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Wen drink to Miss Point Iona now,
And praise her while SKIES young and dai
With fiovery garlands on her brow
And blooms Of sagebrash in her hair.
Where continent to ocean yields,
She forms . tail and pleasing soene
OF rugged cliffs and rolling felds
In winters dapper garb Of green.
She loves the cactus and the squirrel,
The rowing rabbit and the quail.
The fisherman and barefoot girl
And boats that steam and boats that all.
She guards the entrance to bay
Where England's ships may come and 70
Or safely at their anchors lay
Whatever winds may bluff or blow.
When dark December days appear
And snowfakes fly on sea and land.
Her days are mostly bright and clear
As those Of ancient Somariand.
Across the harbor Of the sun
On through that splendid silver gate
The commerce Of the world will run
When fame has made Point Iona great.
For since the dawn Of that first day
When night and storms were overthrow,
Light knows no fairer cline and bay
That freedoms sens can call their own.
H. G. Ssliisa~.
San Diego, Cal. Feb. "a, 1910.
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/ am now enjoying. - Mrs. SARAH
LousIeNoNT. Ala S. Livingston Street,
Brooktield. No
The Change of Life is the most criti-
cal period Of woman's existence, and
neglect of health at this time invites
disease and pain.
Women everywhere should remem-
Der that there is no other remedy
known to medicine that will SO sue
cessfully carry women through this
trying period as Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from ma
tive roots and herbs
For 80 years it has been curing w0-
men from the worst forms of female
inflammation. liberation, dis
placements, fibroid tumors, Irregular
ties, periodic pains, backache, and
nervous prostration.
If you would like special advice
about your case write cOn6den-
tial letter to Mrs Pinkham, at
Lynn. Mass. Her advice Is free,
and always helpful
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China. Great c. z. Convention.

China's great Christian Endeavor
convention of 1909 met in Marking,
and the large mat tent erected for the
meeting proved inadequate, so admis-
sion was by ticket or badge only.
Many of the Marking people had to be
turned away. but at the close Of the
convention a series of revival meet
ings opened In the tent, ana to these
all were invited. The structure itself
was said to be most suitably and beau
tifully decorated with Christian En-
deavor banners and flags Of all ma
tons. The gathering proved that
Christian Endeavor Is meeting a long
felt need in China. the training Of lead
ers. The older missionaries say it has
surpassed their greatest expectations
and are delighted to see the Chinese
men and women creditabiy taking the
lead in these large meetings. Chinese
women have never before spoken In
any but women's meetings. The ear
nestness and intensity of purpose
which characterized these meetings
was said to be wonderful.-Ohio En-
deavorer.
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Brooklin grange held a special uee,i,.
Feb. II. The third and fourth dey,,s.
were conferred upon three candidate,
There were thirty-one members present
The grange held a regular meeting !,
Odd Fellows hall Feb. Is. There were IA
present, including visitors from sou,h
Biuehill, North Sedgwick, East Bluehil
Surry, Orland and IAmoine.
The operetta, 1.-THE jolly Farmer. /.
was presented by the members under Ii
direction OF Mrs. Fred Phillips.
Brooklin grange entertained Hancock
County Pomona March Is. The meeting
was called to order by Worthy Master
Gross.
An able address Of welcome was deliv-
cred by DIR. F. 3. Herrick, OF BROOKLYN.
followed BY response by Thomas Grieve,
OF Bluehill.
On account OF the bad travelling, seye,l
officers were absent. About lbs pa,rons
were present to enjoy the bountiful din
ner and royal entertainment for which
Brooklin grange ID famous.
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when one isn't we'll everything Is sure 70 "go
dead wrong, and it Ia hard to look on the
bright side.
Well, I've got TO the end Of my rope; don't
know . single thing to say that is OF interest.
Nothing is clear in my mind tonight, but the
terrible disaster in the Cascades. II comes
home very close to us-so many of our
Spokane people were killed. including q very
prominent mantle prosecuting attorney.
To-night's paper just came, and with IL
fresh accounts Of avalanches and another
train wreck At Eddy, Mont
Ny next door neighbors attended . sad
funeral to-day. A friend Of theirs brought
home his wife and two little children
corpses-from the disaster in Idaho. We hear
such as that on every side.
You people SO far away think: "How
awful" for time, but when ii Is in your very
midst it Is different matter.
Well, l won't dwell on such horrors-the
papers are bad enough.
Aunt Madge, il you think this Is not inter
esting enough to take up room in the column.
put it in the stove. Anyway, 1 am too far
away to hear the smiles and sarcasm Of the
readers.
Like all the rest, the rst thing do % get
ting TIE AMERICAS is TO turn to the NJ. b.
column; it brings me 90 near home, sesides
being full of good and useful ideas.
Wish some Of the sisters Who know me so
well would write, remembering that am far
away across the continent and haven't seen
them or my father and mother for nearly Eve
years
OF course can't finish this without mem
tioning my boy, SOW nearly thrse years old
NJuue). Now to Some Of you u viii seem
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MAKING Ministers.

