“var. XIX. No. I.

LZANSING, 1IcHIGAI~I, Jirtihtr 4, 1394.

CONSEQUENUJ THAN THE FARM, AND SHOULD BE FIRST II1[PR()VE1).'”

      
           

”iwii0I.E N0. 433:.

DECLARATION 0]“ Pl7R1’0Sl'IS OF THE
I’A'l‘ROI\'S 01" HUSBANDRY.

Adopted by the National Grange at its Seventh
Annual Session, held at St. Louis.
February, 1874.

PREAMBLE.

Profoundly impressed with the truth
that the National Grange of the United
States should definitely proclaim to the
world its general objects, we hereby unani-
mously make this Declaration of Purposes
of the Patrons of Husbandry:

GENERAL OBJECTS.

1. [lnited by the strong and faithful tie
of agriculture, we mutually resolve to labor
for the good of our Order, our country and
mankind.

2. We heartily endorse the motto, “In
essentials, unity: in non-essentials, liberty:
in all things, charity.”

SPECIFIC oB.IECTI~.

3. VVe shall endeavor to advance our
cause by laboring to accomplish the fol-
lowing objects:

To develop a better and higher manhood
and womanhood among ourselves. To en-
hance the comforts and attractions of oIIr
homes and strengthen our attachments to
our pursuits. To foster mutual IInder-
standing and co-operation. To maintain
inviolate our laws and to emulate each
other in labor. to hasten the. good time
coming. To reduce our expenses, both
individual and corporate. To buy less and
produce more, in order to make our farms

self-sustaining. To diversify our crops and
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condense the weight of our exports, sell-
ing less in the bushel and more on hoof
and in fleece; less in lint and more in warp
and woof. To systematize our work, and
calculate intelligently on probabilities. To
discountenance the credit system, the mort-
gage system, the fashion system, and every
other system tending to prodigality and
bankruptcy.

We propose meeting together, talk-
ing together, working together, buying
together, selling together, and, in gen-
eral, acting together for our mutual
protection and advancement, as occa-
sion may requre. We shall avoid litiga-
tion as much as possible by arbitration in
the Grange. We shall constantly strive
to secure entire harmony, good will, vital
brotherhood among ourselves. and to make
our Order perpetual. We shall earnestly
endeavor to suppress personal, local, sec-
tional, and national prejudices, all un-
healthy rivalry. all selfish ambition. Faith-
ful adherence to these principles will insure
our mental, moral, social, and material
advancement.

BUSINESS RELATIONS.

4. For our business interests, we desire
to bring producers and consumers, farm-
ers and manufacturers, into the _most di-
rect and friendly relations possible. Hence
we must dispense with a surplus of middle-
men, not that we are unfriendly to them
but we do not need them. Their surplus
and their exactions diminish our profits.

VVe wage no aggressive warfare against
any other interests whatever. On the con-
trary all our acts and all our efiorts, so far
as business is concerned, are not only for
the benefit of the producer and consumer,
but also for all other interests that tend
to bring these two parties into speedy and
economical contact. Hence we hold that
transportation companies of every kind
are necessary to our success, that their in-
terests are intimately connected with our
interests, and harmonious action is mutu-
ally advantageous, keepingin view the first
sentence in our Declaration of Principles
of action, that “ Individual happiness de-
pends upon general prosperity."

We shall therefore advocate for every
state the increase in every practicable way
of all facilities for transporting cheaply
to the sea board, or between home pro-
ducers and consumers, all the productions
of our country. We adopt it as our fixed
purpose “ to open out the channels in na-
ture's great arteries, that the life blood of
commerce may flow freely.”

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We are not enemies of railroads, naviga-
ble and irrigating canals, or of any cor-
poration that will advance our industrial
interests, nor of any laboring classes.

In our noble Order there is no commun-
ism, no agrarianism.

We are opposed to such spirit and man-
agement of any corporation or enterprise
as tends to oppress the people and rob
them of their just profits. We are not
enemies to capital, but we oppose the tyr-
anny of monopolies. “'79 long to see the
antagonism between capital and labor
removed by common consent, and by an
enlightened statesmanship worthy of the
nineteenth century. VVe are opposed to
excessive salaries, high rates of interest.
and exorbitant per cent in trade. They
greatly increase our burdens, and do not
bear a proper proportion to the profit of
producers. VVe desire only self-protection.
and the protection of every true interest
of our land by legitimate transactions.
legitimate trade and legitimate profits.

EDUCATION.

We shall advance the cause of educa-
tion among ourselves, and for our children,
by all just means within our power. \Ve es-
pecially advocate for our agricultural and
industrial colleges that practical agriculture,
domestic science, and all the arts which
adorn the home be taught. in their courses
of study. -

THE GRANGE NOT PARTISAN.

 VVe emphatically and sincerely assert
the oft-repeated truth taught in our organic
law, that the Grange——national, state. or
subordinate-«is not a political or party or-
ganization. No Grange, if true to its obli-
gations, can discuss political or religious
questions, nor call political conventions,
nor nominate candidates, nor even~disquyis ‘
their-,rv,-nrits in its  - his

.u~.\. nit} £).'.Ll.lU.|l,‘ ‘.i._._ _v V. -_
true politics, all tru . . , ' p, =
properly carried out, will tend to puri
the whole political atmosphere of our coun
try, for we seek the greatest good to tln
greatest number.

VVe always bear in mind that no one. by
becoming a Patron of Husbandry, give
up that inalienable right and duty whi
belongs to every American citizen, to ta
a proper interest in the politics of h .6
country.

On the contrary, it is right for ever
member to do all in his power legitimate] V
to influence for good the action of an;
political party to which he belongs. It i
his duty to do all he can in his own party
to put down bribery, corruption and trick
ery; to see that none but competent, faith
ful and honest men, who will unflinchingl 
stand by our industrial interests, are nom I
inated for all positions of trust; and td
have carried out the principle which should
characterize every Patron, that
THE OFFICE SHOULD SEEK THE MAN,

NOT THE MAN THE OFFICE.

We acknowledge the broad principle, that I
difierence of opinion is no crime, and hold .
that “progress toward truth is made by 1
difference of opinion,”
lies in bitterness of controversy.”

We desire a proper equality, equity and
fairness; protection for the weak: restraint
upon the strong; in short, justly distributed
burdens, and justly distributed power.
These are American ideas, the very essence

    

       
   
   
 
  

     

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of American independence, and to advocate ',

the contrary is unworthy of the sons and
daughters of an American Republic.

W's cherish the belief that sectionalism
is, and of right should be dead and buried
with the past. Our work is for the pres-
ent and the future. In our agricultural
brotherhood and its pursoses, we shall
recognize no north, no south, no east, no
west.

It is reserved by every Patron, as the
right of a freeman to afliliate with any
party that will best carry out his principles.

OUTSIDE Co-OPERATION.

6. Ours being peculiarly a farmers’ in-
stitution, we cannot admit all to our ranks.

Many are excluded by the nature of our
organization, not because they are pro-
fessional men, or artisans, or laborers, but
because they have not a sufficient direct
interest in tilling the soil. or may have
some interest in conflict with our purposes.
But we appeal to all good citizens for their
cordial co-operation to assist in our efforts
toward reform, that we may eventually
remove from our midst the last vestige of
tyranny and corruption.

We hail the general desire for fraternal

while the “fault‘,

liarmony, equitable compromises, and earn-
est co-operation. as an omen of our future

SIICCBSS.
CONCLUSION.

72 It shall be an abiding principle with
us to relieve any of our oppressed and
suffering brotherhood by any means at our
command.

. Last, but not least, we proclaim it among
our purposes to inculcate at proper appre-
ciation of the abilities and sphere of
woman, as is indicated by admitting her
touiembership and position in our Order.

{mploriug the continued :iSSiSta.iIce of
our Divine Master to guide us in our work,
we here pledge oiirselves to faithful and
‘narmonious labor for all future time, to
return by our united efforts to the wisdom,
justice, fraternity. and political purity of
«run forefathers.

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'I‘ H It STAT I-I Iv‘ It .\ NH l’..

TUESDAY.

.i‘dlL'lll;='.‘lI\ State (irziiigc, ,l:’. of H., met
in its twenty-first annual session in
Representative Hall, Lansing, Tuesday,
December 12, 1893, at 10:30 o’clock a. m.,
VV-irthy Master G. B. Horton in the chair
an:t all officers and most of the delegates
in their Seats. After a short. session in the
fiifth degree tlie meeting recurred to the
foI‘.rth degree and a committee. on creden-
tials was appointed. While they were at
-  resolutions were received and referred
L 1 nropriate committees to be appointed
': Luotes touching silver, tariff, equal
' grr§!‘govarnme.Iit ownership of tele-
Is, pure foods, _ o_p_oosit_ion . to cold
"'_‘..‘a;-3, the county road system, and so on.
The committee on Woman’s work an-
nounced a reception for the evening in the

_ Exccuti Je parlors.

‘Prof. Mumford extended an invitation on
behalf of President Gorton for the dele-
gates and visitors to visit the Agricultural
College, which was accepted for Wednes-
day afternoon.

 choir from Capitol Grange furnished
selections of‘ music during the session.

The order of, business used last year was
adopted for this year.

The Master appointed Lecturer Crosby,
Secretary Buell, and Editor Butterfield as
a press committee.

Secretary Jennie Buell was ably assisted
by her sister Flora Buell through the
session.

Fruits and flowers from the Agricultural
College graced the desk in front of the
Master and Ceres, Flora and Pomona.

Tuesday afternoon the committee on cre-
dentials reported, after which Overseer
Cole was called to the chair and further
resolutions were presented and referred.

At 3 o’clock Master Horton gave a
lengthy and interesting address which will

_ appear in full. It was received with hearty
 applause.

Past Master Thomas Mars was then

I called to the chair while Master Horton
, helped make out the list. of committees for
the session.
Prof. Mumford gave some information
l in regard to the proposed dairy course at
the Agricultural College, and a, lively dis-
cussion ensued in which the creamery sys-
tem, so widely introduced by Davis and
‘Rankin during the past year, was com-
Imended, but their exorbitant prices were
condemned as a swindle, since equal facili-
ties can be obtained of other parties at
half their prices.
Editor Butterfield of the GRANGE VISI-
POE gave an interesting statement in regard
(go that paper, showing itto be advancing In
zirculation and finances. The VISITOR was
ieartily endorsed in the ensuing discussion.
§eMaster Horton announced as a commit-

  
 
   
  

e to confer with Gov. Rich in regard to

be suffering miners, S. E. Haughey of

liillsdale, E. L. Warner of Van Buren, and
i‘. A. Taylor of Lenawee.

a The committees for the session were then
nnounced and the Grange closed.

W,‘ In the evening the informal reception
as attended by delegates and visiting
‘embers bearing souvenir cards prepared
‘ the committee on Woman’s Work, who

gave the introductions to Governor

(1 Mrs. Rich, after which a pleasant hour

W . .
l s passed In social converse.

WEDNESDAY.

W'eduesday morning further resolutions
were introduced and referred, including
some on rural mail delivery, naturalization
of foreigners, and election of United States
senators by popular vote.

Able reports were made by Mrs. Mary
Mayo as Chaplain; A. J. Crosby as Lectur-
er; Mrs. Sarah St. Clair as Flora: Mrs. A.
A. Leighton as Pomona; M. T. (‘ole as
Overseer; Jennie Buell as Secretary. and
Mary C. Allis as Ceres.

The Executive Coininittee made its main
report, which so heartily commende-d itself
to the body that it was zulopta-Il unani-
l.l1()1l.~ly by :1 rising vote. it to will iiie
published in full and will be qiiote-Il as an
exponent of the fin;-.ncial \'i<-ws. of thr-
f'armers of Michigan.

During the afternooii ti? of the visitors
and delegates visited the C~()lleg«*.

lrVL'(lllPL-iilf‘-._\' ¢‘\‘t‘lllIl';;‘ \‘«‘1“‘,'illl]})l't'.‘E-'.-il\'k
memorial I’-xeiwist-s were held in open ses-
sion. Remarks were made by Master Hor-
tor and prayer I-ti‘:-I-ed by Rev. C. B. Pat.-
ll:'l":‘-O11 of the tlcntral M. E. ('l1urr:b. Res-
olutions pert.":iuing to l’:Ist .\l:I;strr and
'l‘reasuI'er S. I". lit.-own were ot'feI'ex'l by
Perry Mayo and Sl':ppor1eI_l by Past Master
J. J. \Voo«lnmu; pt‘l‘i}|.llllilf_[ to John Porter.
by H. D. Platt. and sIIppnI'tml by M. T.
Cole and K. -l. li.=-own: pert:iiIIiI:;: In J. Q.
A. Burriugton, by Past «.\last<-r 'l'homa,s
;VI2n's and supported by J. (i. Raiusdell:
and pertainingto Past Secretary zmrl Editor
-l. T. Cobb, by .\'l'.'s. l\Ia.ry Mayo and sup-
ported by Past Masters (l. G. Luce, Thomas
Mars and J. J. Woodman; also by Secre-
i'ar;.»' ’...lenIIie Buell. H. D. Flatt. H. 

[-Tin,{i'L;_ A .-'_ (‘,‘x.-uu‘r_,v\,-__’.!_l_} Rizrvisrilell mnl ,

othets. The I‘(3S()lIt.‘lOI1S-V‘v:t"‘I‘e adopted by

a rising vote. Prayer by the Chaplain

closed the deeply touching exercises.
'[HUIIsnAi'.

Thursday business began to shape for
action. Treasurer Strong made his I'ep0'.'t
showing the finances in good order. As-
sistant Steward Martin and Gate Keeper
Carlisle made good reports. Mrs. hlary S.
Hinds and Mrs. Mayo reported com:I~r1IiII;._:_
the \VoInan‘s Work committee. The com-
mitte on Claims and GI‘ieV'um-es reported
nothing in those lines on hand.

Resolutions were adopted favoring con-
tributions of produce. for the suffering
miners, and. favoring the formation of bet-
ter mutual fire insurance organizations.

The committee on Transportation report-
ed disapproving thc new county highway
law, and favoring agitation for railway
reforms, etc.

The special committee to confer with
Governor Rich reporterl in favor of con-
tributions under the auspices of the sub-
ordinate Granges to relieve the suffering
miners, and adversly to calling a special
session of the legislature. Adopted.

