Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-12-31

the Executive Committee worked after
all. It was after this manner: Masters
Of Oranges, who were beforehand indif-
ferent as to whether they went to Manka-
to or no, suddenly became aroused to the
fact that their rights were being infringed
upon, and determined to be present in
person. Many from remote sections were
SO moved, and arranged to be represent
ed at all hazards. And go they did
Mankato was crowded, and the rights of
the Masters vindicated. But with all this
defence Of right and principle, it was a
jolly, good-natured, intelligent crowd af.
ter all: Many who were present last year
at Faribault were also representing their
Oranges this year, and the friendly greet
ings and true "grips," which only Gran
gers know how to give, were many in
deed. Worthy Master Parsons was in
his usual good humor and greeted his
great family once more with true parent
welcome, while they in turn rociprocated
with the kindliest regards. In an excel
lent address he have them some good adj
vice to govern their conduct in the future
and closed with the hope "that they
might return to their homes after the .bu-
sincss which had brought them together
was done, with zeal renewed and courage
fortified for the great work before them"
Then he laid aside his office OF Worthy
Master, with the kindliest wishes from
every brother present, and gave place to
his successor. This was none other than
that noble brother, Sam.l E. Adams, OF
Monticello, who was nominated by the
Union for the position week before last
COL Adams, by his quiet, gentleuanly
and business like dcmeanor, won for him
self the respect Of all.
His character may be judged from the
following bsict remarks when taking the
| chair: 80
brother. and S;sler. Of the State Grange:
You have kindly expressed your pref
erence for me as your presiding Officer
for the ensuing term. In return therefor
I have hut little to offer except my pro
found thanks. If the mantle of the Mas
ter of the State Grange had fallen, Broth
or Westfa!l, or Clark, or others who coult
bring to the position fund of legislativ,
knowledge and parliamentary experience
l should truly have felt much greater sat
isfaction.
I would indeed shrink from the occu
pancy of the Masters chair, surrounded
on all sides as it is with trials and vexa
tions, if I were not confident that you re
member your obligations to aid and as
sist, and to practice that charity "whicl
suffercl!: long and is kind.'' - y -: =
In my devotion to the principlessstlh,
purposes, of the Order we'll yield to nj
one. And if my rulings have regard t.
the dispatch of business, thereby savin!
both time and money. rather than t
strict adherence to parliamentary usag
you need not be surprised Finally, le
no contention arise among us save tha
noble contention, or, rather, emulation
of, who can best work and best agree.
The remaining officers elected are gi,
en- below, and we think the Grange hs
honorcd itself in the cloice: They ar
among the best, in our opinion, the Stat
Grange has, and we shall be sadly disal
, pointed if the Order does not prosper ur
der their management.
Overseer, L. Cook, Of Blue Earth; LIE,
turer, Ebenezer Ayers. of Co ttagc Grove
Steward, ]. H. Thomas, of Carver; Seer
tary, T. T. Smith, of St. Paul; Treasurer
/ Lorenzo Hoyt. of St. Paul; Chaplain,
NJ. Westfall, of Olmsted; Assistant Stew
ard, H. L. Holmes; Gate Keeper Rob
Rich; Ceres, Mrs. J. A. Latimer, of Far
bault Co.; Flora, Mrs. P. A. Pickett; Ps
mona, Mrs. w. r. Mayhew, Of Blue Fart
! Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs. G. c. Char
berlain, Of Dakota. s:~.z
T.. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. t
The Grange thought best to do ava
with the old Executive Committee an
appoint q new one, altogether. TIL
choice resulted in the election of the 70
lowing brothers.:
t E. r. Perkins, of Hopkins, Hennepi
Co.; e. H. 3. Dart, Of Owatonna; j.
+ Armstrong, Of Fairmont; E. Higgins.
Concord. The services OF. these gentl
men were fixed at two dollars per da
and actual expenses during the time the
were transacting business.
coaiM1rrEE ON FINANCE.
G. s. Kneeland, Of Manto,ville; ].
Pingry,of Waucota, Goodhue Go.
2 .ss STATE AGENT.
Bro. Denman retircs. and j. O. Min
of Minneapolis, takes his place, at . sal
~ Of, $500 per day and expenses. Wcr
gard this Office as the most important
the Order. If successfully conducte,
and patronized as it should be, it can |
made Of immense benefit to the mcnbe