Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-31
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOINdS OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris Hill.


Newton A. Cummings is at home from
New York to spend the holiday season.
DR.. NJ. NJ. Houghton, who is spending
the winter with friends in Turner, has re-
ceived news of the sudden death OF her
brother, Orrin P. Houghton OF Dustin,
Ind. Ter. He had gone to Corpus
Christi for his health, to spend the
winter, and died soon after reaching
there, on the anniversary of his wife's
death, Dec. 2lst, his wife having died
just year ago. His body was taken to
Arkansas City, Kansas, and laid beside
his wife and three children. He leaves
one daughter, Mrs. John Swofford OF
Dustin, Ind. Ter, and two sisters, Mrs.
NJ. Fl. Greene of Revere, Mass, and Dr.
NJ. NJ. Houghton of Paris, Me. These
two sisters are all that are left or a
family of nine.
The drama, "Tompkins' Hired Mar"
played here Friday evening by a West
Paris company called out good sized
audience all of whom spoke of the enter
tainment in the highest terms Of praise.
The play itself, while not Of the heavier
order, involved large amount of work
and held the attention of the audience
throughout. The mannes of presenta-
ton was above criticism, every part be-
ing carried with skill and good acting,
while Mr.. Charles Barden, under whose
direction the play was given, took the
star part of "Dixie," the hired man, in a
manner that is seldom seen off the pro-
fessional stage, and not always there.
The cast of characters was as follows:
Mr.. Asa Tompkins, John Brock.
Dixie, Charles Bsrden.
John Remington, Clarence Ridlon.
Jerry,-------------. ----------------ivan Iue,,'
Louise, Dora hiii'
Julis, Agnes BROCK
Ruth, Leona Penley'
Mrs. Asa Tompkins, Emma Mann.
The finishing touches of the entertain
ment were the dancing of Master Ivan
Tuell and the singing of Miss Alice Bar
den. These children, some ten years OF
age, gave speciality acts that would have
won the highest applause from any
audience. Master Tuell is the son of
Elmer Tuell of West Paris, and is as
finished a dancer as can found among
the professionals. Little Miss Barden
is the daughter of Charles Barden, and
as a child singer she has voice that
ought to bring her more than local fame.
She sang recently at prize competition
at the Empire Theatre in Lewiston,
where the prizes were decided by vote OF
the audience, and was voted a prize.
Her training thus far has been done by
Miss Jennie NJ. Brown of West Paris,
and her work indicates that it is most
creditable to both teacher and pupil. 1t
is hoped that these children will be seen
and heard here again when the summer
people are with US to enjoy it.
The regular meeting of the directors
of Paris Hill Library Association will be
held at the home of Mrs. E. Fl. Jackson
next Wednesday afternoon at three
o'clock.
Mrs. Thomas Estabrook of Berlin, n.
H., was guest of Mrs. Jarvis Thayer
| last week.
There will be a dance at Academy
Hall next Saturday evening.
The Ladies' Baptist Circle which was
postponed two weeks ago will be held al
Cummings Hall Tuesday evening of this
week when the same entertainment
| Aunt Jerusha'S Album, will be presented
And we would like here to notify those
that were to take part then, that they
will be expected TO take the same parl
this time. The supper committee woulC
also like to say that those who were t
contribute then will be expected tt
furnish the same things for Tuesday
without further notice. Supper at bal
past six. Entertainment at half pas
seven. Admission as usual. All are
cordially invited.