Zone Of the results of the Christian
Endeavor meetings at Sycamore
Beach, Mass. 1909" writes william
NJ. Leach. president Of the Progressive
Christian Endeavor union. Massachu-
setts. '1s that am going to study for
the ministry" Excellent! In these
days, when the bitter cry Of the church
IL the dearth Of men entering the min
istry, 1t is pleasing to note that Chris
tisn Endeavor IL one Of the influences
that tend to direct the thoughts Of men
b that neld Of usefulness.
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NORTH CAsTINE.

Miss Lou Whitmore is home from
Bucksport.
Mrs. Joseph Perry, who has been very
i'll, 10 improving.
Ralph WardweIl II working for IN.
vogell in Castine.
Capt. ii. w. Grindle has been drawn to
serve As traverse juror at the April term.
Capt. Edwin Ordway and wife are visit
ing their daughter, Mrs. W. 5. Bridges, in
Penobscot.
Miss Marion COMBS, OF Islesboro, re-
sumes her school work in the Emerson dis
trict to-day.
Mrs. Mary Devereux, OF West Penob-
scot, will teach the spring term in the
Devercux district.
Mrs. z. X. Domansky has gone to
Cassine to remain while her son Robert Is
student ct the normal school.
The friends Of John s. Snow, who is
working in Bellows Falls, VT, are glad to
know that he Is much improved in health.
Mrs. Jennie Bridges, superintendent OF
schools in Penobscot, was in this vicinity
iasrweek, and engaged teachers for seve-
raj schools in that town.
Mrs. Nellie Hutchins was called home
from Castins last Friday because Of the
illness Of her mother, Mrs. Ocisvis Bill
ing. who suffered . paralytic shock the
night previous.
Capt. Frank w. Hutchins, after brief
visit with his parents, Clarence Hutchins
and wife, left Thursday for vinalhsven TO
join his fishing sloop, the Wesley W. sem
nett. He was accompanied by Charles II
wardwell, one OF the crew.
Miss Emma c. Wardwell returned 10 the
high school to-day, after two weeks
vacation. Miss Wardwell, who will sradu'
ate in June, will be valedictorisn- she
has the congratulations of her many
friends.
March a. L.
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CeP'. bogAfdus again hits the Balls Eye
This world famous rifle shot who holds the
championship record Of 100 pigeons in 100
consecutive shots Y living At Lincoln, nj.
fered long time with kidney and bladder
trouble and have used several well known
lief until started taking Foley,s KIDNEY
Pills. was subjected to severe backsche And
pains in my kidneys with suppression and
arising in the morning would get duil heed-
aches. Now ! have taken three bottles Of
Foleys Kidney Pills and feel 100 per cen ut. bet
or bladder and once more feel like NV own
self. All this owe solely to FoIey's Kidney
P1lls and always recommend them to nv lei.
low sufferers" g. A. PARcaRR
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SEAL HARBoR.

Elder Daniel Gray held meeting here
Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Smith, OF Bar HarSdr, rs
visiting friends here.
daughter was born to Charlie Turn
ball and wife last week.
There will be baked-bean supper al
the water house next Wednesday.
March q. MELvISA.
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Amcns the @ranatrs.

