The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-07-01
st. Adams Grange.

st. Adams Grange.
Children's night was observed by
st Adams Grange, June 20, and the
following program was presented by
Webb; Reading, Gladys Libby; Read
Ida Merrck and Mildred Webb; Re-
citation, Rena Emerson; Declama
ton, Verne Merrill; Recitation, Leon
Hartwell; Piano solo, Mary Hanson;
Recitation, Nellie Field; Recitation,
Stuart varney; Recitation, Ellis
Field; Piano solo, Leta Merrick; Re-
citation, Linwood Badger; Recita-
ton, Thelma Tracy; Recitation, Alta
Tracy; Recitation, Ida Merrick;
Recitation, Irven Peasles; Recitation,
Helen Hanson; Recitation, Elmer
Chambers. A fine treat was given of
peanuts, candy and bananas. A
social for the young people followed
which they all seemed to thoroughly
enjoy.
Pittsfeld Grange.
Pittsfield Grange held an interest
ing meeting on Saturday evening,
June 49,. After the business was dis
posed of the following program was
presented: Singing by the choir,
quotations and conundrums by men,
bers, Reading, Velma Noble; Piano
solo, Lola Farnham; Three minutes
talk for the good Of the order, F. w.
Jones; Grafton, Earl Harding; Read
ing, Mrs. Emma Kimball. Arrange
ments were completed to entertain
Somerset Pomona which will come
here next Tuesday.
North Somerset Grange, Scion.
At the last regular meeting of
North Somerset Grange, Scion, 1t was
decided to have Children's Day OBJ
served at the next meeting, July Bird,
and an all day meeting will be held.
Work in the forenoon and dinner at
noon followed by the children fur
nishing the program in the afternoon.
Will the parents see that the children
have pieces prepared for the occa-
sion? If they will, it will assist the
lecturer with the program.
Kennebec Valley Grange, Madison.
Kennebec Valley Grange, Madison
met in a special session, June 10, for
the purpose Of comforting the first
and second degrees, with fairly
good number present.
Arson Grange No. S8, Is expected
to be present on the evening of July
LIST, and work the third and fourth
degrees, also to furnish literary
program. A harvest feast will be
served.
Kennebec Valley Grange will at
tend services at the Congregationalist
church, June 81, at 1915 O'Clock.
Canaan Grange.
Canaan Grange held it's regular ses-
sion, June II, with good attendance.
Among the visitors were Worthy
Master and Mrs. Fuller Of Hartland
Grange. A short program was pre-
sented of reading, instrumental and
vocal music, and question was dis
cussed, Which gives the most profit,
S75 in cows, sheep or hens?
June 10, was Veterans Day. There
were some more than $50 present.
The Grange furnished short pro-
gram in the forenoon. After dinner
which was served in the dining room
by the Grange, the veterans had
charge of the meeting. An interest
ing program was furnished by the
ladies of the Relief Corps of Clinton.
At the regular meeting Of Canaan
Grange, June "a, Notice was given of
lecture to be given by Prof. Camp
bell of U. of NJ, Wednesday after
noon, June 80, at Canaan Grange hall,
On Feeding of Stock.
East Madison Grange.
Saturday, June 26, was gala day at
r.
dren. A very large number being
grees were conferred on one candi-
date. One application was received
for membership. Sixteen visiting
and 90 members we're present.
The committee in charge presented
the following Children's Day pro-
gram:
Song, Lightly Row." children;
rotations, John Cony Foster, Anna
Dyer, Albert Head; plano solo, Hazel
Russell; recitations, Evelyn Savage,
Cony Savage, Alta Young, Carrie Ry-
der, Elsie Roberts, Onie McCollor;
piano solo; Kathryn Stevens; recita-
lions, Roy Ryder, Elizabeth Foster,
Dorothy and Caroline Hobart, Burton
Reed; piano solo, Mamie Hayden;
recitations, Lucy May Abbott, Ruby
Dyer; song, Jennie Ryder; recita-
tions, Maud Green, Susie Foss, Carrie
Ryder, Carroll Beal; song, Gamer
ica," children.
Hartland Grange.
Hartland Grange held a regular
meeting, Saturday evening. A sur
prise program was the principal feat
ure of the evening. It was talk by
State Secretary Libby, on his trip to
Mexico. Mr.. Libby's talk was very
interesting. The work on the new
Grange hall is being pushed rapidly
and 1t is expected that by September,
meetings can be held In it. The
Tom Thumb. Wedding held Friday
evening for Grange Plano Fund was
very unique and successful. The
children took their parts in credit
able manner. The bride and groom
were aged eight and nine years, and
none who took part were over 10
years.
Bingham.
Bingham Grange met in regular
session, Saturday, June 20, with
goodly attendance and sisters in the
officers chairs. After the work, the
question, els it advisable to teach
girls to do out door work and boys,