Smyrna times., 1907-10-23
KENT FARMERS EXCHANGE
OPINIONS At CHESWOLD
KENT COUNTY POMONA GRANGE HOLDS EN-
THUSlASTIC MEETING LAST THURSDAY
Look For Solution of the Labor Question. Ad-
vOcate Parcels Post and Favor Annual Ap-
preparation For Agricultural Education

CHEswoLD, Oct 22:-Pomona Grange
of Kent County opened their session in
Anderson's Hall last Thursday under
bright, ideal weather, with a large
representation of practical and proml-
nent agriculturists from all parts of
the county accompanied by their wives.
Our little town was virtually captured
for the day by this company of thought,
brain and wide experience. Edward
A. Evans, of Rural Grange of Ches-
void, made welcome address of great |
merit and interest which at once gave |
spirit and zest at the very start of the |
days work. J. Frank Rice, of FELTON,,
responded in happy style. Following |
these addresses came some routine busi- |
ness after which DIR. Melvin T. Cook,
plant pathologist of Newark ad-
dressed the Grange on the prevention
of plant diseases. The DIR. thought
spraying is now over done. That
many plant ills come along similar to
contagious diseases in our human life
for which spraying is useless.
Delightful Social Hour at the Informal Luncheon
Recess for luncheon was then an
nounced when W. S. Hardcastle's car
riage repository was sought and where
the ladies of Rural Grange had boun-
tiful supply for the guests. An au
tumn decoration made the repository
very attractive for the occasion. The
afternoon session was spicy with dis
cussions of the leading questions of
the day, including the parcel post, To-
cal option, labor problem, inlandlwater
ways, technical high school for agricul
ture in our state, good roads, telephone
service, etc. Our literary program for
the subordinate grange was as follows:
Miss Fannie Slaymaker read a very
entertaining paper; Hon. Henry Walker
State Master, followed with a very
pleasing address on the present status
of Grange influence both state and
national. E. w. Jenkins opened the
good road subject i'll lively style with
the statement that the first Levy Cou rt
of this county commenced on the roads
with grubbing hoe and OK team in 1898
and have been doing business at the
same old stand these ia years with
little progress toward good roads. A
spirited discussion followed Mr.. Jen-
kins address which was entered into
by Messrs. F. NJ. Soper, Samuel Derby,
Hervey Walker, Harry Blent, Thomas
Cace, Mr.. Armstrong and Mrs. Orietta
Emerson. JohnJ. Rosa gave a few
parting words as the retiring Master
with words also of admonition and ad-
vice followed by vote of thanks fol
cordial greeting and G9,~tSgpI, tertain-
ment:by Cheswold. Tke1aT0son CLOSED
the fiIst pomona meeting ever held il
our town.
Smyrna Accepted as the Next Meeting Place
The following officers were electe
for a two years term: Master, Edwar
A. Evans; Overseer, Harry Blendt
Lecturer, Mrs. Katie Bancroft; Secrt
tary, II. NJ. Baxter; Treasurer, E. B
Bancroft; Steward, j. Frank Rice
Assistant Steward, Jacob H. Ross
Chaplain, W. S. Short; Gate Keeper
]. T. Frazier; Pomona, Mrs. Ann
Evans; Ceres, Katie M. Richardson
Flora, Mrs. NJ. E. S. Salisbury; Lad
Assistant Steward, Mrs. J. Frank Rice
Delegates to State Grange, Mr.. an
Mrs. Matthew V. Ford. Smyrna wa
accepted for the next meeting place fl
Pomona Grange.
Farm Labor Matter For Deep Considerable
The attention of the Grange vi
called to the effort now being made
the State of New Jersey to solve Il
labor problem, by having an official
touch with the emigrant offices
Washington, New York and Philade
phia, to whom farmers needing he
can apply absolutely without cost. II
farmer in his application for help stat
the wages he will give, hours of wor
the kind of work, whether he wishes
single man or not, whether or not
is willing to board help and wh
nationality he would prefer, and
necessary details in order that the ol
cial to whom he applies may send su
help as will suit him, as nearly as Ia
be, after it arrives. This matter "
be brought before the State Grange
Delaware to be acted upon in such
way as to further best interests OF
farmers Of Delaware.
Favor Local Option and Parcels Post.
Resolutions were passed endorsi
Local Option and urging upon
members Of Pomona Grange to "
and use all their influence for an az