The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1910-12-02
MEETING OF THE COUNTY POMONA

soo' attendance OF the Patrons of
Husbandry met in Riverside on the
End, and besides transacting much
business of Importance had a fine time
at a basket lunch which was spread
ont between the two sessions of the
grange.
Inc meeting was called to order by
Master j. L. Gilchrist at 3 O'Clock. and
number of new members were intro.
duced to his highness, the inevitable
goat. Every lodge was represented ex-
cept two, and we had the pleasure of
having the state organizer, II. j. No
Die, with us, who reported that the
work OF organizing was speeding more
rapidly in Okanogan county than in
any other part of the state. He said
that there are now thirteen subordi-
nate oranges in the county and more
on the way. He said the time is ripe
and the people are ready, and some
steany work on our part will very soon
build up grange movement here that
will prove blessing to every farmer
and orchardist
). o. Woods of the Pogne Prairie
lodge reported that they have bought
the lumber and are at work upon a hall
4x5O feet for meeting place. At
their meetings they discuss questions
OF vital import to the farm.
Brother j. Il. Gilchrist of the Chero-
kee grange reported his charge pro-
crossing nicely and taking in new
members weekly. He said they have
endorsed the social center idea which
is being worked up by the Spokesman
Review, and have moved that bill be
put before the next legislature to al
low school districts to bond themselves
to build hall and library in which to
hold farmers Institutes and every kind
of meeting which will promote the best
interests of the man in the country.
The Pomona approved of the proposed
bill and appointed a committee to push
it, consisting of w. G. B. Randolph,
Benz. j. Wingfield and M. Geyer. The
public will never hear the last of this.
A labor and produce exchange was
formed, under the management of Fl.
l. Woods, Omak, Wash, to whom all
should be addressed
for help or employment, or for the ex-
change of products. The grange aims
to make this department of real service
to all farmers, and solicts the wants
of all. Don't forget to send a 2-cent
stamp when writing to Mr.. Woods.
Brother Noble said that there is a
concerted plan for the patrons to keep
at their Legislators for laws on direct
legislation this winter, and suggested
that each one do his part to further
this good work.
Brother E. II. Twight, late OF the
University of California, and an expe-
rienced horticulturist, who is mem
ber at Tonasket, told us that he be-
lieves it practicable for the grange to
manufacture it's spray material at home
to better advantage than by purchase
or by each man making his own. On
motion Bro. Twight was appointed to
report plan at the next meeting He
was also induced to give series of
lectures at the various oranges, begin
ming at the Cherokee grange Decem-
Der 10th, at the school house. Prof.
Twight is an acknowledged authority
on his chosen work, and will well repay
those who care to attend his lectures.
A committee was appointed to study
and report on the principles of integral
cooperation, as applied to the buying
and selling of the products and neces-
saries of the farm.
Bro. Noble announced that we are to
have a national lecturer with us soon
Mr.. Mortimer Whitehead, who is one
of the best speakers in the lecture
field, today, having been with the
grange thirty-fve years. 1t will be a
treat to hear him.
The pomona adjourned to meet nhe
first week in next year.
w. G.. B. RANDOLPH,
Sec'y Co. Grange.