Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-18
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National GRANGE.

The 2sth annual session OF the national
grange was held Mt Worcester, Mass
commencing on Wednesday, Nov IL, and
closing its labors on the evening of Thurs
day, Nov. 81. The session was held at
Worcester in response TO joint invita-
ton from the six New England masters.
presented at Springfield, III, last year
and accepted by the national grange 1t
was therefore regarded as a New England
meeting and the several state oranges Of
New England contributed toward bearing
the expense of the entertainment
The meeting was attended by delegates
from twenty six states and there was also
a very large attendance of visiting Patrons
from New England during the first days
of the session. The governors Of the six
New England states, either IN person or
by their official representatives, appeared
at reception in Mechanics hall and in
Hitting terms welcomed the national
grange TO New England, Our own hon
ored chief executive was present and
acquitted himself Of the part assigned
him in a manner that won golden opin-
ions from the delegates from other states
and caused every Maine man and woman
present to be proud of their governor.
The members of the national grange were
taken on a pilgrimage to Plymouth Rock
at the expense of tho New England
oranges. a grand reception and banquet
was rendered the national grange and in
vited guests by the Worcester board of
trade and many other pleasant courtesies
and attentions were extended by the citi-
zens Of Worcester. II was matter of
much pride to the New England Patrons
to be able to exhibit to their brothers
ana sisters Of the West and South the APP
probation in which the Order is held in
New England, as manifested by the
honors and kindly courtesies extended
both by officials and citizens during the
session of the national grange The SEES
sion was a working session and much
was done which it is hoped will not only
be for the good Of the Order, but also for
the interest of agriculture in our country.
Much time was taken in the discussion
of the "Lubin scheme, " so called, and
deep feeling was aroused in regard to the
question. Conservative counscls pre-
vailed however, and the matter was re
ferrcd to the Congress and the people of
the United States, without any endorse
mcnt by the national grange
lHt PIlliA'u lpuAii1i Va WV ~'ih 'uhuAi
session will soon be in the hands of
Patrons aud the work of the session will
there appear In detail,
Il was found that the amendment to the
constitution, proposed at the 2Sth session,
providing for biennial elections of officers
0f Pomona oranges, did not receive the
sanction Of a sufficient number Of State
oranges 20 secure its adoption.
Pomona oranges will therefore continue
to elect officers annually as before.
An amendment to the constitution was
proposed. changing the wording of Art.
TX, sect 2 of the constitution, relating to
the number acquired to organic "a
grange.
This propo cd amendment will b. sub
mittcd 30 yOur consideration at this sCs
sion.
| cannot close without calling attention
to tho death aud paying tribute to the
merits Of our dear brother, j. O. kycs,
one Of the founders Of the Order in Maine.
No member Of the order was better known
to the patrons or more highly esteemed,
than WIS Bro Reyes. At every meeting
Of the State grange since SIS organization
Bro Kyes has been an active worker and
his counsel and advice have been Of much
value Whether as one Of the executive
committee, or one OF the directors of the
State operative corporation, as master
OF his grange, or as n member in the
ranks be- was always found ready to work
for he good Of the Order he loved SO we'll.
| recommend that time be set apart for
fitting memorial exercises in remembrance
Of our departed brother and that q com
mittec he appointed to have the matter in
charge.
In closing this address, | wish most
hearty and cordially 10 thank the
member. Of the Order throughout the
State for the loyal support given me in
my administration Of the office Of State
master.
Whatever mistakes may have been
made, hope all will concede that in my
work | have been actuated solely by a
desirr for the good Of the Order and for its
upbuilding and strengthening through
out the STATE.
Whoever is al The head Of the Grange, the
work must be performed by the mentors
and upon them. in great measure, rests
he responsibility for success or failure.
Let us enter upon the new year With
many thanks for our success in the past
and with determination 10 merit and
achieve still greater success in the future.
Fraternally submitted.
EDWARD WIGGTN Master