The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18

to be brought to our Pomona meet
ings by some member of the Grange
holding it, and it shall there be
presented to the Grange entitled to
hold it for the next quarter.
A motion also prevailed that all
Oranges failing to send in their re-
ports to the secretary in time for
the reading of the same, shall be
debarred from the contest of win
ming the prize.
A letter was read from n. B.
Critchfield, secretary of agricul-
ture, and James Foust, dairy and
food commissioner, warning farmers
and dairymen everywhere to be on
the alert, as it is expected that the
manufacturers of oleomargarine
will soon make strike for the re-
moval of the tax of ten cents per
pound which now prevails.
To the delight of all present, Mr..
rendered a duet. Rev. ]. B. Cody
gave an instructive talk on the bene-
fits of the initiative and referendum.
Rev. J. II. Boyce offered the follow
ing resolution:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the
Great Master of the Universe to re-
move from our midst our beloved
brother, Russell Swingle, and
Whereas, He was one of the char
ter members of the Pomona Grange
and a most loyal member of Hope
Grange, therefore be it
Resolved, That we bow in humble
submission to the Divine will and
extend to the bereaved family our
heartfelt sympathies; and that
copy of these resolutions be spread
on the minutes and the secretary
send a copy to Sister Swingle.
Signed, j. H. Boyce, F. L. Hart
ford, c. c. Gray.
w. H. Bullock read a paper on
Some of the Injurious Insects and
Conditions Of Some of the Orchards
in Wayne County" A motion pre-
vailed that the paper be published
in the county papers.
The committee offered the fol-
lowing resolutions which were
adopted:
LIST. Resolved, That the thanks
of this Pomona Grange are hereby
rendered to Salem Grange, and the
| people of Hamlinton, for the de-
lightful entertainment they have
given us during these sessions.
End. That we thank the choir
of Hamlinton for the excellent
music they furnished for the pub
| lie session.
3rd. That we thank all of those
who gave us the excellent recita-
tions.
4th. That we thank the trustees
of the NJ. e. church for the use of
that edifice for the open session.
5th. That we listened with
great pleasure to the excellent adj
dress of Rev. c. II. Brant, on the
local option question which furnished
the main feature for the open ses-
sion. Signed: j. H. Boyce, f. L.
Hartford, c. c. Gray.
The time allotted for the Pomona
meeting having expired, Grange
closed in regular form, and we were
once more ushered into the spaci-
Gus dining room, and feasted to
our hearts content on the many
good things so ably and amply pro-
vided by the lady members OF
Salem Grange. Here for the first
time the writer met brothers J. II
Boyce and w. H. Alt, who were
active members of the Grange TWEEN.
ty years ago, and whose names are
frequently recorded in the Pomona
minutes as living witnesses for the
good of the order and of mankind
: Pomona Grange was indeed very
, fortunate in being privileged tc
, meet in such a neat country hamle
as Hamlinton and among such {
, number of hospitable people, whose
hearts and doors were thrown oper
for the royal entertainment of the
, visiting members. Dinner over
, our desires naturally turn home
ward, but we could not help noting
the contrast taking place in few
) brief minutes. Here we had beeI
: forming new acquaintances anC
} warm friendships that will follow IL
= through life, but, alas, we mus
! now separate for the time of ou
| departure is at hand and we Civ
, to each a parting word. AS w
journey to our homes we carr.
! with us the most pleasant recollec
Y tions of our meeting with friend
e and Patrons in Hamlinton an,
! Salem Grange.
+, w. H. BULLOCK, Sec'y.