The Republican journal., 1892-08-11

NdluO county POMONA orange met with
South Branch Grange at its hall in Prospect,
Aug. 2, 1892, the meeting there in June hay
ing been prevented by storm. After open
ing in usual form the record of the prevl-
ous meeting was read and listened to
with much interest. The choir then gave
selection. after which the address of well
come was delivered by Bro. F. X. Lane.
Bro Mudgett, of Belfast, responded with
very interesting and appropriate remarks.
The report of Oranges was then heard.
Northern Light, of Winterport, was report
ed by Bro. Thompson; Morning Light, Mon
roe, by Sister Nealley and Bro Durham:
Star of Progress, Jackson, by Bro. Gould
Silver Harvest, Waldo, by Bro Coombs
Comet, Swanville, by Sister Beal; Honesty,
Morrill, by Sister Luce; South Branch, Pros
pect, by Bro Eames Sunrise Winterport
by Bro Richie, of Northern Light, as no
members OF Sunrise We're present; Seaside,
Belfast, by Bro. Mudgett; Richie, Waldo,
by Bro. Levenseler; Stockton Grange,
Stockton Springs, by Bro. Colcorl Granite,
North SearSport, by Bro. Stinson. All
were reported in tiourishing condition. and
nearly all rapidly increasing in membership.
The fifth degree was conferred ON p MEM
bers. Remarks for the good of the order
Were next heard. Worthy Master Ritche
led in very pleasant manner, speaking of
the benefits derived from the Grange, social
ly and morally, and Of the promising condi-
ton Of the order. Sister Durham followed
and then Bro. Stnson, who firmly believes
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happy and Were much enjoyed by all Bro
Campbell spoke of his methods Of farming
and gave as his opinion that farming PAYS
Bro. Murphy, of Belfast, then spoke follow
ed by Sister Mudgett, of Prospect, who ex-
pressed her pleasure at being q Patron of
Husbandry
Bros. Mudgett, Durham and Lane,
a committee on time, place and program
for next meeting. A very interesting
and agreeable part of the progra III
was next given attention, and, udg-
ing from appearances, all enjoyed it.
This consisted of the feast of good things
found in the dining room. No Patrons of
Husbandry can doubt that full Justice
W as ltIt, anu biltb tHt DdShtUS were some
what lightened of their burdens. The after
noon session began with song by the choir,
followed by discussion of the question. Re
solved, That the general government of the
United States should ass ume control of the
telegraph lines. 1t was opened in the affirm
ative by Bros. A. a. CHM and Dyer and in
the negative by Bros. Gould and Mudgett
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marks We're made by Bros. Lane Durham
Blaislall, Partridge, of Sandy Point, w H
CHM, Mudgett, of Jackson, and others The
question was ably discussed and much Was
| learned Ivy the exchange of ideas on "A qlle,-
ton of vital importance to the people of this
country. The question left over from the
last meeting was again left over until some
future time.
The committee on time place and program
reported as follows Time, August % place.
Harvest Moon Grange, Thorndike progra IN
l. Opening Exercises. ,. Music hy choir 5
Address of welcome by Sister Gordon Re
sponse by Sister Luce. 4. Report of Oranges
D. Lecture by Worthy Lecturer g. Confer
ring Of fifth degree, Z. Remarks for good o
the Order. s. Appointing of Committee 9
Noon recess TO- Music II. Question, Re
solved that shallow blowing is more beneti
cial to the average farmer than deep pillow
ing. Affirmative, Bro. Campbell Negative
Bro Bellows. II Entertainment by mem
beers of Harvest Moon Grange. Sisters qlles
ton, Resolved, That there is more comfor
and pleasure for our women in country life
than III city LIFE Opened by Sister Oti,
Cornfortli.
Bro Mudgett then entertained the Grange
with a song, which was highly enjoyed
The Sisters question, -kesolved, That gooC
health and poverty are preferable t. povl
health and riches was opened by Sister Little
field, followed by sisters Durham, Gerritv
Whitcomb. Campbell, Freeman, Fernald
Blaisdell, Levenseller and others The
Brothers entered into the discussion in spite
of the Sisters effort to suppress them
Sister Dyer then sang a song and all VIII,
have heard Sister Dyer sing know that it i.
t, treat. \ vote of thanks was extended {,
South Branch Grange for courteses render
ed, after which the Grange closed in due
form, and all started for their homes feelin!
that the day had been spent, not only pleas
antly but prof tably f. X. Lane Sec'y rr,
TEN.
After an adjournment through the haying
season Hillside Grange, East Thorndike anG
met at the regular hour to which it was adj
iourned. The attendance was large, with
renewed interest program was carried out
The question discussed was Resolved That {
slack, even tempered wife is preferable to
neat high tempered one. The principal dis
putants were w. NJ. Webb on the affirma
tive, 4. B. Roberts on the negative
Mr.. Lewis o. Hopkins, of vinalhaven. ar
rived in town Wednesday.