Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-21
East Somerset Pomona 4


East Somerset Pomona held it's
annual Field meeting, August Is, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. P.
Howes, everything had been done for
the comfort of the patrons and the
beauty of the surroundings. A
canopy had been erected over an
abundance of seats which with the
numerous trees provided plenty of
shade. The National Flag was in
evidence. around the spacious YER
anda. The meeting was called to
order by Mr.. Howes, chairman of
the meeting, the first on the program
was a violin and piano solo by Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Smith; song,
America, by a chorus with Miss
Edith Emerson at the piano. At this
time Mr.. Howes gave a few well
chosen words of welcome. and in
troduced L. J. Tobey. Master of the
National Grange, who in turn said
that w. j. Thompson Past Master of
the Maine State was to speak at
this time, he said in part that 20 or
80 years ago the farmers told how
well they were doing, their crops
were profitable, the poultry business
was paying. This was universal.
Now they cry down farming and de-
clare it is not profitable, mentioned
our scenery, said that grangers are
living just as well as millionaires, as
to food and clothing, we do not ham
die the money as those of other oc-
equations do, every man is attracted
by a salary. but if he saves IS year
it all goes for style. In the city are
many drawbacks. Mr.. Thompson
gave a very vivid description of his
trip to Cuba and the conditions
there. He spoke of the Rotarian and
Kiwanis Clubs, The Grange is mod
ern, while theoretically, primarily,
farmers organization, it is a COM
munity organization. In the Grange
is no distinction. The Grange work
was taken from the Masonic order.
Dinner was announced, few be-
ing invited to dine with the host and
hostess and a social hour was en-
joyed.
Meeting called to order at $50;
song. Mrs. Emma Parkman. also song
by chorus. w. j. Thompson was re
uuested to explain the Maher bill,
which is before us at the next eiec-
ton. Reading by Mrs. Hazeltlne.
The chairman then introduced l.. j.
Taber. master of the National
Grange, who said in part: That ne
was born on a Green Mountain farm
in Vermont. had been dalryman
40 wears. The Grange is founded on
rural life, the American farmer Is the
greatest producer in the world. lie
described conditions in Denmark
said a Grange is needed there, men
toned his visit in Europe; especially
England and France, also told OF
conditions in Rome. Said that CRIME
in United States due largely to the
lack of parental training passing OF
the family altar, Bible reading. etc.
He said that the subordinate Grange
must be upheld, but the higher de-
arees are necessary in order to fully
understand the ritual. Violin ana
piano solo by Mr.. and Mrs. smith;
reading by Mrs. D. S. Emerson; SONG
by chorus. God Be with You III
We Meet Again.
The large number OF patrons
present estimated to be $50, fingered
after the program was over, to speak
To the national master Mr.. andMrs.
THOMPSON. and with each other. rms
was indeed one of the best held
NEE tings ever held by East Somerset
Pomona. Mr.. and Mrs. Howes were
given a rising vote of thanks for ther
splendid hospitality.