Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-11-01
GRANGE NEWS.
A Busy Time and "A Delightful Enter
taInment ON Wednesday Evening"
Notes of Interest to All Patrons.


taInment ON Wednesday Evening"
Notes OF Interest to All Patrons.
Mrs. Mary j. Currer, Mrs May Edwards and
Mrs. Sarah j. r. Whitman, officers who occupy
the chairs of Ceres, Pomona and Flora in Protec-
tive grange arranged the program for the meet
ing Wednesday evening. 1t was varied and very
interesting, including both old and young in its
different parts. The first hour was devoted to
business, making arrangements for the grange
fair which is TO be held next Thursday evening.
The prospects are good for very enjoyable oc-
casion, both in the banquet hall, where supper
will be served from $3.50 till :, and also in the au
dence hail. where articles needed in the family
will be for sale besides various other attractions.
Dancing from till !! O'Clock.
A few minutes were devoted to a talk about the
patrons who would like to attend the national
grange meeting in Worcester, Mass. Anyone
desiring rooms and board can ascertain In regard
to them by seeing G. W. Pierce Mrs. w T.
Mixer. good number fiom this grange ex-
pect TO attend.
We were glad TO greet patrons from other
oranges who spent the evening with us. We no.
ticed some from Jacksonville, Dummerston and
Hnsdale, n. H.
open to our guests. The seats were soon filled.
The program was well carried out, each doing his
part perfectly. First the grange choir gave us
some music. Then came anesSay by Mrs. Sarah
j. r. Whitman, upon the mythical goddesses,
Ceres, Pomona and Flora. which was very in.
teresting and had special significance to the
fine piano duet, which was followed by beautiful
song by Mrs Carrie Hamilton; then a reading by
Mrs Marcia Harvey, which illustrated an old-time
donation party. Then came a series OF tabeaux
called the stories of life" In which the children
had prominent part. The first scene represent
ed childhood, second, girlhood, third, marriage,
fourth, the home, and the fifth scene. left alone.
Then came the beautiful tableau, Now | lay
me-" which was followed by one called the
Flower (hour) OF the family" In this instance
the barrel contained a living Flower" which
could throw kisses. This was followed by a song
from little Miss Zetta Weld, which gave much
pleasure. Then Miss Jennie Goodenough gave a
song in pleasing manner. Mrs. Marriette Fisher
read an essay upon the Lost pocket" The male
quartet sang The old dipper by the WE'LL" then
came the browning piece of the evening. Eight
little girls robed for sleep, with candle in hand
and dolly in arms executed the goodnight
drill" marching and singing and going through
the entire drill without break, even till the last
one dropped asleep on the floor.
This entertainment closes the Officers nights"
as they are called for this year These gather
ings getting to be looked forward to with
great pleasure
The next meeting of this grange will have to be
held earlier in the week than usual account of
the national meeting. Patrons will need to re-
member the date, Monday evening, Nov. II. The
work of the first and second degrees will require
our attention at that time.
The regular business meeting of the grange
| dramatic club occurs next Wednesday evening.
A good attendance is desired by those having the
| matter of new scenery in charge as plans and
| figures will be presented for approval. A.