This column is devoted to the Grange, es-
pecisliy to the oranges Of Hancock county
The column is open to all grangers for the
discussion Of topics Of general interest, and
for reports Of grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. All communications must
Se signed. but names viii not be printed ex-
cept by permission Of the writer. All com
munications will be subject to approval by
the editor, but none win be rejected without
good reason.
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HIGHLAND. 81, NoRrH PKNoBscor.
Highland grange opened in form March
IL, the worthy master in the chair; thir-
ty-three members were present. After q
short recess, grange was turned over to
the lecturer. An able and interesting "a
per was read on the early history of Pc
nobscot by J. B. Wilson; recitation, Doris
Hatch; readings by Mrs. Saunders and
Bro. Gross. A spelling match in the good
old-fashioned way of choosing sides. which
was amusing and instructive, closed 8
pleasant evening.
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A coiored man died without medical at
tendance, and the coroner went to inves-
tigate. ibid Samuel William live here?,'
he asked the weeping woman who opened
the door. "Yassuh," she replied between
sobs. ~ want to zee the remains 81 il
de remains" she answered proudly.
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dates Dack 70 the
time that wo men
may expect nature
to bring on them
the Change of Life.
/ got a bottle of
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound and it made
me feel much better.
and / have contin-
ued its use. l am
very grateful to you
for the good health
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AoSNAAAN vAnWs DC7s WBoE EDEN
Mountain View grange held its regular
meeting Friday evening, March IS, with
sixty-nine patrons present, including
seventeen visitors from Bay View grange
There were two applications for member
ship.
After the asaai routine OF business, the
initial degree vas conferred on one
brother.
During the lecturers hodr there were
readings, singing and an excellent recita-
ton by Sister Gladys Higgins. The ques-
ton: 'tIn what manner do the different
elements OF plant food assist in producing
crops?" was we'll preseated by w. NJ.
Julien Emery. OF Bay View grange. Bro.
Emery also gave an interesting talk on
the good OF the order.
There will be work in the first degree
ct the next meeting.
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sKAoIRT, Al, SOUTH DEER ISLE
seagirt grange held its regular meeting,
Worthy Master stinson in the chair. Four
candidates were instructed in the third
and fourth. degrees. At recess fish chow
der, cofFeeiand cake were served The lee
turer gave-a fine entertainment Of songs,
comic dialogue and . patriotic stump
speech. Two members of Deer Isle grange
uere nresent
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POOR, FOOLISH WOMAN.

She Is trying to improve heE complexion by
blood. II she does not read this tell her,
some one, that Lanes Tea, the great laxative
and regulator, moves tie bowels each day,
making clear and beautiful skin. Druexists
and dealers sell Lanes Tea. 25c. package.
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cAsrINE. $50.


Castine grange met Monday for an ALL
day session, it being the twenty-seventh
anniversary. Members present in the
forenoon, nearly 100; in the afternoon, no;
in the evening, $50.
State Master Stetson was present and
gave an interesting and instructive adj
dress. 'sHistory OF the Grange" from its
organization to the present was presented
by j. Wesley Bowden. There were re-
marks by Bro. A. H. Whitmore, Of Verona
grange. Music, recitations and remarks
filled the time, and all passed pleasant
evening. Castine grange has recently
purchased piano.
Castine grange met March IL with fifty
one present. One application was received.
The program consisted OF remarks and
readings.
The dramatic committee gave q drama
entitled, "Among the Breakers" on
March Is.
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seventh anniversary. The meeting was
called to order at o'clock. After the usual
routine OF business and during the roli-csli
many Of the members responded by read
inss, recitations, dialogue, music. etc.
A responsk was read from Sister Maude
Bacon. who is teaching in Grcenviile,
which was very interesting. Supper was
served from $50 to $50.
In the evening the following program
was carried out: Recitation, Ethel How
ard song, Florence Carter; music, piano
and mandolin, Nellie Ridion and Della
Thompson; tableaux, "Mr. and Mrs.
Newlywed's new French cook" Bessie
Curtis, Fred Greene, Belle Davidson and
Ethel Wight; song, Lena and Margaret
wardweu and Howard Osgood; music,
Lena sperry; songs, Reuben Osgood; duet,
Lena and Margaret wardwell; song, Bes-
sic Curtis; farce, ssrhe Secret Order OF the
Golden Goose"
There were ninety three patrons pres
emit, including visitors from HAlcyon, Ar
butus and Csstine oranges.
East Biuehill grange held its regular
meeting March 10, with twenty-eigbt
members present. Ons candidate was ac-
cepted. The lecturer presented program
consisting OF readings and music.
The ladies will fili the officers chairs at
the next meeting.
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pRKR IsLx, 2es, pEER isis.

