The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-02-12
ANNUAL ADDRESS
OF WORTHY MASTER, HON. LEON.
ARD RHONE, SESSION OF 1889.

OF WORTHY MASTER, HON. LEON !
ARD RHoNE. SESSION OF 1889.
TO the O6icerS and Members of the Penn
sylUdnid State Grdnge:-
In compliance with long established
custom I submit my annual report,
together with some suggestions and
recommendations for the good of the Order.
AS representatives, you are assembled for
the purpose of devising new work and
giving energy to thoughts ard principles
already enunciated by our great organ
ization for the promotion of the interests
of our class. l trust that n spirit of un-
selfish devotion may characterize your
proceedings and lead on to the accomplish
ment of the noble aims of our Order.
STATE OF THE ORDER.
During the year there has been an appre-
ciable advance in Grange work, which is
very gratifying and general. In nearly
every section of the State there is evidence
of prosperity. The labors of our people
have been unusually successful. Twenty
nine new Oranges have been organized;
and more than two thousand five hundrep
new members enrolled. As the objects of
the Grange become more generally under
stood through the instrumentalities en-
ployed to disseminate its principles, the
agricultural class are beginning to realize
the importance of organization, and are
rallying to the Changers the surest aud
safest protection from the encroachments
ofother organized classes that are con-
stantly seeking to reap the rewards which
justly belongs to the farmer. We receive
them gladly and rejoice we can afford
them home that is no longer an expert
ment, and assign them labor in an organ
lied capacity where their usefulness will be
enhanced.
THE WORTHY LECTURER
performed large amount oflabor, and we
have reasons to believe accomplished a
considerable amount of good. 1 regret
that his health would not permit him TO
perform the iull measure oflabor he other
wise would, and seriously interfered aud
in some instances prevented him meeting
some of his engagements in the Lecture
field. The Worthy Lecturer of the Nation
al Grange, Brother Whitehead, did good
service in our State lie is always we'll
received, aD6slarge and interested audi.
ences greet him wherever and whenever
his services can be secured. Other speak
ers, also, rendered efficient and salts
factory service during the year, and tc
whom we are no doubt much indebted fol
the prosperity which has attended the
Grange cause.
THE PICNICs AND EXHIBITIONS
held under the auspices of the organ
ization, are constantly increasing in inter
est and influence. Each year adds addition
al evidence of appreciation by our people
The meeting at Williams Grove exceeded
any previous year, and was source o
unbounded fraternal enjoyment. Tn
magnificent exhibition of agriculture
implements was in advance of prevou
years. Amusements were also abundan
and choice intellectual attractions afiorde
by a number of most scholarly an
accomplished speakers Of the day. TIL
Central State Picnic and Exhibition hel
in the "Fort Woods" Centre county, wa
also successful beyond the most sanguir
expectations of its friends and protector
Thousands OF people attended 1t, and WEI
away delighted, wondering how so cigar
tic an enterprise could be so successful
and economically managed without an
burden financially to our people. I'll
Crawford county meeting was likewi'
eminemtly successful. Large numbers
Patrons and visitors were in attendant
and the interest manifested was in az
vance Of previous years. Meetings wei
also held in other portions Of the sta
which were largely attended and interes
ing, of which / have no detailed informs
ton. / wish specially to commend thes
social gatherings. They are productive {
good to our people by extending persons