Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-07
Gosslr OF THE ORANGES.

Grange Hall. Minot, Thanksgiving nignt,
very enjoyable tue.
The Gorham Grange course OF enter
tsinments opened Monday evening In
Ridion Hall with concert by the Haydn
oasrtette OF Portland, Chss. Cressey,
pianist, assisted by Mrs. h. T. CARL,
reader.
Turner Grange is the banner grange
of the State. It has held its regular
meetings throughout the wear, with the
exception OF the mouth Of July. and has
averaged an attendance for the time OF
eiyhty-six and half members.
Union Grange of South Presque Isle
observed ,ne anniversary Of che iust,ta'
ton OF the or,ier as their hall Friday
evening, with programme consisting
o. music, address, recitatieus and re
marks by members of the order.
Wednesday eveaiug Dec SRawhs-
gan Grange. Patrons OF hIasaaodry, viii
make impor:auG additions 10 their mem,
bership. They expect to initiate TO full
member ship Is. mostly young farmers OF
tSkowhegan and vicinity. They Will Also
indulge in refreshments the same even.
| ing. Grange matters are likely TO mum
in this vicinity, until after the 18Th INST
l-Somer>et hepoflei.
The Rockemeka Grange met At their
hall at West Peru. Nov. 2sth, and had an
interesting meeting The brothers and
sisters seem TO be wide awake TO the
good cause Of the grange. The grange
\ has been sleeping or rather the members
| for the past few months II appears
now that they have got their nap out
and feel like rushing 10 duty again
Dec. l2th will he the meeting to elect
| officers for the ensuing year.
.Pittsfield Grange had "llarvest
Feast" at G. A Il, Hall, Saturday eve
| ming. About 100 members OF the grange
and guests sat down 10 \ bountiful sup
per of baked beans and pastry at six
o'clock After the wants of the sinner
man" had bee \ properly attended to,
pleasing miscellaneous programme, con-
sisting of songs, recitations, dialogues,
etc, was presented by the young people,
which was highly appreciated by those
present.
Pleasant Valley Grange Rockland, has
| elected the following officers; Master.
A. Y. Tolmau; Overseer, Cora A. Gard
ner; Lecturer, Adslia Robbins; Steward.
| Frank A, Farrsnd; Assistant Steward,
Ii C. Blackington; Chaplain, Fannie
| L liner; Treasurer, Hon G l.. Farrand !;
| secretary, Ernest Tolman Gate Keep
er, John l.. rhomas; Ceres, Lizzie Toll
man; Flora, Isabel Harding Pomona.
Annie Perry; Lady Assistant Steward,
| I,ottle smith: Janitor, q l. Timer.
The grange has fourishing library
aud committee of five was chosen for
its care.
The next meeting of Piscatsquis Po-
mona Grange will be held with South
Dover Grange, December 10th, which is
the second Thursday instead of the third,
on account of the state Grange meeting
NJ that time. Address of welcome by
Sister Isabel Aver, South Dover Grange,
response by Mrs. Charles Packard of
Piscstaquis Grange Literary entertain,
ment by South Dover Grange. Topic
for discussion, W hat hampers and para
lyzes the farmers business and what are
the remedies" by Bro. j. j. Carr and
Rev J. F Norris.
The Skowhegan board of trade will
tender reception to the Maine State
Grange in Coburn Hall on Monday even
ing, December lith, with the following
exercises /. Selections by orchestra
IL Address OF welcome by Lewis An.
drew, president Skowhegan board Of
trade 3 Response by g NJ. Twitehell,
lecturer Maine state Grange; 4 Sing
ing by Male Quartette, "Old Oaken
Bucket" 3 Remarks by +. P. Coffin
Esq IS Remarks by Elk Gov Robe !;
:. Singing by Quartette; S Remarks
by Edward Wiggin of Presque Isle .
Remarks by s, w Gould Esq Of skow
hogan To be followed by an hour of
social enjoyment.
The November meeting Of Piscataquis
County Grange was held with Valley
Grange, Guilford. The day and travel
ing were all that one could ask for ut
this season of the year and goodly num-
Der Of patrons from other oranges were
present Valley Grange is wide awake
and in good working condition Sister
Ellie Crafts welcomed the visitors in a
very cordial manner. Bro, II l.
Leland responded in behalf Of Pomona
The entertainment furnished by
Valley Grange for the afternoon was
very interesting Theprogramme opened
with song by Rena Herring followed
by select readings by Sisters Evelyn
Herring and Ellie Crafts; song by 4 o.
Stoddard; reading by Sister M. A Edes
defamation by Bro Pearson; song by
the choir. The question, "What are the
conditions to make farming in New Eng
land q Success was opened by G A
Howard, followed Rev. ]. F. Norris and
others
Valley Grange P. OF H, No al, was
organized in Gulford, April 10th, 1876
and after an existence of almost fifteen
years is still in a flourishing condition
1t numbers about sixty members and
quite an interest is manifest in the meet
ings especially the literary part. A reg
ular programme is prepared for each
meeting which is usually well carried
out. They hold their meetings once in
two weeks alternating afternoon and
evening At the last meeting they voted
to send the master as delegate to the
Maine State Grange to be held at
Skowhegan, Dec 18th, 1891. They
also voted to have Christmas tree at
tteir hall on Christmas eve. The fol-
lowing question was then taken up and
discussed what are the conditions
necessary to successful farming in New
England" Among them many points
emphasized by the speakers were co oper-
alton. combination, concentration, less
distrust ana 8 higher standard Of educs
ton among the farmers Of New England
| The next meeting will be held Dec 18th
at 30 p. M. and after the regular bust
ness. The following programme will
be taken up: Song; select reading
discussion OF the question (which Is the
most essential for success unity or ed
ucation;' y select reading; song.