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will be served next Friday evening. an.
the third and fourth degrees will be sivss


MAssAPAeuA, Al, SOUTH BLuEHur
Massapaqua grange held its regr,..
meeting Feb. 1, with fcrty-tive membs,.
and three visitors present. Much ipte,s..
is manifested in the brown tail mo,h eor
test, and the names OF fifty-four mes,ba,.
are down on the list to enter this contss,
Tss lecturer presented an interesting pro.
gram as follows: Reading, Edith Can.
dage; story, Cecil Grey; song, Miss Co.'s.
monologue, Roy Henderson; recitation
Evelyn Hutchins; vocal duets, Alics
Eaton and Lizzie Grindell; reading, Mis-.
Cole; advertising tableau, b. syiyestsr
sr.; illustrated song, Elmer Day and Roy
Henderson; music, violin, piano, tamho
and bones; topic: "What labor saving de.
vice has been the greatest benefit to man.
kind7r
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The Making of Strong Committees.


The weakest part of the committee
system in many Christian Endeavor
societies is the lack of organization.
This. is largely the chairman's fault
His primary duty is to give each men,
Der of his committee duty to per-
form and then to superintend the do
ing of it.
Take the missionary committee, for
example To one member might be
delegated the duty of laying out plans
for the meetings, in cooperation, of
course, with the other members. To
another may be given the working out
of system of giving for the society.
One may be made the librarian and
should become an encyclopedia of
knowledge on missionary books. An
other will find enough to do to keep
in touch with the UNCONVENTIONAL mis-
sion boards, get leaflets and distribute
them.
The work of each committee may be
laid out in this fashion and a definite
part be given to each member. What
is everybody's business is nobody's
business. What is left to all to do is
done by none. The secret Of success
full committee work is the definite sad
ding of responsibility for doing def
mite work.
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A regular session of Deer Isle grange
was held Jan. %. After business, officers
for 1912, with the exception Of Flora, were
installed in an able manner by l.. L. StiD-
son, OF Seagirt grange. Mr.. Stinson was
assisted by Mrs. Fannie Stinson and An
thony Bye; Mrs. Louise Bryant, pianist.
The installation was public. After the
ceremony, clam chowder, cake and coffee
were served to about fifty patrons and Wis
itors. The remainder OF the evening was
spent socially.
appreciated, and much credit is due all
who assisted. Nineteen visitors from Sea-
girt grange, including Past Master Stin
son and its installed master, C. NJ
Pert, were present.
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NEAR Billings, MONT,
Jan. %, 1912.

Jan. %, 1912.
Dear AUNT Madgs:
If / remember correctly, my Christmas
greeting was not SO much a wish as a promise
promise to be a more faithful member of the
NJ. b. G. in 1912 than in the past. And as we
are beginning the year in travel, am sure
you land perhaps some of your many nieces)
may like to journey with us. On that sup
position, linked with the desire to help fill
the column, I'm sending back some "notes by
the way.
find recorded Jan. 9, in Duluth. twenty six
degrees below zero, and powerful wind Just
snorting down Superior street, making one
glad to seek shelter. Purchased our tickets
for Los Angeles via Northern Pacific and
Santa Fe with "liberal stop-over privileges"
weeks stay at Aitken, where secured q
travelling companion in the form of the other
half of my family, and we move on for our
next stop at Fargo, N. D. Here we were in
time to attend both the Tri-State Grain grow
ers and Stock convention, and also a North
Dakota democratic rally. At both meetings
many excellent speeches were listened to.
Being loyal and progressive republicans,
more time was given to the convention.
though Gov. Hatmon's speech drew an i'm
mense crowd.
Fargo is wide awake. progressive city
with many interests. Its fine business blocks,
splendid bank buildings, Y. NJ. c. A., public
library and excellent hotels were a surprise.
1t has an extensive wholesale trade, and as a
railroad terminal. in many cases gets the
same rates as the Twin Cities. 1t is said to
be one of the greatest distributing points for
harvesting machinery in the United States.
although ouly city of some 1900 people. BY
many it is considered ''the largest small city"
in the United States. 1t is one of the few
cities in the country in which the prohibitory
liquor law is enforced. Having been reared
in prohibition Maine, it was great pleasure
to note the absence of all indications of the
liquor traffic, and although North Dakota has
been prohibition state for a score of years,
1t seems not 10 have interfered with the ousi-
ness prospects of Fargo. In that vast gather
ing of nearly 1000 farmers we saw no iudica-
tion of intoxication.
Moorhead, Mimi. is just across the Red
river, and the two cities form strong educa-
tional centre. The North Dakota State Agri-
cultural college numbers 1000 students, and
the Moorhesd normal more than 400. Besides,
there are the Fargo college, Congregational
institution with fine working force; Con-
cordia college; college of the Sacred Heart,
and two fiourishing business schools
1t was our pleasure to spend half day at
Moorhead normal. and, accompanied by its
splendid president, Weld. former resident
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SEDGwICK, IA.

