Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29

The usual village Christmas tree was
held. under the auspices Of the three
Sunday Schools, on Thursday, Christ
mas eve, at Centennial hall. Sixty or
more children played games In the after
noon aud were given lunch of sand,
witches, cake and cocoa, after which
the two pretty trees were unloaded Of
their gifts. Mr.. E. L. Wood, disguised
as Santa Claus, made short visit much
to the delight and excitement OF the
children. Mr.. Chase and Mr.. Taylor
called the names of the presents al
taken from the trees. Quite company
of older people were also present and
there was brief programme which con-
sisted of instrumental music by Mrs. A.
K. Shurtleff; scripture reading by Rev
Miss Macduff; prayer by Rev. D. r
Ford; a Christmas song by Alice T.
Barden, and q Santa Claus story read BY
Mrs. D. R. Ford.
The Firms in this vicinity celebrated
Christmas at Dunham's Hall on Friday
evening and apparently had very en-
joyable time. Some seventy-five were
present, perhaps twelve or fifteen being
our townspeople, who went in as spec
tators. The Firms do not make gifts to
each other but make the occasion al
opportunity to raise money for their
church services. 1t was something ike
our church fairs, and was quite festive
occasion but very civil and orderly. A
pretty Christmas tree was placed in
front of the stage and handsomely
decorated with strips of gay lowered
crepe paper, bells and lighted candles
Money for the church was obtained by
an admission fee at the door and the
sale of oranges, post cards, and various
other articles, the things having beer
purchased at the store and then sold fol
as high a price as could be obtained
Mr.. Lauri Immonen, who seemed 10 OF
master of ceremonies, presided at a sor'
of fish pond, and then sold the other
things at auction to the highest bidder
and it was said that an orange nae
brought as high as so cents. We under
stand that quite good sum was realized
Miss Rita Kahkonen, who for severa
years has been maid at George NJ. At
woods at Paris Hill, sung two very
pretty Christmas songs, and the rest Of
the time was passed in playing game,
similar to our ION the Green Carpet
and dancing. Music was furnished by
Elias McKeen on violin and accordion
1t was happy party.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Kicker have beer
spending a week with Mr.. Ricker's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert j. Kicker.
Quite a party of our young people
went to North Paris Friday evening tc
the village Christmas tree.
| J. l.. Marshall has been at home for
week or two.
Mr.. Frank q. Hill and family have
moved from the upstairs rent in Z. K
Davis house and hereafter will make
their home ut the house OF Mrs. Susar
B Claflin, on the corner OF Main ant
Greenwood Streets. Mrs. Clafin, who
| is iii with a cancer on the face, will bt
cared for by Mr.. Hills family.
There were quite number of pretty
family Christmas trees in our village
and many children were made happy by
the gifts that were just what they hat
wished for.
Schools began last Monday, and thu
teacher in place of Miss Price ia Mis-!
Edith NJ. Clark of Burlington.
E. D. Stilwell, who has been quite sick
is improving.
Rev. r. L. Kimball, who for severa
months has preached acceptably for tn,
Baptist society, has gone away to attent
the Moody Bible School at Chicago, ant
for short time the society will not bav'
services, only the regular session o
Sunday School. They have extended ;
call to Rev. l.. W. Raymond of Dixfielt
to become their pastor and are mucl
pleased that he has accepted. Rev. Mr.
Raymond has been here to see sbou
engaging a rent, and is expected t.
come here in the near future.
In the Rebekah contest, the side o
which Miss Mabel E. Kicker was captain
wor by obtaining the largest sum o
money at their entertainment.
The Luky Leaf Club had Christina
party last Wednesday evening at tn
home of Miss Jennie NJ. Brown.