Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-18
Manchester Grange.

Saturday. May 10, was observed as
,;,.orsary day at Manchester
~.anco il having been the thirtieth
hir,bdav of this organization. Inc
.r.aa,cpinc weather of the early morn
;nr together with the very busy sea-
nrevcnted a large gathering, but
.,aso who did attend enjoyed them
.o,vcs TO the utmost. and will be ready
- accent invitations to meet with
dorchester Grange in the future.
Early i'm the morning came state
Lecturer W. J. Thompson, who mad
boon invited as 1.-The guest" of the day,
aud later we were welcoming our ever
Genial and helpful brother. c. $. Stet-
CON who had come to us as pleasant
surprise.
Tho morning session was called to or
aor nromptly at 1920 with Worthy
u,ster Hattie F. Barber in the chair.
business meeting of much I'M
nortance followed after which the
10 grange closed in form, for recess OF
one hour for dinner. as the afternoon
session was to be public.
u1P.M. the assembly was again
called to order and this time the meet
ing was placed in the hands of the lee
turer. Mrs Maud West. who in BRIEF
address welcomed the guests. Bro. G.
c ctetson responded in his usual able
manner and then Miss Marjorie Len
fest. a sweet little girl, recited The
Dolies Lesson" Master Roy Albee
recited and sung to the audience.
These young people are the pride of
our grange, and it is always glad to
exhibit their talents. Letters from Old
members were read by the lecturer.
also the roll cali of the first grange.
tn which there was not one to respond.
There are two of the charter members
living in town at the present time. but
both we're unable to be present at the
meeting. Excellent music was fur
ulshad by the grange choir. also by
Miss Rernice Ware of Augusta. who
sang two numbers and very gracefully
RESPONDED to cncores each time. Miss
Ware Is a favorite with our people and
always much appreciated.
Sister Winnicfred Albee read an Origi-
nal article in her usual Pleasing man
uer. Next Sister HuIda J. Fifield, who
Joined the order during its first year,
WAS called upon and entertained the
company with early "reminiscences.
Mrs. Fifield Is one of MdnchesterS most
gifted ladies' and her talk was thor
oughty enjoyed. Bro. Nathaniel Wes-
ton, one of our most vene rable MEM
bers. was also present and was called
upon. He also spoke interestingly of
the early days of the grange, encourage
ing the present officers to greater
efforts. Mr.. Weston is one of Man
chester. oldest. and most re respected citi-
zens, and the presence Of these two
older members was perhaps the most
appreciated of the entire program.
Bro. Thompson was now introduces
and addressed the people upon "The
Process Of Life" this also proved 4
most interesting feature and Bro
thompson held the lose attention of
the audience for mere than an hour.
linen an hour or more vas passed i'm
listening to the very interesting re-
marks Of our visiting members and
nom" talent including Sister Mary
Austin Of R"adticld. Sister Watson Of
chelsea. Sister Nickcrscn of W"st
Gardner. Sister West and Bro. Basford
"t Manchester. Votes of thanks Were.
'Xt"hded I" BROTHERS Thompson and
"'''s'n for their assistance and oncour-
aeemeEt. also to the other visiting
n'n1oers aud amid the best of fraternal
lrnhg the meeting adjourned, each
'f'llE that the grange indeed is a
privilege and that the day had been
p'"'ably as well as enjoyably spent.