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CHRISTIAN ESDEAVOR
Prayer Meeting Topic For the Week
Beginning Oct. 10, 1912.

SG'f'fH'9 WV 10 iVi%s
Topic.-You can do better-II Peter iii.
BIS. (Led by the pastor) Edited by Rev.
Sherman II. Doyle, ID. d.
Christianity has but one standard
1t demands the best of all those who
accept it--and the best can only be OBJ
tanned by a constant growing better,
and If we constantly do our best we
shall always be growing better. 1t is
n sad commentary upon the religion
of some Christians that they are bet
ter Immediately following their con-
version than at any time in their fu-
ture life Conversion is only the be-
ginning of the Christian life. True
life in Christ is development, a
growth We do not become perfect in
a day. Perfection can only be reach
ed a step at time and even then is
only obtained by an additional exer-
else Of divine power at the end of the
most devout and consistent Christian
life. But our part in 1t is to keep
constantly getting better. We are to
grow in grace, in conservation, in serv
Ice and in knowledge.
No one can ever reach point where
It is impossible for him to do better.
Paul served Christ for thirty years
with zeal and devotion that have sell
dom been equaled and perhaps never
surpassed, and yet at the end of these
long years of service he acknowledged
that there was still room for improve
ment In spite of all that he had done,
regardless of his high Christian at
tainments. he freely declared that he
pressed forward to the prize of the
high calling of God in Christ Jesus"
If, after such life and such expe-
riences, Paul still saw room for i'm
provement, the possibility of still
greater service, how little may we
hope to reach such a point of perfec-
ton, such a standard of service that
for us "there Is nothing beyondf"
Have we advanced? There is still a
possibility of further advancement.
Have we Iabored earnestly and faith
fully? There is still work to be done
and work that we can do.
Christian growth is gradual, progress
sive Christ taught this fact when He
declared that 1t was like the growth
OF grain, First the blade, then the
ear; then the full corn in the ear"
Step by step the process continues.
The order is always the same; 1t is
never reversed. God is orderly In all
that He does. This law is the same In
the spiritual world as In the natural
world. Saints are not born, but devel-
oped. Skilled laborers are not the
work Of day, but Of years. This fact
should warn us against too great ex-
pectations and at the same time should
encourage and inspire US. Perhaps we
do not grow as we feel that we should.
Let us not get discouraged, but always
remember that all growth is gradual
and progressive.
The test of doing better is seen in re-
suits. The object Of growth is fruit
bearing. Spiritual growth will always
manifest itself in spiritual fruit. The
grace OF God and communion with
Christ are given to us that we may
bear much fruit So shall we be His
diseiplas"
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START RIGHT.
John Clark Scates Urges Definite
Plan for Good Road Work.

John Clark Scates Urges Definite
Plan for Good Road Work.
The adoption Of the constitutional
the automobile tax as basis for the
issuing OF the bonds for good roads il
| very pleasing to the advocates for the i'm
provement Of the State highway. This
! amendment was adopted by a vote OF
about four to one.
A Portland man, Lyman H. Nelson, first
| suggested this idee, and to him belongs
considerable credit for his efforts in hav-
| ing this proposed amendment placed be-
| fore the people. He first advocated it be-
fore the Portland board of trade and the
| automobile association, and later before
the State board of trade, by which organi-
zation it was endorsed. The newspapers
took it up, gave wide publicity to the idea
and discussed it fully. 1t was passed by
the SPECIAL session OF the legislature with
out opposition, and is now law.
There are some phases of the constitu-
tional amendment, however, which are
not exactly satisfactory, and which are
likely to occasion difficulty. One of these
is provision that the money raised upon
road bonds be distributed equitably
among the several counties. The act does
not specify just how this distribution
must be made to make it equitable -
whether it should be made in accordance
with the valuation, the population or the
miles OF roads in the several counties. All
of these things must be considered.
John Clark Scstes, of Westbrook, who
has been elected representative from
Westbrook, will undoubtedly have great
deal to do with the framing OF the good
roads law in the next legislature. Mr..
Scates has done a great deal along this
line already, and il was because of his
| efforts that the last legislature placed the
constitutional amendment before the peo-
pie. He has given the subject of good
| roads great deal of study, and has some
practical ideas on the subject which will
be of great value to the next legislature
when it comes to consider this important
matter.
| Mr.. Scates believes that the State should
| first ascertain, by careful examination,
| JUST Nudt - tac StuGittOu VI the lOdus III
all parts OF the State, and he will urge
upon the present administration the
necessity of doing something in this
| direction Immediately so that the next
legislature may have some definite plan to
work upon.
s.If we can obtain the facts now through
| the highway department" said Mr.. Scates
tive shall be able to save a great deal oil
time and be prepared to do something
worth while in the next legislature. II
we do not obtain the necessary facts to
work upon the delay may result in a post
ponement of carrying out this important
program"
Mr.. Scates is OF the opinion that those
interested in good reads should immedi-
ately get together and frame definite
proposition to be placed before the iegis-
| lature. William T. Haines, governor
elect, is known to hare some opinions
concerning good roads, construction in
this State. He thoroughly appreciates the
need Of good roads, and will probably dc
all that is possible to hasten the needed
/ improvement.
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Maine, and that the disease is r.n,s,-
..ss-a tepiQlv