Deer Isle grange held its regular meeting
March "A, with fifteen members present.
The worthy master being absent. the over
seer occupied the chair. Minutes of last
meeting read, after which the lecturer
gave an interesting reading on s'Coopera-
tom. The first degree was conferred.
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LAxorSE, IA.

LAmoine grange held its regular meet
ing March Is with thirty-three members
present. 1t was voted to invite Green
Mountain Pomona to convene here June
u. The program vas furnished by the
omcers, and consisted of medley, q tab
ieau and several readings and recitations.
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JOHN DoRrTy. Isl, SULLIVAN.
John Dority grange met As usual March
IS, with forty members present and three
visitors from Rising Star grange.
The third and fourth degrees were con-
ferred on one candidate, and . harvest
feast served, after which the lecturer pre-
scented fine program as follows: Music,
Ruth Bragdon; reading, Grace Wilbur;
story, Everard Noyes; readings, Elwood
Wilbur, Clara johnson, Bertha Bean and
Austin Slower.
Topic proposed for discussion March
IS: Resolved, That the labor unions
have been more beneficial than harmful"
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coon Will. s7s, AMHERST.

GOOD WILL Nb. AMHEksT.
A regular meeting Of Good VIII grange
was heldlSaturday evening, March Il, with
more THANH an average attendance, as q
number Of the young people were home on
. short vacation from different schools.
One application for membership was re-
ceived. After an hours recess, which was
spent;sociaIly in playing games, the lee
turer presented a literary program. OF
which the Grange Enterprise was lead
ing feature. The question, (which is the
most profitab lelon the farm, the horse or
the ox?" was given out to be discussed at
the next meeting.
Good Will grange held q regular meet
ing March 10. One application for mem
bership was received. The first and
second degrees were conferred on two.
Good willigrange conferred the first and
secondldegrees, on two candidates last Sat
urday evening.
There were twenty-three patrons pres
emit; one application was received. After
recess the meeting was turned over to tbs
worthy lecturer who furnished . short
program. The question: (which is the
more profitable ON the farm, the horse OF
oxf" was omitted on account or the lste-
ness Of. the hour. The reading of the
grange paper was enjoyed.
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A NIGHT ALARM.

Worse than an alarm of fire at night Is the
metallic cough or Group. Careful mothers
keep Foieys Honey and Tar in the house and
give 1t at the first sign of danger. Foley's
money and Tar has saved many little lives.
No opiates. g. A. PARcHER.
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advertisements.
-->-Fs--- 1870
WOMEN
OF MIDDLE
AGE
Need Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Brookfield, Mo.-"Two years ago
was unable to do any kind Of work and
only weighed llS pounds. Ny trouble
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DATE.

Thursday, May g. Meeting OF Hancock
Pomona grange with Massapaqua grange,
South Bluehill.
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PKNoBscor, $40,

Pcnobscot grange worked the ipit;.,
degreesun two candidates. The lectu,..
observed st. Patrick's day and each m.r
Der "wore the green. The program co..
sisted Of Irish stories, readings, song, ,,a
contest. which every one enjoyed Nm
Der present. fifty nine, including min.
visitors.
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n.t v1rw, a., sAiissssUHY COVE.

BAR VIEW, ss7, SALISBURY COVE.
There was 1 good attendance wednes-
dag evening. Two names were accepted
for membership. A good program was
presented. The first degree will be
worked March 30.
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EAST pLUEH1L1 26a

AASH 0LuGd4LLs zoz.
East Bluehiu grange held its regular
meeting March II with IN afternoon
and evening session, it being the twenty
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A regular meeting Of Arbutus grange
was held March Is, with thirty-one MEM
oers present. After the usual business. the
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HARvEH HOME. loa, WEST ELIsvo,,-
Harvest Home grange met Mars !.
the master, Manuel Gaspar, pre.;a;..
with all the ofncers except Ponon. -
Fiona present. There was large 49,. y.
ance, with visitors from Bayside and -
moosook grangee. A fine program =
carried out, consisting OF readings 49,
ing and songs by the quartet.
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COUNT rous BLESSINGS.

