Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-17
ROME
Mount Philip Grange

Wednesday November III, was
Pomona day" at Rome Corner and
Mt. Philip Grange was the host Of the
day to 200 patrons, who came from
near and far to do honor to the oc-
casioh.. The meeting was called to
order at 1890 A. NJ, by Worthy
Master Merle, j. Hartman. After
the usual opening exercises q class
of 20 were instructed in the 9Th de-
gree. OF this number Mt : Philip
Grange contributed her quote Of IL,
members. At the close a recess ives
declared for dinner which was served
in cafeteria style and one and all
agreed that truly royal feast had
been prepared and served for their
coming. Much credit is due to the
ladies having in charge the preparing
and serving of the food. The COM
mittee was composed of Mrs. Edwin
Kelly, Mrs. Levi Wentworth and Mrs.
Sewell Foster. After dinner the
Grange was again called to order
and an open session was declared
that all might come In and enjoy the
program prepared by Worthy Lee
turer Ethel NJ. Hetherington. Rarely
if ever have the walks of Rome town
hall looked down on su III an insplr-
ing sight as that furnished by the
eager, joyful and happy faces Of
youth and the alert, serious ana e4-
pectant faces of the elder members
At times the building seemed 70
fairly rock with applause as some Of
the older members poured forth tneir
hearts in stirring and patriouc
speeches and at others it rang Win
gales of laughter at the amusing
features. Mr.. A. Hs.herington opened
with a beautiful violin solo ana re-
sponded to an enthusiastic encoIe.
Singing by the assembly, "Batle
Hymn of the Republic" Reading py
little Helen Tracy, when Pas SICK;
Song by Mrs. Bessie Hardy, MY WIN
Irish Rose" with encore; Reading
by Elsie Tracy with encore; Dance
by Mt. Philip s, "a Minuet OF oiden
Days" The quaint beauty of the cos
tunes combined with the dainty grace
of the dancers made this scene
long to be remembered. Reading py
Mrs. Gordon of New Sharon Granse.
A very interesting paper was read ~
A. Bartlett on the subject OF Arniis.
tice Day. Reading by Mrs. Bertns
Wheeler, "Our Secondhand Foru.
Remarks by Deputy Williams u
Franklin County. Remarks by ME,
Williams. A very interesting anu
instructive talk on the present pr,sUms
question by Pomona Treasurer f. ...,,
Clifford. Remarks by Mr.. GrI l,il
Reading by Mrs. Pearl Ladd. "A We
consin Belated egg courtship. ~
ding Bells of Rome" might truly y
called the screaming hit OF tne uas
and was Mock Marriage. IN .olns
of Burlesque and was conducted ~
6 prominent male members OIL ~
Grange, at which laughter resounuer
till the welkin fairly'rang.. Keaunae
by Mrs. Joseph Bleck with enco.S
"Svengali in disguise; Speech Oh W.
come by Sec. James Forbes. Reii IAN.
by Mr.. Moore, Worthy Master nat ..,t
riman gave very clear and e1pl..ss
explanation of the relations az
bearing of the proposed new MIX "a
in this state. The closing iea.s. eau
was a patriotic tableau illustralns
very beautifully the Army ana N s.ar
and all stood at salute as the S gss.
Spangled Banner was PLAYED ,,,r
next regular meeting of Mt. rns
Grange will be held on Saturua:s,,,
November 81. 1t is hoped there ws,i
be a good attendance as there s Ma.
be matters of importance to De o''.
cuSsed.