Maine, and that the disease is ,.r.,,
spreacingf aais
Q. That Maine is behind prae,,,.,
every other state Ii. the Unto, 4
method. or rather lack OF methoa ~ ',
fighting this great peril7 VI
I. That the real spreaders Of ths A.
ease are the advanced cases2
8. That there is not one bed in ;,
State where person in the advsnoss
stage OF consumption can be treated ~.
nacessitating their being taken care ., !.
BONE, with the consequent intsct;or !,
their families and all with whom M.
come in contact9
Yon have prooabiy not hitherto know.
these facts to be so, yet these and m..-
other facts equally startling have 80
compiled by some of our leading seIenti..oo
and physicians who have made snsa,ss
study OF the subject. f'N'si
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RArsrnE. a7e. ELLSWORTH.

The regular meeting OF Bsyside grange
was held Oct. 2. Called to order by Over
seer s. Scott Estey, with fifty-three menu
bers and twenty-five visitors present.
Three candidates received the third and
fourth degrees. After recess the grangers
marched to the lower hail, where supper
was served. After supper short pro-
gram was rendered, consisting of remarks
by the visiting members. Music, Sister
Strout; readings. Sisters Barron, Smith,
Estey and Marks; music, Sister strout.
Sister Circuits health was reported as
better than last week.
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among the 6ranssrs.

This column Is devoted 10 the Grange, es-
The column is open to all grsngers for the
discussion OF topics Of general interest, and
for reports OF grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. All oommunicat1ons must
be signed, but names will not be printed ex-
cept by permission OF the writer. All com
mnnications will be subject TO approval by
the editor, but none will be rejected without
good reason.
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LITTER.
A litter. dost thou have to be.
Helping all day long;
Holding mp the feeble hands,
With thy courage strongs
Weary, oftentimes art thou
With thine and others care;
Thinkest thou some other one
Should help the burdeus bear?
Weary one, secret /
Would impart to you;
Thou canst be litter
And leaner, too.
Thou canst lean on Jesus;
Share with Him thy care;
He. His strength to thee win give,
To lift thy double share.
Courage, then, thou who must be
A litter every day;
Helping others who are weak,
In thy loving way.
Lean thou on the solid rock,
A tower of strength to thee.
Thus, thou each day by leaning
Canst u better litter be.
E. G. S.
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MAssApAeuA, AL. SOUTH BLuxHrLL.

MAssAPAoUA, AL. SOUTH BLuxHILL.
An interesting session OF Massapaqua
grange was held Oct. 3, although the at
tendance was not large - only eighteen.
The program included discussion Of the
topics: "What might this grange do that
it is not doing to promote co-opera-
tion with other organizations" ''Ten
acres and independence; is it posi-
ble?" There were songs by the grange
choir, current events by L. H. Sibley, and
roll call.
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Mutual Benrht Column
IT'S Motto. .Helpfai and Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are snccinctiy
statedin the title and motto-itis for the mutual
benefit, and ailas 70 be helpful and hopefui
Being for the common good. h lie fer the CON-
mon use--a public servant, purveyor of In
formation and suggestion, medium for the In
terchange of Ideas. In this capacity II soiicits
Communications, AID lite success tepenhs largely
on the support given II In this respect' Com.
munications must be signed, but the name OF
writer viii not be printed except by permissoh
Communications will be subject to approval or
rejection by the editor OF the column, ons uone
will be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMsRIoAS,
Ellsworth, Me.
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The weather being unfavorable, only
fourteen members and one visitor were
present at the last meeting of Brooklin
grange. Two applications for member
ship were received and referred to COM
mittees of inquiry. Readings were given
by Clara Herrick, Laural Gray, Lima Gray
and Marie Jordan. Next Tuesday night a
csndy-pull will be held.
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HARBoRsIDE, AIS. SOUTH BRooKsvIILE.
At the meeting of Harborside grange,
Oct. 2, plans were advanced for the enter
tainment of Pomona grange. A short
literary program WAS enjoyed; also
songs by Bro. Irving Howard. As fail
advances there are prospects OF much en-
thusiasm in the grange. Many new
names are expected.
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MARIAyILLE. AL.

