The Somerset reporter., 1889-02-07
Somerset Pomona Grange

The Somerset Pomona held its regular
Monday and Tuesday Of this week, open.
ing at IL A. NJ. in the Fourth degree
Worthy Master l.. II. Moulton in the
chair; Overseer NJ. L. Merrill; Lecturer
II. G. Ellis; Steward j. 7. futile Treas
urer, David Horn; Secretary, S. f. Emer-
son; Gate Keeper ID. G. Spoford; Ceres
Mrs. l.. II. Moulton; and Pomona Mrs.
NJ. l.. Merrill, filling their respective of
fees. The Worthy Master appointed
John Friend, Chaplain; N. II. vining
Asst Steward Susie j. Cooper, Flora; and
Mrs. N. II. Vining, Lady Asst. Steward.
The Secretary's report of the January
meeting at Skowhegan was read and ap-
proved. TheWorthy Master appointed as a
committee on applications for member
ship. Thomas Holway and r. w. Cole
man and Sister R. W Coleman. A choir
was organized by Bro. A. X. Smiley with
Sister Emma II. Halves at the organ. A
practical and interesting address Of wei
come was given by Sister X. j. Patten,
and an eloquent response by Sister l.. II.
Moulton of New Portland Grange.
The Worthy Master suspended work
and the tables were loaded with luxuri-
Gus Grange dinner to which upwards Of
one hundred loyal Patrons gathered and
showed 1t a full and complete success,
The afternoon session at | 80 7. Nj.
The Worthy Master appointed as a Com
mittee on finance C. ID. Miller, X. W.
Coleman and Sister +. l.. X, Adams.
Twenty Fourth degree members were
given the obligation and instruction of
the Fifth degree and admitted into the
Pomona Bro. G. M. Twitchell of Fair
field, after few preliminary remarks Of
fered the following:
Resolued-that we, as representatives of
the subordinate Oranges of Somerset
County, and as farmers dependent on
agricultural pursuits, respectfully
request the Worthy Master of the
/ State Grange, Hon. Frederick Robbie,
a member of the present Legislature, and
all other brothers there assembled, to use
their influence to secure the passage of
an act granting an additional sum to the
State Board of Agriculture, for Institute
work. Having seen the practical and
beneficial results following the holding
Of these Institutes 10 every county, we
believe an increased appropriation must
greatly stimulate agricultural interests,
and add to the wealth, and improvement
OF our farmers.
The resolve was adopted by a unani-
nous vote. also voted that the Secretary
forward copy of the same to Worthy
State Master Robe. Voted that the reg
ular March meeting be changed from the
first Tuesday In March to the Thursday
following and the next meeting will
therefore be held with the East Madison
Grange Thursday, March 7, 1889.
Remarks by Bro Twitchell In regard to
having a system of work established an
nually by the subordinate Oranges, and
the work announced In advance. On mo-
ton II WAS voted that Sister N. II. Vining
submit to the Pomona list of books sui
table for home study. Remarks on the
subject were offered by Sister X. J. Patten
followed by Sister ?. C. Whittier, G.
Nolin, the Worthy Lecturer and Bro. M.
L. Merrill, A beautiful song was render
ed by Bro. Daniel FOss and Sister Ada
Southland, that was highly appreciated.
Reports from the subordinate Oranges
show an increase Of interest and mum.
bers throughout the county. The usual
VOC of thanks was rendered Pittstield
Gisuge for the warm-hearted welcome
Given the Pomona, and also to the choir
for the splendid music furnished, and one
Of the most excellent meetings Of the
Pomona closed 10 form.
| 8. r. EMERSON, Secretary.