Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-02-18
West Paris.


The four-act drama "Home Ties" was
presented before good sized audience
Wednesday evening, at Grange Hall.
The play 10 bright and clean, with plenty
of pathetic situations, indicative Of home
life, and yet the comedy parts are strong
enough In each scene to receive great
applause and keep the audience in
roar OF laughter. 1t Is seldom that
drama is ever presented here, that the
entire cast are so admirably suited to
their individual parts, and all are receiv-
ing compliments on the manner 1t was
given, as there was no delay through
the evening. Excellent music was
furnished during the evening, consisting
Of piano duets by Mrs. g. l. Burnham
of South Paris and Miss Della Lane OF
West Paris, solo by Dana Grover with
Mrs. Grover accompanist, solos by Allan
j. Keaney and H. X. Tuell, with Mrs.
Bnrnham accompanied. Each number
responded to an encore. Ice cream,
homemade candies and popcorn were on
sale. After the drama the young peo'
pie enjoyed a sociable until twelve
O'Clock. Mrs. c. Z. Chase played the
piano for the games. The committee
have received several invitations to re-
peat the play here, but as very prOmis-
ing minstrel show is soon to be given
under the same auspices it is not con-
sidered best to do so at present.
A very pleasing entertainment was
given on Lincoln day by the West Paris
school. There was a good number OF
visitors.
There was a quiet wedding at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Ridlon
Saturday evening, Feb. 8, when their
daughter, Bertha Agnes, was united 10
marriage with Chester T. Buck by Rev,
d. A. Ball, pastor of the Universalisl
church. Only immediate relatives and
friends Of the family witnessed the cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Buck are highly
respected young people and have the
best wishes of many friends for their
future happiness and prosperity.
The Good Will Society committees on
the drama wish TO express their thanks
to the cast, musicians and all those who
helped to make the evenings program a
success.
| John F. Wood of Shows Falls remains
very i'll. At the time of his being taken
i'll Mrs. Wood was at West Paris coach.
ing the drama, Home Ties, but was
obliged to go home at once.
Mrs. Guy A. Smith is i'll with mumps
Mr.. and Mrs. George l. burnham OF
South Paris were the guests OF Mrs
Burnhams brother, Frank L. Willis
and family, Wednesday and Thursday
Much sickness is prevailing here from
colds and grippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Bryant of Shows
Falls have recently visited relatives il
Lynn, Mass.
The Ladies' Aid of the NJ E. church
held its annual meeting with Mrs. Ellis
worth d. Curtis Tuesday, Feb. II. The
following officers were elected:
| Pres.-Mrs. Minnie Curtis.
| Vice .Pres-Mrs. Mabel Lane.
Sec.-Mrs. Alice Ford.
Treas.-Mrs. Mabel Lane.
Chairman Of work committee-Mrs. Alice III
Ford.
The society is in flourishing condition
and has raised good sum during TIT
year.
Miss Bertha Penley was taken to TIT
Central Maine General Hospital earl!
Saturday morning.
Dale Swift is i'll with mumps.
The four-act drama Home Ties will bt
presented for the benefit of West Pari
public library at Dudley Opera House
Bryant's Pond, Wednesday evening, Feb
10. A dance will follow the play. Mu
sic by Milliken's orchestra of Norway
4 pieces. Admission 25c., children ur
der y years 15c. Dancing Csc. per couple
| HHiphee of Harvard RECENTLY present
ed with great success at South Paris ant
at Bolster's Mills, under the auspices Q
the senior class of Paris High School
will be played here. by the same cast, a
Grange Hall, next Friday evening.