A telegram was read from Delegate
John K. Campbell of \Vashteuaw. who had
been called home the previous day. an-
nouncing the death of his little son. and a
telegram of sympathy was sent him.

The committee on Education reported
favoring cooperation of Granges with the
school commissioners so as to secure a
better system of grading; favoring uni-
form text-books; favoring the extension of
the reading course used in Oceana county.
and favoring the appointment of a per-
manent committee on Education. After
remarks by School Commissioner D. E.
McClure of Oceana, the report was
adopted.

Thursday evening the beautiful work of
the sixth degree was given to those entitled
to it.

FRIDAY.

Friday was a rainy day; in the morning
the Grange elected three members of the
Executive Committee, J. G. Ramsdell and
R. H. Taylor being re—elected, and F. W’.
Redfern succeeding H. H. Hinds. Master
Horton then exemplified the unwritten
work. Steward Gray read a good report.
taking J. Sterling Morton’s address as a
basis.

The committee on Resolutions reported
in favor of free mail delivery and election
of United States senators by popular vote,
and condemning J. Sterling Morton’s un-
provoked, malicious, disrespectful, and
false language, and endorsing the action

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THE Gannon vIsITo:a.

JANUARY 4, 1894.

REPORT OF OVERSEER.

 

WOBTHY MASTER AND PATR()NS——We can-
not all have something for nothing. Occa-
sionally we hear of someone who has been
unusually lucky, as we call it, but most of
us have got to “ dig or die.” VVe have of-
ten been told that salvation is free, but if we
sit down and wait for it to come we will
eventually land just outside of the golden
gate. The advertising fraternity under-
stand human nature to perfection. An ad-
vertisement headed: “ A year’s subscrip-
tion free,” or "An electric belt given away,”
“ A gold watch for almost nothing,” is al-
most sure to take. Did you ever try to get
any of these things free? _Did you get them‘?
In walking along Midway one was struck
with the large number of signs—“ Free con-
cert.” “ Free admittance," or sonietliing of
that kind. Did any of you try to get some-
thing for nothing on .\lidway? \Vhen one
is hungry and tired the sign “ Free lunch.”
is very H.ttI'actlV"e. Free lunches, even, are
sometiuies rather expensive.

These traveling sharks who go through

the country swindling farmers would be
obliged to abandon their nefarious business
if they didnt find so many gullible farmers
who are very anxious to get something for
nothing, or make lots of money by a small
investment with only a small amount of
labor. ()ur city friends delight to talk
about the golden butter, the nice crisp veg-
etables, or those beautiful fields of waving
grain. Well, they are all very nice, but
some of the romance is rubbed out when we
think of boyhood days when mother stood
up by the old dash churn, or sent us out in
the boiling sun to pull weeds in the garden.
Reaping the golden grain is poetry in com-
parison to the old way but there isn’t any
too much fun about it now. Especially
with wheat at fifty-six cents per bushel.

It only costs $1.20 a year to belong to
the Grange. Do you think so? How much
of a Grange can you have at $1.20 a head?
The amount paid in dollars and cents is but
a very small part of the Grange work. It
takes time, it takes study. care, responsi-
bility. You can’t have a good Grange with-
out it. A man was once boasting that he
had belonged to the good old Methodist
church for nearly thirty years and it had
only cost him a quarter. I very much
doubt whether he had received the worth
of his money. Salvation is free but you
can’t get to heaven now-a-days for twenty-
five cents. -

“A good Patron nurtures hope.” Work
and hope go well together. Both we‘l ap-
 build up a good Grange. Grainges

when they ‘are bui t It is work year in and
your out. It isn’t some other member’s
work, itis yours. That is the great trouble
any way; too many brothers and sisters
waiting for some one else to go ahead
and break the way. Jesus said unto Simon
Peter three times, “ Feed my lambs.” He
meant just what he said. New members in
the church need watchful care and atten-
tion. Just so in the Grange.

Many a new member has fallen by the
way for the lack of a little care and atten-
tion. A word of encouragement now and
then is of great importance. Fraternal
feeling and love should be fostered. The
members of a well regulated Grange de-
light to assemble themselves together. \Vho
is going to do all this work? VVell it’s all right
to say that it belongs to each individual
member, and so it does, but then a few gen-
erally have to lead the way and do much of
the work too.

Michigan is well to the front in Grange
work. Shall we keep her there? I say,
yes. It is true that times are hard and
business dull but then I think that the old
adage about clouds having a silver lining
is just as applicable today as ever. There
are many things yet worth living for. Let
us search for the golden grain and reject
the chaff. VVe can find them if we will.
Some people seem to find sunshine and
flowers strewn all along life’s pathway. It
is just possible that we could find them
if we searched with the right spirit.

Adam and Eve were placed in a beauti-
ful garden but they didn’t choose to remain
there long. We were placed in similar cir-
cumstances. Will we stay?

M. T. COLE.

REPORT 0]" S'l‘EWARl).

Woarar MASTER AND FELLOW PATRONS
——A comparatively new word, “gregarious-
ness," has been brought very conspicuously
before us by our illustrious head, the Hon.
J. Sterling Morton, occupying one of the
most exalted positions in our government,
prepared for him by the very class he
wishes to ignore. “Less gregarionsness
and more individuality,” he says is what
we need, and our most insidious foe is the
Grange. We should disband them, remain
at home, and study the two books and the
newspaper he has so kindly selected for us.
He seems never to have heard of the terri-
ble isolation of the farmer, which is only
endured by many until a competency can
be secured when. by selling or renting his
farm, he is enabled to live in the nearest
village. Why are most children sighing
for city life? And why have farmers in the
past who employ but a single band had

the, Holmes, not stand _l-.l.mi,e . .,

W7
difiiculty in finding that one, while oth
kinds of business had more offers than th
could accept? VVe answer “gregariousness."
VVe had a remarkable illustration of this
while looking through the immense estab-
lishments of Armour & Swift. In one ofthese
three young men were killing the beevei,
under which were several inches of filtljz,
and over which were boards for the con-
venience of these men. We arrived at
noon and were told that we must wait
fifteen minutes for dinner; the time allotted
would not admit of washing, but with
clothes saturated with blood and filth, tool;
their pails and then and there ate tlieir
dinners, a little nauseating to visitors, but
they seemed to enjoy it, telling stories and
cracking jokes for the full time of-«fifteen
minutes. These men refused to be the
single hand on a farm where they would
practically be 111£l(l(- one of the family.
“Thy this prefei'ence? \Ve answer again
“gregariousness."‘

This arises from inau’s inherent social
nature, which abhors solitude, but is in
perfect accord with the maxim that “we are
rounded up, the rough edges made smooth,
as are the pebbles of the sea, by contact‘.
with each other." All classes alike, in their
respective spheres, seek association. The
saloon would be robbed of much of its
power for evil if but one person were allow--
edin it at n time. Even“misery likes com-
pany.” A successful application of the
Honorable Secretary’s individuality in the
latter case would be a blessing. A grist
mill on a lonely creek, 8. saw mill in the
woods remote from any city, will attract
the labor from the best farms for miles
around, so that it is not the advantages
offered by the city in the way of church,
school an(l library that attracts the average
laborer, but the desire for fi'ee human asso-
ciation, in other words, to be in a croiivd.‘
Man‘s social nature then is the primary
cause of the difiiculty. As secondary causes
may be mentioned long and irregular hours,
and want of division of labor. The chores
that must be done before and after the
day’s work in the field, and the many little
attentions that animals require, make it
tedious and unpleasant to those not espec-
ially interested in them, and the ditficulty
of closing the day's work at a given hour
is avoided in most other occupations. Love
of leisure rather than love of ease is the
controlling principle, this is what causes a
boy to do five hours work in three, provid-
ed he can have the remaining two  to
himself. The use of machinery c , =~:
a division of labor, , 7. each P.
work the same and adiffii ' i “ '
Byth: son;-:-caurJv:—, indébltry,‘ Sa -~r ' ‘_ ,
great machine, parts of which are th ’ -
atives, who work automatically and 
pleased with the result. They do not share
the opinion that they will thereby become
intellectually dwarfed, since they can save
their mental energies to devote to their
leisure. They will consent to become auto-
matic parts of large machines for ten hours
per day in order to be free from care and
weariness the balance of the day. As has
been aptly said, “Working all day and {fat-
ing about the work all night is not desired
by anyone.” A
Having thus briefly stated the case yo
will naturally look for my solution. This
is not so easy, but evidently we must satisfy
in a measure at least, this desire for asso-
ciation, and do it on the farm. \Ve are
usually told that we must make our homes
attractive with music, pictures, and
libraries; briefly we must introduce re-
finement into our homes, which is exceed-
ingly important, but the hermit has little
use for it; many of our farmers are semi-
hermit-s. Refinement presupposes society.
Supply an(l demand regulate values in the
commercial world, it is no less true in the
social circle, the supply will be meagre
where the demand is light. Our first effort
then should be to create society, bring
more people into the country. It would also
be a means of holding those we already
have. We would first recommend corporate
farming. It has been said that the small
farmer makes neither wages nor interest,
but a mere subsistence, that is not true of
all we know but that it is true of many we
also know. Let these combine, organize
joint stock companies, elect their officers,
and with their wealth, wisdom, and ex-
perience go into business They could thus
become capitalists and laborers, their capi-
tal would be large enough to make them
respectable stockholders and their knowl-
edge of the business would make good
material for incorporation. Each member
of such company could become the fore-
man of some special line, as fruit, stock
grain, etc. In consequence of increaseél
thoroughness he would soon need assist-

 
  
 
 
 

    

Connecticut, “ The Deerfoot farm” in
Massachusetts and several others in the
east are under corporate management.
Many of the bonanza farms of the west
managed in this way paid large dividends
until the recent depression. Capitalists are
investing in farms and many of them are
profitable. Upon these large farms the use
of machinery is very much greater than
upon small ones, they also have no trouble
in finding laborers. Almost anyone would
rather work on one of these farms with a
large gang, than to be the only hand on
the farm.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
A. P. GRAY.

ICEPORT OF U.\'l'l*l KEEPIHL

VVORTHY MASTER .i:~:D l\IEiii3i~:as or THE
MICHIGAN STATE (}nA.\:cs——Time, ever
speeding on its way, has brought us to the
close of another year, and again we meet
to renew our acquaintance and plan our
work for the future.

As we have planned, planted and culti-
vated, so has been or will be the harvest;
our reward will be measured by our dili-
gence.

As pioneers in the far north we can
hardly expect to compete with the older
communities in the southern part of the
state. Yet the Grange and Grange inter-
ests continue to grow as the forests retreat.

In Kalkaska county where I reside the
Grange is growing stronger in numbers.
We have organized no new Granges, but
have some good additions to existing
Granges, more especially have we recruited
our ranks from the younger members of
the community. But few of the older
members have dropped off, and many have
returned to their first love.

Our Pomona is in fine condition and we
are confident that Grange principles are
taking root and growing and will bring
forth abundant fruit in the near future.

I think that the Grange gates should
not be allowed to rust upon their fasten-
ings. but if they were oftener partially
opened to the passer-by the attractions
presented within would induce more labor-
ers to enter the field and permanently
assist us in our toil.

In conclusion I would say as in my last
report: “Gradually our home life is being
beautitied and adorned, our neighbors are
not confined to the section or township,
but it is gradually consolidating the entire
county into one neighborhood, working for
a common good, seeking to find success
andi"'*~1noiness in the we are of all. losing
l I i’ “""in the fulfi .ment of( our duty
ve our neighbor as ourselves.”

GEO. L. CARLISLE.

REPO l€'l‘ ON EDUCATION .

    
  
 

From State Grange Committee.

 Woarar Masrsa-—Your committee res-
ctfully submits the following report:
While we look with pride upon our

11 gher institutions of learning, we believe

t em quite strongly fortified with money

nd talent, and that our present energies
ould be directed toward our rural schools.
elieving that as many years as possible
f the boy's life should be spent under the
weet influence of home, where the paren-
al eye may see to it that the moral and
he physical development keep pace with the
ental, we earnestly recommend that our
rder use its effort in raising the grade and
roadening the rural educational field

until the boy may find many years of labor
upon his own educational homestead.
Since, in many schools, no attention is
given to a course of study, we deem it
advisable to cooperate with school com-
missioner and teacher in so grading our
rural schools that they may nicely match
onto our higher schools. VVhile such
grading should admit of suflicient flexi-
bility to meet individual needs, it should
have suflicient uniformity that the boy
need not lose a year’s time in the high
school because he has omitted a part of
the lower grade Work.

We endorse the movement of appointing
public school visiting committees, trusting
that active, discreet workers may be found
whose zeal to do will not make them over-
do. Such committees should, in a nice
way, give special attention to the moral
atmosphere of the buildings and premises,
land devise plans for a more thorough
cleansing and beautifying of our school
buildings. We would also ask such com-
mittees to give us much attention to a
teacher's ability to inspire her pupils with
noble aims as to her ability to teach the
printed page.

ance and thus would be formed a nucleu
around which society would cluster, tli
children become satisfied and happy and :
demand for refinement created. Wit
large farmers the case would be le -
difficult by reason of less trouble in findi 1
satisfactory partners. Those who do nt
wish to “ go into business," can practice 8-
greater diversity of crops, plant more tre .
both of forest and fruit, and there y
establish a division of labor, managed or
a person who would become more expert 11
his line. We are not without examples
corporate farming. The “ Echo farm” 11

We believe that the educational feature
of our Order has grown to such stature as
to demand a permanent Educational Com-
mittee. We would therefore ask that the
Worthy Master be authorized to appoint
such committee, of three, for the terms of
one, two and three years, respectively; the
annual vacancy to be filled by a person
appointed for three years: Provided,
always, That one of said committee be one
of the Woman’s Work Committee.

We favor that part of the" resolution re-

f -. ferred to us which says, " we favor a uni-

form system of text books,” but do not

endorse the part of said resolution which
advises their publication by convict labor.
We respectfully refer the latter to the
Grange again without recommendation.

Believing that the mind of the child
hungers for food and that his rights de-
mand that we take not from him “Texas
Jack” without substituting something
more wholesome, and believing, also, that
a systematic course of reading is as neces-
sary to healthy mental and moral growth
as is a systematic course in text books, it
is with anxious hearts that we have
searched for such a course.

