Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-01

Mro. Lord, tho owner OF froepect
Hotel, came to Bethel the first of the
week to have the insurance upon the
house adjusted. No definite plans for
rebuilding have been made but mean
while Mr.. King cares for guests "a far as
possible In the Films Annex.
Sunday, Rev. DR.. King of Massachu-
sets preached at the Methodist church
In the morning, and In the evening the
lecture upon India was preceded by an
illustrated talk particularly to the chill
dren. Monday evening he gave lecture
upon Jerusalem illustrated by the stere-
opticon and spoke at Locke's Mills Uhes-
day evening. Wednesday he delivered
an illustrated lecture upon Ceylon.
Tuesday afternoon Rev. DR.. King gave
a lecture upon Prohibition In Maine at
the Universalist church under the aus
pices of the W. G. T. U.
Tuesday evening, Rev. DR.. Van Kirk
gave lecture upon Browning and gave
an Interpretation of several Of his poems.
DIR. Van Kirk has been q very devoted
student of Browniug's poems and de.
lighted his audience. About twenty-five
years ago the doctor, then student,
preached at Middle Intervale In the Bap-
fist church and he very generously gave
bis lecture for the benefit of that church.
Wednesday, the Ladies' Circle of the
Universalist church held their annual
midsummer fair. There was a good at
tendance and large number partook of
a most appetizing supper. Thursday
evening an entertainment was held in
Odeon Hall in connection with the fair
ID al ha
dance which followed.
Rev. j. n. Little and family are at
their cottage at Freeport and there will
be no services in the Universalist church
until the first Sunday in September.
Thursday, the Ladies' Club of the
Congregational church were the guests
of Mrs. j. c. Billings at her cottage on
Songo Pond. The day was ideal and
sixteen ladies partook of the picnic din
uer, which was abundant and appetizing.
Some of the party rowed out for pond
lilies while others strolled through the
woods to visit other cottages. The
usual program was omitted for it was
unanimously voted that the rare treat af-
forded by the natural surroundings and
the gracious hospitality of the hostess
was sufficient for one days enjoyment.
Mrs. Clara Howard of South Paris has
been the guest of relatives in Bethel.
Mrs. B. F. Bradbury, accompanied by
her daughter and husband, Mr.. and Mrs,
Lester Cowan. visited Mr.. and Mrs. Jane
son Finney.
Miss Martha 4. Hersey of Litchfield
Conn.,, formerly of South Paris, arrived
Saturday to spend the month of August
with Mrs. F. S. Chandler.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. V. Holt have returned
! to their home in Andover, Mass, hav
ing spent four weeks with Mrs. Hollis
} parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. U. Purington
A quiet home wedding took place al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William Lowe
on Paradise Street, when Rev. W. G
: Curtis united in marriage their daughter
Clara, and Mr.. Harris White, formerly
, of Nova Scotia.
The midsummer fair of the Ladies
Club will be held August 10.
L. MIDDLE INTERvALE.
Methsl Packard called here July 25th
A reading here Wednesday evening b!
Rev. Mr.. Van Kirk for the benefit of th'
: church.
Eva Farwell has closed successful
term of school at Bemis, and is spend
ing her vacation with her parents here
Cooler weather now, and although W,
have had heavy rains the wells are low
in this vicinity.
Mrs. Mary Wiley, nee Carter, has re
turned from her outing in Portland will
her sister, Mrs. Fannie Carter, who ha
gone back to her home in New Jerse,
after pleasant stay at the old Carte
, mansion here, the home of her child
hood.
Some verses from friend worthy o.
> note:
"some day all doubt and mystery
VIII be made clear;
. The threatening clouds which now we see
al VIII disappear.
sI "Some day what seems punishment,
Or loss, or pain.
VIII prove to be Gods blessing sent
For very gain.
"Some day our weary feet will rest
In sweet content
And we will know how we were blest
,I By what was sent.
"And looking back with clearer eyes
ri Ger life's short span.
Wen see, with wondering, glad surprise,
Gods perfect plan.
;, "And knowing that the path we went
Was Gods own way,
Wen understand his wise Intent.
81 Some day, some day."
: Officer Packard called here the Goth o.
) July.