The Republican journal., 1888-06-28
News of the Oranges,


ny special invitation the patrons of Sebasticook
Grange, No lOl, to the number of thirty seven as
semDleu at Hon. Orrin Leonards Saturday, June
18TH at 2 o'clock p. M. The afternoon was spent
IN social greetings, games of croquet and strolls
along the Sebasticook, which presents verv beau.
tful and artistic view from Mr Leonar,i's elegant
residence which Is situated on an elevation over.
looking the beautiful waters of the Sebasticook for
long distance. Mrs. Evie Gilmore favored the
company with some very choice selections of vocal
anu instrumental music which were highly appre-
ciaieu i a. Az about . O'Clock supper was announced
anu the company gathered around the long and
heavlly laden tables supplied with the choicest
flands which could be conceived by the highest
culture IN the attanments of the culinary arts to
which each of the company did ample Justice The
company dispersed at about o'clock feeling that
the day had been well spent. Pittsfield A,lyer
tser.
Equity Grange, Belfast has adopted the follow
ing resolutions on the death of sister Maria Pay
son:
whereas by the death of our dearly loved friend
anu sister, Mrs. Maria Payson, we, the members
OF Equity Grange, experienced a sudden and il
reparable loss, and whereas the death Of this be
ioIeu anu much respected of our number
brings us extreme sorrow and regret
hesolNe', That our order and the community at
itrse nave met with grievous and solemn aiic-
Resolved that the memory of our departed sister
VIII be long and kindly cherished among us
Resolved, that while mourn for her and tlcep-
y lament the Providence which has called her
from our midst, we extend our heartfelt sympathy
ana M confidence to those who, by reason Of nearer
anu uearer ties, have met with a grief still more
sad and affective than our own.
hesoiveG' that a copy of these resolutions lie
mother. as slight expression of regard for her
and our feelings for them in their sorrow
LoRETTO HAYFORD,
HATTIE =. HAYFoRD,
}. a. WILSON, fCommittee
HANNAH WILSON,
MARY j. PITCHER
June Goth the members of Harvest Moon Grange
Thorndke, and invited guests, took ride to East
Thorndike and spent very enjoyable day at the
home Of Bro. Virgil Higgins. There were about
sixty in the company, and all seemed to enjoy the
day very much. Mr.. S. n. Titon, Past Master
| and orator of the day, read 4 very fine essay A
grange poem rected by the W IT,, excellcus
remarks were made by Revs Mr.. Bracket and f.
T.. Ware; also by MIR. y. III. MURRAY, of Burnham
Z. smith, of Freedom, Mr.. W. IF. Savwar,l and
Sisters Gross and Smith. Miss Brackett PLAYED
the organ and good choir helped to enven the
occasion. Worthy of special mention was a grange
song, sung by Bro. and Sister Virgil Higgins in
which the farmer persuaded to Join the grange
and stay on the farm, and give up going West ~
get rich. The tables gave ample proof that the
ladies fully understand their business One Incl
dent Is worthy of notice. Three of DR.. Mitchelr-
patients, whose friends had given them up, were
sitting at one table looking hale and hearty, and
enjoying life to its utmost. The afternoon was
spent very socially, enlivene,l with songs and
anecdotes, while the younger members of the
party were interested in songs, croquet and other
games. A vote Of hearty thanks was extended to
Bro. and Sister Higgins for their unweared
effort to make all happy. The party left with
a higher estimate of the social elements of tie
grange and with new courage to work in the noble
principles of the order j. +.
The june meeting OF Waldo County Grange was
| held with star of Progress Grange in jackson ON
June 18th. The day was fine and there was Il good
attendance. The meeting was called to order by
Worthy Master Bowen. After the opening e\er-
clscs sister Bertha Wallace gave cordial address
of welcome, Bro. F. Dolloh responding in behalf OF
the County Grange. The hall was newly papered
and bordered and decorated with plants and now
ers, which added much to the DAYS endowment
leu oranges were represented and Pcnobscot
County by Bro. Ferguson of North Star. Brother
a. }. Mudgett sang song with an accompaniment
by Sister Dyer Remarks were made by Bro J. II
Cook in his own witty style. 4 petition to Con.
gress to amend the Inter r->tate Commerce law was
presented by Bro. Bellows. Noted to lay it ON the
table until afternoon. The fifth degree was con
ferred upon five candidates recess music by the
choir; question Resolved that our protective tarin
Is not Il benefit to farmers. An Bro. A. j. Mu,iu-
EFT, Neg, Bro. ID. Dyer. Bros. Durham, Cook,
Bellows Wadlin, Ritchie Bowen, Wad,worth,
Harding, Campbell and Smith took part in the dis
cns>ion Topic; Would it not he better for the 81.
ters health to do more out of door and less fancy
work: .Opened by Sister Durham, followed hv
sisters Rlchic, Luce, Bellows and others whose
/ names escaped me. The petition presented by
Bro. Bellows was taken up and discussed bv Bros
lows, tampbel, Wadln, Cook, and others 1t wa-
N"teu 10 adopt the amendment. A vote of thank,
was EXTENDED to Star of Progress Grange for cour
tcsies. The committee on time place and pro
gramme reported Time, August 2lSt; place.
south Branch, Penohscot, programmc-lst open
ing exercises, 2d, report of Oranges 3d. address
OF welcome by Bro W. IL. CHM: ith. RESPONSIVE
by sister Martha Nickerson; 9TH music; 9TH fifth
degree; Ith, recess; sh music; 9TH, question Re
solved that Foreign Emigration has done more to
lower the standard of American Citizenship than
lrotectlon has done to elevate 1t. An, Bro j G..
Harding, neg, C. II. kneelnd 10th song by Sister
Aiice Haley, lth, Defamation by Bro f. Dag
getti l2th, Topic What Constitutes Il True Lady,
Opened by Sister Higgins; i3th, recitation by Sis
erJosie Partridge; 18th, closing. J.. NJ. Bellows.
Secy.
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