Having examined with care the Pupils"
Reading course as introduced by D. E.
McClure and adopted by the teachers and
Patrons of O<-eana county, we believe that
it meets our present needs.

‘Vs therefore recommend that the reso-
lution relative thereto, and introduced by
D. E. McClure, be adopted with the amend-
ment that we appeal to the school com-
missioners of the several counties to use
earnest etfort in introducing said course
into the public schools of this State.

Patrons, we ask you to forget not the
precepts of our Order. Give attention to
the wholesome and liberal feeding of the
minds of the young, and with this feeding
mingle pure, beautiful fireside conversa-
tion and you may have reason to hope
that when your boy comes to take his
place among men he will be so true an
American that he will gladly reach a help-
ing hand to a nation struggling for a “gov-
ernment for the people and by the people,”
and never will his strong right arm haul
down his country’s flag.

Mas. BELLE Rorca,
FRANK S. CLIFTOI\',
A. A. REED,

FRANK COLSON,
MELVIN SMITH,

E. C. TINNEY,

Mas. M. E. Coma.

Report accepted and adopted.

KENT PONIONA.

Kent county Grange held its annual
election of officers in the Farmers’ Itoom,
in the court house in Grand Rapids, on
Dec 20.

The ofiicers elect are:

Master, Robt. Dockeray, of Rockford Grange.

Overseer. James Martin, of Cascade Grange.

Lecturer, Wm. T. Adams, of Paris Grange.

Secretary, Mertie Preston, of Harmony Grange.

Brother and Sister Peterson gave a re-
portof the last meeting of the State
Grange.

‘.l‘l\6 nfikt r.n¢:-Qtiu ' ‘
Grange hall on Jan. 17, 1894, when it is
expected that some one from some of the
adjoining counties will be present to in-
stall the oflicers.

Sscr.

l{I'I.LSl).\LE POMONA.

At the December meetingfiof Hillsdale
county Pomona Grange, held on the 7th at
the G. A. R. hall, city of Hillsdale, the fol-
lowing members were elected to fill ofiicial
positions for the ensuing year:

Master_R. Strait.

Overseer --M. \Valworth.
Lecturer—Mrs. E. Nukes.
Steward~C. Perrin.

Assistant Steward ~A. Z. Nichols.
Chaplain—VV. Kirby.

Treasurer ~A. Edwards.
Secretary——VV. Hunker.

Gate Keeper »-I. B. Phillips.
Pomona——Mrs. ll}. Walworth.
Flora-—Mrs. P. Perrin.
Ceres»--Mrs. S. A. Armstrong.
Lady Assistant Steward—Mrs. A. C. Nichols.

The following resolutions were also

passed :

Resolved. That Hillsdale County jPomona
Grange is in favor of gold and silver as money.
and demand of congress that it give silver equal
favorable legislation as that of gold; and be it
further

Resolved, That we hereby instruct our repre-
sentatives to the State Grange that they use their
best influence with that body for its adoption of
such resolution; and be it also

Resolved, That Hillsdale county Pomona
Grange is opposed to the issuing of any more na-

tional bonds.
W. KIRBY.

EATON RAPIDS GRANGE.

At our last regular meeting a corre-
spondent to the VISITOR was elected, and
as the duty fell upon me I will try and

encil a few notes from time to time and
look after the interests of the VISITOR in
our Grange. _

We feel encouraged in our work of the
past year. We have added 22 members to
our list and now have a working force of
over 60 members. Our young people are
coming up and taking their places in the
front ranks, showing to us older members
that educational advantages are worth
working for. We have had our dark days,
when a handful of us met and kept our
Grange from being known as something of
the past. Now we are respected by our
friends, neighbors, and the business men of
our town. Those outside the gates are
knocking for admission, and suspended
members are giving expressions of sur-
prise at our work when they are invited in

to open Grange.
O. B. LAKE.

 

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JANUARY ‘ 4, 1894.

 

THE GRANGE V ISITOB.

3

Woman’s Worth.

REPOIH‘ 01-‘ (7HAl’LAIN.

The past year seems to us to be the year
of the nineteenth century. \Ve have been
carried back again and again to our earli-
est historyasa new world. The past. with all
its wonders of discovery, its gradual growth
and development, has been spread before
us like a wonderful panorama.

History tells us that it was in the ear-
ly Lenten season of the same year that Col-
umbus was begging and pleading for the
three poor boats with which to set out on
his wonderful untried pathway across un-
known seas, that in the world renowned
city of Florence, a poor friar clothed in his
habit of gray, as denoting the somberness
of his life, walked back and forth through
the city’s streets. His heart is heavy at the
wrong that he sees on every hand, but his
face is fairly radiant with the mission of
his life, which was to make humanity bet-
ter, truer, wiser, teaching men and women
how to live well.

He saw that wrong was triumphant in
high places; that churches were accumu-
lating great wealth which was used in cost-
ly decorations. Altar clothes worth their
weight in gold, beautiful images of the
Mother Mary, and the crucified Christ,
while at the curbs near the church doors.
the cruel whip of the driver of costly equip-
ages, lashed the poor niendicants who beg-
ged bread from those who came to worship
what? mammoii. He saw their courts
of justice but farces— played well——saw
woman degrading herself by spending the
whole night at the gaming table. Saw
children suffering from want, while wine
made beasts of those who should have been
their supporters and protectors. He saw
all this and with a rare boldness dared to
denounce the evils of the hour.

That famous city has hardly changed its
outline—it seems to stand as a living sym-
bol to the fact we resemble the people of
the past more than we differ from them.

There is want and suffering today from
the very same causes that there was then.
Intemperance and its associate evils are
abroad in our land creating the keeiiest suf-
fering and the cruelest despair. Monopo-
lies and great corporations grind the life
blood out of industry. Extravagance
and profligacy make want now as then. In
this land of plenty——where graneries are
filled with wheat, thousands are suffering
for bread. Yet, let us be thankful that
down through the ages the beautiful spirit
of the Dominican, Friar has multiplied and
grown, until today men, women, and even
children are endeavoring to stay this tide
of evil.

There are men today, clean and strong,
that are yearning for the reign of peace
and righteousness, and they are dedicating
all their life-’s energies as a willing offering
to the good of the whole.

The principles of right and justice must
rule this land; men must be taught that the
brotherhood of man as taught in our decla-
rations of purpose means, “ my brother as
myself.” If we could be only so imbued
with honor as to stand the test of the market
place,where men meet in traffic, there should
be no scheming, no trickery, weights and
measures should be accurate, food be pure.
grain be clean, fruit honest both in meas-
urejand quality. The principles of our Or-
der demand this. They are broad enough
to build the sweetest, noblest character up-
on. Our lives ought be broader and better
because we belong to the brotherhood. A
general public will soon make great de-
mands upon us. Will we be equal to the
fulfillment of those demands?

In that memorable address of our hon-
ored National Master, Colonel Brigham, at
the world’s congress of agriculture, he said:
“ The hope and salvation of this nation lies
in the rural homes.” The cities with the
influence of saloons, corrupt courts, and the
foreign element that congregate there is
not helping this nation in the right direc-
tion. The pure clean life blood of this
must come from the farm. Patrons, let us
press the work of the Grange. The old
guards are falling and the ranks are thin-
ning, some of us have not long to stay.
Press the work of the Grange. Teach our
boys and girls its beautiful principles.
Their hearts are fallow fields; let us sow
the seeds with a liberal hand, knowing that
there shall be an abundant harvest.

MARY A. MAYO.

 

REPORT OF CERES.

 

“The ancients worshiped Ceres as the
Goddess of Agriculture, but we, in a more
enlightened age, give her the honored
position metaphorically and to show our
respect for women.” _

I find myself in something of a quandry
in compiling a report of the proceedings of
Ceres, since the only established duty is to
pose as a Goddess metaphorically. But
there is something more significant back of
it all in the added sentence “ and to show
our respect for women.” _ _

The Grange was the pioneer organiza-
tion to receive women into full, and we
hope soon to be able to add, equal mem-
bership, and thus make Victor Hugo’s
statement a living truth.

At the 27th session of the National
Grange the time was considered full y ripe
to record itself in favor of bestowing on
women the ballot. Yet, even if it is not
desired, there is a certain satisfaction in
the thought that. we are considered at
least equal to those elements which are
unable to read the ballot they deposit.

We hail with delight the sentiment
expressed by the highest degree of our
Order, and one which should be made t.o
ring from every subordinate, America for
Amerz'c(ms. “God sifted three kingdoms
to find the wheat for this planting, then
sifted the wheat as the living seed of a
nation.” If God saw fit to sift the wheat
preparatory to planting our fair continent,
should not man keep sacred the charge
and winnow out the chaff? It is conceded
by some that wheat may turn to chess, but
never by any that chess will turn to wheat.
There is still room for the liberty loving
oppressed but not for the red flag of the
anarcliist. _

Throughout all the years this wheat has
been watched and tended and watered by
God's love, and the seed has sprung up and
produced an hundred fold, nurtured by the
care of an all wise Father who rules -the
destinies of nations. guided through wars
and saved from, pestilence or famine, it has
grown a mighty people and with pride we
look on this as the crowning year of the
harvest. A year to which we have looked
forward with aiiticipation and hope and on
which we will look back with pride and
delight-.

The sickle and sheaf of ripened wheat
are emblems of the degree of Ceres. “ The
sheaf of wheat-—many grains to each ear,
and all the ears united in one sheaf by a
common band-not only represents the
resulting product of the soil and our labors
in this chief of grains, but also presents
an emblem of ourOrder, the many united to
form a Grange, and the many thus united
again to form the Order and all bound
together in one band of fraternal unity."
Let us cherish our symbols; if we would
reap bountifully we must sow liberally.

“ Sow with a generous hand.
Pause not for toil or pain;

Weary not through the heat of summer.
Weary not through the cold spring rain:

But wait till autumn comes
For the sheaves of golden grain.

“ Scatter the seed and fear not.
A table will be spread;

What matter if you are too wean"
To eat your hard earned bread !

Sow while the earth is broken,
For the hungry must be fed.

“ Sow, and look onward. upward.

While the starry light appeal-9--
Where. in spite of the cowtu-d's doubting.
Or your own heart's trembling fears,
You shall reap in joy the harvest.

You have sown ' tear "

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REPORT OF FLORA. 4,

WOBTHY MASTER, BROTHERS AND Sisrsl s
——The farmer has the most honored occ i-
pation, for upon his industry the weal h
and prosperity of this country is founded.
The masses are dependent upon the farmer
for nearly every form of food supply. Not
only this, but manufacturers are dependent
upon the products of agriculture to a great
extent. The great cotton mills are suppli-
ed with the fibre which they make into va-
rious fabrics by the farmers of the south.
The woolen mills are dependent upon the
product of the sheep farmers, and the tan-
neries and shoe shops upon the hides of
the farmers’ cattle. The grain and flour
mills are wholly supplied from the fields of
the farm, while our railroads and steamboats
flourish from the revenue received from the
transportation of farm products.

Leaving the farmer’s occupation let us
look at him as a citizen. I need not fear
contradiction when I make the assertion
that the character of the farmer as a class
is as great a factor for good in our land as
is the importance of his industry. He is
honest, sober, industrious, warm hearted,
and friendly; he possesses a high sense of
right and wrong and has good cause to be
proud of his occupation and the important
position which he fills in the world. But
should he be content with this? Are there
not some things left undone that would
tend to elevate and educate the mind?

In taking a drive of ten or fifteen miles
through the country let us look at the farms.
Do the buildings with their surroundings
indicate the spirit of progress which is man-
ifest by your presence here? Are the
grounds around each residence neat and
well kept, ornamented with shade trees,
shrubbery, and flowers.

0! but you say you have not time. When
you look at it in its true light and make up
your mind to do it the trouble and labor
will be found very light indeed, not so
much as the feeding a few pigs three
times a day for a year.

Look at the result that will follow. The
good lady of the house will be sure to ap-
plaud every movement of this kind. The
children grow up more contented and re-
fined (the love of the beautiful exists in
every child), even the passer-by brightens
at the sight of a home with beautiful sur-
roundings. Flowers have been defined as
“Nature's smiles;” they are nourished by
light as smiles by pure love;they revive af-
ter a generous shower, as smiles appear af-
ter a flood of tears. If we look the world
over, in its natural state before the soil is
cultivated by man, we find flowers every-

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where; they may wellbe termed “Naturess'
jewels.” The one that possesses his mil-
lions, with all his wealth, can purchase noth-
ing more beautiful than they. On the other
hand, no matter how poor a man may be
he may cherish and wear them. Find men
or women who delight in growing or even
in talking of flowers and you will find them
genial and kind. not knowingly injuring
any one.

Where flowers grow refinement dwells,
for although voiceless. they appeal most el-
oquently to that which is best in man.

In Bryaut’s Thanatopsis we read

“ To him who in the love of nature holds
Communion with her visible form she speaks
A various language. For his prayer hours
She has a voice of gladness. and a smile
And eloquence of beauty, and she glides
Into his darker musings, with a mild
And healing sympathy, that steals away
Their sharpness, ere he is aware."

Our district school buildings and grounds
are more desolate than our homes. I know
of a teacher who, wishing to brighten up
the school room, asked the pupils if they
could bring a few plants. The result was
two or three uncouth looking plants so
dwarfed and stunted that the most skillful
handling could not coax them to produce
one blossom. Cannot farmers’ wives help
in this? Althougli not strong enough to
help level the yard or assist in planting
shade trees, we can each wiiiter,before time
for the spring term t.o begin, have some
plant that is a free blooiiier, ready for the
school room.

This love of the beautiful, which every
child of nature inherits, should be cultivat-
ed, developed and stieiigtlieiied.

The floral entertainments of the Grange
the past season were zi great help in this.
Oui' best cultivated minds love flowers, and
in the search among our best authors
and poets for appropriate quotations for
for these entertaiiinienis more than one
mind has been elevated. For the intellect-
ual advaiicement of the Grange there is
nothing more beiieticial than these. May
the Floras of the subordinate Granges never
fail to give in the future a floral entertain-
ment. A poet has said:

“Tliere is a lesson in every flower.
A story in every tree and bower.
In every herb on which we tread,
Arc written words which rightly read.
Will lead us from this fragraiit sod.
To happiness. holiness and God."

We value plants for the good they do,
their power to elevate characterand eiiiioble
thought. They inspire us with more lofty
ideas and a truer appreciation of the good-
ness and greatness of our Creator.

