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attending these meetings. For en-
ample. Mrs. Susie A. Mcclure. of
New Hampshire, lecturer
of the Cheshire county Pomona
Grange, the nearest OF the 81 sessions
held in year. from her home was
1915 miles, and the farthest SO miles,
which distance was travelled with a
team and she never missed single
meeting. ..
1t is gratifying to note the scope
and power of the influence OF the
grange from time to time, and TO
mark its increase. Rarely do we find
the Grange criticised or held up 10
ridicule as in days gone by, but on
the contrary, its conservatives course
benifcents, influence and educational
work has so proven its worth and at
tracted the attention of thinking
men that the Grange today is recog'
nized as one of the leading factors IN,
moral development. In many OF the
states we find the agricultural col
leges have provided system OF agrl.
cultural extension work and in every
instance we have found them not on
" in sympathy with the Grange, but
anxious to have the Grange grow. II
Is the greatest farm organization the
world has ever known.
What we really owe these founders
of orr order, besides the formation OF
and the good that has come out OF
this grand organization, are too num-
erous to mention in the time allotted.
But one of the greatest, one that has
benefited the farmer most, is the De-
partment OF Agriculture at Washing
ton, d. G. What we want and need
most is not where we can buy the
cheapest by the influence of the
grange. but where We can sell what
we have to sell and get the most out
of it. Protection and cooperation on
this line we need most. Hang to-
gether and sell together through our
Grange.
Don't be afraid TO show your col
ors and let every one know you be-
long to the Grange, to know you are
a Granger.
Many Features Discussed.
A. S. Pringle, of Buckeye Grange,
then entertained the attendants
with a reading, which partook the
form of medley and pleased all.
The Future of the Grange" was
discussed by w. J. Without, Mrs. Joe
Hanna and Eli Arnold. The concen.
sus of opinion was that officers and
members of local oranges must be
regular and prompt in attendance,
and that interest at all times must be
manifested in the movement. The
future of the grange depends upon
how it is handled by the present
members.
Miss Nell without then recited in
an effective way That Old SWEET
heart of Mine" She was compelled
to respond to an encore and did so
gracefully.
Instrumental music ty the Olivet
Grange Orchestra was then fnnounc-
ed, but only G. A. Harvey and Miss
Robertson responded. They filled the
bill, however, and Mr.. Harvey and
his violin are a whole orchestra in
themselves and Miss Robertson play
ed accOmnaniments most eXcellently.
They responded to several encores.
Then came a discussion OF the sub
ject, "The Oranges Greatest Vic,
tory" T. X. Tailor led i'm the discus
sion. He advanced many good ideas
in his inimicable way and declared
that services for the grange should
be voluntary. There should be no
salaried officers in local organizations
and delegates to county, state and ma
tional grange meetings should pay
their own way.
Mrs. Goddard said the greatest vic,
tory the grange man won was the
awakening in the minds of the Amer,
lean farmers the possibilities of their
vocation. In closing she made the
significant statement that the world
Is as we take it, and the grange will
be as we make it,"
John Moore urged a greater inter
est in the grange movement and
thought that much had already been
accomplished.
More music by the Buckeye Grange
orchestra closed the program and adj
journment was taken for dinner.
Dinner and Toasts.
Following adjournment members
and their families went in a body to
the Savoy Hotel, where dinner was
served. Over two hundred were &C
commodated in the hour and half
allowed for dinner.
Directors meeting was held in the
hotel parlors following dinner and ne,
cessary business was cared for. After
dinner talks were made by Rev. Alex
ander McFerran, pastor OF the First
Presbyterian church, who is mem
Der of the Buckeye grange, and by
Lisha Ferguson, of Union Grange.
Both were excellent and to the point
The afternoon program was for
members only, and 1t proved to be a
happy occasion. Union Grange de-
gree team exemplified the work OF
the order and won the plaudits of all
for their fine showing. The day was
grand success in every way.
Oak Grove Grange.
Oak Knoll Grange spent an enjoy