The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-03-23
No. Waldo Pomona

North Waldo Pomona grange was en-
tertained by Comet grange, Swanville,
Wednesday, March 9th.
Worthy Master +. p. Webb assembled
the meeting and the several vacant sta
,ions we're temporarily supplied as fol-
lows: steward, w. F. Evans; assistant
stewards, A. L. Nickerson and Celia
Nickerson; chaplain, Minnie Thayer.
After a selection by the choir, the reg
ulsr routine of business received the con-
sideration of the members. Four oranges
were represented in this jurisdiction and
Waldo Pomona was represented by Mr..
and Mrs E c. Dow of Seaside grange,
Belfast, also County Agent N. S. Dona-
hue. Eight oranges were repofted in
satisfactory condition, including Star of
Progress grange of Jackson which has
resumed active work after period of in
activity extending over several months.
Communications were read from the
Worthy Steward, d. NJ. kimball, who
has been i'll for the past three months,
expressing his appreciation of the
thouehtfulness of the members in send
ing fruit and other delcacies, and from
the National Master. S. Lowell, in re-
card to coal miners strikes and anything
which may interfere with the transpor-
tation service of the country. A COM
mittee, consisting of O. b. Dow, A. T.
Nickerson and C. c. Clements, was APP
pointed to draft resolutions to be sent to
National Master Lowell and to the loo al
paper for publication.
A recess was taken at this time and all
marched to the dining hall above, where
beautifully spread tables awaited them,
and committee of the host grange anti
cipated every need of the visiting pa
irons.
After the usual social hour the meet
ing was again called to order in the fifth
degree and the choir rendered music.
Celia Nickerson extended fraternal greet
.:ngs in her usual pleasing manner and an
appreciative response was voiced by Au-
gusta Stevens of Granite grange in be-
half of Pomona.
Florence Robertson was called upon
and responded with reading after which
the following topic was read: What has
been accomplished IN recent months IN
national leeslaton7 First for agriculture;
Il second for disarmament. c. c. Clements
opened the discussion of the first part
land mentioned what he considered the
most important legislation, namely, the
passage of the law legalizing CO operative
marketing. He also mentioned the &C
Invites of the Farm Bloc" as being of
assistance in agricultural legislation. o.
&B Dow made brief remarks on the same. |
IA. I. Nickerson spoke in an interesting |
manner in regard to disarmament. The
gave . pleasing recitation.
County Agent Donahue was called upon
and spoke briefly along his line of work.
making especial mention of lime to cor
h ect the aci .ity of the soil. He advocated |
a lme-crusher to utilize the beds of lime
rock which exist in our State. MIR. Dona-
hide is always welcome guest at our |
Pomona meetings.
Il A recitation by Celia Nlckerson con-
Il luded the program and Mr.. and Mrs. E.
&c. Dow were called up for remarks. New
business was resumed and the committee
bn resolutions reported.
Whereas: The people of this country are
threatened with strikes which would serl-
busy interfere with every industry In this
ountry and especially with the great
AGRICULTURAL interests of the nation. I
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved: That we the |
Members of North Waldo Pomona Grange |
20 hereby protest against any condition !
ehlch may be maintained, either by the |
oal mine workers or operators, or the |
aroad officials, or employees,te interfere
With the great transportation service OF the
Country !
Oh Resolved: That copy of this resolution
De sent TO the Master of The National
Grange, S. j. Lowell. and that copy be
spread upon our records.
o. b. DOW
A. T. NICKESON
G. c. CLEMENTS
Committee on Resolutions.
Adopted by North Waldo Pomona
EranRe, March 8, 1922. Abbie S. Jewett, !
sSecretary.
a The customary acknowledgment for
Hospitality was accorded Comet grange
Ind the meeting was closed with the
Usual formality and a selection by the
choir
FL The next meeting will be with Sunrise
grange, Winterport, May 10.
TRIBUTE TO MRS. BLACKSTONE.
A State Farm, Brideewater, Mass,
correspondent to the Brockton Daily En-
terprise of March 4th says of the funeral
a former RrookS woman: