, and they had all the force tha
could be desired.
INJURED BY BURNS.
While the goods were being removed
from the Young store, there was an OK
plosion from some cause not certainl!
ascertained. A. NJ. True was severed!
burned about the face and arms by tn.
explosion, so that it was thought ad
visable to take him to the hospital the
next morning. Will Pool was also bad
" burned, and Frank Robinson was Gu
and burned about the face.
Mr.. Pool is recovering, and it is hopet
that MIR. Robertson's sight will b
saved.
Most of the insurance was in tn,
agency of w. j. Wheeler G. Co. of Soutl
Paris, and adjusters have been her
during the week attending to the matter
E. II. Young at once moved his stool
of harnesses into the brick block, ant
continues in business.
The fire was the worst one Bethel ha
had in years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

The storm of the first of last week de-
lsyed the steamer Manhattan of the
Maine Steamship Co., 30 that she was
forty-eight hours late into Portland.
Her wireless telegraph apparatus refused
to work, and for some time there was
considerable anxiety for her safety.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Johns Letter.

Should the time ever come when there
shall be war between the United States
and Japan, (and it is ono of the posi-
bilities), would it not be little awkward
and somewhat expensive to defend our
possessions over the water and so far
away? OF course Japan would snatch at
them. 1t would no doubt be the first
onset And it could not be so easy a
a walkover with your Uncle Sam as it
was with Spain. Has it been profitable
investment in any way? Has it paid the
first dividend? Would it not be an act of
wisdom to place the entire collateral on
a ten cent counter or exchange it for old
junk rather than shed another drop of
blood to defend it against any power
that covets it, or may covet it? 1t
would seem so to any one who is not
strenuous and not over-anxious that our
nation should be a world power, to the
extent of fighting for it. The weight
that has been added to your uncle's tall
frame may not prove to be good, hard,
solid flesh, but bloat, and hence weak
ness and not health and strength. Per-
haps he is dropsical, but we hope not,
surely.
Those late chickens that should hsv Q
been put to rest as an act of mercy,
perhaps, fill the barR with clamor these
zero days, but we heat ten pound rock,
wrap it in bran sack, put it in place
and let them dance, "all hands around,
up and down the CENTER" 1t takes only
about five minutes, night and morn
ing, and our time isn't worth more than
sitting hens just now. A merciful
man is merciful to his chickens.
We have been reading "Our Faithful
Friend, the Dog" a library book. The
human family is not in it with the dog in
faithfulness. If there isn't Paradise
for dogs over there we should like to
know the reason why, except, perhaps,
sheep dogs.
The book is made up largely with
anecdotes of the faithful ones, life-sav-
saving dogs, broken-hearted dogs dying
of grief for their masters, holding their
lives of no account in defence of their
owners interest. Among the many we
recall one from other similar ones. A
battle was fought somewhere in June.
The master was killed. The following
winter the dog was found keeping guard
over his masters bones, himself already
dead. There have been instances known
of dogs committing suicide, driven to il
| by grief, loss and loneliness. Some.
thing human about that. You will find
a proof of it in almost every paper that
comes along.
Mrs. Fred Heald was chosen Master Of
Mountain Grange, 80 we hear. Query
Shall we, when addressing the chair
say: worthy Master, Brothers and Sis.
ters"? Certainly. That is what she is,
and she will be a good one. JOHN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
NEW CURE FOR EPILEPSY.

]. B. Waterman, Of Watertown, o.,
Rural free delivery, writes: "My daugh-
ter, afflicted for years with epilepsy, was
cured by DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
She has not had an attack for over two
years." Best body oleansers and life
giving tonic pills on earth. 26c at +. A.
Shurtleff & Co., druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
A FRAGMENT.

Life is duh and weary round,
Its fevered joys an empty sound,
II these are all, It's little worth
To breathe Gods air and walk Gods eartl
Faith sits apart with broken wing,
She cannot soar, she cannot sing,
And here beside the sunset door
My spirit cons LIES lessons DER,
Reviews the past with fond regret,
And wonders II she loves me yet,
And asks of that which none can tel.
What of the place where angels dwell9
The questions 20; no answers come;
The door Is locked and Heaven 10 dumb.
And yet there is enough revealed
To quicken trust for what's concealed.
Poor heart! No longer speculate,
But just little longer walt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
The New Deputy sheriffs.

Sheriff-elect Hiram r. Hubbard ha
made the following appointments o
deputy sheriffs who will serve under hin
after Jan. 1st. Two or three others viii
be appointed later:
Wilbur L. Farrar. jailer, South Paris.
George r. Weeks, Porter.
Harris L. Elliott. Rumford Falls.
Eben A. Poor, Rumford Falls.
Frank A. Perkins, Mexico.
William A. Bicknell. Norway.
j. NJ. Bartlett, Stoneham.
Walter C. BAssett. Lowell.
George W. DockhAm, Dixfeld.
william A. Barrows, messenger, Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
uoth,, e,,y,, Sweet Powder, 70. Children

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in The
ChiIdren's Home in New York, Cure Fcverish
ness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders: move
Over 50, 900 testimonials. They never Joa. At OIL
druggists, CSC. Sample FREE. Address, Aner
8. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
LONG TENNESSEE FIGHT.

