The Somerset reporter., 1909-06-17
North Somerset Grange, Scion.

The regular meeting of North Som
erset Grange was well attended al
though many were busy with their
farm work.
Two applications were acted upon
and now there are several to take
their degrees. We receive new ap-
plications at nearly every meeting.
We have our penny march and collec-
tion and lot of fun with it beside
adding to our fund for our new hall
and furnishings.
Next meeting we have for discus
sion. "Resolved, That farming 40
years ago, was more of a success
financially than at the present time"
We are also in hopes to have Brother
Burke of Bingham give us talk on
"Cranks" If we can get him. 1t is
hoped there will be good turn out.
Wesserrunsett Grange.
" esserrunsett Grange held its re-
gular meeting on Thursday evening,
June 3, with a small attendance. Az
ter the usual business one candidate
was instructed in the initial degrees.
Brother Holway of Skowhegan
Grange was present and gave some
very good suggestions for the good of
the order.
A short literary program was car
ried out. Song by Sisters Dodge and
Fenlason, Recitation, Sister Carrie
French.
The next regular meeting will be on
Thursday evening, June II, when the
final degrees will be worked on one
candidate.
Pittsfeld Grange.
Pittsfield Grange met Saturday
evening with about one hundred pres
ent. The third and fourth degrees
were conferred on two candidates and
harvest supper served i'll the dining
room below.
Arrangements are being made to
entertain Somerset Pomona which
meets with this Grange, June %, it
being special meeting. The ques-
ton for discussion is, "Ought the far
mer to be satisfied with the work of
the 74th LegislatureW To be opened
by VIM. Osborne of Pittsfield Grange.
The regular meeting of Pitts6eld
Grange was held Saturday afternoon,
June IL, with a small attendance. The
day was warm and farmers were anx-
ious to finish their planting. There
were readings by Sister Eva Davis
anu OIH6T5, duQ tllO NObCo w
meet next Saturday afternoon and put
the years wood under cover. All are
invited.
ST. Adams Grange.
st. Adams Grange met in regular
session June IL, with 81 members and
one visitor present. short pro-
gram was presented. The commit
tee appointed one week ago reported
that they would have an entertain
ment and straw berry festival, the
time to be specified later. A vote of
thanks was given Marcia Dow for
the donation of bracket lamp for
the dining hall.
Children's night will be observed,
June 26, all parents are requested to
prepare their children with some
thing for the program.
One application for membership
was received.
4 Canaan Grange.
Canaan Grange held the regular
meeting, June 10, with small atten-
dance. Arrangements were made Tor
Veterans day which Is Saturday, June
10.
We were of the number who at
Utildcu ChOWuCSdh dhSOf OahO -.
They gave us grand good time. We
hope our Grange will entertain the
Skowhegan Grange as royalty in the
near future.
East Madison Grange.
Ladies' day was observed by East
Madison Grange, June IL. One cam
date was instructed in the first and
second degrees. An excellent liter
airy program was followed by ice
cream and cake. There was good
attendance of the members and @. r.
Oliver and wife of Athens Grange
added greatly to the afternoons en-
tertainment.
The next meeting, June 20, is Chil-
dren's Day. An all day meeting with
the third and fourth degrees given IN
the forenoon. Dinner will be served
at noon. 1t is hoped the parents will
bring their children. The program rs
in charge OF Hnihe Stevens, Ria Buzz
rill and Nellie Hobart.
Fairview Grange, Smithfeld.
Fairview Grange held it's regular
session on Saturday evening with. q
fair attendance. On account OF the
absence of the Lecturer there was NO
ntorary program 0XcoPo sonse anu ~
discuss topics for the good of the Or
der which occupied the time until
late hour.
Kennebec Valley Grange, Madison.
Kennebec Valley Grange, Madison,
held their regular meeting, June IL,
at their hall.
Plans were made for Children's
Day to be held, June IS, in the Pine
Grove near the base ball grounds,
Madison, IL the weather is suitable for
an out Of door picnic, otherwise it
will be held at Grange hall.
A special meeting was appointed
for June 10, for the purpose of confer
ing degrees.
Lecturers program was taken up
which consisted of Music by the
choir and the question, "Would it be
for the best interest of the farmers for
the government to establish a breed
ing farm in this Slater" Opened by
Brother j. s. Blackwell. Music by
the choir.
The corn shop at Pennington, own
, ed NV Ruruham ~ Morrill, Of Port land.