Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-18
Patrons of HSISO0mIru.
Mass Meeting OF Granger.

The grangers in the jurisdiction of Green
Mountain Council met in convention at
Stockbridge on the 4th of December, it be-
ing the 9TH anniversary Of the organization
Of the National Grange. The day was pleas
ant and the attendance was large, the conven-
ton being held 10 the cheese factory.
The Convention was called to order by A.
Whitcomb, Esq.
1t was voted that the organization be
completed by the appointment of officers the
same as in subordinate grange. The fol-
lowing officers were chosen:
A. Whitcomb, Master s. G. Harring-
ton, 0verseer j. Richardson, Steward; f.
Wilson, Lecturer S, Clark, Asst Steward !;
Rev. Moses Adams, Chaplain; Chas Car
rol, Treasurer; Alpha Messer, Secretary !;
Jonas Rice, Gate Keeper; Mrs. G. G. Mar
tin, Ceres; Mrs. L. NJ. Latimer, Pomona !;
Mrs. VIM. Chamberlain, Flora Miss Hat
tie Church, Stewardess.
The Convention was then opened for bust
ness. A motion was made to appoint
committee on resolutions, which was carried
The following committee was then appointed
by the Master
Committee on Resolutions-A. g. New.
ton, Harvest Home Grange S. Leach, Rls-
ing STAR d. DAILY, Crystal j. j. Smith,
Triumph; Il. Wilson, Eastern Star.
Music was furnished by choir in atten-
dance.
The subject of the production of grasses
was taken up for discussion. The gentle
man who was expected to be present and do.
liver an address failed to appear, hence the
matter was taken up by some of the men,
bers, who filled the time allotted to this SUBJ
ject. Among those who took part were
Bros Blackmer, Bride, Martin and Atwood.
Many points Of interest were brought out
and some valuable suggestions made. After
the discussion the grange adjourned to par
take of bountilul dinner which had been
provided by the ladies, with such gentlemen
to help as they could impress into their SER
vice. The oysters were eaten with a relish,
the diners not apparently suspecting that
"all flesh was grass"
After dinner the grange was called to Or
der and an address was given by Bro. Gerry
Of Rising Star Grange. The subject was $50
Cial and Political Morality"
After the address the committee upon
resolutions reported a series of resolutions
relating to the business Of the order, all of
which were unanimously adopted, and the
secretary was directed to furnish each
grange interested with copy of the same.
A vote Of thanks was then rendered by
the convention to the members of Triumph
Grange for their hOspitabe manner of enter
tainment The convention then adj burned.
APAHA MEssER, sec'y.
Independent grange, Sheffield, will hold a
called meeting tomorrow evening, 10Th, at
| q o'clock.
The New Hampshire state grange met at
Manchester, Tuesday, AZ subordinate grang.
es being represented,
The Patrons Of Muscatine county, Iowa,
will have their manufacturing establishment
ready by January /, 1875, 1t is a brick
building three story, 54x02, with grind.
ing and engine room attached, 37x32. They
have been contracting for bugges and farm
wagons at a saving OF from S25 to $40 on
previous prices but believe they eau make
a still greater reduction Of cost by manu-.
featuring for themselves.
Woodstock grange is reported as gaining
fast in membership. Together with two 9TH
er oranges they have, since July /, bought