Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-03-18
KENNEBEC POMONA HOLDS
INTERESTING SESSION

(Snecial to kennebec Journai). LileH
field Grange served as host to kennenec
Pomona No. Wednesday Mar. 18TH. Inc
fact that it was the "l3th" of the montn
and that the snow piled up the drilts
along the roads did not deter large
number of Pomona members oeing pres
ent. irst to arrive were Worthy Master
Alfred Merrill and wife accompanied py
another veteran in Grange activity. Bro
Frank Collins of West Gardiner. A party
Of twenty-five came over from west "af'
diner and a good delegation was present
from Gardiner Grange. The worthy
Chaplain, Bro. Fred Snow, of Manchester
Grange was present. delayed cars and
drifts of snow Notwithstanding. others
arrived in due time and the meeting was
called to order later than the usual hour
because Of conditions, by Worthy Master
Merrill.
/ After the regular routine Of ritual and
business the fifth degree was conferred
upon two candidates, four others arriving
too late to be instructed in the gree
work, to the regret of officers and men,
bers. After the comforting Of tn, fifth
degree the members adjourned to the din
ing hall. where a fine dinner was served
the visitors by the ladies Of the grange.
The new lady officers of Litch1eld Grange
Miss Margery Tucker. Mrs. F. Ray Harm
den and Mrs. Albert J. Rathbun, meas
ured up we'll to the duty which rested
upon them and with the help OF other
members made the guests Feel right al
home A social hour followed the re-
past and at els Worthy Master Merrill
again called the grange to order.
Mrs. Nathan c. True. lecturer of Litch-
field Grange, served as Pomona lecturer
pro tenn. The scheduled speaker was un-
able to be present. but Mrs. True arrang-
ed on short notice the following program:
Address of welcome, C. 3. Washburn,
master OF Ltchfield Grange; response,
Worthy Chaplain Fred Snow; singing,
"Star Spangled Banner" by grange;
question for open discussion: Some rea-
sons why the grange has greater oppor-
tunities and responsibilities than ever be-
fore"
Worthy Overseer Washburn gave
brief history of the waterpower question
in Maine and made an earnest appeal
showing the opportunity and responsible
ity Of the grange regarding this impend-
ing issue in our state.
Worthy Secretary Frank Collins defin-
other issues advocated by t.. grange and
made ii plain that there would always be
questions for the grange as a body to
stand behind, endorse and present to the
rural element OF our State. He present.
Cd convincing testimony concerning
Maine water powers. Worthy Master
Merrill. Bro. Fred Snow, Past Master of
Cobbosseecontee Grange Millard 7. Par
ker Bro. and Sister Parker and Sister ".
G. True with others spoke along similar
lines of thought. This discussion was
followed by a touch OF Tighter vein" to
the meeting.
Bro. Washburn told coon story and
was followed by Past Master of Gardiner
Grange Bro. Greenleaf with a skunk story
that had it beaten some" 1t was re-
vealed that Bro. Leslie A. Bailey of
Litchfield had method all his own Of
hunting the wood pussy n la Tin Liz.
bie'-particulars known to himself only.
Sister Bailey gave a humorous poem
which all present seemed to appreciate.
Inc lecture program concluded with a
vocal duet by Bro. and Sister Parker Of
Cobbosseecontec Grange, finely rendered
Next meeting April 10 at Oakland