Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-25
GOSSIP OF THE ORANGES.

Charlotte Grange recently held q mock
trial which brought out large attendance,
Seaside Grange Belfast, conferred the
first and second degrees on seven candi-
dates recently.
North Franklin Grange is growing
rapidly, applications for membership be-
ing received at almost every meeting.
Albion Grange recently entertained 65
members of Dirigo Grange, Freedom.
A bountiful dinner was served by Albion
Grange, after which its members gave a
fine literary programme.
Georges River Grange, Liberty, con-
ferred the third and fourth degrees on
three candidates at a recent meeting, after
which refreshments were served and
pleasant social time enjoyed.
Sandy Stream Grange, Unity, recently
held a harvest feast in honor of the initia-
ton of ~ members. This grange is
growing rapidly, special meetings being
often called to confer degrees.
South Branch Grange, Prospect, is
holding very interesting meetings. They
have chosen sides and at the end Of the
contest the one that gets beaten will fur
More than 90 oranges in this State have
sent money, clothing and general sup
plies to the suffering patrons in Nebraska.
This money has been raised by subscrip-
ton, lectures, entertainments or voted
from the funds of the grange.
At tho last meeting of Canton Grange
visitors to the number of 100 from Paris
Grange were entertained A harvest
feast was served and there was spirited,
practical discussions, the evenings pro
gramme concluding with drama pre-
sented by the young people.
The question of economy in public OK
pcnditures is being discussed from the
length to the breadth of the land, and very
properly too. National Lecturer Messer
has just sent out leaflet of Suggestions
to lecturers of Pomona and subordinate
oranges which touches upon taxation,
retrcnchment in public expenditures, and
other hints for lecturers.
New England Farmer; 1t counts hut
little to become passive member of the
grange. Passive men are quite likely to
be found among the nonentities of the
world The aggressive men are the hust-
lers in this world. 1t is the aggressive
men and women who push the grange
and make it such power for good in the
community.
Throughout the varied experiences of
other organizations the grange has pros
pered and increased its numbers and in
fluence, and at present it is undoubtedly in
the best condition it has ever been since
the first grange was instituted There
yet remains much work for the grange
to do in the educating, harmonizing and
uplifting of the agricultural classes, and
from present indications it is ready, will
ing and well qualified to do it. National
Stockman and Farmer
The eighth anniversary supper and en-
tertainment of Bodwell Grange, Phipps-
burg, was held at their hall March 18th,
with good attendance. After opening
in due form a supper was given in the
lower hall. The following programme
was carried out during the evening:
Singing by the choir; anniversary origi-
nal poem by Mary G. Hosmer; select
reading by NJ. J. Moore; an essay by Fred
Curtis, entitled Human Nature" decla-
nation by Mrs. Hosmer; song by the
worthy lecturer; concluding with charade
and song "Swaney River, " by the worthy
master Eight years have passed since
this grange was founded by Thos. II.
Sprague and J. W Lang. A number of
members have died. among them being
Page Wyman, A. j. Lowell, George l..
Sparks, Cyrus NJ. Foote, William H.
Small, Horace Malcomb and Miss Carrie
Percy