Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
GOSSIP OF THE ORANGES.

South Paris Grange does 1000 worth
of business every year.
Pleasant Valley Grange, Rockland, nov
numbers 100 and it is in a fourisbng con-
ditor. 1t has n large library and $3.50 in
the treasury.
Stevens Mill Grange, Auburn. and Bod
well and Dromore, Phipsburg, oranges
have each built new halls.
Sagadahoc Grange. Bo ~doin. will enlsrge
their hall this spring. They have outgrown
their old home and are fat with prosperity
The members of Leeds Grange recently
listened to a very instructive paper read by
the State Master, Hon. Rufus Prince of
Turner The Grange has expended about
$50 on a stage and fixtures.
f s Crsndon of Thomaston. has been
appointed county deputy for Knox by the
Maine State Grange. LISA good selection.
Mr.. Crandon has been the very efficient
master of Pomona Grange the past year
Courier Gazette.
A strong movement is being made TO in
crease the interest in the Grange in Mt
Vernon. We hope that this effort will he
effectual, and that q good large Grange can
be built up here. The farmers need just
such an organization. Madison Bulletin.
Mt Pleasant Grange, Rockland Meadows,
though small is in a harmonious condition,
with cheerful prospects for the future. 1t
has some very staunch and excellent mem
hers. The new Ulcers were installed
Tuesday evening by Past Master, F. A.
Blackinrton.
Aewive grange Of Kennebunk. is agita-
ting the subject of building a big butter
factory and creamery in that section. 1t
is believed that such an institution would
prove profitable to the farmers and that one
thousand cows could be reached within a
rsdiu, of ten miles if the factory was ces-
trally located.
Capital Grange in this city has had most
prosperous year. Some twenty Ave new
members have been received: several inter-
esting lectures have been given before the
members; the fair was a very succe ssful
one considering the bad weather which oc-
CURED at the same date, and the grange
has good little fund in the bank.
At the ls.t meeting of Enterprise Grange
Richmond, the question of buying and SELL
ing in the grange Was taken up and dis
cussed to some extent. The purchasing
agent Watson Libby reported that about
$500 worth of soods had been handled BY
the grange from the Portland cooperative
store the past year. The coming year
there will be much more business done
with the State store than formerly.
Topsham Grange installed officers for the
coming year Jan. 4th. after which An
oyster supper was enjoyed by all. and music
and games filed up the remaining time I'M
nj late hour. Installing officer. U. A.
Jack. Assistant. C. P. Edgecomb Retir-
ing master Simpson greeted his successor
in very impressive manner. The Grange
has fourished during Master Simpsons
term of office, and all agree in thanking
him for his kind words and untirinR efforts
in promoting the welfare Of Topsham
Grange.
Hampden Grange met in the Town Hall,
Monday evening. Jan. 9Th, and after con-
ferring the degrees upon 4 candidate, pro.
ceeded to the installation of officers elect,
which duty was performed by P. NJ. Geo
n. Holland. assisted by Miss blanche Pack
ard. After the installation ceremonies .
treat consisting Of cake. coffee and con
fectionery vas passed around to seventy
Eve Interested Patrons While the good
working sisters Of the order were clearing
away and washing the dishes the younger
part Of the company occupied the body Of
the house in playing games and in having
general good time.
A correspondent Of the Journal gives An
account Of the installation exercises At Cush-
noe Grange. Riverside, Wednesday, Jan. g, !
which we're very impressively performed |
BY J. S Hobbs. Esq. Of Capital Grange. |
Augusta, assisted by Past Master Charles |
S Stilson of Oak Grange. There vac 4
large attendance and everything vent OF
splendidly- After the regular exercises,
brief speeches we're made by Mr.. Hobbs,
Pas, Master Stilson, J. NJ. Cross. Esq and
Others. instrumental and vocal music also
enlivsned the occasion. and . bountiful
supper wss served. Our correspondents
speaks in the highest terms Of the character
Of the auiience present and Of the good
york which the grange 10 doing in the
'piendid agricultural section in which II 10
located.