When you are discouraged, thinking all is
lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one
by one.
And it will surprise you what the Lord has
done.
Are you ever burdened with load of care.
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to
besrg
Count your many blessings, every doubt will
fly
And you viii be singing as the days go by.
When you look at others with.their lands and
gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His
wealth untold.
Count your many blessings; money cannot
buy
Your reward in Heaven, nor your home on
high.
So amid the confiics whether great or small.
Do not be discouraged. God is over all.
Count your many blessings, angels will at
tend,
Help and comfort give you to your journeys
end
cuoRus
Count your blessings. name them one by one.
Count your blessings. see what God hath
done.
Count your blessings, name them one by one.
Count your many blessings, see what God
hath done.
Den, ARnt Aodcei
Last week one Of the sisters asked for q
copy of the hymn, Count your bless
ings.' was very glad to make . copy, and
viii send it to you with this Does it not
seem good TO have spring come again, even
though It brings the dreadful house-cleaning
IN n.s tram
1ne oAus s'e ouss Aifesay Ano SOUND SO
sing vita .ne"'
s,,aa us s.n ~. We n.se oeen ENJOYING .ne
filling is improved nv u.ing the ;n,ca =, !.
lemon and some ehopned x.lnuts T,vuara
see If YOU do not thiuk .o. too.
With love to all. preex
A 80 ~oPy "a ING Poe"'
sno luz ene ies'er Win i1s.nints OF spring
ana new suggestion. l am also indebted
to Aunt Emma land her friend) for
copy. She writes:
Dear Aunf Madoe.
SHe va my "eAf Afiencs 50" tine request
made In our NJ b. c. for the poem, "Count
your blessinrs- and she Iird,v 80. a.
W nae W pass on 70 tne Seiumn, 80 am send
ing 1t TO you. 1t is beautiful, / think, and il
may comfort some poor hearts and give then
new Hie. IL rs . lovely spring morning, but
qu'1e cool. l cannot write more now, but
VIII enclose some enppings which maybe
VIII DO more good than anything l can say;
AUNT ExMA
Please say to the friend who took the
troub BILE to COPY the poem that We thank
her much.
Anosnef teAaer tr1oute TO tina memory
OF Mrs. Griffin comes from Er0e Slime:
Since mr. last writing Mrs. Grinn has hoe.
freed from her suffering. and surely it Ia he,
gain. although we viii mics her ch.~,s., CO..
tributions. did 80 much eniov sending her
little remembrances, and the gift from her
Of the little pin-bail touched me deeplr. 10, !
imagined it vas made by those aching hands
and 1 said: -.of whom the world was no,
worthy / often thought OF her in can,ec.
ton with this little verse:
,ns.
That is your place:
just where rou think you are useless
co uni NO. ~ g1 thsr rae 81,
what Ser II he.
Think he has chosen you for it;
In spite Of the fact that.she was useless, she
"hid not her face, and surely she .fou CHI
manfully", and how often we, Who hare the
free use OF our limbs. complain OF orr many
irksome duties
a must ~eicome letter from SasPpy'
wished to hear from closes the good list
for this week.
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lecturer presented the following p,,.'
oid-fashioned songs, graps. r as'
recitation, Mya Ellington. sa0fr;
Lena sperry; solo, Elsie sperrv. alns
Rosa Carter; song, chorus; sons oias
Clark; song, Elsie sperry; solo :, me-. nsls'
lecturer; reading, Sadie Mckay. v ss
suggestions for the good Of Il. aes
grange closed in form. 'fuss
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srpowrcK. "a.

There were fortyfve members and visi-
tors from Halcyon, Rainbow, BROOKLYN
and Massapsqua oranges at a regular
meeting OF Sedgwick grange March IS.
All the officers were present except Ceres
and treasurer.
After the usual order OF business the
remainder OF the evening was given to the
lecturer who took up the following st.
Patrick program: Singing by the young
members; Irish stories, Sister Eiweil and
Bro. Torrey; question, Resolved. That
Irish emigration is benefit to the
country. Affirmative, worthy secretary;
negative, worthy master. The negative
won the discussion; song, Wallace
Grindle; reading, lecturer; dialogue.
At recess cake and coffee were served by
the lady officers, and general good time
was enjoyed. Nearly all the sisters wore
something green in honor Of the evening.
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cusHxAN, 81, aouLpsRoRo.

Cushman grange met in regular session
March IS with thirty-six members and
one visitor from schoodic grange present.
Green Mountain Pomona grange will
meet with this grange April "a. After the
usual routine Of business, the meeting
ci0sed Il, fofr3: