The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1910-02-10
NEWS OF THE ORANGES,

| There will be valentine dance at Mystic
Grange hall, Center Belmont, Monday evening,
February 14th Music by Young & Mitchell of
Liberty.
Comet Grange, swanville, has a class of 8
taking degrees and in the near future will in
vite Morning Light Grange and their degree
team to visit Comet and have the degree team
confer the last two degrees. Much pleasure is
anticipated, as this team does its work in a
very beautiful manner
Pomona Grange will meet with Union Har-
vest Grange, Center Montville, February 22nd.
The address of welcome will be by Mark How
ard; response by the Master, Del Paul. Topic,
"Was the State Grange justified in adopting
the resolutions condemning the present method
of conducting the affairs Of the Nationa
Grange.
The grange and the Pomona are the two
centres of social comminging in many a New
| England inland town, and they undoubtedly
make for "uplift." Probably the grangers are
today more effective for the advancement of
farming interests than in the era of their more
spectacular influence of legislation. Neverthe-
less the rural politicians find the Patrons OF
Husbandry worthy of observation, and keep
their ears to the ground about the grange
halls.-Boston Transcript.
At the meeting of Seaside Grange last Satur-
day evening an interesting program was pre-
sented, including readings, graphophone seec-
tions and conundrums. The topic, What one
thing is needed for the improvement of rural
communities?' was discussed by several mem
bers. At the meeting Saturday evening" Febru-
ary 18th, the program will include quotations
by members, paper, readings and discussion
of the topic, "What effect has the opening of
the Panama Canal on the con- merce of the
World?''
| State Master Stetson of the Maine Grange
was in Bangor last week and said to Com
mercial reporter that he regards the last annu-
al session of the State Grange as one of the
most successful ever held ty that body since
its organization. The result of the work done
then is particularly shown in the revival of
dormant Oranges. Said Mr.. Stetson: The
annual session seemed to have great influence
on the delegates that came here from the
weakened organizations and they returned
home with the determination to do something
to renew life in their Grange, and have succeed
ed wonderfully
Victor Grange, Searsmont, held its regular
meeting February End with good attendance.
At the beginning Of the New Year they found
themselves free from debt and things look
hopeful for prosperous future The Grange
has adopted the following resolutions of re-
spect:
Resolved, that while we submit to the will
OF our Divine Master in removing from our
order, Sister Mabel Mariner, that in our
meeting together We shall miss her from our
members.
Resolved, That we extend our sympathy to
the bereaved family in their sorrow and that
our charter be draped for thirty days in mem
ory of her.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread
upon our records and copy sent to the be-
reaved family and to the local papers.
EDITH C. WILSON
EMMA HILLS, Committee
INEz CUsHMAN.
Star of Progress Grange, Jackson, held a req
ular meeting Saturday, February 5th, Worthy
Master W. E. Gould presiding. Reports of the
officers and trustees were read and accepted.
The secretary reported 119 members in good
standing. Although the grange has spent
5000 in repairs on the hall and store and bought
new furniture and dishes for the dining room.
the treasurer's report showed neat little sum
in the treasury after paying all bills. Three
applications for membership were read and
approved. During recess chocolate and cream
candy were enjoyed, and after recess a short
program was presented. The grange then
closed in form.
Georges River Grange. Liberty, has adopted
the following resolutions of respect
Resolved, That in the death of Cora Place
Stearls, this grange laments the loss of a sis
ter who was ever ready to proffer the hand of
AID and the voice of sympathy to the needv
and distressed of the community; a friend and
companion who was dear to us all: a sister
whose upright and noble life was standard to
follow. w
Grant, most merciful Father, that we NAV
all look forward with bright anticipations to
reunion with our loved one in q realm where
sorrow never comes.
Resolved, That in her memory we place fresh
flowers on our altar for period Of four meet
ings following.
Resolved. That thes. resolution. b. spread