The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-12
Reception at The Grange

Two Of the Masters Of ~ko~began
Grange have been married during t4eIT
lefm of oftce aud tie mcmbeIs Of that
organization determined 10 give proper
recognition ~ that fact by holding d
reception il honor # these Two gentle
men and their wives, las, Friday evening.
Accordingly Nj. and MIS- Edward J.
k.mbaii and MIR. and Ma Fred 4. Hill
were notified that their friends would
expect 10 meet tbtm a Orange Hal on
the evening named aud committee of
arrangements were appointed.
shortly after the company assembled
four handsome chairs were brought In
and placed upon the stage and Little
later two Of them were presented to Mr
and Mrs. kimbAli, be other two 10 Mr.,
and Mira Hin on behalf Of their brother
and sister graugets 10 the few words
With which the gifis were besto y ed the
attempt was made to assure the present
and former master Of >korhe2au grange
OF the high esteem IN which they were
held, and Of the pleasure which the mem
bers felt in being permitted to place in
their homes something that would
serve to remind them and the partners
Of Their joys and sorrows Of their i'm.
portant connection with the order.
MI. Hill, the present master, was tie
fret u respond. He spoke briefly Of the
interest be had always felt for patrons
Of husbandry, and his especial affection
for Skowhegan Grange, which he assur.
ed his hearers, was never stronger than at
the present time. He expressed graft.
tude for himself and Mrs. Hill for the
gifts and for the kind feelings which be
was sure accompanied them. MI Ed.
ward j. Kimbali, who served as Mas
ter for 1902 and 1908, acknowledged In a
few words the courtesy shown to him.
self and wife by the Grange, but modest
ly disaVowed any claim to be remember.
ed by the bestowal Of the gifts lust
mentioned and suggested that all four
chairs be given to the present master
y A. Withee spoke for the Grange and
explained fully the feelings which promp-
ted the members to thus remember the
past and present Master and their wives
and stated that he was sure the gifts
should be accepted according to origin
al intention.
Albert K. Smiley then gave a character
recitation and song in which he imper-
sonated the admiral in the opera Pima
fore. This was splenddly carried out
and listened TO by the audience with
great interest l served to remind
those present of the resources which
Mr. Smiley always has at his command
and of the generosity with which he
has responded on 80 many occasions for
the enjoyment of the Grange aud its
guests.
Following Mr.. Smiley's song there
seemed to be a little uncertainty about
what was coming next and Gen. Isaac
Dyer came to the rescue by forming and
leading grand march during which all
shook hands with the four honored
guests OF the evening. The Generals
suggestion was entered into with much
enthusiasm and at the close of the march
1t was suggested that his services were
as important to the Skowhegan Grange
in its emergencies as they were to bis
country in the Red River campaign and
he was given three cheers
/ After a brief period devoted TO dan
cling the entire company led by Mr..
and Mrs. Hill and Mr.. and Mrs. Kimb ball,
marched TO the banquet hall below
where refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served.