The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-23
Patrons of Husbandry at
Lakewood.

Annual Field Day of the Somerset Pomona.
The morning Of Aug. Il opened up
little forbidding on account Of threaten
ing rain but it soon cleared away and
Patrons and friends gathered from diff
ferent directions In large numbers to
open up the exercises Of The day CON-
psny f. band was on hand early and
discoursed q lendid music from thu md
stand till | / a. m. at which time L. L
Smith, master of the Pomona called to
order and Rev. l.. G. March 1ffered an
impressive prayer. 5. +. Emerson,
secretary Of the Pomona, was thrown
out on the skirmish line to open up the
speaking of the day, subject "organ "a
TONS We have so msny OF them all
working for special purposes, all strv-
ing TO benefit the community Of which
they are part and among them all,
stands he order of Patrons of Husbandry.
Rev. L. g. March of Athens WAS the
next introduced. The su, ject was
"agithtion SO essential 10 existence"
The speaker referred to the varied O.
gar cations in our land that were agit&-
ting and keeping to the front questions
Of vital importance TO our nation, state,
municipalities and homes. The address
was new one, eloquent and greatly
appreciated.
Prof. A. E. Morse, so generally known
in all grange circles was on hand at this
time and gave one of his rich selections.
OF course Prof. Morse had to respond to
an encore.
From different roads, by eleetries and
steamer the Patrons ana friends came in
large numbers and at the opening up of
the afternoon exercises there was a
| big attendance. A beautiful selection
was rendered by we'll organ zed choir,
then followed the splendid address of J..
H. Blanchard OF Auburn. Mr.. Banct :
ard had not in past years been at this
place and taken a part in our exercises.
He mentioned the advancement that
had taken place in the work of agrieul-
ture but still greater advancement had
been made IN thought and educational
advantages. New environments, new
conditions are here from what they
were in the past. There are more pests,
fungus, and insects TO contend with bul
at the same time one has the advantages
Of science to help. We Of the farm need
TO have knowledge OF the soils, their
adaptability TO the fferent crops. Tht
young man about to begin his life work
on the farm must be contented on the
farm and his home life must be pleasant
and he must take delight in il. The boy
must have a chance, must have OPP
portunities. The parent must grant
his and he will not leave when he arrives
to manhood. High admiration WAS con-
ceeded to the Patrons of Husbandry.
The grange dignfies agriculture.
Manufacturing produces nothing. |
only uses material already produced and
changes the same, but agriculture pro-
duces something and it is the corner
stone upon which everything else rests
In closing the speaker made deelara-
tions to the fact that the grange Is the
greatest organization of all and that
| agriculture affords great field for fu-
ture thought and ambition.
Next speaker called upon was State
Deputy C. S. Stetson who has often been
heard in Somerset county. He believed
that such a gathering as this Is great
benefit to all who participated. The
grange represents farm life and farm
life represents high calling and great
possibilities. 1t is credit to this great
fraternity that never in the past has any
| individual or any clique been successful
In using the grange in furtherng their
! own selfish interests. II cannot thus be
used. The members of our order have
right to discuss these questions that
so closely concern US and demand all
that ls just and right. Taxation was
mentioned as great issue and Is being
agitated by the grange. Farmers must
and are uniting to help themselves and
bring about Just measures.
Instances were mentioned of unWise
efforts that had been made to over
ride the Interests Of farmers and ii
is very essential that the farmers send
to the legislature men who will repre-
sent them and their interests.
standing that Patrons have acquired in
society, the magnificent meetings of our
State grange in the great cities of our
state and the great popularity of the
| order in general.
The grand old state of Maine was
, xalted, but none too highly and the
business of farming in Maine was
giving back everything necessary for
our best interests and happiness.
Prot. Morse was again called to the
stand and rendered selections both SUBJ
stantial and pleasing.
The band and choir WED with each
other in rendering splendid music dur
| Jog the afternoon exercises.
Great credit is due to the Traction
| Company for generously giving the use
OF the grounds and adding so much TO
| the success OF the day.