Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-08-26

morality have done so much to elevate
and sustain the ideal grange; on behalf Of
these daughters-the grange girls, Han
smss .Ss % With nth a%P es
twinkle rs the stars on o summer night, eyes
into whose mysterious depth no man under
self again; on behalf 81 these fathers whose
backs are bent and whose brows are wrinkled
with life's eternal struggle. but whose judg
what it IS soday ON bebaf of shese boys
Hancock's stalwart sons, youth such as the
ancient philosopher was thinking OF when he
war;" boys upon whose shoulders daily is
resting heavier and heavier the battle OF life,
and who must soon sustain unaided the home,
these, Mr.. President, accept the welcome so
cordially given by you.
For few brief hours we will cultivate the
this beautiful capital Of a grand old county.
sidewalk, admitting your beautiful decora-
hearts we win say: ut is mine!' ~ " wa
Later, when We again return the city to
your keeping we trust and believe that our
xens viii hold us and the grand order we
represent In higher regard than ever before.
Patrons, may the day before you be one of
pleasure and profit. may yoq BE- able to say TO-
bandry has made advancement to.day-an Or
der whose past has been Of such incalculable
benefit to humanity whose present q Is engage geo
world, and whose future is SO bright with
hope, SO brilliant with promise that none,
Mr.. Preside mt, allow me again, and for the
last time, to thank you. 3St
There was selection by the band, fol-
lowed by programs, the different
oranges competing for the silver cup. The
competitors we've Nicolin, Lakeview,
Hancock, Bayside, Mariayille and Ia
favorable mention to Mariaville. The
Hancock program included q reading by
Miss Edith Foss, Of Hancock, and
Mother HUI bard drill.
After dinner the grange parade was
formed. There were about 800 grangers in
line. Hancock grange had the largest
number in line, over 100, but the prize
banner for largest representation accord
ing to membership went to Lakeview
grange, of Happytown.
After the parade, the uniform rank OF
Donaqua lodge, K. OF p, gave an exhibit
ton drill in postoffice square.
The afternoon exercises were opened by
Milton Beckwith, with brief history Of
the Patrons OF Husbandry. Judge John
B. Redman was then introduced, and
spoke interestingly. Luther c. Bateman,
OF Lewiston, was the principal speaker OF
the afternoon.
The prize banner was then presented to
1uktNlcW SEhnSS, oSoiSS
ing the presentation speech. Frank Her
rick, master OF Lakeyiew grange, made
appropriate remarks in accepting the
banner.
A ball game in the afternoon between
Lakewood and Bluehili, was won by the
former.
The carnival closed with band concert
and ball in the evening.
THE COMMITTEES.
The various committees worked hard to
make the affair success. Not all the
programs could be carried out as origi-
nally planned owing to the lack of funds,
the managers wisely limiting their expen-
ditures to the means in sight.
The expenses exceeded the receipts
trifie, and this will be made up by private
subscriptions, and perhaps an entertain
ment or two.
Those who were especially active in
bringing the carnival to successful close
were: c. L. Morang, president, Mayor
Simonton, treasurer, and Secretaries,
Haipin and Haines.
Others whose assistance proved indIs-
pensable were A. H. Joy, NJ. S. Smith, E.
q. Moore, A. +. Stockbridge, g. b. Stuart,
c. +. Pho, f. F. Brady, B. T. Sowle, Glenn
A. Lawrence. George P. Smith.
While all the days had special features,
Thursday, grangers' day, seems to be re-
earded as the best of the four, and 1t is
rumored that Changers day in ELS
worth will be made an annual event.