Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-12-25
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TONTPELIERyT.
WEDNESDAY. DEC. 25, 1878.
The State Grange.

Juy master, COl. y. Is. Frank OF New.
fame, assisted by the following officers
Overseer, j. r. Walker of Springfield
Lecturer, u. L. Jameson of Irasburgh
Steward, L. B. Sherwin of Hydepark
Assistant Steward, ii. C. Waller of Iras
burgh; Chaplain, pro tenn, Z. f. Andrews
Berlin; Treasurer, j. G. Bell, East Hard.
wick; Secretary, j. X, Tobey, Calais
Gate-keepers, II. A. Adams, Rockingham,
aud w. B. Doolin of franklin; Ceres, pro
tenn, Mrs. j. r. Walker, Springfield; Po.
mona, pro tenn, Mrs. II. A. Adams; Flora,
Mrs. j. X. Tobey; Lady Assistant Stew
ard, Mrs. IL. c. Waller.
The roll OF oranges was called and Il
list OF those claiming seats obtained and
referred to committee upon credentials
One hundred and sixteen delegates
answered to the roll-call.
Worthy Master Franklin presented his
annual address, which was u very we'll
written and encouraging document.
His faith in the final success and per-
manency of the order was unabated. The
social and educational features were of
paramount importance. The financial
feature no longer demanded the attention
of the order, us prices were low and COM
petition sharp. He made several recon-
mendations in regard to the work to be
done to arouse those oranges that are
sleeping in different parts of the state.
The secretary and lecturer made their
reports, which were referred to the COM
mttee on distribution.
The following committees were appoint
ed: Committee upon Credentials, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Kendall, Mr.. and Mrs. IL. K.
Chamberlain, and Mr.. and Mrs. j. X.
Tobey; Rules and Bylaws, Mr.. and Mrs
Q. u, Joslyn, Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. Scott and
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Andrews; Resolutions
and Questions, Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Gil
more, d. L. Boyden and Bro. Midget
Good of the Order, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w.
Whitney, A. L. Galusha. Mrs. A. b.
Franklin, and Mr.. and Mrs. Z. p. Allen :;
Distribution, Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Whit
ney, - Woodruff, Mrs. A. ID. L. Her.
rick, and Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Barnard; !;
Finance, A. B. Carpenter, l., l.. Fairbanks
and Bro. Williamson, Mrs. E.W. Goddard,
Mrs l.. B. Sherwin and Mrs. Z. II. Stone ;
Mileage and Debenlures, one from each
county in the state; Standing Committees
Committee upon Appeals and Grievances,
Alpha Messer, A. Cook, f. Il. Andrews,
Mrs. j. Il. Walker and Mrs. II. G. Waller.
After general discussion for the good
of the order, at l2: 80 the grange took a
recess for dinner.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
At . O'Clock the worthy master called
to order, and reports of Pomona oranges
were made. Chittenden County, No. l, -
Bro. Smith of Sonth Burlington made the
report. The Pomona grange was dong II
good work, and rcviving the oranges
where they meet They had had II bust
ness agent to act with the state agent, and
were well satisfied with the plan. Several
of the best speakers that could be procur-
ed had addressed the meetings. Their
next meeting was to be addressed by Col.
Mead, superintendent Of agriculture. Bro,
Il. II. Stone of St. Johnsbury reported
Caledonia County grange very prosperous.
They held monthly meetings IN different
parts of the county, and their regular
quarterly meetings at lyndonvllle. AT
these meetings they had basket picnics,
discussions by those previously appointed
upon questions, and general discussion
upon the question The Pomona grange
created much interest among the subor-
dinate oranges Grange fairs had been
held for the past two years in the county
bv Pomona grange, and they had been
very successful. No cash prizes were
Of MORT and
horse trotting for gambling purposes was
allowed. They had obtained land and
made preparations for fair next year.
They had financial agent who consoll-
dated the orders of subordinate oranges,
and purchased goods for them. No fees
or dues were paid by members to JOIN the
Pomona grange.
A. d. i. Herrick of Andover made the
report for Allen District Pomona grange,
Their meetings had been held With the
different oranges composing the council,
and had been very profitable. They had
SI25, 900 already pledged toward starting
a Fire Insurance Company, and when
5000, 900 was pledged the company would
he started They had u chm ter from tie
state. They held basket picnics at their
Pomona grange meetings.
Il. w. Stoddard of South Reading re-
norted that nine oranges in 1877 formed
mtrons' agricultural society, and held a
rerv successful fair at Springfield, and in
1S7S twenty oranges united in holding a
fair at Ludlow, and it was one OF the best
Esirs ever held in Windsor county. Col.
/ B. Mead gave the address. No cash
nremiumS were gwen.
Orleans County Pomona grange was
verv successful. The meetings were inter
ss,ino. and held quarterly in different
,nrts of the county. They had formed an
b%ricnltural society and held two fairs. In
IS77 the day was very stormy. In 1879
Tol 7 B. Mead gave the address. The
frst dav of the fair several farmers spoke.
:, was the best fair ever held in the county
rho state grange then considered the
.anosod amendment to the constitution
r the national grange, that the minimum
,,f monthlv dues be five cents per month
IN in.tnad of ten, as the law now stands. AT.
,,orv spirited discussion it was laC
upon the table u r..,,i, mod,
the report of Wlndham County Pomona
rance. 1t had been quite successful
Each member of the grange had an equa
voice and vote in the Pomona grange IL
that county. -;.,..
was then made and accepted and adopted
" a A resolution endorsing Col. j. b. MeaC
,s superintendcnt of agriculture was ther
passed, viz:
WHEREAS, the state legislature did abol'
isb the State Boafd Of agriculture, which
action we deprecate and regret; ant
whereas, His E@ellency the Governor
wv and with the advice and consent of tho
senate. has, in disappointment Of Bro. }
a Mead as superintendent of agricultural
affairs, placed that department in a worthy
position, therefore, w.. ...
Pes0lred, That We, the Vermont state
range. tender Bro, Mead our best wishes
Ind d"9 most earnest help in the very arduou.
,'nJ m responsible position he has assumed
"''l Va'"d that a copyof the above resolu
,ion he sent to Bro. Mead.
Afer u song entitled, The S$ord OF Bun
lor i'm. by the WORTHY master, the grans
,ook recess till z PaM.
EVENING SESSION
soaq by the choir. The committee upo
.,"I,sio9s "JnS reported fayorably upon u res
J1,ion relating to double taxation, an'
OlheioH "a s. AZ ,opgcion the resolution