New Britain herald., 1914-08-19
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wagging their tongues until the agita- tion became quite general. Various stories were circulated, but were dis credited by the directors or the infant organization. They refuse to dis cuss the situation.
 Although MT. Goodrich would not admit it, reporter learned from a reliable source today that he was de- sirous of getting the contract for the foundation as well as that for the building proper, his price being in the neighborhood of $7O0. It is said that he took offense when the governing board voted to award the foundation contract to Louis Anderson, who had put in a bid considerably lower than his, and that he withheld the plans from the mem bers so that they could not proceed with the work they had planned to start on the first day of this month. Nothing could be done without the plans and for this reason nothing was done on Grange day" according to an explanation made to- day to a reporter It is said now, however, that MT. Goodrich has sur rendered the coveted plans and speci- fcations.
 The matter seems to have gone too far now. and the feeling runs so high that it is difficult for the off, cers to arrive at any decision. Some of the members have severed their connection with the Grange and others have refused to join the new Grange corporation. Even MT. Goodrich is said to have threatened to leave the organization. His two daughters, the Misses Sarah and Ethel Goodrich, are no longer on the membership roll, despite the fact that MT. Goodrich denied this last evening.
 Mr. Goodrich gave reporter to understand that there was no trouble whatever at the present time and that he had intentions of beginning work on the building very soon. He was unaware of any friction in the Grange, he said.
 Many of the members hope that the trouble can be settled speedily and that work may be started on the new Home, which the Grange is sorely in need of They have worked hard to raise funds to help defray the debt which will be caused by the building of the structure, giving rum- mage sales, etc, and they are still willing to pitch in and do their share if matters can be strengthened out satisfactorily.
 Flora Night.
 Despite the disagreement in the Grange, those members who attended the Flora Night entertainment given last evening in Mechanics hall, had very enjoyable time. Troubles were forgotten for the time being while the members took time for recreation.
 Owing to the fact that Lecturer Mrs. George B. Garter is at the sea- shore at present Mrs. Edwin B. Adams acted as lecturer last eve- ninG.
 Mrs. Charles Warner of Kensing- ton. as the Flora, had charge of the program and, guided by the decision of the three judges, Mrs. George P. Dunham, Miss Georgiana Gibbs and Miss Davis of Enfield. awarded first and second prizes, respectively, to Mrs. Lawrence Watkins of Kensing- ton and Mrs. Edwin B. Adams of Berlin. for bringing in the most beau- tiful bouquet of flowers raised in their own gardens
 Mis-; Gibbs Surprised.
 At the conclusion of the program, the Changers rendered surprise party to Miss Georgiana Gibbs of kenslngton in honor of her ap preaching marriage to Archie Hoyt of New Canaan. She was made the recipient of a number of useful arti- cles, such as mahogany rocker, a