Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-17

Canaan Grange voted to observe
Thursday, June ,, as Anniversary day,
with services appropriate for the oc-
casion.
Fairview Grange. South Smthfield.
recently conferred the first degree upon
lG candidates. The grange now has a
membership of G3.
Cumberland County Grange will dis
cuss Potato Culture at its next meet
ing with Cape Elizabeth Grange, May
is. also Does the happiness derived
from accommodating wealth compensate
for the efforts required to obtain it?
An all day meeting of Arson Grange,
was held recently. The attendance
was large, over 10 members being
present. The meeting was very inter
esting ana u success in every particu-
lar, II. +. Ellis. district deputy grand
master. exemalitied the secret work.
\ vote was taken to have childrens
day June /.
Tranquility Grange. which was or
gained recently at Lincolnville Cen
ter, has elected the following officers:
Master. Austin Mariner; overseer.
VIM. Bragg; steward, j. w. Miller.
A. S. Ivory Heal; l.. A. s., Hattie
Hook; lecturer. Myrabelle Miller: treas
urer 1. II. Cross; secretary. Mrs
Grace Mahoney; chaplain, Joel Mad
docks: q. X. John Deane: Ceres.
Grace +. Miller; Pomona. Mrs, ]. W.
Miller; Flora. Annie Mariner.
on account OF storms and bad trav-
cling. North Jay Grange held only two
meetings in April. Applications are
now coming in. and good degree Of
interest is manifested in the meetings
May an all-day meeting was held.
The topic for discussion was What
is the Most Profitable Stock for This
Locality" opened by Bros. r. w
Kyes and s. NJ. Coolidge. Also dis
cussed the profits Of poultry raising
This grange has ordered some new
music for its meetings.
Piscataquis Pomona Grange will
meet with Parkman Grange the third
Thursday in May. The programme
will he as follows: Music by choir;
address Of welcome. Mrs. NJ. l.. Drake:
response. W. ]. Bemis: reading, Miss
Mae Mckusick; song, A. Z. Briggs;
question Are the farmers of Maine
satisfied with their representation in
the Legislature? If not, what action
should they take to secure it, W. X.
Coburn; reading, Daisy Harrington;
paper, EARLY history of Parkman,
Elisha Briggs; song. Mrs. l.. w. Mer-
rill: question. What are some of the
greatest needs in our country schools
today" W. s. Mckusick; declama-
ton. Edwin Aver; music.
Starks Grange held a successful
The present war
received considerable attention. War
clippings We're read by nearly every
member. Mrs. Abbie Collins read
Julia Ward TIowe's Battle Hymn.
| Mrs. E,len Waugh read timely
item from the Boston Globe rela-
tive to the Hero of Manila. A poem,
| a tribute. to the same, was also read.
Next came the topic. DO the Sisters
have more time than the Brothefs lot
rest and recreation?" opened by H.
Waugh and followed by every member
IT was conceded that the rest and re-
! creation was about evenly dlNlueu di'''
depended on the person ulspoSl'loii
and ability to expedite business MIS-
Ellen Waugh contributed paper Oh
Helpful Hints" Mrs. Emma JONES
read a paper in answer to the quei ,,
What can we do to help the SrahSes-
| John Nichols gave select reduih7
The chip basket was passed ana .ne
meeting closed. Next regular mee'lhs
Nav is. in the evening. Topics Tor ois-
cussion. Hill and drill planting OF corn
which is best?" opened by Daniel COZ
Inns; when is the best time to cut na
for profit in dairying?" opened by .oill.,
Norton: "Helpful Hints by Sister
Collins and Norton; select reading ~
Miss Louise Pratt; song, Mrs. Eilih'
Jones' current events, MIS-
Fletcher