For twenty years W. L. Rswls, Of
Bells, Tenn, fought nasal catarrh. BE
writes: 1.-THE swelling and soreness inside
my nose was fearful, till l began apply.
ing Bucklen's Arnics Salve to the sore
surface; this caused the soreness and
swelling to disappear, never to return"
Best salve In existence. 25c. at r. A.
Shurtleff & Co., druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
10 Bre.k In New shoes

Always use Aliens Foot Ease, powder. II pre-
vents Tightness and Blisters. cures Swollen
Sweating, Aching feet. At al druggists and
eho0 atorea. &c,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Born.

In West Bethel, Dec. !, to the wife Of Charles
Valentine, daughter.
In Bethel, Dec. 8, TO the wife of Clifford L
Merrill, Q son.
In Greenwood, Dec. 10. to the wife Of Fred
Cole, Q daughter.
In West Paris. Dec. s. to the wife Of Oscar A
Kimball, q daughter.
In Baverhill. Nov. Is, TO the wife Of John j
Hayden, . daughter.
In Ruckneld. Dec. 10. to the wife of N. z
Bennett, . daughter.
In Rumford Falls. Dec. 1, to the wife Of A
Goodwin, daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Baptist Quarterly Meeting.

The quarterly meeting of the Oxford
Baptist Association will be held on Dec.
10th and Goth with the Norway Baptist
church. The following programme has
been arranged:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Umbrellas.

An umbrella is present use
full and very attractive. The
kind we sell will prove salts
factory after months of service.
We have all..grades from soc.
upwards.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Married.

In South Pa,is. Dec. Is, by Rev. J. H. Little
Mr.. ANNA Keene Emery and Miss Inez Matte
Swift, both of Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
shall w. Tan Your Hide,

/ bnhII we THu xour HUT
The average Stock Raiser hardly realizes the
verted into fur coats, robes and rugs. Get the
new illustrated catalog Of the Crosby tristan Fur
Co., Rochester, N. Y. IL will be revelation to
you. And "Crosby pays the freight"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

The following is the letter written by
Professor Hitchings. the state entO.
mologist, In reply to F. s. Jackson, wher
specimens of the nests found were sub
mitted to him:
Mr.. +. 8. JACKSON,
South Paris, Maine:
Dear Sir,-Your letter and box was received
by this mall. The specimen was the nest Of the
brown tail moth as you supposed They have
been fund In Norway and In Paris this year
Make a careful search for them and notify the
selectmen 80 the town can clean them up.
Every nest should be burned In q good hot
fire as the caterpilars are done up In little cells
and will stand q lot Of heat as well as cold.
Shall be pleased to hear from ; on at any time
In regard to any insects that you may 6nd.
Very truly yours,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Handkerchief

in white, blue, red, ETC., for SC.
Linen handkerchiefs, I5c. and
asc. Initial handkerchiefs, Ioc.
to soc. Silk handkerchiefs,
plain or with initial, 25c. and
soc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Gloves.

Mems gloves for Christmas
presents. Dress gloves, lined
or unlined, in kid, castor and
other materials, soc. to $I.5o.
Silk lined dress gloves, ST. and
$I.so. Fur lined gloves in a
wide range Of fabrics, S. to S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Armbands.

A showing of fancy armbands
for holiday giving. OF silk
elastic, metal buckle and silk
bow, each in fancy box. All
colors,. .........s5c. and soc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Mems Shirts.

White laundered shirts, soc. to
ST.. Baker Brand linen collars
and cuffs. Collars 49,, . for
25c. Cuffs a5c. per pair.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
The Brown.T.ll Pest Is Here.
NESTS OF THE MOTH FOUND IN PARIS,
FULLY IDENTIFIED.

SOUTH PARIS, Dec. ~.
Last week I sent to Prof. Hitchings a
specimen that was sure was brown
tail moths nest, and got reply that II
was the genuine article. This nest was
taken from the farm Of r. S. Jackson on
the High Street road in the Biscoe
neighborhood.
It behO0ves the farmers in this
vicinity at least to be on the alert and
remember the motto "a stitch in time
saves nine," and also that "What Is
worth doing at all is worth doing we'll. "
MRS. s. E. JACKSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
NeCkWear.

A royal selection of holiday
neckwear. The new colorings
are unusually attractive. All
shapes and styles, s5c. and soc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
SuspenderS

for the holidays are ready.
Each in fancy individual box,
many colors. .Scc each
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Bath Robes

are a necessity in a mans ward
robe. We have these robes in
quite a variety Of neat patterns.
All grades from. ..$3 to So
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
House Coats.

