Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
Declaration in Favor of the Nicara-
guam Canal,
THE TOPICS UNDER DISCUSSION
Services in Memory Of Deceased
Members Yesterday Afternoon.
TRIBUTE TO WIN. SAUNDERS

The National Grange assembled at .
o'clock this morning for the work Of the
sixth day of the session, with S. H. Ellis
of Ohio in the masters chair. An invita-
ton was received from Secretary Wilson
of the Department of Agriculture to visit
the department at such time as was con-
venient for the members to do so. The in
vitation was accepted and the time fixed
for Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. 1t was
also voted to invite Secretary Wilson to
address the National Grange at IL O'Clock
Wednesday.
H. E. Huxley of Wisconsin presented the
report as gatekeeper, and letters were read
from John Statsir and c. K. Cox of New
Jersey, past masters of the New Jersey
State Grange.
c. ]. Bell of Vermont introduced a reso-
luton in regard to exports, which was re-
ferred to the committee.
Augustus High of Washington introduced
a resolution fixing tomorrow at 10 o'clock
the time for consideration of time and
place Of next meeting. The places thus far
suggested are Portland Me, Detroit, Mich.
and Milwaukee, Wis. 1t was also voted to
elect a member of the executive committee
at the same hour
Mrs Oliver Wilson of Illinois introduced
a resolution authorizing the appointment of
a committee to give special attention to the
revival of the order in states not repre-
sented at this session, which was discussed
at some length, and finally referred to the
committee on good of the order.
Henry Rhoads of Kansas introduced
resolution denouncing the alleged influence
of politics in the establishment of rural
free mail routes, which was referred to the
committee on resolutions.
A resolution was introduced indorsing the
work of the Department of Agriculture,
ard it referred to the committee on
agriculture
T. G. Atkeson OF West Virginia. chairman.
made report for the committee on trans
portation. indorsing the position of the
worthy master in urging the construction
of the Nicaragua canal, which was adopted.
G. w. Worthen of California chairman.
made a report for the committee on resolu
tons against the issuing of paper fractional
currency, which had been referred to that
committee. and the report was adopted.
Recess taken till o'clock this even
ing, when reports of committees will be
made and other business transacted
Good of the Order.
The afterno~l and evening sessions of me
National Grange Saturday We're devoted 10
carrying out the program under the head
Of good of the order outlined in
l.crt OF the special committee. This con-
sisted of d discussion of the following
topics by the members named: What
should the subol dnate grange bring to its
mcmbers?' Mrs. B. Il. Leard of New York,
T. c. Atkeson of West Virginia, Efficient
officers CT first Importance 10 grange sue
cess Mrs. S. G. Baird of Minnesota Oliver
Wilson of Illinois; Perfect ritualistic work
essential to a successful grange" W. &.
Jewett of Massachusetts, o. Gardner OF
Maine; The successful subordinate grange
lecturer Mrs. O. j. c. Woodman of Michi-
gan. N. J. Bachelor of New Hampshire;
Financial cooperation a support 10
membership" K. l.. Holman of Ohio, Ed
mund Braddock of New Jersey; "Syste-
matte effort to increase grange member
ship" =. c. Hutchinson of New Hamp-
shire L. B. Norris of New York; The
grange is judged by its local influence" }.
A. lillinghast of Rhode Island, G. ".
Narthen of California; Pomona oranges
are essential and strengthen the order"
W. g Hill of Pennsylvania, S. H. Ellis of
ONO. 10 what extent can the grange adj
nit those not engaged in agriculture?" Ed
ward WigSin of Maine, G. j. Bell of Yer
mont: Our weak and dormant states
Aaron Jones of Indiana, O. II. Kelly OF
Florida: "A review George B. Horton of
Michigan. The various speakers discussed
their respective topics mainly from the
STANDPOINT of the work in their states and
in this way current statement of the con-
dltion of the order was made. Several Of
the speakers took a broader position and
discussed principles rather than expert
enceS.
1t was said that we may picture the
house nicely painted, but before we can
nave the house some must attend to
detail: some one has got to do the work
necessary to build the house. and so some
enc must do the work necessary to make
successful oranges. The discussion brought
out the fact that in order to have success
flu. subordinate oranges the necessary ac-
ton must be taken to make them success
ful. W hat grange must do in order to be
successful is a very different question from
what grange may do. Practical educa-
tional programs it stated, must pre-
vail. ard such as are not over the heads
of the individual members to comprehend
and participate in. 1t was said that a
hn1ncid : fn Ga
fy the me- mberS and a broad and healthful
influence must be eXerted upon public af-
fairs. The influence must be such as to
make the men better farmers and the Wo-
men bS ter housciieepers.
1t was argued that the master must give
great support to officers and members, and
it was also stated that the lecturer is the
most important officer of all in sustaining
an interest and promoting grange work
The lecturer is the teacher IN these farm
schools and should not be allowed to ne
eject the duties of his Office. If a lecturer
does neglect Ais duties and absent himself
from meetings of the grange the office
should be declared vacant and member
chosen who Will! perform the duties.
Important Factor.
The ritualistlc work, it was said, Is an
important part Of the work. Discipline is
essential. and ritual!stc work, when prop
erly performed. promotes discipline among
the members. Lack of discipline causes
failures on the farm and in the house. Inc
success of the farmer IN various directions
is dependent upon the strict discipline and
Ideas of order and system which are pro-
NOTED by the grange more effectually than
in any other way. The Grange should also
have good standing in the community. IT
was argued, for It is dependent mainly for
success upon it's local standing and reputa-
ton. The grange is but family on a
large scale, and should be SO regarded by
all its members.
The Pomona oranges, 1t was said, bring
together the best grange workers of
county, and should be the Indicator and
promoter of the grange sentiment Of the
county. The subjects discussed should be
of a very different character from those
discussed In subordinate oranges and should
conform to conditions and surroundings.
Lecturers Of state and Pomona oranges
should confer with each other and with
educational associations of various kinds
for the promotion of educational work.
The admission of those not strictly en-
! gagged in agriculture brought out ant
mated discussion, and the consensus OF
| opinion was that different action in differ
| ent localities could be taken. From a So
| cial and educational standpoint such people
| are helpful, and If their moral character
| is above reproach they can properly be
admitted to membership. although not di-
engaged In tiling the soil.