Milford chronicle., 1913-12-19

ware State Grange thriving of Milford long recog
nzed of one of the best fruit growing
centres the State the home one the strongest Oranges
Condition of the Order
While in some sections the not the Growth
it should in others all that could be desired and be
boped that deputy work which has been started earlier than
usual this year, will be productive and Brother Kelley
our Deputy, the earnest cooperation OF all in this work
During past year have all the Pomona meet
ings and have visited of the Subordinate Granges
take this opportunity OF showing our appreciation for the many
courtesies extended We find all the Pomona Oranges pros
porous condition and doing good work. Two country
ngs held during the Kent and Sussex counties
holding theirs Rehoboth during July, and holding
theirs Brandy wine Springs September tb Both
pleasant occasions Several Subordinate Oranges also held field
meetings which were very profitable and inspiring.
Grange.
The National Grange assembled in 47th annual session
Manchester N H. November The city gaiy decorated
and the words ''Wecome Grangers everywhere No eff
fort spared by the Patrons and citizens of Manchester
New Hampshire and New England to show that they meant
it all particularly feature the many inquiries
and words appreciation of former delegates from Delaware
The of labor closely observed and while much
side entertainment provided allowed
tie as possible with the business sessions The excursion given
by Grange of New Hampshire Immediately following
the closing most thoroughly enjoyed full account
Of this will given the report of Worthy Flora The
we're we'll attended, and the classes for the Seventh Degree tod
5456 by far the largest ever held This being the for cleo
ron Of officers Delaware given Steward and the National
Grange voted to meet in Delaware in 1914.
Reports of officers and delegates showed continued in
in membership activity and usefulness in nearly
State state Wyoming, has been reOrganzed and its del
egates Brother and Sister Hart, warmly received
of the Important measures recommended by the Nat
Post Improvement Federal Aid for Public Highways Farm
Credit and international and opposing Proposed Amend
mens the present Oleomargarine Law
National Grange Monthly
Under the able edorshp Charles NJ Gardner of
Massachusetts, State Master Grange Monthly has
attained success and every Patron this State
were regular of this paper Grange interest in Delaware
would doube Grange officer this State read the
suggestions experiences and practical plans outlined IN every
se the quality of Grange work Delaware should be in
creased fourod Every issue is full of live Grange plans
possibilities and really interested Patron can afford not
Oub
desk 1t official magazine of the National Grange It
all Grange nothing but Grange, and for the good of the
Order should every Patron home For the coming year
subscription National Grange Monthly will prove an
investment unprecedented value Sample copies will be found
on table in the rear of where your subscription
be left Every here urged to present this matter to
his Subordinate Grange and large list as possible
Do it at once
While some sections have visited again by excessive
donoht crops as whole been abundant and much
be spared the hungry of other lands bringing Dack re-
turns will enable great manufacturing concerns 10 con-
tnue present activity The many acres OF undeVeopu
lands seen bv the members the National Grange should
move any apprehension least for the present regarding our
future food supply Thousands being educated IN our cnoo
and colleges who will develop these lands and make them pro-
ductve and profitable The Grange without cost to the state
has been greatest factor for agricultural improvements IN TINS
country sections where good live Oranges are located almost
always show the greatest agricultural progress "a
From all sections still hear the complaint OF the Scarcity
and ncompetency help Hours OF labor have been
shortened and wages raised and still little relief
The slogan Back the Farm, never presented greater
possibilities than believe the country and the farm one
TODAY as they done before and there no
section offering than the little diamond 0laIe'
Educaton
The Grange stands for Education and there never . was
time in the history of Order when Delaware was doing 50
much for Education as at present Largely through Grange e
fort our Young women to be provided with tne same
advantages for higher education as our young men re" u @
dared hope that this would soon but goes 10 snow
that the Grange has become great factor IN pubic opinion a.
well @ LEGISLATION Our last General Assembly made several
changes in the public school system that is hoped Will prove
beneficial particularly providing the appointment OF our
present competent State Commissioner OF Educaon anu e
establishment of school IN connecuon % q the
SUMMER course at greatly reduced cost free from any ugge
offavorsm Much yet remains to be DONE and we snou1
continue our efforts children OF the country ana sa
towns shall have advantages as those rom Tue s
towns and cities and the equal of those OF any oner ota
Delaware College,
lis matter of much satisfaction that the utle 10 Dea~se
c ? . ted in the State Section of the Act to Rein
corporate Delaware College reads as follows e
ha the Board of Trustees Of said College snail Consst %
tvent members together with the Governor OF the state
the President Of the College the Master Of the State Gan snI
the President of the State Board of Education an oi wo
be members of the Board ex-ohcio Eight OF sau t 81 ~
be appointed by the Governor by ana Will m st Cue At least
of said members be appointed by the GOveo % he