Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-02
VICTOR GRANGE HALL.

are doing throughout the State and the
country and in closing wished the mem
bers a hearty God speed.
Past State Master Wiggin was the
next speaker and in his share Of the
time told some good stories. One was
of miner who died in the wild country
in the West where there was no minis
ter to say a prayer at the grave side.
His companions wished for some sort Of
a service and sought for some one who
could remember even one verse of Scrip
ture. One finally volunteered who had
been the pard Of the deceased. He
wasn't exactly sure about having it all
right, but said: 'Pard was a white
man from the ground up and of such
are the kingdom Of Heaven" The
point emphasized by Mr.. Wiggin was
that every man is truly accounted for
what he is worth. His occupation, his
clothes, his education did not matter
| he was taken for his real value, Wher-
ever he might be. Hence every one
should strive to make his a stirling
standard and to do something worth
while.
The next speaker was State Lecturer
Grange should be congratulated for the
courage it had shown in the effort to
better its condition. He believed that
courage amounted to a great deal and
was admired and respected wherever
found. He spoke of the influence of
material things on life and even on
thought and showed how important in
this connection the building of such
halls as was being dedicated might be
It's beauty and convenience might in
spire members of other oranges who
saw it to improve their own hall and to
better their own condition.
Ambitions and operations would be
aroused that could not fail to be very
valuable and helpful. He believed too
that Victor would gain strength and
unity in the effort to pay for the hall
that had been built and that the matter
of the debt did not amount to much.
State Secretary Libby was introduced
next and spoke in an interesting man
ner Of the possibilities of the Grange.
He thought these could no more be ex-
timated than those of the child in its
mothers arms. But like the child care
and patience must be exercised and
much hard. painful work expended and
many sacrifices made to develop it to
It's usefulness.
l.. G. Bateman was the last speaker
of the afternoon, the others declaring
that the place had been given him so
that he might have all the time he
wanted without infringing on others
But be that as it may, he made one OF
the best speeches of the afternoon and
was heartily applauded. All the speak
ers received very generous applause at
the conclusion of their remarks.
The choir rendered several selections
in very pleasing manner and received
several encores. A solo, with the chorus
by the choir, sung by Mrs. Fred Cafford
was a feature of the afternoons pro-
gram. The words We're very appropri-
ate and the music very pretty, while
Mrs. Cafford sang it in a very effective
manner. 1t brought tears to many an
eye in the audience and stirred the 10y
atty and love of all for the old farm.
At the conclusion of the afternoons
program supper was served in the din
ing room. The evening was as pleasant
as any part of the day. The farce was
given in an excellent manner. A large
number who had not been present dur
ing the day We're present during the
evening.
Ice cream and cake were sold under
the auspices of the Victor Grange and
a guessing contest held over a huge
cake presented by Augustus Often of
Watervile.
The new hall will certainly take it's
place among the finest in the State. 1t
is not so large as many but for con-
venience and suitability for its purpose
it will be hard to beat. The plans We're
made by James Holt, assisted by J.
Allen Jones, the builder. The building
committee having charge of the work
consisted of George Tibbetts, j. Allen
Jones. Frank Sawyer, James Holt.
Arthur Ellis and Charles L.. Toby.
There is not a week spot in the whole
building or place where the work has
been sighted in the least.
The old hall was used in the con-
struction, but it is so changed about
that it would take q good deal of