The Republican journal., 1910-05-12
MEETING OF NORTH WALDO POMONA

The Grange was opened in regular form in the
fifth degree. The Steward, his assistants and
the Gate Keeper were absent and the vacan-
cies we're filled by appointments The records
of the last meeting were read and the roll of
oranges called by the Secretary. Six oranges
in this jurisdiction were represented and Wis
itors were present from Turner Grange and
Equity Grange Belfast. The attendance was
not as large as usual, owing to the inclemency
of the weather, but very profitable meeting
ensuei
Resolutions on the death of Geneva Jewett,
Ida mbal Rose Colson. Woodbury. D. Thomp-
son and George Couard were read and adopt-
ed.
Voted that the bylaws of this Grange be
amen led so that all work may be done in the
fifth degree and that we hold no open sessions.
A line address of welcome was given by
Howard Clements, to which fitting response,
was made by D. NJ. kimba OF Morning Light
Grange.
recess was then declared all marched to
the dining hall, where sumptuous dinner was
served by the ladies of O. Gardner Grange
After dinner the Grange was reconvened in
the fifth degree and the choir rendered inspir-
ing music.
w. M. York then introduced Vaudeville Hall
of Turner, president of the Producers and
Consumers Exchange, A brief resume of his
remarks follows: I'VE are an incorporated
body with capital stock of $4,000 We pay
no interest nor dividends, but propose to make
good to our stockholders by the saving in buy
ing and selling. There at present about
l,5OO share holders with stock at 81 per share
The shares are purposely small. as we hope,
thus to gain representative from every Pa
irons family in the State. Membership is re-
stricted to members of the Grange Inform
our manager B. L. Stevens, of what you wish
| to buy and sell and he with his necessary
force of men, will do his best for YOU We
propose to pay spot cash, buy near the man.
ufacturer as possible and in quantities that
will enable US to get good terms. We shall
endeavor to buy any article which our patrons
may require. In fact, we are developing sys-
tenn of both buying and selling which has been
the crying need of our farmers in the past
Information to packing and shipping will be
furnished at any time. The supply will be Sc
regulated that at no time will the markets be
glutted, in so far we can prevent it, This
can be done by watching the markets espec-
tally the New England markets and sending,
the products to the right places In other
words, by distributing them among the differ
ent markets We keep agent to lock after
this branch of the business. We intend to
make every sale a bona tide sale and charge
the farmer only fair wages.
"There are similar exchanges in other States
At a recent meeting in Boston it was agreed to
exchange stock and combine the companies,
and thus he enabled to do larger work Our
manager says that fe saves his customers
from to 60 per cent or different articles. He
can sell the best flour il barrel lots for $6OC
per barrel. A. L. Harris says that he can buy
grain in large let's at . considerable reduction
and can sell to the farmer for small margin
of profit. From an actual purchase Of agricul-
tural Implements, there was a saving Of near
| ly 20 per cent Eggs were sold by us for %
| cents, when selling for 70 cents in Turne-.
There are honest men who can be hired 20 dc
the work which the commission merchants are
now doing and if they are not satisfactory tc
7 you or Us can make a change. Al present
we using capital from sale Of stock to
pay our agent. etc. Later We expect orr bust
ness to hire our men and pay necessary eXpen-
I ses. We think our foree Of men and or taci-
htes can be increased SO as to Euarl against
any restraint in shipping We can dea. more
! protitably with a grange or agent than with an
individual for larger quantities can he puychas-
ed and can sell in carload lots which viii les
the freight.
"For the same reasons, it would be aivanta,
geous for Pomona oranges to incorporate and
locate at some good shipping point This
would be in line with best business prin-
cples. Try Patrons and if we do NOT man
age in a way that you consider for your inter-
ests, put others in our places. 1t rests with
you, in great measure, to make this q sue.
/ cess.
Mr.. Halls remarks closely f.liowed
/ and he courteously answered many Questions,
| The Grange extended rising vote Of thanks
to Mr.. Hall
The following program then presenteds
Piano duet, Sara Hall and Leila Marlen, who
were heartily encored and responded. The
question, Resolved, That the elements of ag-
riculture should be taught in our public
Schools" opened 10y &. II. Clements, in
the affirmative and Clara D York in the mega
tive spirited discussion followed, it which
nearly all present took part. The majortG
who spoke We're in favor of deyoting the few
years Of child's school life to the lessons
which develop the mental qualities leaving
the teaching of the rudiments of agriculture
and housekeeping to the parents: ana later, if
the youth wishes, there are abundant op-
portuntes for him to learn the scientific prn-
cipes of his vocation.
After remarks by Bro. Toothaker Of Equity
Grange, Belfast, the Grange closed With the
| usual ceremonies
The next meeting will be with Northern
Light Grange, Winterport, June 7th. Address
of welcome by Edna Halquail; response by
Walter S. Littleheld. Z. f. Hitcnins. State
Entomoogist, will lecture before the Grange.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
| Dirigo Grange, Freedom has adopted the