The Republican journal., 1913-05-22
NORTH WALDO POMONA GRANGE.

North Waldo Pomona Grange met with
South Branch Grange, Prospect, May 18th
1t was the first time this grange has enter
tanned Pomona, since its Reorganization and
right royalty did the officers and members well
come the visitors and extend to them their
hospitality The meeting was opened in due
form with Worthy Master C. c. Clements in
the chair, and with but two officers absent,
the assistant stewards. Seven oranges were
reported in good condition, and the regular
routine of business received the attention of
the grange. Thirteen candidates applied for
membership and received the full instructions
of the degree of Pomona.
At the noon recess the visitors were invited
to the dining hall, where every attention was
bestowed upon them during dinner hour. AT
ter dinner the Grange was re- assembled in the
fifth degree and Lena Toney voiced the senti
ments of the host grange in most excellent
words of greeting. She took as her subject
after bidding the guests misunderstanding
and friendship, and succeeded in presenting the
oft-used words in new light as applied to the
grange fraternity. A. Stinson fittingly re-
sponded in behalf of Pomona. Lima Colson
favored the grange with piano solo. after
which Worthy Master Clements introduced
Geo. Plummer of Newport, member of the
State grange executive committee, who ad-
dressed the members in talk wholly along
grange lines, giving them the benefit of his
long connection with the work in the helpful
ideas suggested and words of advice given.
His address was followed by vocal duet by
Alma and Evelyn Clarke. A paper by May
Riley Smith, chairman of the committee on
birds in the General Federation of Women's
Clubs, was read by Annie Clements. This was
protest against the wearing of bird plumage
for decoration of ladies' hats and was received
with great attention. Then followed recita-
ton by Geneva Haley At this point the
grange resumed work under new business and
a short discussion followed in regard to hold
ing field meeting under the auspices of the
State grange. 1t was voted to hold such
meeting Aug. 25th on the grounds of the Wal
do and Penobscot agricultural society in Mon
roe. Full arrangements will be made at the
June meeting and notices given through the
press.
The topic: "What are the greatest dangers
that threaten our country welfare?" was ably
opened by D. M. Kimball, who took the stand
that nom observance and notification of the
law threaten our country as nothing else does.
He was followed by A. A. CHM. F. M. Nicker-
son, R. L. Clements, A. Stinson, G. H. York,
Fred Lane and T. J. Dill. Among the dangers
pointed out were imtemperance, control of
property by trusts and corporations, and I'M
restricted immigration. D. M. Kimball pre-
scented his closing remarks and the discussion
was closed. Remarks for the good of the
order by Worthy Master Clements, Geo. Plum
mer and G. H. York followed. The members
unanimously thanked Mr.. Plummer for his ad-
dress and the visitors expressed their obliga-
lions to the host grange in the usual manner
The choir of South Branch Grange furnish ed
music throughout the day and the grange closed
with the usual ceremonies.
The next meeting will be with Burnham
Grange June 18th, with an address of welcome
by G. C. Mudgett and response by c. c. Glenn
ents. Topic: "Should we keep our brightest
boys on the farm or educate them for pro-
fession?" to be opened by o. B. McKechnie.
Remainder of program by host Grange.