The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-03-04

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Song" We bid yoa here Welcome
Prayer by Rev. Stephen L. Mershon.
Opening spng-Tune Marching Along
Address of welcome, by Somerset Grange.
NJ. Whitehead, Of Somerset Grange, address
d the audience in very appropriate speech
# ten or fifteen minutes, welcoming each
orange, in its turn as per programme, amid
much applause. This welcome given to the
lifferent Oranges present, was responded to
~ G. w. Thompson, of New Brunswick.
1.-THE day Toe Celebrate"
Tho Father of Country left his farm to batic
he freedom enjoy, and when his task DONE re-
ired to Mt Vernon, and again became Patron Of
May we ever cherish his words--that
Agriculture Is tho hcathfu the most useful fhc
most noble employment OF man.
"Aii hail the land Of Freedoms birth,
Its fame he echoed round the earth,
Till every nation meath the Sun,
Has learn I'd the name of Washington"
Response by Rev. Stephen l.. Mershon.
Sour order and tho cause acc represent"
"Then conquer W, must. for our cause It Is Just,
And this bs our motto, in God is our trust"
Response by J. V. d. Pumyca, of Harlin-
zen, N. j., representative to the National
Grange. He spoke of thirty to forty State
Oranges represented in the National Grange,
sowing Faith, Buds of Hope, Deeds of
Charity, and Brotherly Fidelity
Song-"The army of Husbandmcn.
g Our National Grange
Tho central OF order around which the planets
light and health than 900 Grange.
the stars of our constellation.
Irs'e lowa's sons and daughters true Patrons "
Full proudly Carolina joins you with Mississippi
vermontsrs here strike hands with Texans In
/ our fraternal mystic grir,
We're Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western
with but one pass word our lips"
Response by G. w. Tompson, tho first
Patron of Husbandry in New Jersey He
spoke of the moon and the planets giving us
light when we most wanted it. He called
the attention of tho audience to VIM. Saun-
ders, W. w. Adams, A. b. Smedley, and
others, in a witty and spicy speech of some
fifteen minutes
Song-"The Farmers. tho Chiefs of
the Nation"
"TAc State Grange Of New Jersea."
Although few clouds somewhat dinned the rising
Of the Sun'upon the pillow In State all now shnss
brightly, aud may State Grange ever he noted for
her purity and fidelity to our Order
Ther,'a a sound upon the breeze api they bear
Ii from aiar,
There's union in the Crangc that the world can
never mar.
Pillow deep Patrons arise,
Fraud and ring-rule forever desplse;
We can arry for IT, harvest growing day by day,
For the sun Is shining brightly aud has cleared al
+ Oh. we need no politicians to aid US 10 the fight.
: We are firm and self-reliant In battling for the
rish',
Bold monopoly and faction we'll ever keep at bay,
And dishonesty snail trsmblc when Farmers
clear the way"
Response by Past Master Henderson,, OF
Pioneer Grange. 1t seemed rs IL Henderson
had written his speech and then committed it
to memory, for it appeared to DO at the end of
his tongue. His words flowed freely and
well represented the sentiment assigned him.
Song" Hail to the Farmer"
"Pionecr Grange, No. l."
Pioneers In aud In deed, they labored In clear
ing the field and In sowing the seed 10 our State and
the harvest Is worthy of their toll.
Sow thy seed, be never weary,
Let no tears thy soul annoy,
Re the prospect ne'er dreIry.
Thou shall reap the fruit Of Joy.
i.o. thesccne OF verdurc Frightening,
Bee the rising grain appear,
Look &, again, The fields i.a are whitening.
for tne harvest Time u near
Response by G.. w. Tompson, of Pioneer
Grange. The speaker said it was his lot to
SOW the first seeds Of Patrons In New Jersey,
and gave some of the advantages Of belong
ing to a Grange.
Song" We are sowing Seeds of Kindness"
"Somersst Grange, No. T."
First in County, may she ever take the lead IN the
good work and be example worthy of her position In
carrying out the principles Of our ord,r.
Banded In honor aud joy,
Sweet Is the tie that eniolds us,
Far be the hand twould destroy,
Aught of the friendship that hulds us,
wisdom, and friendship, aud peace,
There In the brightness are dwelling
Still may our Patrons Increase,
Ever 10 duty excelling.
Response by Professor J. Newton voor-
hoes, of Somerset County. Tho speaker said
Somerset was mentioned lie was
always ready and glad to respond. He spoke
Of the Churches the Bible Society, aud the
Temperance cause. Tho church, lie said,
was looked upon from the East, Tor It's long,
pastorates, and mentioned several of its
prominent men--such as the Soutliards,
Frelinghuysens, Studdifords and others.
Song" Be Faithful, oh Patrons"
Ringoes Grange, No. 12.''
May she he noted for her good works. and IN the
words Of our beautiful ritual remember that amid all
that bright and bsautifu In nature there Is nothing
that blooms with such unfading colors there no per-
fume on Garth fraught with such fragrspo,, - the
towers Of good works and tho sweet smslirg nyorof