AT regular meeting OF Sedgwick grange,
FEB. 2, there were seventy-one members
and six visitors present. Three were in
structed In the first and second degrees
and three applications received. 1t was
voted to confer degrees the first and Sec
ond regular meetings in each month. The
other meetings will be devoted to literary
work. 1t was also voted to contribute
% toward rebuilding Grange cottage at
Good Will Farm. At the roll-call OF the
members seyenty-one responded 10 their
names BY conundrums, quotations, read
ings, Rotations, stories or paying their
nne OF three cents, which went toward the
treat Oh candy and crackers. A clam stew
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NIcoLIN, $50. NORTH ELLSWORTH.


There were thirty-nine members anc
one visitor present at the regular meeting
of Nicolin grange Feb. 8. All officers were
present except Flora. The committees for
the year were appointed. One application
was received. The recess hour was pleas
antiy passed with games. Following the
call to order, the worthy lecturer pre-
sented pleasing program of readings
Rotations, conundrums and discussion oil
the question: (which is better for farmers
in this locality-to plant potatoes or SOW
oats the coming Year,"
AT the next meeting the exercises will
be appropriate to Washington's and Lin
coins birthdays, and each member is re-
.quested to be prepared to help on the pro-
gram. committee of four was appointed
to prepare programs for the month Of
March.
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oak trees about. Each msn has a fork in the
field. One fork leans against a tree. The
other fork is in its owners handbook and
scythe. 1t appears that these forks have been
used very recently, spreading heavy swaths.
One, through with his fork, had taken u p his
scythe and walked toward his neighbor for n
friendly chat, presumably.
After little chat, the one met stoopeddoyn
and picked up his scythe-sharpner which
lies on the ground. and puts IL into his hip
pocket; then he reaches for his fork He
then takes step or two, and his neighbor
takes step or two. One would naturally
think that they are through taking. But no.
They haze just moved apart little. They
halt for lew more words. Now they move
away Now they halt again and return a few
steps Now they move away, and / guess for
good for this time.
Each is evidently going to his own home.
carrying his scytne over his shoulder and
fork in hand. Each seems to be in 8 study as
If pondering over the words of the other.
Very many times had seen scenes similar to
know whether you and the sisters care for
such scenes, but wish You to know that they
are full of interest to me. have always been
very fond of country scenes.
During our late Civil war. neighbors met
in the way have tried to picture TO dis
cuss the war and the news of yesterday, and
give expressions of their opinions on the
situation; and many a lad, listening to these
discussion, received his first lessons on poll
tics. At first his politics was like his fathers
but as he grew older his indie pendent nature
asserted itself; then you would often d nd
him engaged in animated debate with his
father, taking the negative of the question.
We have had delightful ride this after
noon, and now we are home again. SUSAN!
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l WILL.
1 will start anew this morning, with higher,
fairer creed;
I will cease to stand complaining of my ruth
less neighbor's greed;
l will cease to sit repining while my duty's
call is clear;
1 will waste no moment whining, and my
heart shall know no fear.
l will look sometimes about me for the things
that merit praise;
l will search for hidden beauties that elude
the grumbler's gaze;
/ will try TO find conteutment in the paths
that must tread;
/ will cease to have resentment when another
moves ahead.
/ will not be swayed by envy when my rivals
strength is shown;
1 will not deny his merit, but I'll strive to
prove my own;
l will try to see the beauty spread before me,
rain or shine
will cease to preach your duty and be more
concerned with mine.
S. e. Kiser. Selected BY AUNT Emma.
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eAY VIEW. 2s7. sALrssuRy oovv

