Oxford Democrat., 1908-08-11
Wat Paris.

How delightfull We now have too in.
vitations, only 1t detracts somewhat from
the enjoyment to feel that We sort Of
er-well-fished for them. Custard pie
is q good bait, though; We know that.
John seems to think ought to take
advantage of the privilege Of leap year
and visit at Buckfield and received a
postal card from the East Sumner corre-
spondent, suggesting that meet him at
the Canton grove meeting. he does not
say whether he also IL back number,
but we presume not; however, those
things are q matter of personal opinion
mostly. We want Dickvale to be ref
feree. What shall I dop One claims to
be old, the other lame. and It Is onr
opinion that they both are cranky.
They don't seem to appreciate their priv
ileges.
Now, Dickvale, do you consider 1t
proper for q modest, bashful maiden OF
uncertain age to attend grove meetings
or visit bachelor farm houses alonep
The whole matter might be solved by
having Democrat picnic" as you sug-
gest, in which case We wouldn't promise
thing about our cooking; John Is too
"fussy." We would like to say to East
Sumner that, like most women, after we
have had chance to have our say and
find our bit of fault, we are ready to for
give and defend q friend.
John knows how to give woman
tidy compliment of the real sort, even
though it be from afar off (can 1t be that
| distance lends enchantment'? and We
are sure his heart is eternally young, in
which case 1t matters not whether the
number is back OF front.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry z. Hamilton of
Greenfield, Mass, arrived in town the
last of the week to visit Mrs. Hamilton's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 8. W. Dunham.
Mr.. Hamilton will return to Greenfield
the first of this week, but Mrs. Hamilton
and their three children will remain
about three weeks. Since their last visit
here a son has been born to them, and
he is now fine little fellow, just begin
ming to talk.
W. S. Field of Dorchester, Mass, Is
visiting his father, Charles W. Field, and
boarding at j. R. fuckers.
There was an interesting mothers
meeting last Thursday afternoon under
the auspices of the local W. G. T. u.
As the weather was showery at the time
of the meeting the attendance was not 80
large as it otherwise would have been,
but those present spoke in high terms of
it's helpfulness. The program, which
was arrangedsby the superintendent of
the purity department., Mrs. S. T. White,
was as follows:
In. Singing Hymn
q. Scripture and Prayer Rev. D. r. Ford
8. Membership Roll Call and Business
4. Singing, Help Each Other
5. Letter Of Greeting Mrs. H. P; Dennison
@. Paper, Observation Rev. D. r. Ford
IL. Singing, just for To-day Quartette
$. Story, Transformation Of Elizabeth s...
Q. Reading. Two Pictures Mrs. A. D. Swift
10. Singing, Bringing in the sheaves
| IL. Question Box on Mothers Problems. follow
| ed by very interesting general discus
Mrs. Lewis C. Bates presided at the
meeting.
Mrs. Ella Reed and Mr.. Burton L.
Reed of Boston are guests at Lewis M.
Mann's. Mrs. Reed is sister to Mrs.
Mann.
Mrs. Anna G. Young is visiting her son,
Rev. C. Fl. Young at North Anson.
Mrs. Samuel Estes, Jr., has returned
home and her mother, Mrs. Ryerson,
who is in poor health, came with her
from Paris Hill.
The Lucky Leaf Club went Saturday
morning to Camp Comfort at Locke's
Mills for a three days outing. They
were accompanied by Mr.. Abner Il.
Mann and Mr.. j. F. Reed. Mr.. Reed re-
turned home Saturday night, the rest
of the party, numbering nine, remaining
until Tuesday. All but two of the club
were able to 60 aud the party was chap
eroned by Miss Brown.
j. 81. Cole Is at home for the present.
West Paris Grange had supper Sat
urday, followed by sociable in the
evening.
w. d. Pratt and his mother-in-law,
Mrs. Mary A. Allen, have returned here
and are housekeeping at Mr.. Pratt's
home. Mrs. Allen is in feeble health
and her sister, Mrs. Nellie Rowe of Rum.
ford, recently came to visit her.