Slice bread in half lenghtwise; scoop out soft center of lower half and save for use in other dishes. Place both halves of loaf, cut side up, on cookie sheet. Melt butter in a small saucepan, and blend in onion, thyme, basil, and paprika. Brush two third of butter mixture over cut sides of bread, covering completely. Bake at 180ºC or 15 minutes or until slightly toasted. Fill lower half of bread with Oyster Fillkng; cover with top half, and brush with remaining seasoned butter. Bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into 6 diagonal pieces; garnish each piece with parsley and a wedge of lemon. Serve hot. Oyster Filling: Rinse oysters in cold water; drain. Mix egg, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Dip oysters into egg mixture; then coat with cracker crumbs. Saute oysters in butter until golden brown. SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, sometime in 1974. Typed for you by Nancy Coleman.