Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-13
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Easfors Of III Esnne5sc Journal:
The weather vss esiiensiy ia ,e.sue
Win Cushnoc Grange 70 mako The Gee.
pssucn Of A1bor day success. A spRinkIs
% rain In the early mornir Z, isysd he du 4
tne s'f Vas bracing and jass the right TEN
pef:sa1e Tor m outdoor gathering. A
eooots lumber Of both friends and pstron,
vefs Present Amesica Vas e6ec,fvrlx
rendered by the choir With Miss Alden p.s !.
siding At the organ. The day "a, rendered
: nofsnis ore By the three striking adiresse,
following TIE plantins Of the ness, BY the
tn,ee yonngest memte,s. These sddresse.
we're sridsrtiy the ffnis Of careful tnoua IA
and much seudy.
Bro. g. WasnofskysA chairman cf t1e
COMMITTEES on sr,dnesmenss, made intere,s.
ing remarks beftticg tbs occasion. The
worthy State Lee urer DR.. Twischsn vas
present, Ard planted fourth tree, dsdic Il
ing Is to 1.-THE members Of Coshnoc Grange. |.
presenting Thoughts 10 his we'll chossn
remarks. which gave inspiration to the
The beautiful lines, "He Who plat. I.
uee" vas resd by Leonard J. Avery: a
RECITATION entitled "Aa Open Book VS.
gwen BY Lers Robbins; 1.-THE Blas Bi,d,I
was read BY Miss Clara Reed; Arbcr dsy
gems and inspiring music from the cssss
completed the ont door exercises. ATT 80
the grange was opened in form, the ycu4s
members filing all the Offices, ard jaanns
from The encemlum which the WORTHY
state Lecturer shovered upon them, they
did credit to themselves. An entertain.
ing programme vas furnished by them coz
ssting Of vocal and instrumental music.
fecisAfions and essays closing with the
drama "Polly Ann" Worthy State Lee
iufef TWitchsil favored the grange with a
nae essay on s'rhe Mysteries of Leaf
and his talented wife with remarks vhieb
were both encouraging and edifyins. Fol-
bers:
Mss Latisha Wannofsky's Address.
This tree dedicate TO the memory Of
BIO. Prince our honored state master, As
be was III honor 10 the Btste, 10 NAV this
0es be % ornament TO our grange, and the
f,adside. May its branches increase. and
extend the cooling shade, which will be
refreshing 10 the weary traveller.
Miss Navy Browns Address.
To the Charter Members Of Cushnoc
Grange l dedicate this tyee. As they
cherished and protected the grange In il.
Infancy and weakness, until it grew strong
and vigorous, and able to stand sgainst ali
opposition, 30 let US foster and protect TIL.
slender sapling, until its roots are firmly
fastened in the nolrishiDg soil, and il
branches shoot upward and widrly spread
defying the opposing elements to shake il
from its foundation. And when all IT,.
charter members, shall have filed the
places in the grange. and In life, and shall
have passed on. leaving other, and Younger
membe.s 10 fill the vacancies. may Cu.h
noe Grange ttiil grow and prosper, sns
may this tree still stand monument TO the
memory OF all, who continue faithful 10
the principles Of the order.
Master Ralph Reeds Address.
The groves were Gods FIRST temple, ere
man learned to hew the shaft AID Law TIL
arehitrave and spread the roof above them
ere he framed the lofty vaults 10 g.ther and
roll back the sound Of anthems, in the
dsrklipg wood. Amidst the cool and siler c.
he knelt down and offered 10 the Miahiist
solemn thanks and suppiicstion =" Asws
recall these immortal words Of William
Cullen Bryant we can almost fancy thai
the mind Of the great poet looked dow
through the dim vista Of coming years to
time when these ancient sauctuaries o
God" should be planted around every home
aot only to afford shelter and comfort but
to cheer the heart, and like their greer
leaves, point the way toward Heaven. Msy
the trees which are planted here today hsv
in them the throb of life always roinfin,
forward and mt backward. As they gtos
in grandeur. strength snd grace may the sol
winds make music through their brsnche.
ard may it be our happy lot to while away
many q pleasant hour in the calm shade o.
theie lesfy tips. and as these trees tax
deep root in the ground, may the principles
Of Cushnoc Grange (the noble ord
which we represent) take deeper root j.
our hearts, ard stimulate every member
Old and young, to better aud more earnes.
work. The organization has been in pro-
gress, in the State and nation, some num-
Der Of years, yet IL has never been crowned
with such a degree of success as at the
present time. and may its list Of friends be
daily swelled to ffiies. huodteds, and even
thousands 1 sm glad to take part in these
exercises today. but when wac assigned The
task of mako speech / thought should
prefer to set cut the trees and let somebody
else make the speeches. But today il
Arbor day, day set apart by the Governor
Of the State for setting out trees, and
hsve performed the duty SLOTTED to me b.
the committee BY setting out tree which
1 now name Memorial Arch" May it live
and grow to be tree Of gtsnd dimensions
and may there be trees enough set out each
Arbor day 10 this State that the old and time
honored name "Pine Tree State" will ever
be appropriate.