Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-25
Windsor Grange.

Windsor Grange celebrated Its list
anniversary Saturday, June 10. The
day was a perfect one, and the large
and enthusiastic company OF invited
guests, which gathered early at the
hall, was a sure indication of the
success of the event. The members of
Windsor Grange were on hand in large
numbers.
The hall has recently been thorough
" renovated, and the committees are
to be congratulated on the success Of
their work. The soft tones of the
prevailing green tints are very cool
and restful; while the stage is
Especially attractive done in the grange
colors, pale blue and corn color, with
the blended green of carpet, hangings
and screens.
So everybody was comfortable
happy and determined to have good
time The meeting was called to order
by Worthy Master, Brother A. H
Ware, who with a few well chosen
words, put every one at ease and
struck the note Of social fellowship
which prevailed throughout the day.
Mrs b. o. Moody spoke for her
grange in an address of welcome.
Brother G. +. Crowell, Of Cushnoc
Grange responded in his usual cordial
and cheerful manner.
After brief speeches for the good of
the order by several brethren and
sisters. the company adjourned to the
spacious dining hall. where was spread
q feast fit for the gods.
At two O'Clock they reassembled in
a
gram both instructive and entertaining
A brief historical sketch of the
organization of Windsor Grange was
read by sister Stella Barton. In pref
atOry remarks Miss Barton said that
IL is yet too early to write a history of
Windsor Grange. Its history lies be-
fore il and its writer has yet to be
born. That her paper was simply an
opening of the question; and would be
followed by "reminiscences of people
who knew more of the working of the
grange.
Miss Barton's paper in part was as
follows:
Windsor Grange was organized in
the June of 1886 by Mr. Watson of
Oakland. Our Charter Roll bears IS
names.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. r. Pierce, now of
Winthrop. Mr.. and Mrs. r. $. Barton
now of Waterville, Mr.. and Mrs F. T.
Hallowell now of Newport, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Colburn now of Massa
chusetts, Mr. and Mrs. +. H. Mosher
now of Augusta, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H
Barton. Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Malcolm
Mr. AMI Mrs. Frank Colburn, Mr.. and
Mrs. Reuben Pierce, Mr. and Mrs
Chas. 3. Merrill Mr.. and Mrs. A. H
Ware, Mrs. Lizzie Pierce, Mrs. Mary
Wheelock, Rev S. BickmOre. c. F.
Donnell, c. a. Merrill, and r. n
Barton. OF this number five have lain
down in the Low green tent who's,
curtain never outwardS swings" but
in our organization they are still re-
! membered as good grangers" and
what that signifies. the lives of their
brethren and sisters should testify
More than half of the remainder are
widely scattered but we believe that
they are good grangers vet, and have
burning for them always the light oil
welcome in the old grange home. G.
f. Donnell was the first worthy master
and though few of US sat through that
familiar with the tap of his gavel since
then, that we are prepared to aver
that the business of those early days
was disposed of with neatness and dis
patch. c. A. Merrill the first secre-
tary, was also the first for whom our
| charter was ck-draped, after it had
hung six years.
In the years which followed there
have been many changes-we find that
in one year 1894, 81 new members were
! initiated. From first to last $50 diff
ferent names have appeared upon oul
roll. Today we are paying state dues
| for membership of 100 strong"
c. F. Donnell gave very exhaustive
| talk on the work done in the earlier
days of the grange. ]. w. Thompson
State Lecturer was present and de-
| livered a very interesting address or
the organization. objects and workings
| of the order, and some other things
| Lora Ford of Whitefield read an in.
| structive paper, and Mrs H. A. Crowel
| of Riverside read a history of the
American flag, which was much en-
| joyed. The program was lightened by
recitations and musical numbers. The
| solos. quartets, chorus, and instru-
| mental pieces, would make a concert OF
| no small merit. The day was one that
Will be long remembered by all present