Mariaville grange met Saturday even
ing, Oct. 8, with a good attendance. There
is program contest between the single
and married members. The married
members gave a fine program last week.
Next Saturday night will be single MEM
bers' night. 1t is requested that all come
prepared. The third and fourth degrees
were conferred upon one candidate.
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HANCOCK POMONA. 10.

HANtOt7h fV1fVES7*s EVE
Hancock Pomona grange held its annual
meeting with Haicyon grange, North
BIuehill. Oct. 5. Officers were elected for
the ensuing year as follows:
Norris l.. Heath, master; A. 7. ellis,
overseer; Emma Bowden, lecturer; Her
bert Hale, steward; Herbert Grindle, as
sistant steward; J.. b. Wilson, chaplain;
4. W. Burrill, treasurer; Sadie Z. Dun
bar, secretary; lin Wilson, gste-keeper;
Lizzie Wood, Ceres; Jennie Whitmore,
Pomona; Jennie Bridges, Flora; Jennie
Grindle, lady assistant steward.
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HARVEST HOME, s03, WEST ELLSWORTH.
G Harvest Home grange met Oct. Is; mas
ter in the chair; eighteen members pres
emit. After business, the lecturer pre-
scented fine program OF topics, reading,
songs and conunarums. winfred Clark
and wife favored the grange with several
selections
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saved by His WIFE.

She's wise woman who knows Just what
to do when her husbands life 10 In danger
but Mrs. r.. J. Flint. Brnintree, VT, Is OF thai
kind. AShe insisted on my using DR.. Kings
New Discovery" writes Mr. y. "for dread,
thought / had only n short time q
live, and It completely cured me-" quick
cure for coughs and colds, it's the most safe
and reliable medicine Tor many throat ane
Jung troubles - grip. bronchitis, Group
whooping-cough, quiBsy. tonsilitis, hemor-
rhages. A trial viii convince you. socts. and
si.oo. Guaranteed by all druggists.
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Narramissic grange held its regular ses-
sion Saturday evening, Oct. 8, with a
larger attendance than usual. There were
visitors from Verona and Alamoosook. 1t
was decided that the ladies of the grange
circle, in conjunction with the executive
committee, should attend to the repairing
OF the dining-room. In the absence Of
the lecturer, no program was presented.
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Pamela grange met Saturday evening,
Oct. 5; forty-eight members and one visit
or present. One candidate was in
structed in the final degrees, and har-
vest supper was served. The entertain
ment for the evening was "hunting ex-
petition. Howard Young and Edward
Colt were the most successful hunters, Sc
curing the prizes. There are two candi-
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Dear NJ. b. Friends:
Surely this is "helpfuln poem. The
thought in the fourth line shows one OF
the ways of helping. Some are naturally
possessed OF good courage. How much
such ones can strengthen others.
A treasury OF good letters is opened to
you this week.
Dear Mutuais.
Have / remained away SO long that you
have dismissed me from your band? / should
not blame you, but Aunt Madge is so kind, |
know she will pardon her negligent nieces,
so / venture to write again.
l thought of her ut reunion extending a
glad hand OF greeting to each of her large
family. Certainly II must have been a very
pleasant gathering. The speech of Mr.. De-
Laittre must have been interesting. believe
in education, but not to the extent of educat.
ing away from farm and home and the parents
who gained most of their knowledge from
experience and are making every sacrifice
that their children may know more and have
an easier life than they have had. How
many of them pay all honor to those parents
if their hands are rough and speech uneul.
tured9
As we read of climatic conditions in other
states and countries, we must admit Maine il
a good State TO live in, and that farming
might be made a paying business IL attended
to as they would attend to other branches OF
business to make a success.
In this locality the call of the woods is toe
strong for the farm, and the woods will soor
be beautiful with the brown, scarlet and gold
Of autumn.
often think of Aiexia and Of others who
are i'll or sad at heart, and hope they have
been comforted by the sweet little poems SC
kindly sent. Hoping that rays of sunshine
will surround you all, as ever, E.
Great Pond, Sept. D.
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BAY VIEW, 2s7, SALISBURY COVE.


