The Republican journal., 1917-09-13
THE NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

There will be grange fair at Silver
Harvest Hall, Waldo, Sept. 18th, with a
display of vegetables fancy-work, cattle,
horses, etc, the same as last year. Base
ball and sports of various kinds Baby
show for children under Is months of age.
Don't forget the date, Sept. 18th. All
who are interested are invited to con-
tribute to the display. Ribbon awards
and special prizes will be given. A dance
will be held in the evening with music by
Overlock's orchestra.
North Waldo Pomona Grange held it's
annual field day meeting at Swan Lake
Aug. 31st, near the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. j. Matthews, who did every
thing possible to make the, affair sue
cess. The forenoon was spent socially
and the presence of State Master Thcmp-
son added to the enjoyment of the occa-
SION At noon the patrons enjoyed pic
nlc lunch, supplemented by hot coffee
served by Mrs. Matthews and other
ladies' The afternoon exercises were be-
gun by the singing of America, after
which Mr.. Thompson addressed the pat
rons. He touched upon the condition of
the country due to the war and the work
the grange has to do, of the strength of
the grange as compared to former times,
of the conservation of food, of the sacri-
fees that must be made in order to carry
on the war and of the non-realizng sense
that the people, as whole, appear to
have of the immensely Of the struggle
that is before US. He said that feeding
and keeping one soldier in the trenches
in France means one less of our men to
be needed there. The entire address
contained many expressions of patriot
ism, making it extremely appropriate to
he times and awakening all who were
aroused to keener sense of their respon-
sibilities and higher degree of loyalty
to our country. The Star Spangled Ban
ner was sung in conclusion.-C. D. Y.
Waldo County Pomona Grange held
large and interesting meeting, Sept 4th,
with Victor Grange, Searsmont. The
meeting was opened by Worthy Master
Wood. All officers were present. After
the opening exercises and transacting of
business class of six was instructed in
the fifth degree. Noon recess was then
taken and all were well cared for by host
Grange. Grange then reconvened and
cordial welcome was given by Milbury
Hunt and responded to by the Secretary.
The topic, Does the Grange learn more
from a lecture or discussion, was dis
cussed by C. Nj. Howes, M. O. Wilson,
Allen Miller, Edward Evans, Fred Mar
riner, Annie Murch, Frances Howes, Del
Paul. Frank Clement, N. Ellis, B. Aborn
and Others The topic, Which helps
the world the most, the critic, the kicker,
or the good natured, Indifferent person,
was discussed by several. A paper, My
impressions of the west as compared with
New England, was presented by Mrs. S.
w. Shibles in a very interesting manner
The following program was presented
Piano solo by Elizabeth Hills, duet by
Helen Cobb and Vena Miller, reading by
| Mrs Knight, piano solo by Elizabeth
Hills, reading by Laverne Dunton, cornet
solo by Maurice Cobb, piano trio by Helen
and Mary Cobb and Argie Paine, reading
by Abbie M. Ordway, solo by Helen Cobb,
reading by Maud Bryant, banjo duet by
| Helen and Mary Cobb, vocal trio by Helen
and Mary Cobb and Maud Bryant A
vote of thanks was extended to all who
helped at the field meeting. The next
meeting will be with Dirigo Grange,
Freedom, Oct End.