In the spring we may learn lessons of
“and perseverance by watching how
I  and the obstacles they have to
'  against, also f the resurrection of
I .  Show that: ue-atn 18 but a burnt-
tiful necessity that marks a. continued
existence.

The autumn brings its frosts and soon all

  
  

* nature seems to be dressed in mourning,

but in the spring rake away the weeds
which widowed nature has been wearing
and we find thousands of plants have arisen
in evidence of the truth that it is only
through death we live again.
Longfellow beautifully expressed in these
iiiies:
“ And with childlike credulous affection.
We behold their tender buds expand;

Emblem of our own great resurrection,
Emblem of the bright and better land."

SARAH 0. ST. CLAIR.

REPORT OF POMONA.

WORTHY Masras AND PATRONS——AS
Pomona of this Grange I believe it becomes
my duty to give a report for the past year.

Very gladly would I shirk this responsi-
bility if possible, as I feel that I have
done absolutely nothing that I ought. I
have been so situated that my time has
been wholly occupied with home duties.
Our house burned in March and the extra
work of rebuilding and replacing some of
the necessaries has about filled our hearts,
minds and hands.

As Pomona I should encourage fruit
culture. Owing to our situation on the
little peninsula between the two Grand
Traverse bays, where fruit raising is the
principal business, we do not see the need
of urging its extension immediately around
us. Indeed, I sometimes feel like working
in the opposite direction when I see so
much small fruit as well as large being set
every spring, and know by experience the
work it brings to the usually overburdened
housewife, for she generally has to put her
shoulder to the wheel and help prepare the
fruit for market.

But for all this I know that fruit
does not form one of the articles of diet

 among many families of our land, where
ivery little work is all that is needed that

they may have it in abundance. Many of
our farmers who turn their attention to
stock raising, dairying, grain raising and
any other vocations do not feel that
hey can spend the time to raise these
rticles, which they consider luxuries, but
hich are really necessaries when consid-
red from the standpoint of health. How
6, who are in the habit of having fruit
henever we wish, miss it when deprived
f it, I know by experience. When fire
wept our canned fruit, as well as many
arrels of apples from our grasp, I think
here was nothing I missed more in all our
ss than I did the fruit, although the
'ends divided their stores with us.

I sometimes feel that it partially repaid
us to learn we had so many friends ready
and anxious to divi(l»- their supplies with
their friends in need. I would urge upon
all the farmers of our land, where soil and
climate will permit, to raisc at least fruit
eiiougli for their own faiiiilie.s, as it is cer-
tain, if they do not, most of them will be
deprived of what they so much need.

I have one recomniendation to offer:
All subordinate Granges slionl-rl have
stands in front of the lady officers, Ceres,
Flora, and Pomona. Always have a fresh
bouquet if possible on Flora’:-3 stand,
when that cannot be had one of grases and
artificial flowers. Then let Ceres have her
grains in a suitable receptacle on the stand
before her. Pomona should always see
that a nice plate of fruit is on her table.
I think it should be the duties of these
officers to see that these articles are pro-
vided and in their places.

I will close my report for this year by
promising to try to inore fully do my duty
in the future.

Miis. Alllllli (‘. Li:iGH'roN.

 
IN N ICMORY.

l)L‘Cll'.llT (Sraiige moiirii.< till-, lo» of .\'i<it-r S;ir.i‘r.

Randall Dodge. Amiroprizitc i'<.~r.vliiLimi.~ \A'(“\

passcll.
 
IUNIA l'UM(l.V.\.
" The .l)eccii:be1' sessioii of lonia county

Poinoua (il'«'l.Iigt‘ was held l)e(-. 7. zit Ron-
ald Grange hall.

\Voodard Lake, Baiiner. and Berlin
Center (iraiiges were rcpres».-iited, making
in all si.\:t_y-tive in a.tleiida.ii(-e with twenty-
three in ll1L‘l'll'.lll‘, :2 vei‘_\' pleasant feature-
of the Grange.

Brother H. J. Hall, our \\'orthy Mast-ei.
being sick, our last l\la.str-r, Brother \Vm.
Mattisoii. occupied the chair.

The ininutes of the last iiieeting were
read by the \Vortliy Secretary and approv-
ed. Also i':—-gi'et.sof Brother \Vooster. not
being able to attend the Sta.te'- Grange as
delegate. Brother Barnard and wife were
then chosen to fill the V‘at'zlll('y, with the
privilege of a substitute if not convenient
for them to attend.

A motion carried that they should. retain
the old officers and meet at'Banner Grange
hall third Thursday of January to install
the, oflicers. ’

) l'1iOGBA;Vl.

Song by the Choir.

Sister lVIattison read Brother C‘~obb's
obituary.

Question: “ Has the Grange been suc-
cessful in carrying out its declared pur-
poses?”

A brother. It has in a great many points.

Another Brother: Thought if success
were lacking, it was owing to the sisters
not standing up for woman sutfriige and
fighting it out, and not stand back.

Sister Baxter: Select reading. Subject,
“ World’s Fair.”

Brother Bert Cowell: The wonderful
things he saw at the White ‘,ity and how he
was impressed. Was greatly surprised to
see ‘the vast: amount in transportation build-
ing, he never imagined could exist. Could
say he was greatly benefited by that ex-
hibit alone.

The more he saw the more lie was im-
pressed of the greatness of this world and
the intelligence of its people. Especially
the foreign nations. Thought the fair 
great benefit to American people, and yet
took a great deal of their money out of
this country, and many went that were not
able which was against their beiiefit in
financial affairs.

Bro. Dwight. Brooks thought the art
gallery was of great benefit to him. Ex-
pected to see roughs, but thought it
marvelous to see the good order, as he saw
but one that was worse for drink, he was
outside the gates.

Bro. Luther Hall thought the fair
owed its success to great extent to the
American farmer.

Bro. Baxter was deeply impressed in
the magnificient structure of the Ferris
wheel, thought it a masterly piece of
machinery.

The sisters were called upon to report.
Thought the woman’s building was com-
plete, the patent room was instructive as
there was many things to lighten the labor
of women.

Sister Talcott was much amused in
wax department by witnessing a mistake
of one of the. visitors.

Brother Philipps read an essay, “W'e~
should look well to government affairs."

The elements for success in Grange
work we find are in good order, good
material, with a good program adapted to
the talent and tastes of all, so all can be
interested, we are sure to have successful
meetings.

Our next meeting to be held at Banner
Grange on the third Thursday of January.
1894.

Mas. L. J. BARNARD,
Lecturer.

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THE GRANGE VISITOR.

J ANUABY 4,1894.

THE Gl{Al\l_G_E VISITOR.

Published on the first and third Thursdays of every month.

Kenyon L. lhitteriieltl. Editor and Nlaiiagei-.
LANSING. ‘MICK.

To whom all exclui.ng_es. communications. advertising busi-
ness and subscriptions should be sent.

Oflicc. Room 19. Old Stsite Building.

TERMS 50 Cents :1 Year,  Cents for Six Months.
In Clubs of 20 or more 40 cents per year each.
Subscriptions payable in advance. and discontinued at-
uxpiration. unless renewed.

¥Rcmittances should be by Rnuistered Letter. Money

Order or Draft. Do not send stumps.

I”é‘.~*’To insure insertion all notices should be mailed no

later than the Sutimlay preceding issue.

Entered at the Post:-‘lice :it. liuiising. Mich.. as §ec‘onrl
(‘lass Matter.

;2"‘Nio:xi‘ issun JANYJARY IS.

OUR WORK.

The following; has be-cn .'ipprovc(l by the State
Grange: us :1 fair statciiiciit of the objects the
Gran;-‘c of .\l'icliig;m li:I.~ iii vicw and the special
lines along which it purposes to work. VVC hope-
cvery (irriiigc in tlic stntc will work ciirncstly in
all of ilic-1‘ dcpzirtmciits, so l.liZ‘-l. by :1 znorc united
effort we .-liall r:inidl_v im‘.rc.m~ our IiLlllll)L‘I‘S_. ex-
tcnd our inlliicinzc, and :i!':Lin l1‘.()i'<‘ and niorc Cour
plctcly lll1)~U ciids wliich \\ -1- mule.

01']: 0lB.li“.(."i‘
is the Orgunizntioii cl‘ the l‘lill‘ll|Pl'.\‘ for their
own luiprovoim-n1.
l"innn1-inlly,
.~'«m-inll_v,
.lcni:illy,
.\lor:illy.
WE lll-Jl.il*IVl‘I
that this lniprovcincut (‘an in liziiflgc .\lca.sI1re
he Broliglit .'.h0ut:

l. (3.) By wider individuzil stmly and generzil
discussion of the lmsiiu-ss side. (it farming and
[ionic li('(’|)lll;.:‘.

(b.) By (‘.0-0[)€l'zlll0ll for lliiilil(‘l:ll ;ulv:iiit:i_::'e.

2. (3.) By l'requciit social g.:‘il1ll(‘l‘lil_t.{‘.~', and
the miiigliiig together at‘ fnrnu-rs with l’:irnicr.s.
and of farmers with people of other occupa-
tions.

(1).) B_vstriviiigt‘0ra purer uiuulioml, il nohlor
womanhood, and a universal lirotlierliood.

3. (a.) By studying and promoting the im-
provement of our district schools.

(b.) By patronizing and aiding the Agricult-
ural Colleges and Experiment Stations in
their legitimate work of scientific investiga-
tion. practical experiment, and education J for

(c.) By maintaining and attending fariners‘
institutes; reading in the Reading (‘-ircle:
establishing and using circulating libraries:
buying more and better magazines and papers
for the home.

4. (a.) By diffusing :1 knowledge ofour civil
institutions and teaching the high duties of
citizeusliip.

(b.) By demanding the enforccnieut of ex-
isting statutes, and by discussing, advorntiiig,
and trying to secure such other state and na-
tional laws as shall tcnd to the gem-ral jus-
tice, progress, and morality.

Renew!

Renew today!

Renew if your time is out!

Can you help the miners any’?
knows they need it.

Heaven

Send to the college for the last agricult-
ural report. Also ask to be put on their
bulletin list.

The officers and some of tlic older ‘nem-
bers of the Grange had 21 pliotogmpli taken
during State Grange. lt is u very fine-
picturc, indeed, and costs 50 cents, post-
paid. You can send us the mom’-y and
address.

President Dabncy, of the '1‘cnncssce
University, has been appointed to the: posi-
tion of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.
Pres. Dabiicy is a good. man, has a scienti-
fic training, and possesses an executive
mind. We hope he may be able to fill
Pres. Wi1lit’s place successfully, but he
has a hard job on his hands to do it. We
suggest that his first acceptable act would
be to muzzle our friend Morton.

THE NEW REPORT.

The report of the State Board of Agri-
riculture for 1892 is out. It is a Columbi-
an report and will be found especially in-
teresting. These volumes should be on

every fa.rmer’s table, yet not one in a good
many has them and fewer still read them.
We heard one good Patron at the State
Grange express surprise that they cost
nothing. Send a card to the Secretary,
Agricultural College, and one will be sent
you postpaid.

NEW" INTEREST.

The new year starts off with encouraging
signs of interest in Grange work. Word
comes from Hersey, Oceans county, and
from Tawas City, Iosco county, that special
interest is being felt in the Grange and
that prospects are good for organization.

RENEW.

Several hundred of our subscribers will

find that their time expires with this issue.
Look at your label and if it says “ 1 Jan.,
94,” renew at once.

Please don’t. delay in this. You want

the VISITOR. But if you wait you will let
it run along and perhaps neglect it entirely.
Renew now.

S().lI E CH A NGES.

Our readers will iioticc that. we have
cliaiigctl from  columns to four on the
leading pages and have put the a(lvcrtising
on the last. three pages. VVP think this
will add to the appcm':iiicea.1i<l coiiveiiiciicc
of ar1'ung'cmcnt of the pnpcr. This has
l1€‘C(*:5SiIfll9(l 21 little clmiigu in the order of
(lcpartinmits, but we will soon become oc-
(‘llSl30l1lf‘(l to that.

‘V9 have also ('ll¥lll;,"t‘(l the time of publi-
cation to thw first and tliird Thursdays of
catch month. The pilpl-‘l,’ will be mailed
promptly on those days, and will bc on the
tables of all our Michigan subs<~ribers Sat-
urday, and in inziiiy cast.-9 *‘ri<l:1y. \Vc be-
lieve this will be a clmiigc appreciated by
our readers, giviiig much i11(>]‘t—‘ i'cgularit.y
than now.

'17) CON 'I'I€[ H l "I'(.)}~.’.S.

“'9 want to allow the fullest discussion
possible on all iniporlnnt subjci-ts, und
to those who wish to give their ideas in
our columns we would like to make a few
suggestions:

1. Be as brief as possible. Our space is
severely limited, and editors dread long
articles anyway.

2. Don’t drag in any partisanship, either
political or religious. ,-‘ 4 =5’

3. Don’t abuse fl.llVl)0Cly_+_eXCrf§i;l: .,','t‘5;‘,gk£;

"lii'i'g'Morton. Th§T."is'(Illoii'r'.""crTll youi"':'.“‘_.-,,'.-"

posing contributor names. ,

4. Please be as neat as possible, writing
on fair paper and as plainly as you know
how. Editors are the only people excusa-
ble for poor pciiniansliip.

Now let us hear from you.

‘TO NEIV ()I1'Fi'(.'ERS.

Soon new officers will be installed in tlic
Sub-orrlinatc and Ponioiiu Grunges. No
doubt many old incuiiibcnts will hold over,
yet a large number of iiic.\'p<>i‘i(—-nced ones
will full into the line of new duties.

We earnestly suggest that cacti oflicer of
the Gmnge put forth in special effort in
Grange work this year. There is so much
to work for, so much to win, that we must
not dally nor delay.

And we suggest that thc tirst; step in ef-
fective work is in making deliiiitc plans.
We believe that the work outlined in “Our
\Vork" should be the Grange work for this
year. The duty of the oHi<:ci's is then to
make such plans as will be best adapted
in thcir locziliiy to carry out tln’-so ideas.

l,.ot us liavc an oiiward and unitcdinovc-
ment. Let us all work for the suine ends.
We can do wonders.

IS IT 1!}ASY.“
Some one doesn’t want to take up the F.

