The Republican journal., 1912-10-17
NORTH WALDO POMONA.

There was good attendance Of patrons at
the regular meeting Of North Waldo Pomona
Grange. held with Granite grange, North
Searsport, Oct. 9, 1912 The meeting was duly
opened with Worthy Master G. H. York in the
chair. Opening song by the choir. Upon the
roll-call of officers, four were found absent
and temporary appointments were as follows:
May Bussey, secretary; F. 7. Jarrett, steward.
and Charles Keller. gatekeeper. Seven
oranges were reported in their usual condition.
It was gratifying to see good delegation
from South Branch Grange, headed by the
master, Jennie Dockham. This grange has
recently taken new lease of life, and under
the present officials we expect to see q steady
growth in interest as we'll as an increased
membership. Waldo Pomona was also repre-
scented. Twelve candidates applied for menu
bership, and after being duly balloted for and
elected were marshalled into the hall and re-
ceived the full instructions of the degree Of
Pomona.
Dinner being announced at this time the
assistant Stewards led a march to the dining
hall where beautifully spread tables awaited
all. The lady officers and other members of
the host erar ge attended to the duty of max
ing this hour one of the pleasant features of
the day.
After short time spent in social converse
the grange re-assembled in the fifth degree
and Carrie Spaulding babe the visitors well
come in very cordial words of greeting.
Worthy Master York responded in behalf of
Pomona. A vocal solo by E. Winnefred Stin.
son was followed by reading by F. M. Nick
erson, "How the Parson Raced Horses" piano
solo by Harriet Nickerson; paper, "What is
our duty to the public schools?" was present.
ed by Velzora Nickerson. This subject was
handled in a very able manner and suggestions
were made by which taxpayers and parents
we'll might profit, Violin solo by Chester
Trundy, who responded to an encore. The
question for discussion was: "Is it more profit
able for the farmer to invest his surplus in the
improvement of his farm than to deposit it in
bank?" c. c. Clements comprehenslvely
opened the discussion and was followed by M,
Sargent, John Innis, F. M. Nickerson, Isaac
Cook, G. H. Clements, jefferson Dill and
Others 1t was the general consensus of opin-
ion that enough of the surplus should be ap-
piled to the improvement of the farm to keep
the farmers business up to the standard of
ether business, at the same time not forget
ting to place something aside to yield ready
income for the proverbial "rainy day"
Remarks for the good of the order by A
Stnson followed. A rising vote of thanks was
extended to Granite grange for courtesies. The
members expended much effort in the interest
of this meeting. The hall was tastefully
decorated with cut flowers, autumn leaves and
bright berries, and on three sides were shelves
filled with exhibits of fine fruit and vegetables
The ladies brought specimens of preserves,
pickles, etc. Some dainty pieces of hand
carving and oil paintings were exhibited by
Mr.. Sawyer, gentleman over seventy yefrs
of age, the same being his own handiwork
There were seventy-fv patrons present and
the meeting was one of the most enjoyable Of
the year.
The Grange closed with music by the choir
and the usual ceremonies.
The next meeting will be with Comet Grange,
Swanville, Nov. 18th Address of welcome by
A. T. Nickerson; response, Ira Veazie; ques-
ton, Resolved, THAT the American people are
suffering less from the high cost Of living than
from the cost of high living" to be opened by
J. w. Nickerson. Remainder of program by
Comet Grange. c. D. Y.