Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-16
Grange Fain.

The objects of all fair association
are laudable, inasmuch as they re-
suit in bringing to one place occa'
sionally animals and articles of SUI.
perior excellence as models. 1t il
in this way that they may be con-
~veniently seen and studied, every
one may have an opportunity OF
becoming acquainted with the
appearance at least of whatever
is best and most proitable-the
horse of the most just proportions,
either for work or speed; the COW
that tells best, either as breeder,
mixer, or butter maker; the hog
| that appears to be the most eco
nomical in producing the greatest
return for a given amount OF care
and food the sheep best adapted
to each farmers circumstances,
either for wool, the market, or both.
and so in general terms through the
entire range of manufactured pro-
duets. In addition to this, another
object is, to elevate and improve
the farmer as well as to stimulate
his endeavors to excel in his calling.
OF all the various methods of in
%struction none are so popular with
the masses as a combination of Oc-
ular and oral methods. The mass
es of the people prefer those meth
DDS O~finstruction at our annual fairs,
by witnessing the various products
on exhibition. A disposition is
awakened to excel in the production
of something which seems to come
within the sphere of our ability.
We are not surprised to learn that
the grangers are taking into cOnsid-
Grafton the utility of holding fairs in
which one or more oranges are to
participate.
In the Louisville Missy Banner.
we find the following: At the regu-
lar meeting of Central Grange of
the Patrons of Husbandry at this
place, the following premiums were
offerered to members of that grange:
For the best corn, and the largest
number of bushels, raised from one
acre of land, S25. For the best and
largest number of gallons of mOlas-
ses made from n acre of cane, SIS.
For the largest and best hog, of any
age, raised in Winston county,
$40. -
A committee was appointed to
measure the the land of those who
expect to contest for the corn and
mOlasses premiums, to measur up
the same, and have samples on hand
on exhibition day. The exhibition
will be held on the 18th day of De-
cember.
In this connectiun we wish to
suggest that the cash system, al
though better than the giving of di-
plomas, will not have a tendency to
effect as much good for the grange,
as a premium to be used in purchas-
ing the best agricultural papers and
standard agricultural books treating
of the various departments of farm
labor. We suggest that the grange
offer, In addition to the usual pre-
miums one for the best and most
economically conducted grain or
stock farm ; others for the best pay
ing system of cultivation Of the diff
ferent kinds of crops; and one for
the fastest walking workingShOrse
or mule. The understanding to be
that premiums should be made up
of contributions, and, when award
ed, to be used by the grange as
above indicated. The names of the
brothers to which the premiums are
awarded, and the amount Of the
same to be entered on the permanent
records of the grange.
This plan could be extended to a
competition by the grange at the
county or district fairs, which would
add vary materially toward. increas-
ing an interest in COlmdn's
Rural.