H. R-. 0. because it is too hard. ‘Veil,
friend, what are you farming for? Because

it is easy? Did you ever spell down in
school‘? Was it easy? Did you ever win
in a debate with the schoolmaster? Was
it easy? Did you ever try to make money
milking cows and churning butter‘? Was
it easy? Did you ever catch the greased
pig on the Fourth? ‘Van it easy? Did
you ever do anything you were proud of
and yet find it easy? If you have, you
are 8. sport, a. new variety of man.

And here is Where too many farmers
make a. mistake. They are not willing to
work for the things they want, and miglit
have, if they would but earn them. Furni-
ers realize acutely enough that it takes
hard physical labor towin on the fariii;
too many forget that hard mental labpr
will bring in still greater returns. S

We don’t wish to convey the idea that
the F. H. R. C. is hard. It is not. It will

require diligent effort, but it is not beyond
your reach. We merely wish to laugh
away the objection to this or any other
good thing, because it isn't easy.

The next three months is the school
time for the farmer. Do not let them go
by without 3. little systematic study. Take
up a book in the reading course. It won’t
cost much money. Read it through care-
fully and see if you are not well repaid.

OUR PVORK.

VVe print in this issue our “ Declaration
of Purposes." It will be found on page
one, and we hope will be read cmefully by
every person who gets the Visiron, and
also read in Grange at the first opportuiiity.
Then when you liavc read that look over
“Our VVork” on this page. This latter
has been approved by the Executive Com-
mittee, and is to be the guide. in large
mcasu1'e, for our activities in the Grange.
It not only rcprcscnts the
and purport of the “Decl21i'zition of
Purpos<>s." but. it shows how our purposes
can find (lt‘l‘li1it<‘ aid cfl‘cct.ivc cliaiincls. M

The St.-itc (.il‘.>lll_£;'c‘ has talgcii thc first
steps in hiyiiig out specific work for itself.
Let 0.-icli (2‘ri'ungc full 111 linc. The l)a,‘t‘-
laration of T"llI'pH:~‘£‘L= is our proclaiiiatioii of
war: “Our \Vork" €.‘!)lilt1lllS our inurching
1’nl’,roii.s. lct Us il_',:’,lll~ it out on

.-.-iulistuiice

«>i'dcrs.
these liiic.-s.

A BRISK (,'.l."lII'.Al[GN.

Many good words \\'t‘l'H spoken of the
\'IsIToR, at State Grange. The editor also
--onfcsse(l many good works on tlw part of
maiiy PHl.T()1lS, in l.‘ll)0]‘l11,‘_f faitlifully for
the good of the papvr. We v:ciw,- able to rc-
port. it much reduced (lctit-it in VIsI'1"oi<
But we arc not yet sutisfiecl.
We not only want to put the Visiroit on It

finances.

jiayiiig basis, we want also to see it. pro-

gress. \Vc want to have it a weekly paper.
‘V0 want it should be a powerful factor in
building up the G range.

Now it is all very well to have good arti-
cles, and good words, but Patrons must re-
member that the VISITOR, to be perma-
nently successful, must have 8. sound busi-
iipss basis, and the whole secret. of this
is 2 large and growing subscription list,
Aparl you must secure the subscriptions.
\ 7e are responsible for securing good arti-
c s. The more subscribers we havc, the
b ,tter men we can secure to write for us.
I is our duty to get a large line of adver-
tisers. Wc can do this only as we have a
large circulation. But we of ourselves
can't get many siibscribcrs. \Ve -m.'u.s/
leave that with you.

So, Patrons, it is very evident that a
large part of the responsibility for the suc-
ccss or failure of the Visrron i‘cst.s solely
with you. We can appeal and encourage,
but you must get the iimncs and money.

\Ve have made premium oi/’r'ers that it
seems to us should alone induce you to
Work for the VISITOR. VVc want to have
a brisk campaign for new naincs during
January and February. l)oii’t wait.
Begin now. Contest closes Mart-li 1.

'."I{F.' FALLIBTLITY OF TIIE “.\'f‘.'ll'S."

While the State Grange was in session
the Detroit "EV'eIllll;;‘ News," in mi edito-
rial headed, “Tho Infalliliility of the
Gruuge,” sought: to iiiuke liglit. of thc scor-
ing Secretary Morton 1'cc.civcd at the hands
of \V0rthy Master Horton. If the man
who wrote that editorial had lalit‘-ii pains
to (zoircctly inform himself as to the facts
in the case of l}'rm1_«/c vs. Jl[n1‘I‘(nI, he would
never have written the editorial. He
would have learned in the first place that
the Michigan Grange represents, not 1,000
people, but 11,000, with a further practical
following almost as great. He would also
have discovered that the Michigan Grange
is not the only Grange which has paid its
respects to the Secretary. He would know,
too, that, the members of the Grange are
not the only farmers who lightly esteem
Mr. Morton. He would appreciate the
fact that with scarcely an exception, gen-
eral agricultural papers have been almost as
bitter as has the Grange press, in denounc-
ing friend Morton. He would have learn-
ed that a committee of the -National
Grange made a friendly call on Mr. Mor-
ton soon after his appointment, and prof-
fered the aid of the Grange to his depart-
ment, but were coldly received and were
even given to understand that agricultural
education would receive no encouragement

at his hands. He would know that Mr.
Morton did insult the Grange at Chicago.
in a set speech, knowingly and wilfully.

It is not that the Grange cannot stand
opposition of opinion that calls out these
denunciations; it is that Mr. Morton’s
words and actions have fully demonstrated
that he is not equipped for the duties of
Secretary of Agriculture. He may be brill-
iant, he may bc able, but he neither knows
the wants of the farmers nor sympathizes
with their desires. And if the “News"
will study the abundant, iiiaterial at hand
it will reacli u siiiiilar conclusion.

T1115 Git’.-{i’VGE SIIOULD All).

A special committee of the State Grange
waited upon the Governor with 1'€‘}_{'."ll'(ll to
relief from thv Northern Pciiinsula, and
i°eport.ed as follows:

.\lV(,)R'I‘l{Y i\_lAH"l‘ER --Your Special coin-
inittoc appointctl to visit the Govcriior and
us<-ei'tui1i the coiidiiiou of ll1lIlt‘l'S in the
iior't.lici‘ii I)t‘IlltlSlll.“. would rt-spectfullv re-
portus follows: Althoiigli the pcople of
the state llHV'H !'t}Spx’)ll1lc(l to the call for
hclp iiobly, yet .9.-licy arc in it very bml con-
dition. Although lliI)lH’y is Ill-*t~Llt*,(l they
most iiccd clotlniig; and food. In (:1 ogcbic
county tlicrc arc 0,000, and in llickiiison
couiity tln~r+- m'c2.UUl) that must liz«.'.'~ I'«*l‘i(—‘f
or S-lFt1'\‘<‘. lllw csi.iiiiute has llwfll rim-(lea tliut
it will ttlkc at least‘. $l.Ul)_(ll)‘\) to gut llleqn
ilirougli the wiulvr. All c:-ijggaiiizsitions are
l‘(’(111(‘Sft?Ll to aid in 1'clicvin;: the sail}-i’ii1}_;.

Your (.'(')11Jllllll.<.*:*, li.-liewiiig that? lllt‘l‘t} is
no orguiilzution llléll is lllIJl'~‘ <-np:ii;lc of
liclping to 1'Pllf‘.V'.'- the still":-:'<~:'s than the
Gi'mi;.;«&.;iii<l siii-.'<~ it is our of our pi'im.-iplcs
to feed ll)!‘ liui:_;;i'_v sunl r-lothv lllw n.~.k.,-tl_
we Tlllilli tlnit. wv. us truc l)ilil'1)[1_j5',l)llj__fill to
do all in our power to help. 'l'lie1-«mini-u we
i'e(-oiiiiin-inl that t'£l.(‘ll |lt*l("_“Etlt*. .'-’.la‘() cm-l1
othci-i‘, of tlizs li<>iioi‘alilc liody lwin.-:.ti'11cle(l
tlizit when we l‘t*£lL‘ll our lmiiics we shall
<:'ciiiv‘ri.~.'>s<>ui'(listricts anal h=ivc k‘il’}tll‘.[L‘ donu-
tioiis uinl also czill on Sll})w‘l'\‘lb'()l':i mid 1i1'gc
them to cull upon tlie Iwuplc for zissistaiice
and help in this gruiid work. Furtlier we
recoiiimcnd the adoption of the followiiig:

1v’csr:lucd, That this Grrzuige is opposed
to the calling of an extra session of the
Legislature.

S. E. f'IAUGHEY,
E. H. TAYLOR,
E. L. WARNER.

And the report was adopted.

It nowibecoines the duty of every Sub-
ordinate Grange to aid all it can in collect-
ing and forwarding supplies. The need is
grout. Tliousaiuls are literally stzuving and
thousands of others are in want. Tho" cities
of the lower peninsula have all they can
do to care for tlicir own poor at this time.
The farmers must come to the rescue.

Supplies that are most needed are wheat,
meat, and warm clothing. These should
be collected as soon as possible by a com-
mittee of the Grange, packed securely. and
sent according to the following directions.

Do not fail to follow tliem exactly:

Supplins for (1'(»,(/cbz'c cot/.n.t_y should Ii-6
smzt to “ The Ha/.1'cf' C0nunz'lfec, I ronurood,
ZlI1'c.hxi_(/mi." For l)z7c/rinsoiz coimly, send
to “ T/Le Rclicf (J02/Irnilicc, Iron rllounfain,
ilfic/L1'_q/1.1:." Supplzhs should be sent in
about [/10 propor/i(m. of I‘/ircc lo Cr'0gcb1'c
county to one to [)[(:/riizsmz. 1»’cpcn'{ ship-
mcnfs to J. L. Hudson, 1)elro1'/,.l[1'ch1'g<m,
and c(mtr[h'i.I.fz'on..s of m(mr’g/ can be sent
(Ifr('cl'/_I/ to /(M1. :'l’/cc rr¢2'lr0(L(ls have
(1,;/7'.-4-:1 to r:(u'r},r sI1.p,nlics _/')'cw. /rhmz. sent
as ((1)01:/: <l27rccI.c(1.

The Grange should not llci-‘~il.:1l‘r% in this
good work, for the help is ll<‘(‘(lL‘(l now. Do
not stop with Gl‘€1llg(? lllI'l1il)t‘I'S in solicit-
ing siipplies, but appeal to all tin.‘ farmers
in your liBlglll)Ol'llU4.)(l. Um‘ 0l'_g':llll7.8.l.lOI1
was never asked for better usc than this.

STA TE’ (:1.n.x.\-7.;/«.'.

The recent session of the Michigan State
Grange will go down in Grange history as
one of the most important ever held. Per.
haps the topics discussed were not, in the
main, so (lifferciit from those of other
sessions as to distinguish this meeting, but
the facts that it is a critical period in Grange
work in our state, that the range of dis.
cussion was so broad, and that the points
of decisive action were so significant, will
cam for this the title of an historical State
Grange. Let us enumerate.

The Grange has often talked of co-oper_
ation in buying. This year it acted, and
the Executive committee are charged with
the task of making early arrangements to
enable Patrons to buy at wholesale prices.

The Grange has long stood for education.
This year a permanent committee on Edu-
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THE GRANGE V ISITOB.

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study of the district school, of the agri-
cultural college, and of institute and read-
ing circle work, and will seek to solve
some of the problems so plainly evident in
these lines.

The Grange believes in helping people.
This year a resolution passed calling on all
Subordinate Granges to help the starving
miners of the northern peninsula. The
Woman’s Work committee was also asked
to make arrangements whereby, during
the coming summer, a large number of
poor children and working girls from the
cities might be given an outing in some of
our Grange homes.

The Grange always resolves that it wants
certain legislation. This year it resolved
even more than usual. But it did more
than that. It provided for the appoint-
ment of a legislative committee who shall
early begin to work for the carrying out of
the wishes of the Grange along legis'ative
lines.

Now we believe that these measures are
extremely sigiiifieaiit. The Grange has
always bclieireil in co-operation, in educa-
tion, in helpfulness, in wise legislation.
But at this session it (.ic1‘cd, and provided
means to carry out its beliefs. This is the
important feature of this State Grange, and
one that will, in our opinion, forever render
it a mile stone in Grange progress in
llichigan.

The Lecture; Field.

'l‘0PlL7S I-‘UR l)[SC['SSl0N.

l"psi'.[«mt'i. liecembcr 21), Iis'9.‘»‘.
What is our duty to the poor‘?
How should the unemployed be provided for?

Should the farmer l)e taxed or crowded to con-
tribute, when he is willing to employ at reduced
wages, or to give a wintering to personspwho
would help him and his family at their winter
work?

Is it not the duty of able bodied poor to work
for board even, or minimum wages, rather than
ask alms?

Should the state be asked to support in idleness,
or to transport through aid of charity committees
to places to earn a living? A J 0

FROM BROTHER CROSBY.

As the new Grange year begins I wish to
call to the especial attention of ‘deputies,
lecturers of Pomona and Subordinate
Granges, as well as Woman’s committee, in
fact members in general, that this column
is an open receptacle of your contributions
upon subjects in the line of our work, and
I know that you will all have something
for it if you only take the trouble to send
it in. Do not think that someone else will
respond or that we do not need your item,
so keep it up, send direct to the editor,
always granting permission to use when
wanted. Do not keep waiting to make
long stories, but jot a thought, subjects for
programs, a word of meetings to be, and
that have been, who visited and what you
saw or heard when you visited. Nothing
gives more animation than to see in your
newspaper that ever so many all about us are
doing the very same thing. \Ve think no
Grange should neglect to place a copy of
the VISITOR in the hands of the lecturer,
who should always have it at the
Grange for reference, and any good
Lecturer will soon earn the favor. The
blanks for report of officers elect which
are sent to secretaries this year call for
lecturer’s name and postoflice. See to it
and have them sent off just as early as pos-
sible, that we may have the lists to use.
Last year was the fair, this year it’s “ up
and doing there! ”

Fraternally,
A. J. Caesar.

 H. iii dc.

MOTTO-—“ Begin; keep at it."

CORRESPONDENCE.

