Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-02
Sagadahoc Pomona Granqe.

The Sagadahoc Patrons were favored
with a fine day for their monthly
county meeting, which was held
Wednesday, June 25, with Dromore
Grange in Phippsburg. The weather
being so fine there was a good at
tendance, although two of the oranges
in the upper part of the county We're
not represented. From Dirigo Grange
there We're two, from Dromore CT,
Merrymeeting 4, Northern Star 2,
Sagadahoc 9, Topsham II, West Bath
IS. WOOlwich u, a total of Ill
The Grange was called to order by
Worthy Master Z. c. Patten of Tops
ham Grange. who to fill vacancies APP
pointed Lizzie Minott as Ceres, Mrs.
Lizzie Haggett, Flora, Geo. Wright,
gatekeeper.
The greeting address was made by J.
F. Upton of Dromore, response being
by Worthy Master Patten, who spoke
of the profit of these gatherings even
when he had to leave pressing work in
order to attend. The pleasure, inspira-
ton and all round help to him more
than offset the apparent loss in leav-
ing home in a busy time.
The new piano just put into the hall
by Dronore did abundant service
throughout the day. 1t was very salts
factory both to the home grange and
the visitors, and the musical features
of the day formed most pleasing part
of the exercises. The singers were
Frank M. Harnden, E. w. Haggett,
Mrs. s. c. Campbell, Mrs. Joseph Lee
mont. Mrs. E. w. Haggett, Mrs. j. o.
Wyman, Bessie and Grace Dickinson,
Lizzie Minott, Sadie Percy, Abbie
Minott.
By invitation of West Bath Grange,
it was voted that its hall be used for
the field day meeting to be held in this
county in August. No entertainment
but music will be provided by Pomona.
The arrangements for speakers is all
in the hands of the officers of the
State Grange. 1t was suggested that
possibly West Bath Grange might get
up clam bake dinner for the occasion,
thereby giving them a little help in
paying for their new hail.
Tie fifth degree was conferred in full
form upon a class of sc, the candidates
coming in for a share of praise for
their DrOmptneSs, earnestness and fine
appearance.
On reassembling after dinner, Abbie
and Lizzie Minott gave piano duet.
which so delighted the Grange that
they were recalled.
The question, (which does the most
for our county, money. brains or in
fiuence," was replied to by Joseph
White and J. F. Upton, opinion being
1;xi1oJ a.. tn money M. brains
Fast State Overseer F. S. Adams
spoke on the subject of home Influence
upon the temperance principles of the
State, and made very acceptable re-
marks, rejecting the vigorous tenn
perance sentiment of the Grange. Other
speakers on the subject We're Past
Masters D. r. Wylie and Joseph
White, also Worthy Overseer F. H.
Willis, Or. J. W. Doughty and Z. NJ.
Harnden.
The best time to cut hay was
practical question discussed by Fred
Wright and Worthy Master Patten.
Vocal solos were rendered by f. NJ.
Harnden. Bessie Dickinson and Minnie
Berry. all of Dromore Grange, which
was complmented upon the fine talent
it possesses.
G.. FL Greenleaf was on the program
for recitation, but as he was not pres
ent Tina Eaton of Dromore Grange
was substituted, who gave striking
and original production, when Meat is
81 a Pound He made a great hit,
and the applause was so persistent he
had to respond with another original
bit.
A very excellent paper on How to
Live Longer, Happier and Better was
read by Mrs. S. c. Campbell. Right
and temperate living she strongly
recommended.
AS to the best insecticide for pota-
toes. the time was getting late, and
there was little said on the question.
Paris green and bug death were men,
toned.
A vote of thanks was given Dromore
Grange for the Inequalities of the day,
ana the meeting came to a close about
o'clock.
There were about sixty horses put up
in the new stable and neighboring
barns.
The next Pomona will be with North
ern Star Grange, West Woolwich, Au-
gust 18th.