Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-12
GOSSIP OF THE ORANGES.

Maple Grove Grange has sent s35. in
cash and two large barrels of clothing to
Nebraska.
Twenty members of Pittsfield Grange
were most Hospitality entertained by John
Pooler of Palmyra recently.
Turner Grange has raised purse of
$51.2 81 for Nebraska sufferers in response
to the call of Master Wiggin of the State
Grange.
The next meeting Sagadahoc Pomona
Grange will be with Dromore Grange
Phippsburg, March 27th. This will he the
third time in 10 months that the County
Grange has met with Dromore.
A large delegation from Medomac
Grange, Washington, visited South Mont
vile Grange recently, and had a most en-
joyable time. An interesting programme
was carried out, after which II bountiful
supper was served.
1t is very strange says the Grange Visitor,
that members will come to the grange
and refuse to take part in any of the de
bates or exercises, and the pertinent qucs
ton is asked What is the grange for if
not to develop its members
Clinton Grange recently donated to its
ovcrscer, II. J. Crommctt, who was in
jured at the fire in that town, the sum of
$50 This grange has also sent IS in cash
and $50 worth of clothing to Nebraska
sufferers The officers and members of
Clinton Grange are the kind of patrons
that reflect credit on the order
Lewiston Grange, No ., =. Of II. is
making rapid gains in membership. At
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grecs were conferred on five candidates,
followed by Il harvest supper. The names
of II candidates were received at this
meeting, and four candidates in addition
to these will enlist shortly. Such re
port makes excellent reading.
Dirigo Grange, Freedom, is holding some
interesting meetings. The progress Of
this country since the time of Washington
was considered at n recent session, fol-
lowed by an interesting discussion. At
the last meeting the topic, 1.-THE Poultry |
Business; What Breeds. are the Most |
Profitable to Keep, etc. was discussed |
and much practical information dissent |
mated
Officers of Hancock Pomona Grange for
the year 1895, are as follows: Master,
John p. Walker; overseer Martha p.
Wooster; lecturer, Ralph Wooster; stew
ard, Lewis Jordan; assistant steward,
George Haven chaplain, Samuel Cakes;
treasurer, Olive Cakes secretary, Isadore
Wooster; gate keeper, George Stewart;
Pom ona, Caddie Stratton; Flora, Fanny
b. Stratton; Ceres, Aubine Wooster; lady
steward, Lizzie Laws.
The ofIicers-clect of New Sweden
Grange were installed March 2, by Brother
H. Hardison of Caribou. Several mem
bers from adjoining oranges were pres
ent and took part in the exercises. After
the installation refreshments were served
and social time enjoyed New Sweden
Grange is, today, in the best of condition,
both as to membership, funds. and inter
est in the work. Four new members were
taken in at a recent meeting. and several
applications are now in the ,nds of the
committee. The members of New Sweden
Grange certainly deserve congratulations
on the success they have attained.
Rainbow Grange, West Brooksville has
taken on a new lease Of life and interest
ing well attended meetings are being held.
A new feature recently introduced, and .
one which is meeting with marked sue
cess, is that of having children's even !
ing occasionally, in which the children, .
participate. Many interesting !
programmes have been carried out by the !
little ones The officers of this grange for t
the current year are: Master, n. f. 8
Norton; oyerseer, A. A. Grindle; lecturer,