Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-02-10
High School Fair Great Success

In spite OF the tremendous storm which
set In soon after noon Thursday, the fail
of Paris High School held on Friday had
large patronage. II the success of the
affair didn't surprise those who had
charge of 1t, certainly all others were
surprised considering the conditions oil
weather and travelling. The answer must
be the interest taken by every one In the
school and their willingness to give il
encouragement whenever possible.
During the bowling storm of Thurs
day afternoon and evening, the deco
rators worked at Grange Hall until late
hour, then waded through the snow to
their homes. The general scheme of dec
Grafton was In the school colors of red
and white, and 1t was very effective.
Miss Emma West was at the head of the
decorating committee.
Friday afternoon the sale was opened.
and the patronage was good. The fancy
table was decorated In green and white,
and was in charge of Miss Florence East.
man.
The apron table was in pink, green
and white. This was In charge Of Miss
Helen Cummings.
A table of small miscellaneous articles
was in charge of Miss Gertrude Cush-
man.
A table of vegetables and preserves
was we'll stocked with variety Of those
articles. It was decorated in brown
crepe, paper, with maple leaves, and was
in charge of Miss Ada McAllister.
One of the liveliest places, and the ONT
which returned the most financial re-
suits, was the candy department. This
was in the form of red brick house. 1t
was in charge of Miss Ella Remission.
The Chinese Laundry of Whu Diddeo
was in charge of Stanley Greene, with
several Chinese girls as assistants. This
was the time-honored "grab," the pack
ages being In clothes basket.
In an appropriately arranged and dec
Grated gypsy booth in the corner, Miss
Eleanor Clifford and Miss Louise Silver
told fortunes.
General supervision OF the room was
given by the teachers.
Late in the afternoon the room was
cleared, and the tables were set for the
supper. This was in general charge OF
Mr.. Dyer, the principal, and good num-
Der of the mothers were present to as.
sist. How the people all got there
through the rough, dark streets, is some
thing of q mystery, but 1t is fact that
with the ropm filled to Its capacity, 1t
was necessary to set the tables twice.
The supper, to which the people of tho
village generally had contributed, was
fine one, and satisfying to everybody.
Some change was made in the program
of the evening, the playlet, "Just Plain
Dot" recently put on by the Junior En-
deavor Society of the Congregational
church, being repeated in place of the
farce planned and advertised, which 1t
was not practicable to present. The
young people did splendidly, and received
much praise from the audience. The hall
was packed to the limit, people standing
clear ont to the stairs.
Program of entertainment:
1. Boys Glee Club. BY the Campfire.
.. Reading by Miss Helen Tracy.
s. Folk Dance.
4. Girls Glee Club.
5. "Just Plain Dot"
Teachers and students worked hard and
with interest on the whole affair, and
they received good response from the
people OF the town, who responded well
to the calls made upon them.
The exact sum OF the proceeds cannot
be stated as yet. 1t is certain that 1t will
amount to over 5000.