Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-06-04

Memorial Sunday wa observed with .
union service In the Congregational
church Sunday morning. The organ
and chancel bore national hsgs gfacefully
draped, and the altar was covered with
white apple blossoms. A large chorus
choir under the direction Of Dr.. I. b.
Wight rendered appropriate music. The
Grand Army and Relief Corps and the
Sons Of Veterans marched In and occu-
pied seats In the body Of the house.
Upon the platform were Rev. j. b.
Little, pastor Of the Universalist church,
Rev. W. G. Curtis, pastor Of the Congre-
gational church, who assisted In the
opening services. Rev. B. F. Pickett OF
the NJ. E. church preached An appropri.
ate sermon from the text, "Other men
laborsd, and 70 are entered into the
fruits of their Labor" Mr.. Pickett
called attention to the fact that just
twenty years ago, during former pas.
torate here, he preached the memorial
sermon. The services were impressive,
and helpful to keep alive the fire OF
patriotism, which should never be al
lowed to grow dim.
Tuesday the W. G. T. U. met with
Mrs. Andrews, and the delegates report
ed the county convention.
Tuesday evening the song recital by
Mrs. Ravi-Schoonover and Mr.. Ernest j.
Hill, assisted by Mrs.. Florence Chapman:
Berwick, was given In Odeon Hall, and
was a rare treat. Mrs. Scho0nover's
friends and former parishioners were
pleased to listen again to her beautiful
mezzo-soprano voice, which always was
such delight during her residence here.
Mr.. Hill captivated his audience from
the start. The violinist, Mrs. Chapman
Berwick, was not stranger to q Bethel
audience, and was warmly welcomed.
Mrs. Elsie HALL Thurstop, accompanied,
received the Same appreciation her
Bethel friends have always accorded her,
and it was . pleasure for Bethel friends
to meet her again. The program was
one worthy such artists, and the n. <.
society, under whose auspices the con-
cert was given, richly deserve the thanks
Of the public for the privilege Of enjoy
ing such musical treat.
Wednesday evening Mr.. Edmund Z.
Holt, . native Of Bethel and lifelong
resident for eighty years, passed away
at his homo on Chapman Street. Mr..
Holt had been twice married. The first
wife WAS Phebe Wight. The second
wife, who survives him, was Mrs. Cas-.
we'll OF Harrison. Mr.. holt will be
much missed by large circle of friends
and acquaintances. Funeral services
we're held at his late home Saturday
afternoon.
Thursday the rain prevented the out.
door memorial exercises which had been
arranged, in which the school children
were to have taken part. At Odeon Hall
in the evening very fine program was
given. Herrick's Orchestra gave the
opening selection. Prayer was offered
by Rev. w. G. Curtis. Lincon's address
at Gettysburg was recited by Carroll
Valentine in most pleasing manner.
Mrs. I. II. Wight rendered two solos
very sweetly, with Miss Mildred Zap.
good accompanied. The orchestra rem.
dered several selections In rare taste,
Remarks were made by Major True, and
in few we'll chosen words Rev. Merrill
C. Ward Of Norway was introduced by
Z. c. Park, Esq as the speaker Of the
evening. Mr.. Ward Is an easy speaker,
and held the closest attention of his
audience while he told many stories Of
the war, reviewed many parts OF the
struggle, and impressed lessons OF patri
otism upon all present. The program
closed with the singing Of America by
the audience, accompanied by the or
chestra.
Mrs. W. C. Curtis has returned from
the Central Maine General Hospital
where she has been for surgical treat
ment, and her friends are pleased with
her improvement.
Sunday commencement week at Gonld
Academy will open with the baccalaure.
ate sermon at the Congregational church
preached by Rev. j. II. Little, pastor Of
the Universalist church. Thursday after
noon, graduation exercises. Thursday
evening, concert. Friday evening, re-
ception.
Rev. j. Fl. Little delivered the memo
rial address at Bowdoinham,