The Grange advance., 1873-12-24
"A Grange Feast In Steele County.
BERLIN, Dec. 9th, 1873.

grand feast in the evening, and JOY
full time we had. The early part OF the
day was cold and stormy, bu6 as even.
ing came the clear sky and cheerful
moon invited us to 60 on with our du-
ties and pleasures. AS far as invita-
tions were proper, the friends of men,
bers were invited, and we hope our ef-
forts to make them comfortable and hap
py were appreciated.
While the oysters were being cooked
and the "goodies hauled over and
placed in such shape as to please the
eye as we'll as the taste, the friends
were enjoying themselves in social con-
versation, the financial affairs Of the
neighborhood, our present system of
trade, the subjection Of monopolies,
&c. Let me say how necessary it is
these subjects should be discussed by
the farmers and their families it tends
to promote the powers Of thought and
throws off the temptation which leads
many Of US into the habit Of joining in
the general gossip too much practiced
in different communities.
In the midst Of our pleasantries
came the new minister, Mr. Barkaloo
and wife, and the minister of last year
After hearty shake of hands and gen.
eral welcome we were called to order by
Worthy Master Sloan. He spoke of
the rapid growth of the Order of P. of
H., the origin, &c., all Of which was
good, then asked US to be seated by
couples at the desks which afforded
neat tables. Everything was systemat-
ic and orderly. AT supper time each
one attended to the good things set be-
fore him. As soon as the tables were
cleared there were anxious ones ready
to listen to speeches. Elder Liscolm
was called for. He expressed himself
as pleased to meet old friends, and ap-
preciated the kindly greetings Of so
many. Most of his remarks were spirit
ual, and listened to with interest. A
song was then sung.
Elder Barkaloo was next called for,
said he knew but little of the Order, as
he was not member, We were act
ing a part of Christianity in our social
brotherly meeting Of tonight. He felt
it was an important duty in life for US to
be kind to one another, and to keep up
social friendly relation. He spoke in
terms of encouragement, that so far as
he could discern the cause was promo
tive Of good. His remarks created
thrill of good feeling throughout the
room. Another song, Happy are we
tonight friends" Mr.. Barrett was
called for, and the things he said were
to the point. Speaking Of the informa-
alton the farmers needed, he thought
they should be more energetic and bring
themselves to the standard required.
Too many Of US were " lettering by the
wayside," that it has already been said
the farmer is too ignorant to carry on
anything with success. For his part
he thought we should seek all the
knowledge possible. Again song, at-
ter which Mr.. Farnsworth spoke His
remarks were brief, but good. He
thought there was need among US of
understanding perfectly every step Of
our way. He thought The GRANGE
ADVANCE ought to be regarded at pres
ent among the Patrons as our own pa
per, for it is strong, earnest advocate
of the cause and works for the special
benefit of the farmer, and contains
news of interest and profit to us.
Then a song. Mr.. Rulifson spoke
next. He has perfect confidence in
the Order, but we must work faithfully
and be united if We would prosper.
Song again. Our Worthy had some
thing more to say, and he arose the sec
ond time. One thing in which We all
have had little experience, that Of
DeODlo SAVING tn us Mr. patron M