Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-13
KENNEBEC POMONA
MEETS WITH READFIELD
ALL DAY WEDNESDAY.

Readfeld Me, Feb. 11.-Kennebec
Pomona Grange held its regular
monthly meeting with the Readfeld
subordinate on Wednesday and con-
sidering the severe weather the at
tendance was large. It was away be-
low zero all the forenoon but in spite
Of that fact many of the members
came by train a distance of a dozen
or more miles. There were a few
frozen ears but they were soon thaw-
ed out and the merry laugh made the
sacrifice comparatively easy to bear.
Readfield Grange has more than 300
members and a warm welcome is al
ways extended to its guests. This is
one of the old Oranges, as it was or
ganized in 1876 and from the first it
has been prosperous and growing. Sew
eral of it's charter members are still
living and taking an active part in
its meetings. Among these are Mrs.
Mary j. Austin, Mrs. Ellen Butman,
w. S. o. Elliott, John Henderson, J.
o. Butman, G. A. Russell, Gustavus
Smith. Most of these were present, but
sence was noted and regretted.
1t has been two years since this Po-
mona met with Readfield Grange and
the members were all anxious to give
their guests a royal reception. To sdo
this the following entertainment COM
mittee was ON hand: Laura Cooper,
Nancy II. Atkinson, Fred \. Walker
Bertha y. Johnson, Alice B. Knicker-
booker, B. H. Winters, Mona Elliott
Secretary F. S. Collins read the min
utes of the last meeting and called the
roll of officers, nearly all Of whom
we're in their stations. The opening
was in the usual form and music Was
given by a volunteer choir.
Then came the application of several
members of the subordinate degree fos
the fifth and the ballot showed the fol-
lowing elected: Fred w. Brown, Nellie
H. Brown, Amy Packard. Martha A.
Hackett w H Hunt, Alice E. Vance,
Caroline Whittier. Doris a. Fish, F. Mel
vile Sawyer.
With one exception these were all from
Readfeld Grange and all will make sterl-
ing members of the Pomona
A few resolutions were then read and
among those was a kindly tribute to the
memory of the late Brother ". II. Keith
of Winthrop Grange.
Then came the degree work and this
was nicely performed by the officers, Sis
ter Collins OF West Gardiner furnished
the piano music during the exercises.
Mrs. Fellows of Fayette Grange took the
fb,- I
who was unavoidably obliged to be alb
sent. The proved to be a fine official in
that station as she is an excellent e!o-
cutonist In fact, all the officers con-
Quoted their parts in a very efficient man
ner
1t was a fine banquet that was prepared
by a committee from Readheld Grange.
This was made up with the following
members. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Walker,
MIR. and Mrs c. a. Collins. Miss Fos-
tine Milett, Edward y. Cottle.
About $50 members sat down to the
well-loaded tables and enjoyed a hearty
were present was little Miss Elizabeth
Cooper. the 4-year-old daughter of MIR.
and Mrs Colby Cooper.
Worthy Lecturer Leslie Hunt came
in during the noon hour and occupied
his station in the afternoon. Mrs.
Mary A. Nicherson had a fine address
on the influence of good literature in
the home. Then there was music and
several other speakers to take up the
time ard interest of the members
First on the program came music
- tse cnoir and then the worthy lee
turer called upon Worthy Master Otis
L. Dunn of Readfeld Grange, who ex-
tended a cordial greeting and welcome
10 the Pomona.
The response was made by Worthy
Master Tillson of the Pomona. Then
came an address by L. c. Bateman of
Auburn.
The paper by Mrs. Nickerson was
very fine and much appreciated. It
showed the value of pure literature
in the home and its power to keep the
Young folks on the farm.
Then came reading by Miss susie
t,arr of the Manchester Grange. She
nroyed to be a fine elocutionist and
VAS loudly reeelled. This ended the
program Of the day and an adjourn
want Was taken.