Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-06-13
NORWAY

] NORWAY.
i A beautiful and impressive service
Was the baccalaureate sermon before
tho senior class of Norway High School,
which Was delivered Ut the Opera House
lSunday afternoon ut O'Clock. The
large hall wss filled almost to ito capaci-
lty and oil unite In declaring IL to be one
Of the most interesting services Of the
kind ever held In town.
The stage and pulpit were simply but
effectively decorated with ported plants.
"a double quartette consisting OF Mrs.
sopranos, Mrs. Lou Smiley, Mrs. G. l..
Floyd Hsskell, tenors, and Herman
Horne and Fred Walker, BASES, furnish
cd excellent music for the service. There
was also solo by Miss Barden, and this
popular young singer was never more
enjoyed. An orchestra also assisted In
the service, playing the opening volun-
tary, the march for the class to file in,
prayer response and closing selection.
In the orchestra were Miss Grace Dean,
Walter Stesrns, Roland Mccormack,
violins; Allie Cote, cornet; Frank Kim.
ball, clarinet; G. L. DeCosta, bass; and
Miss Azola Pike, piano.
The class numbers twenty.one and was
marshaled by Paul Brooks, one of its
members. Rev. r. ]. Bruce of the Con-
gregational church had charge of the
opening and gave the prayer.
The Scripture reading and sermon was
by Rev. G. G.. Miller of the Universalist
church. As q text the speaker used the
words "The Unsearchable Riches OF
Jesus Christ" and the discourse was
most able one. As one of the greatest
riches he spoke Of love and emphasized
the fact that those who lived the most
worthy and satisfying lives were those
who loved God and their fellowmen.
| The speaker addressed bis remarks
almost wholly to the members of the
class, and exhorted them to make their
lives count In the world, saying that It
was In their power to be what they
wished to be and what they willed to be.
Els earnest words were listened to with
the closest attention.
Mt. Hope Rebekah Lodge held spe-
cial meeting Thursday evening and did
the work. Refreshments were served
after the work. The lodge has extended
an invitation to Ruth and Liberty Re-
bekah Lodges to visit here on the even
ing of June 80.
The Chapman Sisters Of Portland gave
. good entertainments ut the Opera House
Thursday evening, but owing to the
many other events that took place that |
night and the Indictment weather the at |
tendance was not large.
Woodland Home Cottsge at the lake
was the scene of Q very pleasant social
event Wednesday evening when Mr.. and
Mrs. E. N. SWEET entertained the mem.
bers of Mrs. SWEETS Sunday School class
with their gentlemen and few invited
guests. Most OF those who attended |
made the trip to tho cottage In MI.
SIMPSONS motor boats. After all bad
arrived bountiful supper of sandwiches,
salads, olives, pickles, assorted cake, hot
coffee and confectionery was served.
This feature of the program appealed to |
all very strongly, and 1t was fortunate
that goodly supply of food bad been |
provided, as some displayed rather
amazing appetites. After the supper |
the time was spent In social manner, q !
few enjoyed boat rides, some Of the
gentlemen got together and tried to find
some way of stopping the European war
and assisting the Republican party In
nominating the proper candidate for the
presidency, at least that Is what one
would have thought had they heard the
various arguments advanced by the little
gathering. Later rock and finch and
few other games were tried, but those
who endeavored to play did not make
much Roadway because OF the antics of
the rest of the party, and when few
got together at another table and began
to play "animal" 1t was all OF with
everything else. 1t certainly was very
jolly party. Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. SWEET, Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Holmes, Rev. and Mrs. r. j. Bruce,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Buck, Mr.. and Mrs.
True @. Morrill,, Mr.. and Mrs. George L.
Sanborn, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold T. Thayer,
Mrs. Fred Smith, Mrs. Howard Maxim,
Mrs. Alma Hartman, Misses Helen and
Mildred Holmes, Misses Dora Goldrup,
Edith Knight, Annie Whitehouse, Marion
Lougee, Sarah Mayberry, Edith Parker,
and Hal Crandlemire and Ralph Osgood.
The boys of the senior class of the
high school have voted to receive no
flowers at their graduating exercises
Thursday evening, and 1t Is hoped that
friends will not present any. /
At Q stated convocation OF Oxford
Royal Arch Chapter to be held Wednes-
day evening, members Of st. Andrews
Chapter of Mechanic Falls will be pres.
emit as guests. Fhe r. A. degree will be
worked.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thaddeus Roberts have
been engaged to have charge Of Lakeside
Inn for The coming season. The house
was opened to summer guests on Mon
day. ~
Nv. Waite has gone to Middle Dam
to act as guide for the season.
Next Sunday, June 18th, will be OBJ
served az Children's Day at the Congre.
gational church. Miss Genevieve Bark
or has charge of the arrangements and is
preparing the little folks for their part
In the days exercises.
Mrs. Cora Mains has returned to this
village after spending some weeks with
her son Esca, who teaches at Ports.
mouth, n. d.
Aaron Yeaton has been reelected to
serve az science Instructor In the high
school at Hopedsle, Mass, for the next
school YEAR.
Mrs. Barber, who has recently return.
ed from the mission fields, addressed
the district meeting of the Woman's For.
eign Missionary Society, which was held
at the Methodist church Friday after
noon and evening.
The members Of the Minerva Club
we're entertained by Mrs. James Oswell