Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25

uoWeu with much earnestness, quick percop-
ton, and more than ordinarily good execu.
tive abilities. We are satisfied that he has
the good Of the Order at heart, that in the
very nature Of things he has sacrificed much,
pecuuIarily aud otherwise. But with much
perseverance, and decision Of character, he
has already given a status and character to
the order in this state which we believe will
be permanent. We believe the Patrons Of
Vermont fully appreciate his services, aud
will in the future remember with gratitude
his uusel6sh work for the cause.
j. X Tobey, Calais, Secretary, is a young
man Of pleasing address, refined manners, and
good business qualifications. He is one of
those persons who is by nature intuitive,
reasoning also, and entirely thorough in
whatever he undertakes to do. We read
this in him, as from the page Of a book. He
is person not satisfied with anything sec.
ond rate, but it must be the best. This
brother can be safely trusted in the work
assigned him.
c.. j. Bell, OF Walden, reelected Treasu-
rer for the ensuing two years, possesses
what the whole country has been praying
for, for the last ten years, and that is Hon.
EsrY. a great requisite indeed. Bro. Bell
is always approachable, amiable in dispose
ton, puts on no superficial airs, and consid-
ers himself zone of the people," He is
practical farmer, understands the objects of
the grange, and believe will do all he can
for the honor Of our order.
j. II. Crosby, State Agent, of st. Adams,
is gentleman above medium size, strongly
built, and reveals much character in his
walk, talk, and looks. He is man should
judge to possess much business capacity
methOdical, particular, and careful. This
gentleman possesses another thing the coun-
try has been praying for for the last ten
years, and that is-soUL. One feels it in
the shake Of his hand and secs it in the ex-
preston of his eye. He is q man that will
attract and attach persons to him by the
natural goodness Of his heart, and the purity
of his intentions. We believe Mr.. Crosby
will ever and always do his duty as far as
possible, to his friends aud patrons, and it is
our belief that all true and good persons will
stand by him, and sustain him, in the often
embarrassing, and always arduous, duties
assigned to his judgment aud care.
There is Lawrence Brainerd, also of st.
Albans, Of the Executive Committee, gen.
tleman well known throughout the state for
his good business qualifications, and his in.
tegrity Of character. In looking upon aud
thinking of Mr. Brainerd, | could readily
see that he is u man full Of resources. He
evidently has an active intellect, trained,
calm, cool, aud sclfposscssed. His aduiee
is north something. lie would not willing
ly do wrong to any person in the world. lie
is, in every respect, perfect gentleman
Que who respects himself, and is, therefore,
respected by all who have the honor of his
acquaintance.
Jonathan Lawrence, Of Passumpsic, the
pioneer Patron Of New Eagland, is one who
was born a natural farmer, and one who
never desires to be thought any larger than
what nature made him to be. No man can
surpass him in zeal for good cause lie
has great persistency Of thought, feeling,
and action. He is happiest when working
to organize something that will benefit the
community. In farmers clubs, atagricutu-
raj fairs, and in the grange, Jonathan Law
renee has ever taken an active part. His
influence has ever been good wherever he
has tried to exert it.
u. h. Jameson, Of lrasburgh, also of the
Executive Committee, is so well known in
all parts of the state that anything from me
would hardly be interesting. Suffice it to
say, he is a worker, whose heart is in the
right place, and who has, by his pen, added
much to the education of the farmer. His
esteemed wife seems to be in sympathy
with him in the crnse of reform.
d. L. Boyden, of Waits6eld, organizing
deputy, has given such persistcncy to his
work that over one third of all the oranges
in the state have been organized by him,
and still he is at it. He acts something like
breakup plow, or like the advance guard
of an army, whose duty it is to clear away
Instructions, so that the real work may be
safely and truly accomplished.
Col John b. Mead, of Randolph, also of
the Executive Committee, is another of the
veterans in good works. Col. Mead is
stout, well-built man, sinewy, tough, and en-
during. He carries a good head we'll set
upon broad shoulders. lie is the man of
principle, in whatever he undertakes to do,
and not policy man. He is the man for
an emergency, whose guiding star would
ever be to him--right. Men, as men, he
would never worship, but he would think
great deal of good deeds honestly done.
offer to the reader the above observa-
tions, as they appeared to me, not Tor nat
terry, but to show that the Vermont State
Grange is composed of men and women, good
and true, whose minds aud hearts are right,
and who are earnestly laboring for the good
of humanity.
For the VERMONT FARMER.
nDEEM MAMIlRING