The Republican journal., 1897-12-23
News OF the Oranges.

condition. There is large attendance at
every meeting. A good program is given
each evening, and many new members are
being taken in.
Sandy stream Grange, Unity had a reunion
Dec. 14th, and although the travelling was
bad goodly number was present The
Grange is fourshing, with new members com
ing in at every meeting.
The contest in Frederick Ritchie Grange
of Waldo is getting very interesting, each
side having two more nights. The installa-
tion of officers will be postponed until after
the contest is over. Election of officers next
Saturday night.
The following Past Masters are in attend
ance at the State Grange from this vicinity ::
Equity, Belfast, Henry Davidson Seaside,
Belfast, Howard Murphy Honesty, Morrill,,
D. 0. Bowen Mystic, Belmont, M B. Hunt !;
Victor, Searsmont j. W. Farrar; Farmers
Pride, Lincolnville, Ansel Wadsworth.
Harvest Moon Grange, Thorndike, has
elected the following officers for the com
ing year: Master, A. II. Higgins; Over
seer, Ross Towle; Lect., Addie NJ. Higgins :;
Steward +. S. Ward; Asst Steward, Bert
H. Stevens; Chaplain, Sarah McManus ;
Treasurer, V. N. Higgins; Secy., Jessie Cox
G. Keeper, ] Gordon Pomona, Flora Ward :;
Flora, Jennie Ware; Ceres, Hattie M.
Higgins; L A. Steward, Carrie Ward The
next meeting will be Jan. i, 1898.
Georges Valley Grange, Appleton, have
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year: Master, Clarence Simmons Overseer,
Will Arlington; Lecturer, Edwin Ripley !;
Chaplain, Agnes Taylor; Steward, Raymond
Taylor; Assistant Steward, John Taylor
Treasurer, " o, Kellar; Secretary; Bennie
Kellar; Gate Keeper, Elias Thompson Ceres,
Ava Keller; Flora, Carrie Gushee; Pomona,
Susie Jones LA S., Carrie Mitchell. Christ
mas eve the brothers will provide turkey
supper for members of the Grange. Eight
new mem bers were initiated at the last meet
ing.
Mystic Grange held her election Saturday
evening Dec 18th, and the following off
were elected for the coming year: M, Miles
Pease; O., Geo. W Morse; L., Eleanor Mar
riner; S., W. S. Morse; A. S., l.. F. Al Hen
woed, Chap, j. E. Elms; Treas, w. S.
Foss; Sec'y, Mariana Farrow; G. K, NJ.
V. Greer; Pomona, Jessie Morse; Flora,
Lillian Lamb; Ceres, Mabel Mariner; L. A.
S. Ella Davis; Chorister, W. S. Hunt; Or
ganist, Ella Morse; Librarian, L. F. Allen
wood. They will he installed by Past State
Master NJ. b. Hunt Saturday evening, Jan.
l. 1898.
The Grange cottage at Good Will Farm
was dedicated Monday. The building com
mittee rendered their repoct through Worthy
Master Wiggin, who also made extended
remarks appropriate to the occasion. The
dedicatory prayer was offered by Prof.
Cook of Vassalboro. Music was furnished
by the Good Will choir and Mrs. Emma
Dutton Of Skowhegan. Hon. Moses cid
dings of Bangor, received the keys Of the
cottage from the worthy master as presi-
dent Of Good viii Home Association. Re
marks We're made by J. A Robert, over
seer of the State Grange l.. o Straw mem-
her of the executive committee; Anse Hol-
way, member Of the building committee; E.
2. Mayo, j. w. Kicker and others.
The State Grange is now in session at Au-
gusta. Monday evening the Patrons were
gwen a royal welcome to the State Capital.
President G. S. Hichborn of the Augusta
Board OF Trade introduced Mayor Choate,
who presided and who delivered an address
of welcome, followed by an address from j.
III. Manley, charter member of Capital
Grange State Master Wiggin responded,
and among the other speakers were Gov,
Powers, f. G. Adams of Bowdoin, j. D. Rob
erts OF Norway, Rev. Caroline E. Angel of
Norway and Prof, Elijah Cook Of Vassal-
boro. These annual meetings Of the grang-
ers are year by year securing an increased
attendance. In Maine there are now a 900
members of this institution, and in this re-
spect the State stands second in the Union
South Branch Grange, Prospect, has elect
ed officers for the ensuing year as follows :
Master, B. NJ. Eames; overseer, Fred A
Lane; steward Frank Croc kett asst stew
ard, Chas. 0. Hatch lecturer, Miss Ora
Libby treasurer, john +. Libby lec turer.
Mrs Jennie Dockham; pomona, Miss Addie
Crockett; flora, Mrs. Lizzie Lane; ceres
Mrs. Alice Hatch gate keeper Geo. Baker
l.. A. S, Mrs. Alice Haley; organist, Miss
Edna CHM. The program given Dec 18th
under Capt. f. A. Lane was very entertain
ing, especially the dialogues It consisted of
vocal and instrumental music recitations
poems, essays, tanleaux, and six humorous
dialogues. all Of which We're well rendered
and well received The last night Of the
contest will be Jan. LIST under Capt Ora
Libby, and of course she expects to beat.
The Grange is to have Christmas supper.
Dec. 18th, and all members are expected to
be present with well filled baskets
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