Connecticut western news., 1907-05-09
THE GRANGE
 Conducted by ,. W. DARROw. Chatham. N. Y- Press Correspondent Netc Fork Stdte
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JUVENILE GRANGE WORK.
How One Organization of Young Peo- pie l5 Co.a@cscd With Succeeo.
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How One Organization of Young Peo-
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 As the organizing of juvenile granges Is becoming more and more popular, a few hints on different ways of making their meetings successful and profita ble may be of interest AS so much depends upon the matron, one should be chosen with reference to her fitness for the place. She should be able to govern in q kind, inconspicuous way, but never in such manner as will antagonize the children, for no good work can be done unless the matron Is entirely in sympathy with them and shows a lively interest in all of their plans.
 AS soon as the officers and members once learn to conduct the meetings they should be allowed to do so and to attend to all business pertaining to the Order without any interference from the matron, so long as 1t is properly done. Correct business methods and parliamentary rules should be taught from the outset.
 That the meetings may not be- come monotonous pleasant seasonable amusements are planned. Last sum- mer our juveniles enjoyed a picnic and this winter q sleigh ride party. All necessary expenses were paid from the juvenile treasury.
 Nature study lessons are profitable to introduce into the lecturers pro- gramme, and the children enjoy them If their interest Is aroused by having them collect specimens, dissect and ex- anime buds. fruits, roots, etc. Bulle- tins on this subject can be obtained by applying to T. W. Spencer, College of Agriculture, Cornell university. Last year the boys each had a garden and reported their successes and fail ures from time to time in the meet ings, while the girls tried their skill at raising sweet peas. This year l plan to have the boys compete for a prize which I will give to the one raising the largest pumpkin. I will furnish the seed that 1t may be uniform, and they will be instructed in some simple methods that will increase their chances for success, such as liberally fertilizing the soil, allowing but one plant in each bill and removing all the sets except the one most promising. The girls will raise zinnias, as they are hardy and easily grown. This seed will also be furnished and prize be given for the best bouquet cut from these flowers. At one meeting each member was asked to write verse about his or her right hand neighbor as they were seat ed in the grange and bring it to the next meeting. Every child responded and such originality and humor as all showedI At another time each girl brought some homemade candy and showed her ability In that line of the culinary art.
 The little miss who holds our lectur. CTS chair Is one of our brightest mem- bers and will arrange a very nice pro- gramme entirely unaided. My Favor ite Pets" and My Favorite Study" are subjects which she has had dis cussed, while there are always recita- tions, selections, music, question box, conundrums or quotations to vary the programme. The juveniles are often asked to contribute something to the programme of the subordinate grange and always willingly respond. This work is all the while bringing the chil- dren into closer touch with the elevat- ing influence of the grange and pre- pairing them for the duties of maturer years. MELYA l.. BRADT.
 North Hannibal, N. Y.