The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-01
NEWS OF THE ORANGES.


Sunlight Grange. Knox Station, met with
Harvest Moon Grange Thorudike Station Feb.
oath.
Equity Grange had good attendance at
their meeting Feb. 10Th and epioved a MIRO
program prepared by the lecturer.
On account of the storm and bad travelling
the regular meeting of Seaside Grange was
postponed from last Monday evening to next
Monday evening, when an interesting program
will be given.
Pittsfield Grange, Pittsfield, held an all-dav
session Saturday. Feb. 24th An excellent din
ner was served under the direction of Bert
whitman and his aids. In the afternoon a
Washington and Lincoln program was given.
Union Harvest Grange. Center Montville,
will furnish dinner at their dining room
for the voters Ct Montville in town meeting
day March 9Th. The Maccabees will have
dance at the grange hall in the evening.
Dirigo Grange, Freedom, held an all-day
meeting Feb. Path. At one O'Clock, Prof. a,
W. Richardson of Orono gave a lecture on
poultry. Following the lecture historical
program was presented by the grange under
the direction of l. P. Critics.
At the meeting of Tranquility Grange, Lin.
colnville. Feb. 18th, Past Master Lawrence
Rankin was presented with an oak rocker in
behalf Of the grange to which he responded in
extending thanks in most appre ciative man
mer. The presentation was made by Hon. j.
S. Mullin by an original poem. fine pro-
gram was presented by the lecturer. consisting
of songs, recitations, readings and topic.
What can we do to increase the interest OF our
grange? was discussed by several of the mem.
bers. A Washington program was presented
Saturday, Feb oath.
Frederic Richie Grange, Waldo, has adopted
the following resolutions of respect:
Whereas death has again entered our ranks
and removed our Brother Walter l. Neal; there
fore, be it
Resolved. That in the death of Bro Neal we
have lost useful worker and faithful friend
and the order true Patron of Husbandry.
Resolved, That while we bow to the will of the
Great Master of the universe we shall miss
his presence and counsel IN our Grange,
Resolved, That we tender to the family of
our departed Brother our fraternal sympathy
in their bereavement.
Resolved, That an altar be decorated with
flowers in memory of our deceased Brother.
MRS. E, A SPRAGUE. J Committee
MRS. w. E. HARDING, on
CHAs. LEvENsELLER, J Resolutions
AT the regular meeting of Morning Light
Grange, Monroe, Saturday evening, Feb 24th
the first and second degrees were conferred on
two candidates, and Mrs. Woodman, Mrs
Parker. and Beulah Smart were installed as
chaplain. Ceres, and lady assistant steward,
respectively, they having been unable to be
present at the regular installation in January
short program was presented, consisting of
song by the choir. remarks on the life of
Washington, by c. C. Clements; reading by
Mrs. Elingwood; defamation. George Washing
ton, by Lewis Richie; anu verses by C. M.
Moore. 1t was decided to furnish dinner in
the grange hall on Town Meeting day, and all
members requested to bring baked beans,
brown bread, doughnuts or pie. At the next
meeting, March Sd, open session will be
held, during which the principal articles in
the town warrant will be taken up and dis
cussed. Everyone is cordially invited to be
present and take part in this meeting.