Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-02-20
Mrs; Ralph Perkins Is visiting rel,tiver

Hr.; Ralph Perkins is visiting relative,
MIS-. n. Q. Joy entertained . few O,
her neighbor ladies at rock Satnrds,
evening. Two tables were in play.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid win mss,
with MIS-. j. 81. Stuart next Thursday
afternoon. All are invited to come.
Norway Lodge, I. o. o. F., viii vorl
the tnlrd degree on candidates from Mt
Mlca Lodge Tuesday evening of thil
There will be Q rehearsal Of the degree
stan OF the Pythian Sisters Thursday
evening, Feb. %, preparatory to doing
'ne work on Tuesday evening, Feb. ~.
The Juniors of the Congregational
church will give patriotic entertain emit
u the vestry Thursday evening, Feb.
~, at 7:S0 o'clock. Admission 10 cents.
Everybody invited.
For two mornings now the thermom-
eter has actually been above zero. And
we haven't had snow storm, or q big
blow, for week. Really, winter seems
70 De easing up trif1e.
Thursday, washington's birthday, is
holiday. The banks will be closed all
day and the post Office will be open from
500 to 1880 In the forenoon and from
800 to 80 in the afternoon.
The Philatheas will hold q special
meeting at Mrs. j. j. Merrill's Tuesday
st i 80 p. NJ. All members are request
ed to be present aud bring any articles
of clothing suitable for needy children.
George w. Watsrhouse, while carrying
tub down stairs the first of last week.
suffered fall with Ii, and iu couse quence
Of his injuries has not had the full use
OF his limbs since, and Is confined to the
house.
Washington's birthday will be OBJ
served Thursday afternoon in all the
schools of the town by some special ex-
ercises. Parents and friends are spec
tally invited TO visit the schools on that
occasion.
Mrs. George B. Crockett, who has
been visiting her daughter and other rel
atives in Massachusetts, for some weeks,
and on her way home visited her daugh-
ters in Sanford and Alfred, is expected
home Monday night.
o. E. Barrows has a lot of lumber
landed on the lot back of the Hewett
house, where he will build during the
coming season two houses on the street
to be opened through from Market
Square to River Street.
Under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
of the Methodist church, "The Family
Album" will be presented at 1870 Thurs
day evening, after which an hour will be
given to merry games. Come and have
good time. Admission ten cents.
Hamlin Temple, Pythian Sisters, will
observe its tenth anniversary and roll
call at its next regular meeting Tuesday
evening, Feb. o. They will exemplify
the degree that evening. Refreshments
will be served. 1t is hoped all members
will be present.
On Friday evening of this week Ham,
lin Lodge will celebrate the double ami
versary of the Order of Knights of
Pythias. There will be work In the
rank of Page, followed by refreshments
and smoke talk. Pennesseewassee Lodge
are to be guests of the evening.
Frank R. Durham, who underwent
serious surgical operation in the Central
Maine General Hospital in Lewiston
about two weeks ago, and was for a
while in dangerous condition, is now re-
ported as doing we'll, though he will
probably have a stay of considerable
length in the hospital.
Thursday evening, Feb. 8, Mrs. L. c.
Smiley entertained q few OF her lady
neighbors In honor of Mrs. Kennedy,
who has been with her for several weeks.
Two tables were filled at rock. On Sat-
urday evening, Feb. 10, Mrs. E. n. An
derson entertained the same ladies In
honor of Mrs. Kennedy, when rock was
enjoyed.
VIM. &. Kimball Post and Circle had
a Lincoln and Washington birthday OBJ
servance at their hall Saturday evening,
which was entertaining and appropriate.
A Washington pie supper was served,
and two member of the post and circle
respectively were dressed to represent
George and Martha Washington. A pro-
gram of music and readings was given,
and the evening was socially enjoyed.