Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-07-04

Sunday afternoon, June %, Rev. w.
C. Curtis, Mr.. and Mrs. N. r. Springer
and Fl. N. Upton accompanied BY mem
bers of the W. G. T. U. and several OF
the citizens went to East Bethel to bold
temperance meeting. The church VA
prettily decorated and tho people were
very hospitable. Rev. Mr.. Curtis had
charge OF the opening services which
consisted of Scripture and prayer and
song service. The Campaign Song Book
was used. In introducing Mr.. Springer
a. speaker Of the afternoon Mr.. Curtis
made some very impressive remarks,
giving two pictures Of our town and
village made possibla BY the vote OF
Sept. IL. The one was bright with q
safe place for our boys and girls, the
other was the reverse. Mr.. Springer
held the closest attention Of bis audi
euce for more than an hour. He an.
swered with most convincing arguments
the six reasons the enemy usually give
why the prohibitory law should be taken
out of our constitution and proved how
impossible it 10 to have even respect
able enforcement Of license law. Mrs.
Banghart sang most impressively 'Oh,
Save MY Boy" This 10 the first Of q
series Of meetings 1t is planned to hold
In the rural districts. 220 names are
already enrolled on the "Young Cam.
paigners'' muster roll In our schools.
Monday Mr.. VIM. Brown, one Of the
oldest citizens in Bethel, passed away at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. John
Swan.
Tuesday the W. C. T. U. met with
Mrs. Banghart. Her home was prettily
decorated with flags in honor OF the
"Christian Citizenship" program, this
being the nearest meeting to July 4th.
Mrs. Fred Emery of Mexico has been
visiting her uncle, Mr.. F. s. Chandler.
Mrs. John V. Holt and little son
Reginald are here to spend the month of
July with Mrs. Hollis parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. U. Purington.
DR.. Austin Tenney, oculist, and Mr..
Charles Walker of Portland were In
Bethel Friday on professional trip.
Friday evening the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. U. Puringtou was thrown open
to entertain the guests who had been In.
vted to attend the recital of Mrs. Nellie
Brickett's class. The following pro.
gram was we'll rendered, even the young
est showing marked. progress and the
more advanced pupils surprised their
friends with the proficiency they have
gained during the past year. The friend!
offered congratulations to teacher and
pupils who have evidently worked to
gether to make this successful years
work in music. This recital does moi
close the season but work will continue
through the summer as usual.
Due;t-Sonata In d, Beethoven
| Mildred Hapgood, Mrs. Brickett a.,
Spring Mazurka, "aci
Sylvia Swan co.,u,,
Myron Bryant
La Gazelle. Hoffman,
Waltz, stresbbol
Lena Durkee
0 ~ Mildred Hapgood
Duett-Boys of Columbia. Hols
Harry Young, Hermon Robertson
Grace v. Pierce
l. h'es'H"' Jean Taylor
Les Tourterella, Van Gae
Hermon Robertson
Grand Polka de Concert. Bartlett
| Mildred Perham
| Duett-Rosy Fingers, Wac
| Alice Kimball, Jean Taylor
| Con Amore, Beaumon
Gladys spearrin
Hungarian Fantasy, Schlesinge
| Alice Kimball
Return of Spring, Moellin
| Sylvia Swan
Troubadour's Farewell, Englemanl
Florence Cross
+5olo-selected,
| Emma Burke
Duett-Galop, Kettere
\ Mildred Pcrham, Mrs. Brickett
| Excused.
The Universalist Sabbath School hel(
a picnic at Bryant's Pond Thursday.
The w. r. C. of Brown Post held tn
annual rose supper Thursday afternoon