Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-07-07

Bethel.
Sunday evening Children's Day con-
cert was given In tho n. e. church,
which was filed to listen to the pro-
gramme of Rotations, solos and cho-
FUSES. Mrs. Banghart, the pastors
wife, had the children we'll drilled and
the older members Of the Sunday School
assisted in the chorus.
Monday evening an entertainment Was
given In Garland chapel. The pro-
gramme began with two charming
tableaux, "The Fly-awsy" and at Looks
Like Rain" Little Elinor Tibbetts and
Margaret Hanscom made perfect pict.
ures. The Bachelors Reverie was read
BY Mrs. Eldredge and 1t was acted 10 Q
most entertaining manner. Miss Duhy
of Boston rendered a piano solo. and
Miss Miriam Herrick, daughter of Judge
A. E. Herrick, sang solo entitled 1.-THE
Night Hath q Thousand Eyes," which
called forth many congratulations from
her friends. Miss Ola Hutchins as
monologuist was very successful and
received hearty applause. Miss Lucia
Weed, who has been under the in
structiou of Leland Powers, surprised
her friends in her rendering of Gilberts
"Sweethearts'' and in response to a
hearty applause gave pleasing darkey
story and by request the "Frenchman's
Dilemma" Miss Weeds personality
is charming and her gracious manner
wins her many friends who are justly
proud of her success. The appreciation
of the audience was shown by volun-
tary offering of over forty dollars.
Tuesday the w. c. T. U. held An in
teresting meeting at the home of the
president, Mrs. o. NJ. Mason.
The pupils of Nellie L. Brickett gave
q piano recital at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. U. Purington. The large par
lors were filled with parents and invited
friends. The following programme was
given:
Duet.-Dialogue, Engelmann
Milised Bosserman, Sylvia Swan.
Muriel Park
|a-Ballad Of the Weaver. Hoffman,
'-'u "''e' Susan King.
Song of the Robin, Warren
Evangeline Atnerton.
AIN Beauteous May, Llchner
b-Australian Song. Pacher
Fifth Nocturne. Leybach
La Fleurette. Wellesley
a-Farewell to the Aim, LANCE
b-Tam O'Shsnter, Warren
Marjorie Phllbrook.
'' Mariei Park, Evangeline Anterior;
Stella Durkee.
la-Amaranth, Wennei
b-Prisoner and the Swallow, Croisez
Mildred Hapgood.
Esrella, Helms
Angels Dream, F.porso
Vera Holt
ins : '0"''' ' Bertha Thurston.
a-F'ete Champenoise, Lebierre
Ib-Twittering Birds, Biilema
Mona Martyr.
Mid Palms and Roses, Engelmanr
Natalie Barker.
Grand yaise. Matte
Mildred Bosserman.
Duett-Charge Of the Uhlans, Bohr
Mona Martyr, Mrs. Brickett.
The progress of the pupils since the last
recital was very marked and showed
thorough instruction and the faithful
practice of the pupils. There Is large
class which will continue with Mrs.
Brickett. There were many expires
sions of commentator and congratula
tions extended to both pupils and
teacher.
Wednesday the people had the rare
privilege of listening to Miss Eller
Stone, whose captivity during mission
airy journey in Turkey is still fresh II
the minds of thousands. Miss Stones
pleasing personality and intense interes
| in her subject makes her most in
teresting speaker.
The meeting of the Ladies' Clul
Thursday partook somewhat of patri
otto spirit and the life of Martha Wash
ington was most Interestingly told ant
patriotic songs sung.
Thursday evening Odeon Hall wa
we'll filled to see "Prof. Baxter's Grea
Invention" when the following pro
gramme was given:
Monologue, Frederick Poole
Prof. Baxters Great Invention:
Benjamin Franklin Baxter-inyentor,.
| Alton Richardson
Peter Crawford, deaf but daring
Samuel wooley, sprightly for his years,
Roxanna Tucker. most remarkable woman,
Edith Thurstor
Dorothy Tucker. giddy girl Of sixty, -
Mary Ann. Prof. Baxter's servant,
Mrs. z. c. Vandenkerckhover
Dancing at $50. Miss Elsie Hall, Pianist
Mr.. Robert Bisbee and Mr.. Wilbu
Yates assembled Mt. Washington, the
went over the Presidential Range.
rained at the summit of Mt. Washington
but the view from the other mountain
was fine.
E. C. Bowler, Professor Hanscom, Fl
In. Upton and Herman Mason attended
the Bangor convention.
Tuesday the young people enjoyed
dance at the hotel.
The family of Mr.. George King hav
gone to their cottage at Cupsuptic TO
the season.
DR.. and Mrs. Tibbetts, Mrs. Charlie
Pingree, Mr.. Seth Walker, and MI
Ernest Walker were among those wht
attended the commencement and cen
tenpial exercises Of Bridgton Academ
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