DIsf n - @0'' IN f.'1'1' m NUNE,
At the regular meeting of the grange
"Wednesday evening, the second and thirs
degrees we're conferred on five candidates
A tine literary program was presented
Brother Julien Emery gave an interesting
talk on 1.-THE Grange in Maine". Brother
Leon Smith had paper on 'sThe Water
Power in Maine". Several piano selec.
tions were rendered and there was singing
by the grange. The fourth degree will
be conferred at the next meeting, Feb. 7.
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of Maine and graduate of Colby, we were
shown over the fine plant. II is one of the
best-equipped institutions OF its kind, with
faculty OF thirty wide awake, up-to-date
teachers.
Maine is also well represented at the North
Dakota Agricultural college. Prof Laid,
whose pure food law not only has attracted
widespread notice but been extensively
copied, came from near Orono His full
weight law" the constitutionality of which
was questioned by the great meat packers and
taken into court by their, has been accepted.
Prof. waldron, for more than twenty years
force in this college, himself a native of
Maine, married Miss Lois Hooper, of Port
land, graduate of the Eastern State normal
school. She not only taught here but has for
years been a factor in the success of the stu
dent life. With Prof. Waldron we spent Mon
day forenoon looking over this splendid in
stitution, and felt that the 1000 young men
and women there were going out well
equipped to graphic with some of the prob
lens that confront the North Dakota farmer.
Castine normal school is also represented at
Moorhead by Lottie Hale Stodder (class of
'7sl whose charming hospitality added much
to the pleasure of our stay.
And now we are once more on our way
speeding on toward the setting sun. II you
care for it, Aunt Madge, will take you with us
through Montana to Spokane next week.
Until then, au revoir.
AUNT SUE.
You have certainly redeemed your
Christmas promise, and thank you most
sincerely. DO let US go with you on the
trip Aunt Sue, and while we sit in our
warm chimney-corners these winter days,
we can travel here and there with you and
Susan.
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s. A. Std. of Mason, Mich. will never forget
his terrible exposure TO merciiess storm
sit gave me dreadful cold" he writes. shat
caused severe pains in my chest, SO it was
hard for me to breathe. neighbor gave me
several doses of DIR. Kings New Discovery
which brought great relief. The doctor said
was on the verge of pneumonia, but to cou-
tinue with the Discovery. | did SO and two
bottles completely cured me-" Use only this
quick, safe, reliable medicine for coughs,
colds, or any throat OF lung trouble. Price
soc and $500. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed
by ali druggists.
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sAysrpE. 47s. ELLSWORTH.

Bayside grange met Jan. "a, with good
attendance. The third and fourth degrees
were conferred on three candidates. Fro
gram: Instrumental music, Sadie strout;
reading, Lucretia Marks; solo, Marion
Mattocks; readings, Florence Estey. w.
l.. Pratt.
Jan. 81, there was small attendance.
After opening exercises a short program
was presented. The proceeds for Jan. 70,
social and farce, were $40. rising vote OF
thanks was extended to the dramatic club
for its good work.
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eErES MOUNTAINS POMONA. %.


Following is the program for the meet
ing OF Green Mountain Pomona with
Mountain View grange, West Eden, FRI
day, Feb. i6:
Opening IL form
Song, chorus
Address of welcome, .......... George Mayo
Response. sss-sss-tsH \ uAFits cHabu
Topic: "what classification OF literature
hOuld Patron present before the
household, aud how can II best be sup
plieds"
Paper: THE Necessity of Beautiful Home
Flower Garden, "......-..-..-+-.-.Eiva Hall
Recess
Comforting the eth degree
Chorus
Topic: "Can the leading or more common
grains be raised successfully In Han
cock county,"
Qpestion box
Chorus
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among the @rangsrs.

Thi. column is devoted 10 the Orange, es-
pecially to the oranges OF Hancock county
The column is open TO all grangers Tor tne
discussion of topics OF general interest," ana
for reports Of grange meetings MAKE levers
short and concise. All communications must
be signed, but names viii not be printed ex-
cept by permission of the writer All een-
munications will be subject 70 approval py
the editor. but none win be rejected without
good reason.
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR
Prayer Meeting Topic For the Week
Beoinninq Feb. II, 1912.

Topie-The Christian virtues.-II Gem
erosity.-u Cor. tx, 6-15 (Consecration
meeting) Edited by Rev. Sherman IA.
Doyle, d. D.
Generosity has always been consid-
cred one of the noblest traits of human
character. He who unselfishly gives
himself, his time. his abilities or his
money for the betterment of mankind
In any forts has ever been extolled.
No names are given a higher place in
the worlds hail of fame than those of
its martyrs. its patriots and its philan-
thropists. On the other hand, the lack
of generous spirit has ever been suf-
ficient to characterize man as mean
and ignoble. Generosity is universally
admired and commended. while miser-
illness is universally despised and con-
demned.
Generosity as Christian virtue is
obligatory upon us. Giving is duty.
The commands Of the word of God in
this particular are definite and ex-
plicit. The chosen people Of God were
required to give definite proportion
of their temporal means for the sup
port of the church and the state, which
were both recognized as being under
the control and authority of God. I'm
til these requirements were fulfilled
there were no such things as free will
offerings. In the Christian dispense
ton no exact proportion is exacted by
commandment. but the duty is no less
insisted upon. Moreover. the iberality
Of Christians should be far superior to
that of the ancient Jews in considera-
ton of the increased blessings and
benefits that we enjoy as Christians
since the life and death of Christ. But
let us always remember that Christian
generosity should not be determined by
feeling or sentiment. 1t is an obliga-
ton. duty. Freely ye have received,
freely give"
Generosity as Christian virtue
should ever have associated with it a
spirit of cheerfulness. One Of the long
remembered expressions of Christ
which was not accorded by any of His
biographers was, "God loveth a cheer.
full giver." Giving is duty, but like
all Christian duties 1t should be will
tngly and cheerfully performed. The
reality of our religion Is not proved so
much by what we'do as by the way in
which we do 1T. 1t is the spirit of
an act as well as the character of II
that determines its value. not only in
the sight OF man, but also In the sight
Of God, and with this tremendous diff
ference God sees the heart, while man
cannot We may pretend cheerfulness
in giving and may deceive men, but
we cannot deceive God.
Generosity as Christian virtue has
the promise of abundant reward. We
increase by giving; we decrease by
Withholding. This may seem to be
self contradictory, but it is true. The
sea gives Of its water to refresh and
enliven the land and in return receives
the salt and other ingredients from the
soil, in addition to the water that has
been given, which purify and preserve
the water Of the ocean itself II II
withheld itself from the land it would
become a stagnant and death breath
ing pool. As in the natural. so in the
spiritual world. He that giveth liter
ally, cheerfully and unselfshly has the
unconditional promise of God that be
will be abundantly rewarded
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WEST FRANKLIN, Me-, JAN. 2s, /

