The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-29
The Pomona at Bingham.

ne regular marcii lnttltnH OF tue
Pomona was held with Bingham Grange.
Owing 10 the very bad travelling the
meeting was not up to the average in
numbers, hut the want IN this direction
was more than made up in interest and
enthusiasm. We had the State Lectur-
en- Bro. W. w. Stetson. of Auburn, with
us and his presence will serve to lift any
Grange meeting far above its common
level.
Worthy Master Holway opened the
Pomona in the Fifth degree at the APP
pointed hour with the Lecturer, Stew
ard, Asst. Steward, Secretary, Gate
Keeper aud Lady Asst. Steward pres
ent.
New Portland, Bingham, North som
erset. East Madison and Skowhegau
Oranges were represented. Each of the
subordinate Oranges We're reported as
steadily increasing in strength and in
terest. State Lecturer Stetson reports
that on the whole the Order in Maine is
moving grandly forward and the outlook
never brighter than now.
Bro. Albert Burke IN very thought
fully prepared paper. welcomed the
members of the Pomona to Bingham
Worthy Master Holway responded to
the address of welcome; sisters Martha
Turner aud Mrs. Geo. Miller favored the
Grange with select reading; Bro. s. T.
Goodrich gave an original essay on The
moral worth of the individuals" and
Sister r. B. Pierce followed with
'sChroncles, touching on present state
of affairs. The question "Resolved that
the rural population of New England is
degenerating, was discussed in the at
firmative by Bro. L. +. Houghton and
in the negative by Bros. David Whipple
and W. W. Stetson. Bro. lIoughton
made Il strong argument for his side,
but the negative seemed to have the
sympathy of the Grange. For want o.
time the discussion had to be closed
here, and Bro. II. c. Webher, Master of
Newport Grange. responded to his name
with Interesting remarks.
The county Deputies were instructed
to make arrangements for Il big Grange
meeting at Hayden lake sometime dur
ing the summer, at which time tate
Master Wiggin and the National and
State lecturers will be present.
A class of five was instructed in the
Fifth degree and admitted into the Po-
mona
The committee to draft resolutions on
the death of I. F. Boothby, reported as
follows:
"HAcfeas, Death has removed from
the Pomona Grange a most worthy
member, Bro. Thadeus f. Boothby; Il
member whose interest in Grange work
has always been shown by his works
and whose faith in the good of the Or
der never wavered, therefore,
ReSolred, That we bow in humble
submission to this affective stroke of
Providence that has fallen upon us, aud
we will ever strive to emulate his good
deeds and consistent life, as a citizen and
member of our Order.
Resolred, That we tender to sister
Boothby in her sorrow our heartfelt
sympathy,
EUGENE DANFORTH
II. ID. SALlEY, Committee.
EDITH IL. .sALLEY
The committee to draft resolutions on
the death of Bro. d. r. Hayden also re-
ported, as follows:
Whereas, 1t has pleased our Heaven
ly Father, in His mysterious Providence
to remove our beloved brother, Daniel
X. Hayden, it becomes us, members of
Somerset Pomona Grange, to recognize
in some suitable manner the event,
therefore be it
Rcs0lred, That, while bowling in
obedience to the Supreme WILL We deep
ly deplore the loss of so earnest, up
right and faithful patron; good citizen
and kind husband and father.
ReSoieed, That we, the members of
the Pomona Grange, tender our deepest
sympathy to the bereaved family, and
commend them to the care of Him who
cannot err.
Resolred, That copy of these reso-
lutions be sent to the family of our late
brother, and also be published in the
SOMERSET REPORTER,
G. X. Foss, Committee.
F.N. BARKER.
An evening meeting was held at
Union hall under the auspices of the
Grange, to which the public was invited,
The hall was we'll filled. A large choir
rendered vocal and instrumental music.
Worthy Master llolway presided. Sec
retaly S. F Emerson briefly presented
the design and utility of the Grange and
its relation to farm life, after which
State Lecturer W. w. Stetson gave a
highly interesting lecture on the Worlds
FAIR. This lecture must be heard to be
appreciated. Prof. Stetson is a grand
speaker and possesses the wonderful
power of depicting Tin living colors of
light scenes connected with the great
exposition.
Oar State Lecturer and visiting mem
bers of the Pomona were kindly reeeiy-
ed and generously treated by the broth
ers and sisters OF Bingham Grange,
The next meeting of the Pomona will be
held with East Madison Grange, Tues
day. May $.
Game Matters.
In letter to Hon. T. ii. Wentworth,