Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-27
A Grange Hail.

A writer in the Oxford County Adyer-
tiser contributes to that paper a very
interesting history of the Frederick
Robe Grange located in Otisfield Gore,
and of the way in which it built new
hall. The Grange was organized in
March last with membership Of thirty
five which has grown during the past
season to sixty-five, with good prospects
for large increase in the future. This
correspondent says:
"We built much better building than
we designed to build in the beginning,
consequently it has cost us more than we
anticipated. Our grange we christened
the Frederick Robe Grange. We struck
high in selecting our name and We
wanted our hall to be an honor to the
name, so with that end in view in all
cases where there was any question as
to how to build any part or what material
to use we invariably decided to use the
best. We felt that we were putting a
good deal of time and money into this
enterprise and we rather do it for a good
thing than poor one. So now instead
of $500, we have paid out in cash
between $500 and 5000. And now our
building according to contractors rules
that the cost Of labor equals the cost
materials represents about $1,000. We
have debt of $500 on our hands which
we feel we can easily lift in three years
time.
Since we commenced to build dona-
tions have been coming from every hand.
Judge Edwards from Oxford, formerly
a resident of this place, sent US an out
side door. l.. b. Andrews of West Paris,
sent US very nice stuffed chair. The
Bracket Brothers presented the Grange
with IA very nice ard expensive altar, the
workmanship of their own hands. An
elegant Bible rests on the altar, the gift
of Mrs. Sarah p. Brett. who. if she lives
till February next, will have lived ninety
wears upon the earth. And last but not
least. A. +. Andrews of Norway pre-
sented US with beautiful chandelier,
which would be an ornament to any
hall.
On Wednesday. Nov. 5th,rr 1.-The hall was
formally dedicated to the use of Fred
erick Robbie Grange, No. 307. The dedi-
eating officer was Brother Allen, Secre-
tary of the Maine State Grange, who
performed the duties of that office in a
very satisfactory manner although he
did not know an hour beforehand that
that duty would devolve upon him. At
ter these services bountiful dinner
which had been prepared by the ladies
was partaken of by all present and the
usual twelve bushels of fragments taken
up.
Music was furnished by James Jones
and another gentlemen of Oxford, ac-
companied by Miss Lena Jackson on the
organ and the choir. Mrs. Hattie Green
lief rendered very nice selection.
After dinner we listened to some inter-
esting remarks from Secretary Allen fol-
lowed by members of the several
oranges who were present. Letters of
congratulation were read by Bro. Jack
son. Lecturer of Frederick Robbie Grange,
one from State Master Prince and one
from Ex-Governor Robe. Bro. Robbie
also presented us with magnificent flag
9xlS. This gave our spirits another rise.
We all feel like working for ourselves
when so many are helping us along. By
this time the afternoon was well spent
and all repaired to their different homes
declaring with one consent that they
had good time.
Mr.. Isaac Stuart, a gentleman in Har-
rison, on hearing that we had received a
flag sent US word that he would give us
the trees for flag-pole if we could find
them on his land, provided we would
put a good one. So now we anticipate
rousing flag raising about next June with
appropriate exercises"