It is desired to extend the influence and
usefulness of the Agricultural College fur-
ther than simply to those who come here
as students. The complete library in con-
nection with the experiment station gives
the instructors great facilities for becom-
ing thoroughly conversant with all the
most recent discoveries in agriculture. All
members of the F. H. R. C. are invited to
correspond with the college. Any doubt-
ful points; value of books treating of
special subjects; subjects not treated in
books recommended;and any other ques-
tions of interest to circles or individuals
will be cheefully answered by the faculty
of the college. Address all questions to
the secretary, or to the VISITOR.

THE COURSE.

We expect to print this course each is-
sue for a. time. Books will be sent when

chosen as premiums, the same as any other

books in our list. Those who may order
from us should however send their names
and addresses to the Secretary of the circle,
stating that they have secured books of
us and wish to take the course. Other-
wise they will get no credit for their
reading. We do not care to handle the
books except as premiums. If you want
to buy outright, send to F. B. Mumford,
Agricultural College, Mich.

CLASS I. SOILS AND CROPS.

Price, postpaid
First Principles of Agriculture. -Mills dt‘ Shaw.
(pp. 1-116) _ _ _ _ , _ _ _ _ _ , _ _ _, ,,______,,_-_,._.._.
Soils and (Props.-—Morrouv :1‘: Hunt," _ _ ._.. 7-"1
Talks on Manures.» Harris ,, . -..
Silos and Silage.—(7ook . . . , , ,
Land l)rainage.——Mi'li's . . , . _ . _

CLASS II. LIVE STOCK.
First Principles of Agriciillure.— Mills d3‘ Slraiir.
(iIp.1l6~25U)....  . .. .   .. 50
Horses. Cattle, Sheep and Swine.
Stock Breeding.--—.$IIIes,,_,. 
Feeding Aniinals.~—S’Ie1I=i'1rI .
* Dairyinan's .\lannal.~!~‘I<»imu'!
Shepherifs Maniial.- .\'reumrf . _
Harris on the Pig.—II'u.i7'z'.-.-.

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CLASS III. (l.'lRI)l’ZN AND ORCH.-HID.

Practical Fruit G rower.—-i11a_r/pun-d_,___ ____  .. _
How the Garden Pays. —(y'nvIim-r ___, _ __, ____ . _ .. .. . . I
Ornamental (iardening.-— Long _ _ __, _, _ _ ,. _ __ ,. _ .. . 1
lnsects and Inl*iFCtl('l‘l\‘l". — lVverl,,,_ _  _ .
* (lardeiiing for l’leasure.———llo-mlm-sari.
Winter (1'recrierie.-i. -.IuIm.s.m
l‘ropa;.'mion of l’lania.#i-'ul.’«-r_
Hmne l"loriciilture.——lie-.:~m:-41
CLASS Iv. ll(>)ll'2

Helps for Home Makers

Anna Maria's ‘rl:msekc>r~piiiL: .
HOW to \Vin.~llVll[in‘«l ,. _,
The New \\'0iii:uiliooIl.———J. f‘. ”er2iuId. .
How the Other Half l.ives.-—h’ii.s~ , _,___ ,_.. . ..._.

CLASS V. I'!)l.l’llll.\l. SCIICHCE.

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taken thereon by the National Grange.
Adopted.

Mrs. J. H. Martin reported as L. A.
Steward. ,

The committee on Legislative Action
reported, and resolutions before that coin-
mittee were adopted as follows:

Favoring equal suffrage.

Favoring uniform text books.

Favoring a change in the jury system so
that in civil cases a three-fourths verdict
will prevail.

Favoring placing farmers on the same
level before tariff laws as manufacturers
and others.

Favoring further legislation to control
trusts, etc. I

Urging congress to pass laws for the
suppression of trusts. ' ’

Favoring the enactment of further; '

  

to aid the Food and Dairy (.‘~m«-.q(.*:i‘ 7' I 7' -

in preventing adulterations and prciii-‘Gfing
pure foods.
The committee on Good of the

 

state constitution providing an educ
test for sufirage, and favored the Farm
Home Reading Circle and the Oceans
county reading course, and favored exten-
sion of the circulation of the GRANGE
VISITOR. Adopted.

The committee on Cooperation favoieil
the adoption of methods whereby members
can better cooperate in buying and selling;
cooperative reading courses; and better
facilities for the admission of women to the
Agricultural College. Adopted.

The committee on By-laws favored
changing time of subordinate Grange
elections to October. Referred to Master
Horton.

The committee on Pomona Granges
favored committees to push circulation of
GRANGE VISITOR and forwarding of papers
read at Pomona Granges to the VISITOR.
Adopted.

The committee on W'oman’s VVork re-
ported again, favoring the adoptioii of
plans whereby working girls and children
from the cities may have vacations in

country homes. Recommendation en-
dorsed.
The committee on Dormant Granges

favored more lectures by deputies and
State Lecturer, wider distribution of the
VISITOR and other good Grange literature.
Also that part of the defense fund be
used if necessary to compel compliance
with the 1000 mile ticket law and other
statutes beneficial to Patrons of Hus-
bandry. Also that cooperation in business

matters be encouraged so that less
dormancy should follow indifference.
Adopted.

The committee on Charity reported
favoring work in behalf of the miners, and
urging the appointment of committees of
ladies in each county to cooperate with the
county agents in securing the welfare of
waifs, etc., and to render needed friendship
and assistance to girls over seventeen in
the courts. After discussion it was
adopted.

The committee on By-laws reported in
favor of six for a quorum at delegate
conventions to elect delegates to State
Grange. Adopted.

The committee on Agriculture reported
no business and hoped for the revival of
agriculture in importance.

The committee on Finance reported in
favor of leaving compensation of Lecturer
to Executive committee and in favor of
extending such aid to the GRANGE VISITOR
as will sustain and improve it as needed.
Adopted.

At the evening session the Executive
committee reported in favor of appointing
Thomas Mars as a special committee to in-
vestigate and prepare plans for mutual fire
insurance under the auspices of the State
Grange. The commiteee also favored the
promotion of plans for business coopera-
tion, biit urged delay in taking up life in-
surance. The recommendations were
adopted.

Master Horton appointed as committee
on Woman’s VVork, Mrs. Mary Mayo, Mrs.
Mary S. Hinds, and Mrs. Belle Royce; as
permanent committee on Education, J. VV.
Hutchins, K. L. Butterfield and Mrs. Mary
S. Hinds.

The committee on Resolutions reported
appropriate closing I'!fS()ll1tl()1lS which were
adopted.

At various times the exercises were
varied and liglitened by recitatioiis by
Miss Nellie A. Mayo, Miss Mary C. Allis,
and Mr. George He:-k; also by the always
enjoyed reniarks of Past Masters \Vood-
man, Luce, and .\Iai's.

Master Horton said in closing that more
resolutions had been introduced than ever
before, and the session had been of great
interest. and profit. The people are think-
ing for theinselves.

The Grange was then closed in form.

B. E. 13.

:~.'O'rEs.

One of the Ol'l'lI.‘t‘.l'S reniai'ked that this
session was the l1lOSl pi-ogi'essive one in
six years.

Unforliiiiately the colle;:e attracts many
of the delegates at the wrong time. Dele-
gates should visit the college if possible.
but they should go at a time whicli will
not delay the work of the Graiige.

Bro. Jason \'\'oodin:iii stopped over one
evening on his way into Lzipeer and ad-
joining counties for lecture ‘work. Bro.
Mayo left the morning after ailj.>ui‘iiiiieiit
for siiniliir work in the “ thumb.”

The newspaper men all speak very
highly indeed of Master Hort-on’s address.
And they were not the only ones who
admired it, either.

The Lansing dailies had full and accu-
rate reports of the meetings. The Detroit
dailies also gave good space to the Grange.
This improved service was largely due to
Bro. B. E. Bi-:—net,l‘2ct of Lansing, who took
constant and full notes of the sessions, and
reported to the press. The Visirou is also
indebted to Mr. Benedict for the complete
but concise report given above.

The Hotel Downey made fine liead-
quarters for the Grange, although there
was a little misiinderstan-:ling regarding
rates that caused some dissatisfaction.

Capitol Grange choir had but a few
days’ notice that they would be expected
to furnish music for the State Grange.
They had not been practicing for a long
time, and only had three meetings for
practice before Grange convened. They
deserve much credit for their response
under such conditions and for the good
work they did under unfavorable circum-
stances. It is to be hoped that another
year complete musical arrangements can
be made in ample time. Music adds so
much to the session, but no choir will be
satisfied nor do itself credit unless it has
due time for preparation.

A large sprinkling of young men was
noticeable among the delegates. This is a
most encouraging sign. Keep sending
them, Patrons.

Bro. Horton was fortunate in his com-
mittee chairmanship, the reports being as
a rule businesslike and acceptable.

The memorial exercises were impressive
and interesting. Among the many beaii-
tiful and appropriate words spoken, none
were more appropriate and beautiful than
those of Miss Buell.

The F. H. R. C. had quite a boom, over
20 books being sold.

PERSONALS.

One of the most tireless workers, in sea-

son and out, in committee room, on the

floor, at his desk, and in his room, was most

Worthy Lecturer Crosby, and with_al he is
one of the most quiet and unassuming.

The Grange recognized in Mrs. Belle
Royce the right person in the right place.
Her report as chairman of the Committee
on Education was concise and abreast of
thought along that line. She is secured
for another session by_appointment on the
Woman’s Work committee.

We believe the local press, the reports
presented by the various committees, the
discussions on all subjects before the
Grange, and the addresses of visitors and
members upon personal call and at open

meetings of the Grange, warrent this ver-
dict of those who attend year after year:
“It was an unusually able body.” Even
then, the last day discovered much strong,
young ability, that had it been known at
the outset and put where it was best fitted
for work, would have accomplished far
more than it did; but this is an obstacle
a body of comparative strangers working
together always has to contend with.

Misses Alina Hinds and Nellie Mayo,
daughters of the VVoman’s \Vork commit-
tee, added much to the social feature this
year, besides both are already well in prac-
tice in the Soberer iindertakings of the
Grange~—Miss Alina having been the effi-
cient secretary at Naiioiial Grange head-
quarters at Jacksoll Park during the sum-
mer, and Miss Nellie being her inother‘
constant c0-adjulor in all tliings.

Aniong visiting iuembers were faithful
Brother Green of Oakland; E. S. Bur-
nett of Sliiawassee: H. H. Dre.-;ser of
Hlllsdiilfl. Fllltl F. \V. Piealferii ol’ (.'lintOn,
the latter represeiitiiig the la\v makers of
last wiiiter; J. W. Hiitehiiis and Prof. F. B.
Mumford with F. H. R. (l. interests in
<-liiiiige; Hi-hool (.‘oiiiiiiissioiiei' l). E. Mc-
Clure to eliuiiipiuii the graileil course in
i'ea<liiig; .\li'. Diiliois Coiikliii of the P9,-
trons‘ L‘oiiiiii«-in-i:i.l l'nioii; ,Depiit.ii-5 Jason
\rVt)f)\ll‘i}l1lI of ‘fan lliiiw-ii. A. D. Bank of
Eaton. G. R. l’u)w.~tei‘ ol’ l3ai'i'y ‘anil .,\’lrs.
Bina \Viley of (‘ass-. Sister S. B. Wiley of
liigliaiii was ‘(,)l'«‘>st‘lll but we iiiissed other
local .~:troiig lielps————Pi'of. lfieal, Hon. J. H.
FUl‘:‘»i,t‘l' and llobt. L. Hewitt.

Wlieii just of age, this (traiige eoiiiited
more on-zsiiig veter;iii.~; from its ranks than
at any other of its tweiily-oiie sessioiis.
Tliis fact ad<lei,i weiglit and lieart tr) the
Li‘lls‘>ll‘rll wariiiptelciiiiii» teiiilei'e<l such of the

(‘lid (,1 uaril of its infancy days as are still
Vtlllll UH. '.l:lllt‘l'L“ \V(‘l't‘ J_ .I_ \‘V()O(1n1;{n_ that
apostle who lwiiigs us (iriiiige tidings and
cheer from ilieir foiintziiii lieeiils, aiid who.
to the illiehigazi State ('il'2tll_::t', hri.-; bi-en
again and agaiii zi very "V.-‘~llt‘lll‘I‘ in the time
of st0rin;"’ Bro. (7. G. Luce. always the
valiant and intrepid; Bro. Hars, who sup-
ported the new regime with paternal over-
sight and experience, and those others, still
on the roll of executive committeeiiien or
ofiicers, to -wlioni we, of another Grange
generation, owe so much. I

Although the_N_ational Grange has done
away with a distinctive VVoman’s Work
Committee, it was felt we were still too dc-
pendent _on our state committee“ to dis-
pense with these wOmen‘s work. We
feel the impulse of it too plainly. Mrs.
H_ind.s, as chairman, has carried on a
widely educational and sympathetic cor-
respoiidence, the oflicers of Pomona, Ceres
and Blora have been exalted to positions of
usefulness, as well as of ornamentation, by
wheels set in motion by this woman"s work
movement. Countless minor aids were
rendered all over the field by other mem-
bers by their suggestions and the year’s
work was crowned by that “ Special VVom-
ans Edition" of the VISITOR.

Brother H. H.  who retired from
the Executive committee, occupied a place
hard to fill. He was progressive, pushing,
active, tireless. Yet his actions were
always governed by a ripe judgment and a
keen business iiisightr. He was ever ready
to help, to explain, or to warn, and it is to
be hopedwthat he can still find the time to
give the State Grange his aid and counsel.

Among the younger men who came
actively to the front at this session were
Hon. C. K. Hoyt of Ottawa, and C. E.
Robinson of Van Buren. We hail the new
era in the woi'k in our state, ushered in by
the advent of this young and active man-
hood of the farm.

IN SI’l']‘E OF H.-Hill TUIES.

lV(LS]ll.l2[/f07I., D. 0., Dec. 30, 1893.
MR. EDITOI:~For the three months of
the current Grange year, ending December
31,1893, there have been twenty-six per
cent more new Granges organized than for
the same period last year. The per cent
of reorganized Granges far exceeds the
above. The reports from all quarters show
earnest and successful work.
Fraternally yours,
JOHN TRIMBLE.

33100 RE WARD, $100.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn
that there is at least one dreaded disease that sci-
ence has been able to cure in all its stages and that
is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrli Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires a constitu-
tional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken in-
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the founda.
tioii of the disease, and giving the patient strength
by_building up the constitution and assisting nature in
doing its Work. The proprietors have so much faith
in its curative powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for
list of Testimonials.

