The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-03-26
NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

Star of Progress Grange, Jack son, held a
regular meeting last Saturday evening with
Worthy Master F. II. Brown in the chair.
Hester Rose of Brooks Grange and Broth
ers Kelsey and Abbott of Knox Grange were
present. The third and fourth degrees
were worked on three candidates, after
which a short program was given. as fol-
lows: song, Pearl Chase; whisting solo,
Harrison Morton; song, Verne Chase;
duet, Pearl and Verne Chase.
South Branch Grange, Prospect, has
adopted the following resolutions of respect:
Whereas, God having called our dearly be-
loved sister, Ethel Cummings, from her
earthly home to be with Him in that 'home
not made with hands, eternal in the
Heavens" we, as Patrons, desire to place
upon our records some tribute of respect to
her memory; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we as Patrons of South
Branch grange, Prospect, mourn the loss of
Sister Cummings from our midst and will
ever cherish a loving remembrance OF her
many good qualities; her willingness to
help and support our order by word and
deed.
Resolved, That the sorrowing parents of
our deceased sister be rendered the sincere
sympathy of the members of the grange in
this, the hour of their aff1iction.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be sent to the family, one to the local paper
for publication and that they be spread up
ON our records, also that our charter be
draped in mourning for 30 days.
SUSIE NJ. BROWN, Committee
ALMA NJ. CLARK on
ALICE HALEY, Resolution
At the last meeting of o. Gardner Grange
at its hall in West Winterport the full staff
of officers excepting assistant steward were
in their chairs. The first degree was con-
ferred and other business transacted before
recess. After recess the following program
was given: singing by choir; household
hints by several sisters readings by Worthy
Pomona and Worthy Flora; vocal duet, 81
May Bussey humorous teaching experiences
by.Chaplain Chauncey Curtis; topic, "What
part of the grange properly belongs to the
sisters ?" opened by Maria Clark, followed
by c. F. Downs, May Russey, Cora Downs,
Lewis White, Ada Curtis and others. The
receipts of the evening were encouraging
and the attendance was average. There
future and it is hoped goodly number will
respond. At the next meeting a humorous
dialogue will be presented by several mem
bers.
Georges River Grange, Liberty, celebrated
its 33rd anniversary Wednesday evening,
March 11th, with large attendance and d
royal good time, having as guests about 40
members of South Montville Orange, who
furnished the following excellent literary
program song, Ruby Uowes and Eta
Pease; recitation, Eva Ripley; dialogue, ga
Slight Misunderstanding; humorous song,
Ruby Howes and Eta Pease; dialogue, "A
Case in Court;" reading, Gertie Colby !;
monologue, Rachel Morse; recitation, Mrs.
James Ramsey; defamation, Rev. E. A.
Dinslow; recitation, Fred Ramsey; dia-
logue, "The New Woman;'' character
sketch, Charles Adams. All were much
pleased with the program, and the 'Case
in Court" brought down the house with
roars of laughter. j. O. johnson of the
host grange sang an original song with
chorus about "That Grange from South
Montville," that was wei received by the
visitors. The usual harvest feast was spread