Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-11

beginning 1t 1850. and att o'clock there
will be an address by President George
b. Cutter followed by message bear
ing. Tag day. for the benefit Of the
Harrison D. Barrett Foundation will bs
in order and in the evening the annual
Spiritualist concert VIII be- given. As
sAting in the program viii be Mrs.
Maude Lane of Boston, soloist; Miss
Laura Carpenter Of Madison. who has
lately returned from overseas and VINO
will sing and give readings: Victor
Wren CT Madison. soloist: and William
Dixon Of Madison. reader. George B.
Cutter. who 10 an entertainer in Boston.
will also appear on the program.
George futile of the Beech Hill road,
who underwent surgical treatment 1T
Somerset hospital few weeks ago.
has been taken to the home Of his son
on Pleasant street. ~,
Somerset Pomona Grange held what
is termed a patriotic meeting with
North Somerset Grange at Scion Tues
day. Notwithstanding that a rain
storm was in order at the morning
hour and travelling difficult, there was
a large attendance and an interesting
session. The oficers present were Mas
ter Eugene Danforth, Overseer Walter
Head of Norridgewock. Lecturer Mrs.
Alfred Watson of Norridgewock. Sec
rotary S. F. Emerson of Skowhegan and
others, including the chaplain. the
gatekeeper. Pomona. Ceres. Flora ana
lady assistant steward. The morning
session was occupied in comforting the
Pomona degree after the opening cere-
monies. The accustomed Pomona oin.
ner was served under the auspices OF
North Somerset Grange.
The Ex.soldiers and members OF
the Woman's Relief Corps were ao-
mitted to the afternoon session. John
C. McCollar master Of the North
Somerset Grange gave the opening
address of welcome and Walter L..
Head of Norridgewock gave the re-
Spouse. A large choir rendered y
war song and Mrs. Alfred Watson
of Norridgewock voiced glad and
patriotic welcome to the veterans,
Lieut.. Col. Charles Folsom-Jenes #
Skowhegan responded to the same.
The choir sang, Three Cheers for
the Red, White and Blue" and there
were songs by Ethel Holway and
Bertha Goodrich. Selections were
read by Mrs. Alice T. Foss of Scion,
]. H. Savage and Mary French OF
Scion. 1.-THE Grange is marching on
was sung by George Gordon who
responded with an encore MY
State of Maine" He was followed by
Bessie Boswell who also rendered d
vocal selection. Myron C. Jewett. re-
Gently discharged from the service
offered interesting remarks and
Lieut.. Col. Folsom-Jcnes read some
pleasing selections. What has made
the United States the most favored
of all Nations?" was the subject up
on which Rev. S. F. Emerson spoke
He said that the location on the map
of the world, the extensive coast
lines on the Pacific Ocean, Gulf OF
Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. the
great inland lakes, the navigable riv-
ers and the diversity of soil and eli.
mate are great factors but not all In
making this country the most fav-
ored Of all nations. The principals
of liberty. freedom Of speech and
press, the churches and schools ans
the mighty sacrifices made in the
past to maintain these principles
have united to make our nation the
first among all nations. The Iona
period of Grange. associations in
which Mr.. Emerson has participated
has made for him a long list OF
friends and his fine address J was
keenly enjoyed.
A. S. Burke Of Bingham gave pa
triotic address highly commencing
the veterans of the Civil War wis
by their great sacrifices made in
their early manhood made it possible
for the nation. to aid so largely in
defeating the Huns in the late world
war. Mr.. Burke Is also an eloquent
speaker and his remarks was loudly
applauded. The singing Of America
closed the afternoons program. The
fine hall Of the North Somerset pa
irons was attratcively decorated with
the National colors for this occa-
sion and the members did all posi-
BILE for the entertainment Of Pomona
The next meeting will be held with
the East Madison Grange on Sep
TENDER %.
Landlord Warren Tuttle Of The
Skowhegan House Is making fine