Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26

1909, the fourteenth anniversary of
the dedication Of the hall was cele-
brated. At that time every evidence
of indebtedness was destroyed and
the last note was burned In the pres
ence of the grange. There was ex-
cellent music by an orchestra and
a bountiful dinner was served at
noon to all visitors and members
present. The exercises closed In the
evening with O social dance.
In 1910 the Boys and Girls Fair
was organized and in September the
first exhibit of the children's work
was shown. Fruits. vegetables, flow
ers and girls flandiwork was much
in evidence. This was a great sue
cess and has continued every year
since and grows in popularity.
In the spring of 1911, F. I. Bishop
took the contract to finish the lower
hail. A new kitchen was finished
in the rear of the hall and a stair
way built to the rsar9of the stage,
and the stage remodeled. A new
range was installed in the kitchen
and II new tables bought. New
sinks were installed for use and our
hall was in fine shape.
Later a new drop curtain and
scenery was put on the stage and
electric lights installed.
Our corporation having expired.
1t was renewed by the grange. Feb
ruary 25, 1916, the grange celebrated
its 10th anniversary with fine din
ner at noon and appropriate exer-
cises and a dance in the evening.
In 1915 the grange received from
the administrator of the estate Of F..
w. Macomber the sum of 500, and
Mr.. Macomber's portrait now adorns
our walls.
About 1915 a ladies' degree team
was organized by Sister Zulah Neal
1t has increased in popularity and
efficiency and has had many invi-
tations to exemplify the degrees,-and
they have done the work to the sat
isfaction of all.
Our Grange has been we'll repre-
scented in the legislatures of Maine
Elliott Wood served as representa-
tive and two terms as senator.
also as member of the Governors
Council. BrothereR. Alden also
served in the house and senate two
terms.
Brother John E. Brainard served
one term in the house: Brother M. F.
Norcross and Brother E. w. Macom-
Der both also served in the house of
representatives.
There have been two golden we'd
dings held in this hall. One in
honor of j. L. circuit and wife and
one for NJ. F. Norcross and wife.
There have been many wedding
receptions rendered our members
here. The officer serving the long
est term in the grange was Brother
r. Alden, who served as treasurer
for 20 years or more.
We have a membership of some
over $50 at this time.
The decorations for the day were
in charge of Mrs. E. E. York, Mrs.
Abbie Edwards, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
edged bells hung from yellow
streamers, were used to carry out an
attractive design in the upper hall.
old time kitchen, with spinning
wheel, old fashioned furnishings.
etc., and as a part finer very clever
prophecy Mrs. Webb actually spun
yarn from the rolls She was assist
ed by Mrs. lola Perry and Miss
Louise Perry in her faithful por-
travail of the works of the house
wife a half century ago.
The dining room was extremely
attractive. Each of the tables was
made gay with a pot Of golden john
quils.
The dinner committee was Mrs.
Walter Clement, chairman, Walter
Clement. Mr.. and Mrs. D. s. Clement,
Mrs. Annie Tobey. Mrs. Lena Hig-
gins and E. G. Hudson.
Mrs. Mary Alden was in charge of
the dining room and her helpers
were: Miss Annie Thaanum, Mrs.
Mary Howard, Mrs. Lou Hammond,
Mrs. Minnie Titus, Mrs. Airline Tarr,
Mrs. Eta Brown, Mrs. Ethel Harri-
man, Mrs. Eta Perry, Mrs. Zadie
Sturtevant, Mrs. Addie Frazee, Mrs.
Jessie Longfellow and Mrs. Isabel
Holmes. The mattresses were dress
ed in white, with white and yellow
caps and aprons.
The general committee in charge
included Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tay-
lor. Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Clifford, Mr..
and Mrs. A. w. Black, Mr.. and MRS.
7. H. Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. E. E.
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Miss Ellen Alden and Mrs. Louisa
Webb.
AS the history shows. winthrop
Grange has enjoyed profitable half
century of service and 1t is at pres
ent in an extremely thriving condi-
ton. as proven by the big program
on Thursday.
The following charter members;
many of whom Rave long since
passed on, are enrolled and have an
enduring place in the hearts of Win
throp Changers: Daniel w. White,
Mrs. Hannah White, Albert D. Carr,
Mrs. M. A. Carr, A. w. Bachelor,
Mrs. Sarah Bachelor, John G.
Greeley. Mrs. Ann Greeley, Charles
Kezar, Lloyd H. Smell, Miss Amelia
Carr, Miss Ida Nelson, S. B. Cook,
Mrs. lydia Cook, Charles Whiting,
Mrs. Eta Whiting, Samuel Crane,
Mrs. Della Crane, Joseph r. Nelson,
Mrs. Abbie Nelson, George E. Crane,
J. Henry Moore. Mrs. Eta L. Moore.
Mrs. f. v. Wentworth, Rutillus AL