Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

Grange had as its honored guest Hon. =.
S. Stetson. past master Of the Maine
State. Grange. Bad weather often ac-
counts for small attendance but this time
1t was good weather and the farmers of
the vicinity were busy Saturday else more
would have heard Mr.. Stetson for they
well know his ability as a speaker Those
| present felt themselves indeed rewarded
and the fine speech will long be remem-
bered. Worthy master. c. e. Washburn.
said he wished the people of the whole
State might have heard Mr.. Stetson.
Mr.. Stetson began by giving Maine 4
splendid boost He told of some of the
states he had visited in his trans-conti-
mental trips Washington, Oregon and
even California had nothing on Maine,
for conditions whole should be con-
sidered in determining ones place of life
residence. Would you seek mountain
! heights and not over-awng grandeur
! come to Maine. Would you desirt the
view of old oceans blue eXpanse. then
come to Maine. DO inland lakes and FIR
est depths call to the love of natvrc with
! in you, come to Maine. Do rolling hills
and ereen-clad fields. dotted here ;,nd
there by white churches and little red
schoolhouses, appeal to your sense of
landscape iGcalism, then come to Maine.
DO men and women of true New England
sc holarshp, morality and courage seem
worth while as friehd or neighbor.
! then come to Maine. Do institutions of
! culture and business, lasting in their
foundations mean anything to you. then
+ +, lei
Maine. stay ard then at the end Of life's
trail you'll find yourself a citizen of the
land Of no regrets.
The present situation of world unrest
was also touched uron. He explained the
endeavor of Governor Milliken and the
committee of 100 to assist in regard to
increased acreage and agricultural condl-
tons Mr.. Stetson remarked that if the
government would treat the farmer as a
live business man, and not one who
needed help and guidance. response would
not be lacking fro mthe farmer. guar
antee of price and profit is assured to the
ship and munition builder and could the
farmer be treated likewise the present
uncertain agricultural situation would
clear quicker than under present existing
conditions But the American farmer Is
awakening to the Importance Of his fell
of labor and will soon demand the condi-
lions that should be awarded him in JUS
tice.
The Oranges as an institution was also
mentioned For power to uplft and help
the community. Mr.. Stetson placed the
Grange second only to the church, lie
then touched upon some of his Grange
experience. The service he had been
able to give the State he loved, Through
the medium of Grange endeavor. he fl.
to lie time well spent. His heart was
filed with gratitude fer the oppcr ;urity
he had been given to minSle with the reo-
pie Of the State of Maine. The desire was
earnestly expressed that I.itchteld woull
soon he able to realize it's ambition of a
new Grange hall in the community. The
location upon the trolley line was an as
set to be duly considered and future for
a strong working Grange could be Sc
cured in this legality.
The address was brought to close by
a splendid tribute to our nation and our
flag. Mr.. Stetson referred to his visit t.
| Washington of recent date and assured
his hearers that the present condition IT
effects. Agriculture and the American
farmer are destined to play an important
part in the present world struggle. The
man upon the SOIL who faithfully works
to produce of the bounty Of nature, is as
much a patriot as the man at the front.
The man behind the plow is as essential
a factor as tho man behind the gun.
Every farmer must sense his responsible
~ in regard to present day conditions
and do his part to demand those things
which will enable him to play his part
properly on the pages Of the worlds max
ing history.
| The reference made by the speaker to
the flag was beautiful and inspiring as
we'll as patriotic. He fifty described its
| symbolism in we'll chosen words. 1t
should be seen floating from church and
schoolhouse Grange and home. Our chill
dren should be taught to appreciate its
meaning and history. We should all I'M
| derstand that it's appearance upon the
battle line Of Europe is signal for the
ending of unjust autocracy and the estao-
| lishment of Justice and freedom through
out the world.
At the close of the meeting Worthy
! Master washburn announced that the
drama which Litchfeld Grange presented
at Cobbosseecontee Grange hall the pre-
vious evening was greeted by packed
J house and was success financially. THIS
play will be presented at Manchester and
North Augusta Grange halls in the near
future. The play was Among the Berk-
| shires" and the cast as follows;
Asa Tompkins Leslie a. Bailey
| 'Dixey" Clarence -. wsnuT1n
J Jorr,, ..,F. Fay Harnden
1t. Laura r. BLANCHARD
pvth Frances Atwood
T,si,. HARRIET NJ. Woodbury.
| Mrs. Asa Tompixins. e. Louise ATWOOD
| War savings certificates. wnicn can
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coming increasingly popular IN Eng
land. and ere being purchased at the