Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18


Lecturer read the following program
for next meeting April 25, 1901:
Roll call with quotations.
Song by Choir.
hecltaton' .....'.....,..M Mrs. Nellie Brown
Select Reading. ....................M Mrs. r. Gif1r
Paper. ............... ..... Clayton j. Beach
Vocal Duet $50. Misses Eleanor Emmons and
Ora Watkins.
REGULATION ''.''...''. clayton scott
Select Reading. .........,..,...Mr Mrs. T.. +. Nash
RECITATION .'''........'.s..... Louis Emmons
| select Reading. ..............W. M. Jason Scott
Vocal Duet Miss Matte and Albert Bowman
Select Reading. .................,..Cla Claude Nash
Questionable reforms most needed in our
school laws"' 500. Led by Prof Hawey,
| followed by G. M. Slayton and Miss June
Bolton.
EDUCATIONAL FEATURES OF THE
GRANGE.
Paper read by Miss Sarah Clemens at :Grattan
! Grange. April IL, 1901.
The educational features OF the
Grange are the foundation stones upon
which the order is built. In every age
and condition of human life in it's nor
NAL state, from the cradle to the grave
the development OF the mind is carried
to greater or less degree.
The Grange is and always has been
an educator. When we consider that
this beautiful land of ours is dotted
with commodious Grange halls from
center to circumference, we must know
that the members are being educated
and when we know the short space of
time this organization has been in ex-
istence, and see the progress it has
made in the farming districts all over
the land, We are doubly sure that the
members are advancing rapidly in ed
ucation. Among the farmers the
Grange is the broadcast field and no.
blest work which any association can
engage in. And step by step with each
years lessons, more and more yet has
been added to the Accommodations Of
success, while new fields and increas-
ing opportunities for influence ever
come pressing into view Whatever
shall make the most indelible impress
sion upon the mind and character of
person must be begun in youth and
grow with a growing intellect.
Along the social lines we are brought
in contact with each other and from
our frequent intercourse we learn to
practice the social amenities and court
estes of life which adorn society and
and give refinement and charm to the
home life. These features OF our or
der may be termed the spice of life
but we cannot live on enjoymen alone,
we must have the substantial elements
which fit US for ready action ia the
great field of future progress.
Not enjoyment and not sorrow
Is our destined end and way;
But to act so that each tomorrow
Finds US farther than today.
Our order opens wide the doors of
knowledge and says to its members
learn OF those things which so closely
concern your material, social, mental
and moral welfare. Here we are
taught to analyze the soil, to note the
condition OF the atmosphere, to reject
Improbable seed, to improve the farms,
beautify our homes and to exercise
charity. We are also taught to en-.
courage and elevate the noblest insti-
tutions in the land-our common
schools.
How inestimable may our order be-
come as an educator and what blessings
may it not bestow upon the people of
this country il through its avenues we
seek knowledge Therefore let us
through extra effort OF will aud power
inculcate the principles which our or
der teaches and accept the right hand
Of fellowship will all educational feat
ures which we may in any way be able
to endorse, looking forward to a prom
Using standard:-a nobler manhood,
purer womanhood and universal
brotherhood.
kissed by sunshine dew and shower
Leaping rill and living sod.
Sea and mountain, tree and flower
Lift their faces up TO God
And one common brotherhood.
Pulsing through Thousand lands.
Rea hes for one common good,
With its million, million hands,
The Grange accepts this broad view
OF the word education, and applies 1t
to every line and department OF its
work. 1t recognizes the fact that the
opportunities OF the farmer for social