Our lines of these handsome
house garments have been re-
inforced to full strength to meet
the demands of holiday buying.
Gray, brown and blue coats
with plaid Innings, So and S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
NORWAY.
CHURCHES.

Second Congregational Church. Rev. B; 8.
Rideout. Pastor. Preaching service sunday
C. r.. SUNDAY Evening, 8 80 P. M; Social Meet.
Ing, 90 p. NJ regular weekly Prayer Meeting
Tuesday evening.
Universaiist Church, Rev. 8. q. Davis,
Pastor. Preaching service on Sunday at 10 80
A. NJ Sabbath School, - 90; Y. PC. U. meet
Methodist Church, Rev. c. A. Brooke, Pastor.
Preaching service. 10 80 A. H.; Sabbath school,
prayer meeting, Tuesday evening; class meeting
Friday evening. Epworth League, sunday
evening, 90 P. NJ.
Baptist Church, Rev. e. s. Cotton. Pastor.
Preaching service. 10 80 A. M; sabbath School,
II 90 M; Prayer Meeting. Sunday evening p.
NJ, Wednesday evening. 7:ao.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

morning service. The male quartette
choir will be assisted by Miss Sue
Wheeler:
Prelude. Pastoral symphony from the Mes. -.
Recitat d; "rhere Were Shepherds" Handel
"And Lot The Angel Of the Lord" Arranged
| Miss Wheeler.
oua.TrsSe sS,. "And the Angel 'a'a 0n Briggs
Reci.asiye. And Suddenly There Was with R1;sv.
the Angels" briggs
ousrtette, "Hozannah In the Highest" Gounod
Responsive reading of Psalm.
Gloria Patri. Congregation anu cnoir'
Notices.
Selection. Brightest and Best" stearns
Song, "ssin was the Night" Briggs
Hymn. hoy to the World"
/ Sermon.
Special gospel meetings have been held
at-the Uuiversalist church every evening
for. the past week. The speaker on
Monday evening was Rev. Miss Macduff
of West Paris. For The rest of the week
the serv ces have been in charge Of Rev.
II. II. Hoyt Of Hiram, state superinteud-
emit of the Universalist churches OF
Mdtuc. IOys uA0oSCo now WV
practical and direct in their appeal, and
he has impressed all his hearers by his
earnestness and thorough conservation
to his work. Rev. j. b. Little, the
pastor of the church, Rev. A. K. Bald.
win of the Congregational church, and
Rev. S. G.. Davis Of the Norway Uni
yersalist church have at different times
assisted in the services. A chorus choir
has sung at each meeting, and Mrs. Hoyt
who has been with Mr.. Hoyt here
through the week, has assisted in the
singing. The attendance and interest
have been good. At the closing service
of the series Sunday evening large
number came from Norway, and It wa
necessary to throw open the vestry, that
and the body of the church being filled
to about their full seating capacity. Mr.
Hoyt's address at this service was to the
young men, and was . very plain, prac
ticAl and wholesome talk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

him, but was not IN time W sup tuo
burst of flame which naturally followed.
Mr.. Scott's face was badly burned, and
it is thought the consequences to his
ewes would have been serious if he had
not worn glasses. His wounds were
dressed, and he is doing well, but will be
confined to the house for few days.
For all the members, friends and &C
quaintances of the W. G. I. u, but
especially for all the young people, is
the reception which the w. G. t. U. is
planning to hold on the evening of Thurs
day, December %, following the Demo
rest medal contest. The reception CON-
mittee is made up of the younger men,
bers of the union, while the other COM
mittees are ''sons and daughters" of the
union. Following are the names OF the
committees:
Reception Committee-Mrs. A. X. Baldwin
Mrs. j. W. Chestro. Mrs. II. A. Clifford, Mrs
n. o. TAYLOR. Mrs. Maurice Noyes. Miss Jessie
Tolm N. Miss Maud Newell. Mia Isabel Morton
MusIc-Miss Sara SWEET. Miss Sellle jackson
Miss Lila Farrar. Miss Ida Deaf, Miss Gr"ct
Dean. c,.x, r...
CrocSett Leona stuart. Cora Wight. Gerald
(,lifYord. Dana Farnum. Myron Farnum, Mert1r
Millett. Josephine Cole, Eva SWEET
The annual roll call Of the Baptist
church was held in the vestry OF the
church Tuesday evening, and was at
tended by about all the resident mem
bers with their families. A good sup
was served at Gas. There was then
social hour, and later in the evening, II
the course of the programme, there wa
q duet by Messrs. Haskell and Chesbro
and songs by Mrs. N. l.. Noyes and Mrs
Smiley. For the roll call, those present
responded to their names, and there wers
a few letters from absent members
Letters were also read from Rev. j. Z
Cochrane, Rev. Gideon Mayo and Rev
T. j. Ramsdell, former pastors. Super
intendsnt Henry Fletcher spoke in DO
half of the Sunday School, Mrs. +. A
Taylor for the Christian Endeavor SO
ciety, and Deacon Geo. B. Crockett 70
garding the history of tie church.