The Grange advance., 1873-12-24
The Meeting OF. the State Grange

day and Wednesday. At twelve o'clock NJ
Tuesday, the time appointed for meeting
there were between three and four hundred
in the hall. The Master stepped to the
stare and announced that the GRANGE
would be called to order promptly at one
P. NJ. Right here let us remark that Nr.
Geo. 1. Parsons the present Master of the
State Grange is man somewhat advanced
in years, probably about sixty. His hair is
white from age as is also his long and flow
ing beard. He has pleasant expression
Of countenance, and face that shows not
only intelligence but deep thought. When
presiding, his face has an animated ex-
preston which is very pleasant
At one o. clock the Grange was opened
and listened to the annual address Of the
Master which is published elsewhere iii our
columns. 1t was we'll received, as it de-
served to be, and was then referred to
committee to divide up and assign to appro-
pirate committees the several topics re-
ferred to in the address. Committees were
appointed on Constitution and Bylaws,
and on order of business. The report Of
the Secretary showing four hundred
Oranges as against 124 at the last meeting,
Feb. 10Th, 1873, was given and referred to
the Finance Committee, and this with the
report of the Treasurer and other minor
items Of business and calling the roll took
up the afternoon. In the evening between
two and three hundred Masters and Secre-
taries took the fifth degree.
On the
SECOND DAY.
The Grange was opened at nine o'clock.
committee was appointed on resolutions
and large number Of resolutions were
read and referred to the Committee few
being discussed and disposed of by motions
to lay on the table or otherwise.
J. S. Denman, State Agent, submitted
his report in writing, which was listened to
with deep interest. The report showed
that more had been accomplished than had
been anticipated.
Brother Asa Hutchinson, being present,
was called on for song, and sung as only
member Of that family can sing, the
audience joining in the chorus
In the
AFTERNOON
A number Of resolutions were introduced.
Rrs0 To1 4
made report as chairman of committee on
Insurance, highly recommending the
Farmers Mutual Of Minneapolis; after
discussion the report was laid on the table
for further consideration, and afterwards
taken up and adopted. The Lecturer made
remarks on the general work Of the Order
in the State.
The subject Of the place for holding the
next meeting was taken up and Mankato
fixed upon.
The committee on Constitution and By-
Laws made report, recommending the
adoption Of a Constitution and Bylaws
substantially the same as those of the
California State Grange. The report after
considerable discussion was referred back
to the Committee for further consideration,
and in subsequent session, with but little
amendment, was adopted.
A number of resolutions were introduced
and referred, after discussion, to the Com
mittee, and a large amount of other bust.
ness was transacted and after song the
Grange adjourned to meet at half after
eight in the morning to visit the State
Asylum for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind, in
response to an invitation extended by Prof
Noyes which had been previously accepted
In the evening some eighty persons tool
the fifth degree.
On the
THIRD DAY,
after the visit to the Asylum of which We
shall have an account in our ReKt issue
the Grange assembled at ten o'clock. Re-
ports of special committees were received
The report on Insurance above referred
to, showing the plan of operation ane
strongly recommending the Farmers Mutu
al Of Minneapolis, was taken from the tabl,
and adotsted.
The report Of the Executive Committe,
on the subject Of State Agency, was. re
ceived, and after considerable discussio,
was laid on the table.
The Constitution and Bylaws were re
ported back from the committee and afte
deciding to take the same up by section tn
Grange adjourned until