The Republican journal., 1885-12-10

The annual meeting OF the Maine State Grange
will be held ut Augusta Dec. 18th, 1850 Hotel
North, Cony House and Augusta House will board
at reduced rates, ana the railroads will carry dele.
gates al one fare.
The Dirigo Rural says of the twelfth annual
session of the State Grange to be held at Augusta
on Tuesday next: every subordinate grange in
The state should endeavor, If possible to be repre-
scented there; the larger the delegation the better
At these annual gatherings, wisely and harmoni
"usiy conducted, members gather and carry back
To their several subordinate oranges an inspiration
and enthusiasm that's very valuable to the Order"
Several members of Honesty Grange will attend
the state Grange at Augusta next week.
Waldo Co. Grange met with Victor Grange
Searemont, Dec sth. The day was fine and at
tendance good. Victor Grange is quite a Young
Grange but is nicely located in the hall Of
MIR. samuel liazeltne. We found the ladies ante
rooms, which is warmed by open fire, extreme
y comfortable The Worthy Master was absent
and Worthy Overseer Bowen presided Nine
Oranges in Waldo Co. represented by delegates
ali in a nourishing condition-eso two in Knox
Co by Bro and Sister Stone and Bros. Norwood and
McCurdy. The fifth degree conferred upon
twentysix duly elected members. Then followed
It fine recitation by Sister Dyer select reading by
Sister Mcfarland and defamation by Bro. NJ F.
Gilmore. Recess of one hour for dinner, Victor
patrons kindly furnishing us excellent tea and
coffee. The meeting was again called together
=. VI. Sister Mcfarland In behalf Of Waldo Co.
Grange presented Sister Bellows Qher sec'y) with
handsome silver cake basket and napkin ring a
a token of their appreciation. Sister Bellows was
taken by surprise but responded with heartfelt
thanks. The committee on time, place and prog.
ramne reported as follows: Time Jan. 10TH
place Sandy Stream Unity, programme: /. Open,
ing exercises. 2. Music. 3. Report Of Oranges. A.
Comforting of fifth degree s. Address of welcome
by Sister Muzzy. 6. Response by Bro. Otis Corn.
forth. :. Topic. What does it cost to grow our hay
crop when consumed on the farm? Opened by
Bros. johnson and Lane s. Recess. 9. Song by
Sister Maria Mitchell. 10. Question: Resolved
that all money raised by the State for the support
of schools should be equally divided among the
several districts Aft. NJ Il. Hunt and James Wick
cry. Neg. Bros. Ellis and |. S. Elliot. H. Song by
the Sisters Mouiton. II. Topic. Resolved that par
ents should rot their children in the pres
encc Of others. To be opened by Sisters Howe and
Bowen. The question was then taken up: Re
solved that the Patrons Aid and Life Insurance
Cos donot receive the support they should in Waldo
Co AT Bros. Hunt hutchinson. Neg. Bros. Packard
and Ellis. Bros. Lasse, Cushman, Cobb, Mellow
ellis, Caswell, Stone. Clement, Cammett, Norwood
McCurdy, Moore, Morey, Bowen and Gordon
Sisters Bellows ami Hunt took part in the discus
sion. Quartette by Bro. P. s. Wing and others
Question. Resolved that~the success of the Grange
depends more upon the Sisters than the Brothers
Al Sister Hunt Neg. Sister jackson. Remarks
by Sisters Stone. Bowen, Coleman, Morey, Barker
Wiley, Bellows and Wing. Bros. Wing, Wiley
Clement Oaks, Lassell, Randall Bowen and Hunt
vote Of thanks was extended to Victor Grange
for courtesies. Songs by. Bros. Barker and Miller
!. NJ Bellows. Secretary