Address F.J. CHENEY&CO., ToIedo,O.
@"So‘.’.l by Druggsits, 75c.

Did we ever before make such liberal premium
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PHE GRANGE VISITOR.

JANUARY 4, 1894.

ATRONS’

PATRONS‘ l’Al.\"l‘ \\'Ol{KS have sold Ingersoll Paint to the Order P. of
ll. since its or-gztuization. House Paints and Cheap Paints for Burns and Out-

buildings, 10,000 Farmers testify to

their merits. Grange Halls. Churches, School

llouses, Dwellings. all over the land. some of them 1,-«ainted 1:7 years ago. still
looking well. prove them the most durable.

AINT‘

RIICIIIGAN PATR().\'S “Buy direct froni
l<‘actory" at full Vfliolesule Prices and
save all Miil(llernen’s Profits.

0. W. INGERSOLL, Prop.

Oldest Paint House in Jhnerica
241-243 Plymouth-st., Brooklyn

ORKS

lngersolfs Liquid Rubber Paints
Indestructible Cottage and Bard Paints

Sample (‘olor (‘:ir<l~‘, "(.‘o|ilidi-nti:1l“ Grunge
l)ii-ic-niliiti-‘, lid mates and full ]lH]‘l.I('lIl5t<I'74
DIAILEI) li‘l{l<Ji-L. \Vrit9 at oncn.

MICHIGAN siucii BREEDERS.

All those who wish to purchase pure-
bred stock of any description. will find
it to their advantage to correspond
with some of the following well-
known breeders.

H. H. HINDS
Stanton, Montcalm Co
llrcudcr of
Shorthorn Cattle
American Merino
and Shropshire Sheep
BLACK MEADOW FARM.
Standard-bred Truth-rs‘
Sliurthorii faittlr
Slii'up.ihii'i- Slit-rp
lluksliire l’ig\~
F. R. BAKER. Detroit.
69 Buhl Block.

Write for
Catalog.

Oakland Poultryl “Yards.

Eggs for hatching per 13, l-larred Plynioutti

Rocks, Rose Comb White, and Single (‘ombl
Brown LPh!il0l’l‘-S. $1.00 to $1.50, White Wynn-1
dottes and Light Brahmas, $l..'>0.Mammot,h Bronze ;

Turkeys, $2.00 per six. ,
My yards are all headed by liigh-scoring males.

hens and pullots score 90 to 93. My stock has won ;

premiums at all tlw principal shows in .\lii-liuzzm.
.l.-\.\IF.S llllihl-Eli. .lr.. llc-ililoiv. .\lii-Ii.

COLBY srocx 1«*A1£M.é

llambouillet lzllmep, Galloway ('1-title. and Per-
cheron Horses. All stock pure bred and regis-
tored.
bargain. Spring Rye for 
Adilress, L. F. IIOAG. (‘oi.rsr, liliart.

or L. ll. '[‘()\\'.\'SENl). IONIA. MICK-l. 

n. H. wAi.”w”om;
HILLSDAIAH. AVIICH

lllil-If-‘.l)F.l€ OF‘

ESSEX. lllllllllll lllll SUFFOLK SWINE

01*‘ THE BEST

Also .-tmericnn Merino Sheep of choice quality

Two Percheron Stallions for sale in 14:}

 Gofililcvalge arid

‘ The Professors at the Michigan Agricultural
[College have kindly consented to answer all
. iinporiniit questions asked of them through the
 Vrsrron.

.l (.v‘ lilllll l.'l‘l' RA L (Y0 lllllilh E BU LLE—
TINS.

l

Bulletin No. 101, issued by the Michi-
j gan State Agricultural College experi-
gj merit station. discusses many matters of
‘ practical importance to the farmers.

 l. A careful investigation of the
changes in the wheat plant from the
3 time it heads out to the period of dead
‘lripcness. The progressive changes in
lthe chemical composition of the grain
laud straw of wheat in this process of
{ripening show that the best results are
-.l‘f3HCl]t’.(l in both grain and straw when
, the wheat kernel "crushes dry between
f the thumb nails," that at. this time there
is the largest yield of grain and of the
; best quality, and from this period there

is :i gradual deterioration of the grain,
? and a. marked decline in the food value
5 of the straw.

This part of the bulletin is illustrated
by several diagrams which enable one to
take, in at a glance the various changes
in forty-six successive days of growth.

2. Under the heading “Certain For-
t age Plants" attention is directed to the
ispurry and its peculiar arlaptedness to
r light sandy soils. like the jack pine plains,
and especially where the light soil is
lvisited by drouth. At the same time
warning is given that on rich soils the
spurry may become a troublesome weed.
, Analysis of the spurry shows that
, while it contains but little of the starchy
1_class of food materials, it contains a
larger proportion of fat (5.76 per cent)
-and materials of the albuminous class
(13.56 per cent).

The reported failure of last springls
sowing of spurry was probably caused by
freezing the young plants soon after
coming up, as the young plant is easily
“ killed by frost.

', The great productiveness of the Flat
' Pea (Lathyrus siliiestris) and its remark
able fodder value are pointed out. A
perennial plant that this year produced

9

SHROPSHIRE HALL
STOCK FARM

_ . line now on saln5"“¢gistered yearling Rams,

!.5Regis

in July.
1.. s. DUNHAM,
Concord, Mich.

four tons of dry fodder, containing more
than ‘.37 per cent of nitrogenous food, will
attract the attention of farmers and
stock men.

. An agricultural curiosity in the pep;;a_r-

Ewes wff‘Rams_ ,b5§§ i,En';')‘,’)‘;_',,’,‘,'f(‘,’n‘,,”,')‘;‘;';§‘,’,‘,‘, mint hay is brought to public attenui n.

A full analysis is given showing it to be
equal to good timothy bay for fodder.

 Timely attention is called to the
very important subject of adulteration

  ’93 of ground feed. The large amount of

linportul. Registered and l7nrvgistx.-ml

oats used to make oat meal, rolled oats.
quaker oats. etc., leaves a large quantity

R°‘°"'“°°5‘ 8"G°V- wlmms “Dd (3 5- GWRUVY» of oat hulls on the hands of the miller, a

Banker, Dexter, Mich.

material of small value for fodder. but

Choice Yearling Ram and Ewe Lambs for sale when ground and mixed with 3 small

Terms reasonable-.

express VALENTINE BRO.-5..

P. O. Drzxrnn, Minn.

—~ \    \VAI{l{l'lf
’ Ovid. Mich.

  
  

W91” ha” “f f““i3l“‘ "’ amount of com, com and cobs, etc., so

closely imitating the old fashioned
"ground feed"--bushel for bushel of shell-
ed corn and oats ground together-—thi1tit
takes an expert to detect the adulteration.
This fraud on man and cheat of his team

:' B"°“‘l“" "I IMPROVED is clearly placed before the public. It

" T  CHESTER WHITE SWINE will pay every farmer and stock man

And Lincoln Sheep. A choice lot of stock
for sale at farrners' prices. Breeding stock all
recorded. Rnduced prices on full Pigs. Write.
it oome and look me over.

who buys ground feed to carefully study

this part of the bulletin. Hundreds of

tons of this cheat are sold in our state.
4. The poisonous material left after

The Salt
That’s All salt

In thessltovery one Ihoulrl use. The im-
purltles in the other kinds are useless, of
course, but dangerous also. The lime.
upecially. is the cause of much kidney

Mbiamond

Crystal Salt

In much the purest. and therefore the
best an known. Made from the beat
brine, by the best. process, with the best
grain. and sold in the best. package-an
olr-tight and non-absorbent box.
Tnefnct that salt lscbeap Is no reason
why you should not have pure salt.
Ask for Diamond Crystal, give it is fair
trial. Write us for further particulars.
Our Dairy Salt is the standard of ex-
cellence, and no butter maker should
be without it. Address
DIAMOND CRYSTAL SALT 00..

56- Clair. Mich.

G. srnéiisronn

Specialist Veierlnaru

 
 

in ‘E? Surgeru
Oliver, Eaton Co., Mich.
I make a specialty of Castrating the Ridg-

ling Horse, and S aying the Kicking
Mare. I Castrate ‘olts without the use

of ropes. cords, clamps or fire irons. -

Spay all kinds of. domestic animals.
Capon Fowls; Dehorn Cattle, File
Horses’ Teeth and I will 0 any distance
provided a club of su cient size is
secured to pay me. I guarantee satis-
faction in all cases or no charges. Write
for circular.

spraying fruits with compounds of cop-
per and arsenic is placed before the pub-
lic in a series of chemical analysis of
fruits treated by spraying. These
analyses are made, not for the purpose
of creating a panic on poisons, but to let
the people know what they are eating
under certain conditions. The caution
about the excessive use of copper salts.
and especially about the use of arsenic,
when some less dangerous niateriiil could
be used, is timely and will be heeded by
careful fruit growers.

Bulletin No. 102, on Celery Insects, by
G. C. Davis, contains many new and in-
teresting features. It treats of forty-four
different 8pe.i:iPS of insects that have been
found the past season to be more or less
injurious to celery. Celery insects are
becoming more plentiful each year. and
so little has been known of them previous
to this that only two of the forty—four
species have been reported as injurious
before.

The first insects treated of are the
locusts rind grasshoppers, which have
eaten the celery considerably along the
borders the past season. The method
found most efiectual in diminishing their
numbers is a modification of the common
“hopper dozer.” It is a tarred pan
drawn by a horse along the border of
the celery on the grass. Two men go
into the celery and drive the hoppers
toward the pan and as the hoppers leap

l
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g numbers. i

The most common and many of the E
most injurious insects to the celery are
found to be the bugs that suck the sap
from the plant. Nearly one-half of all
the species treated belong to this order—— ,
the true bugs. They do not bite or chew,
but piincture the plant and draw the sap
through the puncture. For this reason
they are a very difficult class of insects
to treat. us insecticides that kill by being
eaten are ineffectual and other means
must be used.

The first of the bugs includes several
species of leaf hoppers which were very
common and did considerable injury to
young celery. Two of the species are
new and descriptions of them are given.
For a means of protection a new machine
known as the “ hopperette " was devised.
It consisted of a small turred pan attach-
ed to a wheel hoe, so that a man can
very easily run it over a row and collect
the leaf hoppers as he goes. The bottom
of the pan is notched and has a string
in this notch for starting the hoppers
and protecting the plants from the sharp ,
edges of the pan. The hopperettc prov-
ed very successful.

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G00!) WORDS.

The Grl'(i,Il(l Traverse H ¢-"7'(iId has
a re(-,ent editorial entitled “ The
Grange." Both becausv every word
is true, and becaiisc the Heralil is
one of the ablest weeklivs in Michi-
gan, are we glad to quote the article
entire:

The Herald has for many years
been a persistent and constant
friend of the Grange, and its advo-
cacy of that order is known to
everybody. It has a word to say
on this matter now. There has been
no similar organization of the ceri-
tury that has done the good this
has done. It has moved the farmer,
and more importantstill, hisfu-mily,
out of the rut in which they had
been traveling through all the
years. It has brought together a

one another and the ‘5 "lat world
outside their own liv ll. It has
united them in a comm ll interest,
for 8. common good. I has been
an educator, an enlightcner. It has
shown the farmer that tliere is a
world outside his own, 8. great, big,
fast-going world about which he
must know something if he would
not be left away behind in the
march of events. It has brought
him into closer contact with the
men of business whose interests, he
and they, somewhat to the surprise
of both, have found to be indentical.
Each has learned more of the ways
of the other, to their mutual good
and benefit. The farmer has learn-
ed better to think, to read, to talk.
He has carried back to his farm
something of the good influences
that come only by closer contact
with his fellow men. He has learn-
ed the ways and methods of brother
farmers and has found that nn
application of these in his own case
has br0u,t,zht a greater degiee of
success. He has found out better
What to sow and plant, how to
cultivate and harvest, and in what
way to market. He has leariied by
experience how best to make his
influence felt in legislation, with
the result that his interests are
recognized and cared for in all de-
partments of the state and general
governments. And, perhaps most.
important of all, the wife and
mother and daughter have been
brought out from the homes, their
lonely lives brightened, new hopes,
new ambitions aroused and quick-
ened, pleasant social gatherings
participated in, acquaintances
made, friendships formed, life,

‘into the tar they are caught. in large;

great class of peoflo ‘ se work p
had necessarily 5-50 15 . *"'\‘£r-ram

strength, health renewed. The

“ACME ”

  
  
 
  
 

of sizes
suitable =

PULVERIZING

ls adapted to all
AGENTS

WANTED.

draft.
Made entirely

M

KENTION THIS PAPER.
.

farm home has been bi'i}._:litene(l,
beautitied. Books, papers, l1lllSl(_',

- neighborhood entertaiiiin cuts and

social _ufltll&‘I‘l11g'Sl)l'€al~1 the mono-
tony of the country life.

The Grange has done this. and
more. It has brought. to the iner-
clinnt, the professional iiian, the
business man, 8. higher regard for
and respect for the farms.-r, to
Whom he was, before, almost a
stranger. The influence of the
Graiige has been wide-spread and
far-felt, and iii no state more

niarkedly so than in .\‘li«'.-liigaii,‘

where, repeatedly, the higliest
and most honored positions of
trust and responsibility have been
filled from mnoiig its membership.

And now the winti-r (lays are
coming WlJL‘I1 the best work of the

oriler can be done, lwi-niise then‘

the farmer and his family can best

give it time and iitteiitioii. Itisfoi: '

the iiiterest of every f8.l'lll‘<‘I‘ in
Michigan to ally himself with the
Grange, and this IS the time of your

Wlll‘Ill19(.‘fill best give this iiiiportaiit .
matter attention. Join the (-lrniigs. j

Have your family join. It will pay
big dollars to do so, besides lieiiig

the best thing you ever did for your ~
own happiness and that of your ,

family and home. Think this

matter over carefully.

THE BAY VIEVV Kl‘).-\IllN(l (.‘lR(?l.l‘l.

