The Republican journal., 1898-01-20
News OF the Oranges.

News OF the Oranges.
Dirigo Grange, Freedom, finished electing
its officers last Saturday but on account of
the storm the installation was postponed
until the next meeting, Jan. 22nd, when it is
hoped there will be a large number present.
Silver Harvest Grange, Waldo, has elect
ed the following officers for the ensuing
year: Master, Eugene E. Clements; O,
Herbert F. Smith, l. Eda B. Quincy; S.,
Arthur Simpson, A. S, George A. Harris
horn; c., Nancy Cross T., Edmund Cross;
Sec, Cynthia A. Quincy; G. K, Theodore
Simpson P, Mary Clements; F., lisa Went
worth G., Ruth Smith L. A. S., Jennie E.
Wentworth.
The following officers of South Montvlle
Grange were installed by Past Master c. S.
Adams, assisted by A. D. Ramsay: Master,
c. NJ. Howes: overseer, E. S. Adams; lee
turer, Sadie Adams; steward, Arthur Mar
tin; chaplain, Rachel Morse; secretary, B.
F. Knowles treasurer, c. F. Conner; asst.
steward, Oscar Lewis; gate keeper, Willie
Adams pomona, Alice Proctor; flora, Cas-
sic Martin; ceres, Frank l.. Howes; lady
asst. steward, C. Bryant.
The officers of Narramissic Grange, Or
land were installed Jan. 18th by P. M, A.
81. Dresser assisted by Mrs. G. E. Valentine
The officers installed were: Master, J. W.
Eldridge; Overseer, A. II. Dresser; Lecturer,
j. S. Condor; Steward, Albion Soper
A SJofa rorS
Charles PARTRIDGE Treasurer, Clara W.
Soper; Secretary, Melissa j. Page; Gate
Keeper, W. P. Gatchell; Ceres, D. P Ell
bridge; Pomona, G. l.. Hayward Flora, S.
F. Eldridge; Lady Assistant Stewart, NJ E.
Dresser.
The officers of Sandy Stream Grange.
Unity, were installed Thursday evening Jan
18th, by j. G. Harding of Waldo. The
officers chosen for the ensuing year are ::
Master, Edgar Harding; overseer, Ben
Blanchard; lecturer, Eunice Harding
chaplain, Annie Webb; secretary J. Perley
Clark; treasurer, Edwin Rand; steward,
George Webb; Asst steward, j ohm Woods
gate keeper, Walter Bacon Ceres, Margaret
Myrick; Pomona, Nellie Hamilton Flora,
Susan Rand; L. Asst. steward Mabel
Bacon. After the installation a harvest feast
was partaken Of
Hancock County Pomona Grange met with
Verona Grange, No 206, at Bucksport Sat-
urday, with a large attendance. The follow
ing oranges We're represented Floral, 1853,
North Bucksport; Castine, $50 Narrimissic,
nd
and Enterprise, 173, Orrington. At the fore
noon session, after the usual opening, an
| address of elcome was delivered by Mrs.
| Hattie Hartman, to which Mr.. Robinson of
| Orrington responded. followed by bright
and brief speeches by the members and
visitors. The afternoon program was as
| follows: Music; comforting of the fifth
degree; discussion: Resolved, That the
| fear of punishment has greater influence on
| human character than the hope OF reward
aft =, Alfred Smith, neg, Asa Lowell; music
and adjournment. The usual bountiful dim
ner and supper were served in the DINING
hall. The next meeting of Hancock county
Pomona will be held at Hancock, June 27.
1898.
The following resolutions of respect were
adopted at a regular meeting Of South
Branch Grange No. 142 Ian. is, 1898:
Whereas, Our Divine Master has in His
| infinite love and wisdom, taken from our
ranks our beloved brother, S. S. Trevett,
Therefore be it
Resolved, That though lamenting that the
great Harvester should see fit to gather our
brother to His fold, we feel "Thy will be
done" and that he was fully ripe for the
harvest.
Resolved, That in the death of brother
Trevett South Branch Grange has lost an
earnest and willing worker, the community
a good citizen, and his family, a kind and
loving husband and father.
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt
sympathy to the bereaved family
Resolved, That our charter be draped in
mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be placed
upon our record, and a copy of the same be
sent to the bereaved family of our deceased
brother; also copy to the county papers for
publication.
F. A. LANE. ! Committee
F. +. CROCKETT. on
ORA l,TRRy Resolutions