Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-17
GOSSIP OF THO ORANGES

Ladies occupied the officers chairs at
the last meeting of Saco Grange.
Lamoine Grange held most success
full fair Oct. y. The tables were abund
antly filled with interesting exhibits in
many departments-fruit, vegetables,
fancy and domestic work, curiosities and
miscellaneous articles. The supper
which was served between the hours of
| q and O'Clock in the evening consisted
of clam stew, baked chickens, baked
beans, meat, and all the goodies" which
the ladies Of Lameine know so well how
to prepare, nice and abundant. The
evening was given up to the young PEG.
pie and all had a pleasant time.
On Saturday evening Nov. Let, the
question discussed at the meeting u
Dexter Grange was: That farmers need
education as much as those engaged in
other vocations. The subject was dis
cussed by several members and decided
that certainly to be successful, farmers
and their families must be well educated
for they have to deal with people of all
! trades and professions. There was also
a short literary programme. At the last
meeting the sisters gave their experience
in caring for milk and making butter in
winter and an interesting meeting re-
suited. The brothers talked about feed
ing potatoes and turnips to cattle.
Enterprise Grange, Richmond, at the
last regular meeting, started another lit
erary contest, with Mrs 5 b. Hathorn
captain of one side, containing all the
members living in her section of the
town, except sister C. o Lancaster, all
in District No. 8, and north of that, also
J. Watson Libby and wife; the others
on the side commanded by captain Cora
I. Dinslow. The contest is to run foe
five consecutive meetings, each side to
occupy one half hour each meeting.
The side giving the best entertain
ment for the time wins. The
Worthy Master, with one mem
Der selected from each side each even.
ing, are to act as judges. The first
meeting Of the contest was a complete
surprise to all. The entertainment was
fine, taking into consideration the fact
that it was gotten up In hurry with no
rehearsaIs. The forces numbered the
same on each side. Sister Louisa Curtis
upon captain Hathorn's side and Sister
Addie Libby on the other were chosen
az judges. No report is to be made by
lue iuuSe- tisf tue tiort VI Tie tbDttst.
A very lively time is expected as the
sides are well matched in regard to
talent.-The Zee, Nor IA.
Twilight Grange, CoIinha, with
invited guests, held very interesting
meeting on Monday evening, Nov. I'd.
Dexter Grange was represented to the
number Of twenty-three. Sebasticook
Grange. Newport. twenty, North New
port Grange, eleven, and others from
st. Adams and Etna Oranges. The
work for the evening was in the first
and second degrees, after which, sup
per being announced, all repaired to
the banquet hair and partook Of a
bountiful harvest feast. After all
were refreshed, Worthy Master Bates
called to order. Bro. Currier Of Twi-
light Grange gave an address Of vel
come. Response by J.. W. jose, Of
Dexter TRANCE A very interesting paper
was presented by Joel Richardson, OF
North Newport Grange. followed by
remarks from Rev o J. Hancock, chap
lain Of the Maine State Grange. remarks
for the good the order from Bros
Libby and Webster, Of Sebasticook
Grange, and from Bros. I.y ford and Add
ton. Of Dexter Grange The meeting
closed at late hour, all pronouncing e
very pleasant occasion, one long to be
remembered.