The Republican journal., 1922-11-23
North Waldo Pomona


Pomona was held with Morning Ligh
Grange in Monroe, Wednesday, Nov
Despite the inclemency of the weather
there was an average attendance and q
fine meeting resulted.
Worthy Master F. P. Webb assembled
the meeting in due season and temporary
| a ppointments were as follows: Overseer,
| o. B. Dow; Asst Stewards, A. +. Nick
erson and Maude Clements; G. K, Anson
! Ellingwood; and Flora. Maude Dow. The
| choir rendered music. Seven oranges
were reported in their usual condition
and Deputy A. I. Nickerson made special
mention of the flourishing condition of
Harvest Home and Star of Progrt IS
oranges, which he had recently visited
in his official capacity Sagadahoc Po-
mona was represented by E. H. Libby,
Secretary of the State Grange, and Jessie
Morse. Penobscot Pomona was repre-
sented by Walter Morse and Hancock by
Irving harrington.
The usual routine of business received
the attention of the members and remarks
for the good of the order were heard from
E. H. Libby and others
Greetings were received from Julia
White, also her thanks for tokens of re-
membrance from the Pomona during her
illness.
A recess was taken at this time and all
adjourned to the dining room to enjoy the
bountiful dinner arranged and served by
members of the host grange.
The meeting was reconvened at an
early hour and the choir again sang.
Pleasing words of greeting were spoken
by C. C. Clements and Worthy Master
Webb fittingy responded in behalf of Po-
mona. A piano solo by Ethel Bryant was
followed with five minute talk by O. B.
Dow. Is legislation necessary to make
farming a success in Naine2 Mr.. Dow
stated that according to his belief there
are three important measures that would
benefit the farmer and help to make his
ocation more successful More and bet
ter educational advantages for the country
child; less centralization of power in the
State and more efficient management in
the building of roads, and bridges. The
subject was discussed in a comprehensive
manner, especially in relations to roads
and bridges. A defamation by Irving
| Harrington was well received and at this
point E. H. Libby was introduced and
gave an inspiring address. He spoke
brief fly on the road question, giving some
facts and figures in regard to the latest
laws enacted fl road building and speak
ing at greater length on grange work.
A reading by Mary Curtis and instru-
mental music by Harriet Nickerson fol-
lowed.
c. c. Clements was requested to answer
the following question: What can be done
for the roads in Maine2 Mr.. Clements
replied that the question had been ably
discussed ard that he could only add that
there must be more work done on third
class roads and less on trunk lines.
A humorous reading by Mary Curtis
and instrumental music by Harriet Nick
erson followed.
A question, Resolved, That parents are
more to blame than children for trouble
in school. The opening remarks were by
Nancy Gilbert. Maude Clements wat
called upon to uphold the negative and q
spirited discussion followed in which 9
large number participated.
Remarks by A. 7. Nickerson concluded
the program and the meeting was CLOSED
with the usual formality and a selection
by the choir.
The next meeting will be with Sunrise
Grange, Dec. 8, instead of IS as the lat
ter date occurs in the week OF the Stat
Grange.
CLARA D. YORK