WEST FRANKLIN, ME-, JAN. %, 1912.
Dear Friends of the NJ. B. Column:
What a beautiful. cold morning and every
thing so pure and whitel Have been reading
and thinking of all your nice letters, and now
the busy season is over expect Aunt Madge
will have more material than she can use.
But it is handy to have a little stock on hand
for a time OF need.
To IAN Done" want to say that would
rather you would be "half baked" than "All
Done, as we cannot spare you from the NJ,
B.. G.
Now, Aunt Madge. you wanted us to tell you
about our Christmas gifts and what pleased
us. had so many will not take up the space
to tell you, but what pleased me as much as
anything was q beautiful Bible with very nice
print. had greetings from Maine to Cali
fornia, all of which appreciate so much.
How many things one have to be thankful
for, If we would only count our "marcies".
Ny heart goes out to the sorrowing ones, and
to all the sick and afflicted in any way.
May we all SO live that each tomorrow may
be better than to-day, and may choicest bless
ings be bestowed on all in the year 1912, is the
sincere wish of AUNT EMMA.
In answer to your question in personal
letter-yes, recipes are always in order, we
know OF many who always look for them.
So send any you have that you think the
nieces would like, or that you like.
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HARVEST HOME, 4o3, WEST ELLSWORTH.
Harvest Home grange met Feb. 8. Two
applications were received. Miss Emma
Reed, lecturer pro tenn, presented a fine
program of songs, stories and conun-
drums. The meeting was an interesting
and profitable one. Members present,
eighteen
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Growth In Two Lines of Christian En-
deavor

Last month saw the addition Of sew
enty-two new members to the United
society's enrolment of the Tenth le-
gion, which now has an aggregate OF
27,4S3
Last month saw the splendid addi-
ton of 1914 new Comrades Of the
Quiet Hour. making the total enroll
ment 59.104. Nearly all of this in
crease is due to California. which sent
IN 1,47S new names.
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DATES.

Saturday, March 2-Aeeting oil hancock
Pomona grange with East Bluehiii grange
Friday, feb. IS - Meeting OF Green
Mountain Pomona with Mountain View
grange, West Eden.
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No more limping for Tom Moore Of
cochran, Ga Il had bad sore on my instep
lens Arnica Saive," he writes. "but this won
oeriul heater soon cured me-" Heals old.
running sores, ulcers. boiis, burns, cuts
cents at all druggists.
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BIBLE READINGS.

Gen. xviii. 2o-22; Mum. xiii,
20, 81, "a; II Chron. xxi, 8, 6;
Nal. iii. 7-12: Matt. vi, Ia; <, Z,
8; John Iii, 16; Acts II, A, 10; XIX,
80; / Cor. xvi, 10: II Cor, viii,
9-15; Phil. iv, 1917.
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Endeaxar,s Quiet Hour.

A grasp and grip on the newborn day
That only communion can bring;
A gaining Of poise for our onward way
That comes from the throne as we bend
to pray.
And newborn song to sing.
John r. Clements
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sxAorRr, al, SOUTH DEER ISLE.

There we're twenty-six members and one
visitor present at the meeting OF Seagirt
grange Jan. IS. The third and fourth de-
grees we're worked on one candidate. AT
recess, clam stew was served. The lee
turer presented program.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-02-07

The regular meeting Of Arbutus grange
was held Friday evening. After business,
degree work and balioting were practiced.
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HIGHLAND, ss4, NORTH pEsoBscor.

Highland grange met Feb. 2, with
twenty-six members present. After bust
ness, the lecturer presented a program OF q
question, readings, stories and music.
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RAINBOW. aT3, NORTH BRooKsvILLE.
Rainbo grange met Thursday evening,
with nearly fifty members present, After
opening, the third and fourth degrees were
conferred on one candidate. Cake and
coffee were served at recess.
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Friendship-that select and sacred relation
which is a kind of absolute-and which leaves
the language of love suspicious and common
so much is this. purer-and nothing is SC
much divine. Emerson.
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Ht,rrtts fmfnts.
1kJfrtefmfntS
THESE SIX LETTERS
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Letter from Mrs. Julia King Phoenix, RI.
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GOLDEN THOUGHT.
For Last Week.

As nothing reveals character like the COM
pany we keep, SO nothing foreteils futurity
like the thoughts over which we brood.
--HiIISs