The Republican journal., 1913-06-12
NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

North Waldo Pomona Grange met yesterday
June 11th, for an all day session with Burnhan
grange.
Seven Star Grange of Troy held its regula,
meeting Saturday evening, May slst. with g
good attendance. The program included a
piano duet by Gladys and Phyilis Estes, story
by W. L. Gray and report Of the state Con.
vention at Augusta by A. W. Dodge. Ice
cream and cake were served.
Seaside Grange hall has been painted and the
grounds enclosed by wire fence It is plan
ned to have the grounds graded little later in
the season. Meetings are held each Friday
evening. Two members were recently gsined
and the grange has lost two by death. Mrs.
Clara Townsend and Mrs. Luther w. HAM
mons.
Star of Progress Grange, Jackson, postponed
their regular meeting Saturday night as the
Free Baptist quarterly meeting was in session
on that date at the village church. Next Sat-
urday, June 14th, will be children's night and
the children will furnish the program. Ice
cream and cake will be served. The ice cream
will be furnished by the grange and the mem
bers are requested to bring cake. All men,
bers and their families are expected to be
present.
Seaside G, ange, Belfast, has adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions of respect:
Whereas, Seaside Grange has again been
visited by death, and thereby our Worthy Sis
ter Clara Townsend has been taken from US;
therefore, be it
Resolved, That while we mourn the loss of
our sister, we fully realize that her long hours
of suffering are over and she has passed on,
beyond all sorrow and pain.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with
our brother in this his sad bereavement, and
trust he will be comforted by our Divine
Master.
Resolved, That these resolutions be placed
on our records, copy be sent to the bereaved
husband, and one to the county papers for
publica ton.
J. E. BRALEY. Committee
L. c. RITCHIE, on
Sc. BRALEY. Resolutions.
Although no special feature was in order
May S1st, Morning Light Grange, Monroe.
held a most enjoyable meeting. Under the
head of new business motion was made and
supported to remove to the old grange hall,
June 14th, and all members are requested to
be present to vote on same. The lecturer pre-
sented a short program of reading, recitations
and conundrums. The question, "What course
shall the farmers wives pursue that they may
have more time for recreation?" was ably
opened by Annie Clement and general dis
cussion followed. during which many helpful
points were given. May 26th, Morning Light
Grange responded to an invitation from Har-
vest Home Grange, Brooks, and one of the
most enjoyable events of the season was had
ed by a subordinate grange.
Mystic Grange, Belmont, met in regular
session Saturday evening, June 7th, with a
large attendance. Four visiting members
from Megunticoo Grange, Camden, nine from
Honesty Grange, Morrill,, and twelve from
Victor Grange, Searsmont. were present
Two applications for membership were re-
ceived, four old members reinstated, and the
third and fourth degrees were conferred on
class of eight in very pleasing manner by
w. G. Irish of Megunticook Grange, Camden
After the work, fine supper was enjoyed by
all When the Grange was again assembled in
the hall good program was presented, con-
sisting of remarks by Mr. Irish of Camden
song by Misses Clements, Wooster sisters and
Knowlton. remarks by True Moody of Sears
mont, and piano solo by Margie knowlton
after which social hour was enjoyed and q
pleasant and profitable evening spent.