The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-20
Pittsield Grange.

that the drsU and second degrees
would be conferred at the next regu-
lar meeting which will be next Satur-
day evening. There were readings
by Mrs. L. r. Nelson, Mrs. Edith
Phinney and others. After some dis
cussion the Grange voted to furnish
dinner for the public on July Bird TO
accommodate those who attend Col.
Merrill's celebration at Union trotting
park. Pittsfeld needs a good hotel
but while we are waiting and wishing
the Grange can supply food on occa-
sions like this.
At our big celebration two years
ago the Grange cleared one hundred
and seventy dollars which was APP
piled to indebtedness on this ball.
Wesserrunsett Grange.
Wesserrunsett Grange, Cornville,
held it's regular meeting Thursday
evening, May 10, 81 members and
three visitors present.
One candidate was instructed in
the final degrees. One member was
added by dimit and one application
received. The treasurer reported
that the Grange was out OF debt and
few dollars left in the treasury
During the Lecturers hour, talk by
Brother Herrin, "Apple raising in
New England and the prospects for
the next ten years." Brother Herrin
made some very interesting remarks
along the line of fruit raising, packing
and shipping. Song by Sister Dodge,
Reading Sister Collins.
At the close of the Grange plenty
of ice cream and all kinds of cakes in
abundance were served and a social
hour enjoyed. The next regular
meeting will be on Thursday evening,
June and the latch string is out for
all good Patrons.
Sandy River Grange.
Sandy River Grange, No. SO had
its regular meeting Saturday evening,
May Sth, with fair attendance.
After the regular routine OF bust
ness and short recess the worthy
lecturer presented the following pro-
gram: Music, violin and organ, Bro.
Harry Corson and Bro. Alton Smith,
responded to an encore; reading, Sis
ter Frances Corson, singing, Bro.
Wood and Bro. Hatch; reading, Sister
Edna Wood. Remarks were made by
Bro. c. H. Allen, followed by Bro.
Frizzell, for the good of the order.
Somerset Grange.
Regular meeting held May 10. The
usual business routine was carried out
and the regular officers vacated their
chairs for. the new degree staff which
has been formed this spring compos-
ed wholly of brothers and the third
degree was exemplified in a very
pleasing manner. Children's night
will be observed June IL and the fol-
lowing committee was appointed by
the Lecturer: Lizzie Holway, Susie
Tobey, Ellen Otis, Jennie Grant, Ellis
Tobey and Herbert Gilman.
Canaan Grange.
Canaan Grange met In regular ses-
sion Thursday evening, May 8. About
one hundred were present including
all the officers excepting the secre-
tary who was absent on account OF
illness. Six applications for member
ship were received. The Lecturer
presented short program of music,
reading and farce, popping the
Question:" after which a harvest sup
per was served.
Canaan Grange met In regular ses-
sion Thursday evening, May 10. Six
applications for membership were
accepted and five were given the
work in the first and second degrees.
There were about forty five present.
st. Adams Grange.
A regular meeting of st. Adams
Grange was held May 18th with a
goodly number present considering
the busy season. The question,
(which is the most profitable to in
vest 800. In horse, COW, sheep or
hens" was thoroughly discussed,
most Of them being in favor of the
hens. Vocal solo, Sammie Fellows,
reading, Jennie Tracy.
The Grange will unite with George
Goodwin Post in Memorial exercises
and will also furnish dinner Memoir
ial day.
Arson Grange.
Arson Grange conferred the first
and second degrees on seven candi-
dates at the last regular meeting May
15. Several members have lately
been reinstated and the third and
fourth degrees will be conferred at
the next regular meeting. Saturday
evening, June 8.
Fairview Grange, Smithfeld.
Fairview Grange held it's regular
meeting May 10Th with fair attend =
ance. After the regular routine of
business, the evening was passed with
songs and the discussion of timely
topics. The question for the next
meeting will be "What branch of
farming pays best"
Kennebec Valley Grange, Madison.
Kennebec Valley Grange, Madison,
met in regular session May 10, with a
goodly number present.
The initial degrees were conferred
on two candidates and three members
were received by demit.
One application for membership
was presented.
There will be special meeting May
% to work the third and fourth de-
grees.
Athens Grange.
At the regular session OF Grange
Saturday afternoon May there was
an increased attendance and interest.
Bro. s. F. Emerson of Skowhegan was
present in the interest of the SoMER-
SET REPORTER. One candidate was
accepted for membership and two ap-
plications were received. Sister
Grace Oliver then presented long
lint interestinr prOQram. There were