Grange met in regular session wednes-
day night. Plans were made to hold the
annual grange fair, and a committee was
appointed as follows: Julien Emery,
Leon Smith, Iona Rich, George Fogg,
Clarence Alley. The date is Wednesday,
Oct. I6. Higgins orchestra will furnish
music Throughout the evening.
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scHooprc. 42u. FRANKLIN.

Schoodic grange met in the town hall
Oct. 8, and conferred the first and second
degrees on one candidate. Suggestions
were made for the grange fall work, when
a larger attendance and more interest are
expected.
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BIBLE READINGS.

Ps- /, is: Iii, 10; Jer. xii, 1. 2;
Hos. xiv, 81; Nal. ". /, 2; Matt.
xiii. 10, 80; Mark Nv, 1852;
Luke l, 80; Eph. II, 1922; v. IA
10; Phil. iii, 12-14; / Pet. II, 1-3.
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dates waiting for the first and second de-
grees, which viii bs conferred Oct. ~.
At the next meeting, Oct. IL, there viii be
an interesting program.
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RAINBOW, us, NORTH BRooKsvILLE.
Rainbow grange met Thursday evening.
After business the literary program was
presented, consisting OF readings, recits-
tions, music, etc. Gentlemen will fill the
chairs at the next meeting.
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HALcYoN. sa5, North nLuEHILL.

At the regular meeting of Halcyon
grange Oct. 5, about 10 patrons were
present, including visitors from nine
oranges. The third and fourth degrees
were conferred and an interesting pro-
gram was carried out.
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DATES

Saturday, Nov. Meeting Of Hancock
Pomona with Narramissic grange, Or
land.
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And it did us all good to have you there,
Charity; and we hope these letters of
those who were able to be there will warm
the hearts of those we did not see that
day, because none were forgotten.
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Dear aunt Mados and all NJ. B.-ites:
What good things fill the ii. B. column in
this weeks issue Of Sept. IS. The reunion has
certainly fulfilled its mission and started us
all going again. And the poem sent by W!
OF tits that "sin of omission" that has al
ways been my stumbling bloek-so many little
plans of doing something for some dear
friend or a needy one get set aside by the
busy. everyday duties, until all at once we
awake to the fact that it is too late - the one
we planned to help is beyond reach OF the OPP
portunity has passed, and so
1.-The bitter heartache
AT the setting OF the sun"
trust the other sisters do not need this
little sermon in verse on omissions, that W.
has selected. I am so glad TO learn that
A. NJ. Y. had such good success with her pic
lures, and shall want some, for / am very
sorry to report that mine were failure; in
fact, my camera, for some reason, refused to
snap, and my roll OF films were all blanks, bat
one - that of our hostess, Dell, with our
guests, Aunt Sue and her husband, whom /
snapped on the broad piazza. AS the camera
condescended to reproduce them and no
others, it must follow that they were Of much
more consequence than the rest of the NJ. Is
clan. was much disappointed not to get the
group.
am wondering If any one of the nieces is
the possessor of q sweet fve-months old baby;
mo; rs. j. ~ not a grand baby, but one OF
your very own and has 1t had the distinction
of receiving lovely birthday card from its
sGreat Aunt Madge" on its BIRTH II / am
not the only one who can make this boast
now is your time to come forward.
bad nice little chat with AUNT Maria" last
Saturday. She and her John, with sweet little
Carolyn, had travelled twenty-five miles to
attend the progressive rally held at the town
hall Ia Bluehill. There's progressiveness for
you'll And, by the way, that rally was quite
an enthusiastic affair, whether you vote for
T. r. not.
I had the good fortune TO be presented with
some of Aunt Maria's beautiful giadiolus.
which she had brought all the way from
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home, and which were SO lovely that took
them to the church Sunday morning, that
others might enjoy their beauty.
shall not forget the piazza call she made
me after attending church with her sister
Portland some one called out: Another NJ.
B. reunion" aud there was Aunt Msdge COM
ing across the street. How "clannish" we feel
when two or three of us meet Nov, must
stop or some one might get "grummitty
over the space am using. Good for you
"All Done:" Do come again, Your letter
was better than medicine.
think we all have very pleasant memories
of the reunion. and ! hope it did each one
present MS much good as it did CHARITY.
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