The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-21
Pomo Grange, No. 3, p. Of n.
RED WING, June 18th, 1876.

RED WING, June 18th, 1876.
The Pomona Grange, No. 3, of Good
hue county met in Graham''s hall and
was opened in due form by Worthy
Master VIM. Hayman, Sr. The min
utes of the former meeting we're read
and approved.
The Secretary stated he believed it
for the good of the order that he should
resign his position in favor Of Mr.. II.
II. Young, the editor of the GRANGE
ADVANCE. Thai Mr.. Young wished
always for full reports Of the proceed
iugs for publication, and the keeping of
them himself would certainly be more
satisfactory to himself and Of greater
advantage to the Grange. In view of
these facts and with the object of being
more useful to the Order in other posi-
tions, he would respectfully ask leave
to resign the secretaryship in favor of
H. H. Young.
Ga motion, the resignation was duly
accepted, and the Grange thereupon
elected H. H. Young secretary by unan-
imous ballot.
On motion, the Offices of Steward
and Treasurer were declared vacant,
both those officers having failed to be
: present and qualify after their election.
The newly elected Secretary, at the
request of the retiring Secretary, then
came forward and assumed his place
and duties Of the secretaryship.
Attest: B. B. HERBERT, Sec'y.
On motion, the Grange then proceed
: ed to elect Steward, when Mr.. Henry
Busse was dull elected by unanimous
ballot.
On motion, the election of Treasurer
was proceeded with, when Mr.. B. B.
Herbert was elected by unanimous bal
lot.
On motion the Grange then took a
recess till half past one o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At the appointed hour the Grange
was opened in due form by Worthy
Master VIM. Hayman, Sr.
Mr.. Q. Bunch presented credentials
of the following delegates from Burnside
Grange, viz: NJ. S. Tyler, VIM.
Boothroyd, A. P. Wilson, W. S. Tyler,
H. G. Sargent, Mrs. A. Prawl, and
Clara E. Bunch.
On motion, Messrs. J. 3. Smith, w.
: S. Grow and Mr.. J. E. Simmons were
appointed a committee on credentials.
This committee took charge Of the
credentials above referred to and after
brief elaboration reported them correct
and in favor Of accepting the delegates
named.
It, also, reported favorably on the
credentials Of additional delegates from
Hay Creek Grange and that the latter
grange is still entitled to seven addition
al delegates, some of those sent having
been already entitled to membership ii
the Pomona Grange, by virtue of the Of
= fetal positions they have occupied Or
are now holding.
The report was accepted and the COM
mittee discharged.
The Committee on fire insurance
were called upoc for i report, but, not
being prepared, were allowed further
time.
The committee on Fourth of July cell
ebration made report, recommending
that the Patrons unite with the citizens
of Red Wing and Of the county general
~ in celebration to take place in Red
Wing.
On motion, the report was accepted
and the action Of the committee approx.
ed.
- On motion the committee consisting
Of Messrs. Rudolph Kruger, E. A. Sar-
gent, J. E. Simmons, Q. Bunch and B.
B. Herbert was continued and author.
lied to make all further arrangements
necessary to insure the proper represen.
tation of the Order in the ceremonies
attending the celebration and to con.
tribute to the comfort and convenience
of the Patrons who participate in the
same. Also, to devise and prepare
such emblems and insignia Of the Order
as are proper to carry in the procession,
and to draw upon the Treasurer of this
Grange for a sufficient sum of money to
defray the expense attending the same.
On motion each subordinate grange
- was requested to appoint Il committee
of one member to act in conjunction
with this committee in perfecting and
carrying out the arrangements.
It was moved and Carried that this
Grange elect one chief and three assist
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