Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
kennebec Pomona.

A largely attended meeting of Ken
nebec Pomona was held with Belgrade
Grange. Wednesday, Oct. 9, it being
the annual Fruit meeting. fair dis
play of fruit, canned goods, vegeta-
bles. etc, was made in the lower hail.
The meeting was called to order with
Worthy Master Leonard Barber in
the chair. All officers except chaplain
and treasurer, being present. A class
of 16 was instructed in the Fifth de-
gree, also one received by demit. all of
whom except one being members of
Belgrade Grange, one being from
North Augusta Grange. After degree
work, dinner was served in the low
hall. Meeting again called to order
with a larger attendance than in the
forenoon. Meeting was placed in the
charge of Worthy Lecturer w. II.
Davis, who called upon Worthy Mas
ter G. 3. Farnham of Belgrade Grange,
who extended a hearty welcome to
Kennebec Pomona. Responded TO in a
pleasing manner by Worthy Lecturer
Davis. Bro. Clarence Richardson of
Belgrade Grange was then called upon
for "a vocal solo and was heartily en-
cored, to which he kindly responded,
Next on the program was music by
the North Augusta Grange Orchestra.
who kindly responded to an encore,
followed by a reading by Bro. Almon
Clark, whc was. also encored and re-
sponded; vocal solo by Sister Pauline
Rogers; worthy lecturer next called
upon Bro. E. n. Pnkham of Itch
field Grange. the oldest past master
living of Kennehec Pomona. He was
elected master in 1SS5 and serving two
terms Bro. Pinllham kindly responded
and gave an interesting talk.
The next number on the program
was a vocal duet by Sister Daisy
Whitehouse and Marian Hewitt. They
kindly responded to an encore.
The question for discussion, SIS
Spraying Essential to Apple Grow
ing" was opened by Worthy Lecturer
w. II. Davis, followed by Brothers
James Tebhetts. E \. Pinkham. w.
H Davis, c. w. Barton, Sister Bar
ton. Sister Barton, Brother G. b.
Farnham. Sister Nellie C. Pray and
the worthy lecturer.
A vocal solo by Sister Ada r.
Richardson closed the program of a
very enjoyable Pomona meeting. On
motion of Bro L. n, Pinkham, voted
to instruct the verify secretary to
send letter of sympathy and hearty
good wishes from kennebec Pomona
TO Bro. W. H. Keith of Winthrop, who
was prevented by illness from at
tending the meeting. A rising vote OF
thanks was given Belgrade Grange
for hospitality The next meeting will
be with Winthrop Grange. Nov. Is.
The committee on fruits awarded the
following premiums
Baldwins, James Tebbetts, 1st John
Tibbetts, End; A. f. Page, 3rd. Blue
Pearmain, II. o. Pray. 1st; J. Nj.
Cummings, End. Canada Red. Leon
ard Barber, list. Golden Russell, John
Cummings. LIST. Mcintosh Red, FL. o.
Pray. LIST; G.. b. Farnham. End; o. H.
Gowell, 3rd. King, John Tibbetts, list;
O. H. Gowell, End; c. A. Houghton.
Srd. Spy, Mrs. G. Buchanan, list;
George Yeaton, End: II. O.. Pray, 3rd
Yellow bellflower. LIST, II. Q. Pray; ID,
John Tibhetts; Sd, j. NJ. Cummings. Ben
Davis. list. Carroll Sawyer; I'd, John lib
belts Sd, o. H. Gowell. Hubbardston
nonesuch, LIST, John Cummings; I'd. H.
o. Pray. Rhole Island greetings, LIST. A.
e. Page: I'd, Geo. Yeaton; Sd, Mrs. Buck
man. Gano. LIST, Carroll Sawyer; I'd, A..
/ e. Page; Sd, II. o. Pray.
Sheldon pears, LIST, o. II. Gowell.
Belgrade Grange was awarded first
fpremiun1 on Grange exhibit
f. n. Pinkham, It. M Benson. ]. w.
Morrow, committee.