The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-05-12

F. w. Tyler, also of Thompson,
was present and gave an instructive
talk on Dairying. S. B. Doyle,
practical farmer and dairyman,
was called on. His remarks were
brief but to the point and meant
great deal. J. B. Cody said he
thought we were getting down to
the first principles of dairying. His
heart went out in sympathy to the
poor people in the cities who were
paying from to IL cents per quart
for milk. This brought to a close
the morning session in the fourth
degree.
The talks were practical and up
to date. They were uttered by men
who knew by practical experience
what they were talking about and
not for money or to make a show,
but merely for the benefit of others.
We often wonder how it is that
farmers generally pay so little at
tention to the helps that are offer
ed to them through the grange and
the farmers institutes, both of
which are schools and storehouses
of useful knowledge that would be
expensive and difficult for a farmer
to obtain from any other source.
Some localities, however, are wax
| ing up to the fact. For instance,
look at Salem and Sterling oranges.
We hope to see the day when every
township and hamlet will have their
grange hall where neighbors and
friends can meet to have good
social time and if so inclined dis
cuss topics of the day, or matters
pertaining to their own mutual
benefit.
A short fifth degree session was
held. Brother Allen Miller occu-
pied the chair and obligated the
candidates in the degree of Pomo-
ma. On motion, j.. b. Cody was
, appointed press correspondent to
report grange news to the county
papers. The committee on resolu-
tions being ready to report, mo-
tion was made that they be taken
up separately.
Resolved, That we extend very
heartfelt vote of thanks to Reaper
Grange No. l04S for their more
than hospitality.
Resolved, That each subordinate
grange shall elect at least two dele
gates for attendance at Pomona
grange; that the said two delegates
shall be either members or shall
pledge themselves to become mem
bers of Pomona grange and urge
that the travelling expenses of said
two delegates be borne by the sub
ordinate grange electing them.
Resolved, That we urge the ap-
pontment of a Pomona membership
soliciting committee in each subor-
dinate grange.
TO the Executive Committee of
Pennsylvania State Grange:
Believing in the principle of less
assessment insurance, as found in
the Briar Creek Insurance Co., and
believing that many oranges are
seriously hurt through some parties
becoming members, simply for the
purpose of securing a cheap rate of
insurance, many of whom never at
tend the grange meetings or keep
up uueS anu DIT Iu6
end of five years term of policy
come and pay up years dues,
then take out another policy, with
absolutely no interest in the grange
whatever.
We, therefore, believe that failure
to pay regular dues into the treas
ury of the subordinate grange
ich Inv 1ofn
We hereby request you as a state
grange to take steps whereby such a
clause may be placed in the policy
agreement.
Resolved, That Wayne county
Pomona grange offer three prizes
SO. 50, and 81, for the best hall
dozen ears of corn raised by boys
under Fl years of age in good stand
ing in their respective oranges; also
three prizes, SO, so, and 81, to girls
under 21 years of age in good
standing in their respective oranges
for the best display of flowers.
Bros. F. A. Peet of Hamlinton and
F. L. Hartford, of Callapoose, came
80 miles to attend Pomona and tc
offer an invitation to meet with
Salem Grange No. 965, sometime
during the latter part of July. Or
motion, the invitation was accept.
ed. 1t is expected there will be 6
large class of fifth degree candi.
dates, the initiation to be given il
full form. A rising vote of thanks
was given to Bros. Miller and Tyler
of Thompson, for their friendly visit
and helpful suggestions. No furth
er business appearing, grange closed
In regular form.
w. H. BULLOCK, Sec'y.