The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-09-25
North Waldo Pomona Grange

North Waldo Pomona Grange was en-
tertaned by Star of Progress Grange in
jackson, Wednesday, Sept 10th.
Although the sky was dark and the
clouds threatening there was goodly
number present from the nearby oranges
and pleasant and instructive meeting
resulted. Worthy Master O. B. Dow pre-
sided and the meeting was duly opened,
while Mr.. and Mrs. F. |. Cronkhite salts
factorily supplied the stations of Steward
and Chaplain, respectively.
Morning Light, Sunrise, Comet and
Harvest Home Oranges were represented
besides the host grange
During the business session a commu-
nication was read from the Lecturer of
Waldo Pomona extending an invitation
to the members to meet with that Pomona
at Frederick Richie Grange hall in w aldo
tuesday, Sept. 23rd. The invitation was
unanimously accepted At this time Mr..
and Mrs. Sidney Tibbetts were introduced
and received the instructions of the de-
gree of Pomona. B.W Farnnam of Comet
Grange presided at the piano during the
ceremony, after which delicious dinner
was served by ladies' of Star of Progress
Grange and an enjoyable social hour fol
lowed.
Grange was reassembled in the fifth de-
gree and the choir rendered a pleasing
selection. Abbie Stevens spoke cordial
words of greeting and the Lecturer briefly
responded. Remarks for the good of the
order by Worthy Master Dow and Worthy
Overseer Webb. and reading by Abbie
Jewett were well received. Vocal solo
was given by B. w Farnham. who was
twice recalled and graciously responded,
topic, Ten things the grange can do to
improve the community was discussed
helpful suggestions.
Frank Qulmby was called upon and
responded with defamation; also to an
encore.
A piano duet by H. D. and B, W. Farm
ham followed, and they also received a
hearty encore, to which they responded.
A topic, Has government control of the
railroads been beneficial 20 the farmer?
was opened by John Chase. A general
discussion followed in which NJ S. Hatch,
4. c. Clements, F. P. Webb and several
others participated. The opinion was
freely expressed that the railroads as
managed under federal control, have not
benefited the farmer.
Remarks by Sidney Tibbetts along
grange lines were of interest.
Frank Quimby was called to explain
his method of raising corn, in the culture
of which he is very successful. His pres
ent crop includes sweet, yellow and ensi-
lage corn and is said to be second to none
ID the State. The ensilage corn stands
upward of twelve feet high. c. c. Glenn
ents stated that he learned at recent
agricultural meeting that seed corn should
be selected at the roasting stage, for fear
of frosts, and then if none occur, select
more seed later. He illustrated the method
of drying by stIinging SO that no ears will
touch.
A story by H. d. Farnham concluded
the program.
Pomona expressed its appreciation of
the hospitality of the host grange and
after another selection by the choir the
meeting was closed with the usual for
malities.
The next meeting will be held on Oct
9th with Burnham Grange. Address of
welcome, Vina Cole. Response, Maude
Dow. Papers by Nellie Shaw and Maude
Mudgett Address, Dean Leon s. Merrill
of the college of agriculture. Topic, The
business end of farming, what we are
after and how shall we get it? Opened
by G. j, Mudgett, followed by general
discussion.
Music and other features by Burnham
Grange.
CLARA D. YORK, Monroe, Maine.