Many farmers and young people
on the farm who would like to
pursue some good rea.(ling course
in addition to the excl-llciit pro-
fessional course of the Home
Reading Circle, will be iiiterested
in the new Bay View Reading
Circle. Mrs. Alice Freeman
Palmer, of VVellesley college fame,
Dr. P. S. Henson, Bishop VV. X.
Ninde, and other well known
eople are among the promoters.
The Circle has a course of sys-
tematic general reading, and is
especially designed for busy
people, who would yet like to turn
their little leisure to good account.
The course is short, well planned,

and low priced—all the books,‘

magazine, membership andexaii1-
ination for an entire year costing

but $2.50. This is the German.

year and in the course are some of
the most attractive books to be
found. Among them are: “ Evo-
lution of an Empire" (History of
Germany), “History of (ierman
Literature” (magazine), “ Short-
History of the Refoi'matioii,”
“ Reasons for Believing in Chris-
tianity,” and “ The Fairy Land of
Science." Supplemented readings
of great value are given in the
magazine, which also directs the
work. It requires only five to six
pages a day to complete the course,
which makes it possible to take it
together with the Home Reading
Circle’s course, and secure mi all
round culture. Young people will ,
find the Bay View course pleasant I
and all will enjoy the dcliglitfull
meetings provided. Enquiries fort
circulars, giving full iiil'ornintion,;

You Dye in Turkey red on cotton that

3° . won't freeze, boil or wash
minutes out. No other will do it

Pfickage to color :5 lbs , by mail. ll) cts.; 6. any

color~for wool or cotton, 400. Big pay Agents"

Write quick. VMVlltiI;lI mu 1I(L)J("l'.

FREl\(,‘}[ DYE ('()., Vassar, Mich.

the Hand-Madiilllarness 60..

OF STKNTON, NIIC H.

E. D. HAWLEY, Pres. WM. H. OWEN, Treas.
O. M()OBI§, Sec’;/.  ...,.,.,,-my
Retail their own mzike of gooils :l[ .U/70/1'.HI/r‘ prim
\Ve make a spccialv of $20 double team work har
ness and a $10 single harness, \\"c gu;i.r;1n1eg 53:15
faction, and prepay freight on Five sets. Bv per
mission we refer to Hon. H. II. Hinds, or 

ton.
‘\ 9
e«§*§
3 TON $35.0thetll56flproport.lonatolylai
i, 3?! 'l'R!Al.'fREIGHT PAID-WARRANTEEI

, “v”. -°- 7"0MPso/v. Bmqhamtan. N. r
 C. GOULD, Agt., Paw Paw, Mich.

 

    

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i I Tl1cKcyst0nc Watch H
Case C0. of Philadelphia,

the largest watch case manufactur-
ing concern in the world, is now
putting upon the Jas. Boss Filled
and other cases made by it. a bow
(ring) which cannot be twisted or
pulled ,off the watch.
It is a sure protection against the
; pickpocket and the many ziccideiits
‘ that befall watches fitted with the
5 old~style bow. which is simply held
in by friction and can be twisted oil
with the fingers. It is called the

     

and CAN ONLY BE HAD with

cases bearing their trade rnnrk--

' Sold only through watch dealers,

without extra charge.
Don’! uiu your knllo or finger nails to open your
winch can. Sod for an opener (mo).

The A

People’s °f,
. Lansing
Savings Mich

Bank
Capital. $1 5o.ooo.oo

VV. _I. l3E.~\l.. l’i‘r:sidciil.
A. A. \VILlil.7R. Vice llrcsiclcnt
C. fl. OSlli‘\ N D. Cfli~'l‘Il\‘l’

\\'c l!'Il'|~2lk‘i :i -(rm-r-.el lmzikiiig iiiisincss. Pay
iiitcrcst o Liinc ili'p'.y.~ite-. If _i".iii liiivc ziny bank-
ing liusincss Piillll‘ and sec u>.

In Writing mention Tnii; iluwci: VIHI'l'!.)R.

 

GRAND (‘()l.l.|‘l("I‘l0N.
7) Nizlgarii. 7: (lhiiiiipioii. 1 Eaton.
l iV‘[oyi-r, l Moorcs. l Diamonrl, 1 Dela-
ware. 1 Brighton. All No. l. 1 F93? V1113-S.
by express to any address on receipt of
‘ $1. \Vrite for pricclist of Niirscry Stock
»in "eneral.
E :(This collection will i‘l’l{lllfli‘ iiexi issue.)
i \\'oL\‘r:iuNI-1 Ni‘it~‘i~:ir\‘, Paw Paw. f\‘licIi

‘SEXUAL

decline may be arrested beforedecayi strength
may be restored: powers when im verlshed
by youth‘s reckless over-drafts may re1nV‘l¢-
ousted by our home treatment.

should be adclressed to   N   

J. M. HALL,
Flint, llfich.

 

“Jones is a lucky fellow." “ lloiv?”
“ Owes everybody in town, and just got a
foreign :=.ppoiutmeut." -—.-it/mm: (.7mm‘i/u-
lion.

An Englishman at a hotel in New York
asked if there were any Oysters in the hotel.
“ Oh, yes!” was the answer. “ Step right
into the restaurant. \Ve don't keep them
in the office." “ 1 think you misunderstand
me,” said Mr. John Bull. “You knowl
mean a ’oister, don't you know, 11 lift——a
helevator may be you call it in this coun-
try.”—~Ex.

HARROW, CLOD CRUSHERN Allin Limit I

soils and all work for which a ,
Harrow is needed. '

Flat crushing spurs pulverize lumps, level and
smooth the ground,while at the same time cur-ved
coulters cultivate, cut, lift and turn the entire sur-
face of the soil. The backward slant of the coul-
.ters prevents tearing up rubbish and reduces the

of cast steel and wrought iron

and therefore practically indestructible.

CHEAPEST RIDING HARROW ON EARTH
—-sells for about the sarne as an ordinary di°ag—
eight dollars and upwards.

- _ to responsible farmeics to be returned
sent on Tm“ at my expense if not satisfactory.

N. B.—I deliver free on board at convenient distributing points.

but H. NASH, Sole mt. 1".&:!'.i.€‘.‘.'.‘.’.'."¢;..'..'..;..'- §§l’.’..‘.5§‘.".‘.'.:

i never has its citadel in the breasts of those who
have weak, shrunken, uHd8Vel4 l[lK’Il or diseased
organs. The evil that men do U'l‘0‘dlZh lsfl"
rance In boyhood and errors of early manhood
leaves wasting eflec .

RwESTOl;ED

vigorous vitality you might be succc-ssh: I_: 11
business. fervent. lnvsvplrlt. Our curative: _in’--; 7}
ode are unfnlllnfii rite for our book, 1 Li.-
FECT MANHO0 .” senlfrw. 5931

°‘é$'..°§'32§t‘tZ.‘t°° ERIE MEDICAL 00.,

Burl-Ai.o. N. V.

‘The Erie Medical Company ranks high
financially and claims to i-xclusivcly con-
trol certain scientific di.<co\_'cries ofgreat
Value in the medical profcs:-ruin.--Editor.

G-range Visitor

State A.fi'a.irs.

lB()'[‘H FOR $1.20 A YEAR

To New Sn f)Il('.l‘lbP1‘r6.

We will also furnish Stat». Affairs to our sub—
sci-ibera for 7.’: cents a year.

.i"l‘ATE A Fl-‘.-\IR.5'

, Is a semi—monthl_v journal. which will keep you
; informed of the transactions of the departments
l of the State government and the decisions of the
E Supreme Court in all important cases. It is
1 especially valuable to the Former who wishes to
l keep himself well "informed in public affairs.

Address GRANGE VISITOR,
Lansing, Mich.

 


JANUARY 4, 1894.

 

FHE GRANGE VISITOR.

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY

Omoors National Grange.

IIASTIB-J. H. BRIGHAM ________ _.Delta, Ohio
0vsa.su:iz—-E. W. DAVIS... .Santa Rosa. Cal.
LIIDTUBEB-ALPICIA MEBSER. Rochester. Vt.
3'r:wAn1)—M. B. HUNT ...- ......_..._Maine
Ass"r STEWARD—A. M. RELCHER Rhode Island
CnAi>LAix—B. L. WlLS()N_... Mississippi
'I‘nir.Asui:r.s——Mizs. F. M. M(3DOWE_LL_._.N. Y.
8lc3r:'rAizr—J0HN TRIMBLE,Wushnigton, D.(3
GATE KEEPER-W. E. HARRAUGH. _ . Missouri
Crims—-MRS. M. S. RHONE . Pennsylvania
POMONA-MRS. MARY HEARDON ..... ._Kansas
FLORA—MRS. ANNIE L. BU LI. ____ _.Minnesota
Iumr Ass'r S'rnW’n——MRS. AMANDA HORTON
Michigan.

Executive Committee.

      

LEONARD RHONE..Center Hall, Pennsylvania
R. R. HUTCHINS N __..__ _ ,. Virginia
J. J. WUODMAN ......... ..Paw Paw, Michigan
Ofioers Michigan State Grange.
MAs'i'Eiz—G. B. HORTON ......... ..Fruit Ridge
0VERSEER—M. T. ('()L.la‘ _.  , __.Palmyra
Li:o'i'UaEiz—A. J. CROSBY. Jig _______ _.lt'psilzin_ti

STF.W.v\RD—A. P. RAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Archie
Ass": S'rx:wARI>—J. H. MARTIN, Box 442, Grand

 
 

Rapids
Ci1Ai>L.ui~'~—MARY A. MAYO._....Bzit.tlo (‘reek
TBEASURI-1R—l‘.'. A. STR()N(i.. ..._V'icksburg
Siccnirr/uzv—J ENNIE BUELL Ann Arbor

GATE Knici-sa—(iEO. L. CAllLlSI.E__K:ilkaska
Cn.mr.s—MARY C. ALLIS... . . . . . . . . ..A(lrian
FLouA—MRS SABAHA STA‘: .~\.lR_.Butternut
PoiuoxA—MltS. A. A.LEIGHTON-..Old Mission
L. A. S'ria'.w‘D-—MRS. J.H. MARTIN Grand Rapids

Executive Committee.
J. G. RAMSDELL, Cbn.__.___ .__.Traverse City
A’I'I‘ ________ .. ' i

 

    

H. D. PL _____ __Ypsilanti
THOS. MARS .Berrien Center
W E. WRIGHT ._..(7oldwater
PERRY M.-\Y0.. Battle Creek
R. H. TAYLOR. .... _.Shelby
F. W. BEDFERN _Maple Rapids

9. B. uom'oN."""‘”'I".  ‘t Bu

JENNIE BUELL. l E‘°“‘°‘° l .-_.Aiiii Afbgi

Committee on Wonmn’s Work in the
Grange.

Mrs. Mary A. Mayo ................ .. Battle Creek
Mrs. Mary Sherwood Hinds ............ _.Stanton
Hrs. Belle Royce

General Deputy Lecturers.

 
 
  
 

MARY A. MAYO .................. ..Buttle Creek
HON. J. J. WOODMAN ______ ..Paw Paw
HON. (J. G. LUCE... .. .... .. Goldwater
HON PERRY MAYO. ..__Ba_ttle Creek
HON. THOS. MABS.. ..BerrIen Center
JASON WOODMAN .. _._.Paw Raw
A. D. BANK -  ....... ..Lansing
C. L. WHITNEY ..................... ..Mnsk«gon

County Deputies.
D. H. Stebbiris ______ __ __ Atwood, Antrim Cr‘.
._,B!ooini gdzilc, Allcgan "
. 'Vld, Bcnzic “

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
   
 
 
  
   
  
  

‘St. johns, Clinton “
Rattle Creek, Czilliouu “
_Cll(ll'lBV()lx, Charlcvoix
zirlcvoix, Clizlrlcvoix
__Cassopolis. Cass
I.an.~'ing, E'.I.ton
___AlllI'.|, Grntiot “
_Flushiu , Genesce “
d Mission, Grant 'l‘rziver~‘c

Rockford, Kent “
Kalkaska, Kalkxiska "
orth Brunch, Lzipeer “
_Brighton, Livingston
___Adrian, Lenawee
..Crystal, Montcalm “
Bear Lake, Manistcc “
,Big Rapids, Mecosta “
_, Disco, Mzicomb
,_ Flat Rock, Kin--roe “
__Ravenna, Muskegon “
.._Ashland, Newaygo "
__l-Iudsonville, Ottawa “
_,-___Shelb ', Oceana “
_Vernou, S iawzissee
__,_,Hartsuff, St. Clair “
.Centerville, St. Joseph “
__,Birch Run, Saginaw “
.__.Carsonville, Sanilac “
Lawrence, Van Buren
lohn E. \Vilcox__ . _ _ _ _ _,l’lym0ut1i, Wayne “
John A. .\‘lcl)o\igal Ypsilanti, VVa.-zhtenziw “
R. C. Norris ____________ __Cadill:ic, \Vexfoi-d “

amcs Grezisen.
irain Brudsha

Jessie E. \\ illizims.
.  l.awso_n

   

W. \V. Caricr.
Robert Alward
R. H. Taylor _
D. Murlin,____
A. “F. Ca.ntield_.
Wm. B. Lnn ley.
Geo. Edwards;
M. C. Kerr._

Revised List of Grange Supplies
Kept in the olfice of Sec'y of the

Michigan State Grange

And sent out post-paid on receipt of Cash Order,
over the Seal of a Subordinate Grange, and the
signature of its Master or Secretary.

ballot marbles. per hundred ..... _.&) 75

ledger .......................... _ . 85

record __________________________ __ 85

s orders, bound, per hundred._._ _.

s receipts for dues, per hundred...

receipts for dues, per hundred. . .

for membership, per hundred. .

_ cards. per dozen ............. __

Dimits, in envelopes, per dozen. ____ ._ .

By-Laws of the State Grunge. s gle co
l0c;per dozen.-.

" lad Echoes," w
25c;perdozen..., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3

Grange Melodies, single cop , 40¢; per dozen 4

Opening Songllard, ‘do each; 750 per 50; 100.. 1

Rituals, 7th edition (with combined degrees)
fie each; per dozen....-. _

Rituals, 5th degree, set of

Rituals, Juvenile, single copy

  
  
  
 
 
 
 

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Notice to delinquent meuibe ,
American Manual of Parliamentarv La
Diglest of Laws and Rulings
R0 books .............. ..
Sample package co-operat _ _ __
Write for prices_on gold pins badges, working
tools, stat? mountings, seals, ballot boxes and any
other grunge supplies.
Address MISS JENNIE BUELL,
ANN ARBOR. Mics.

   

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THE GRANGE TOKEN.

The Grange Token is a beautiful work

of art issued by the Fraternity Fine Art
Co.. 172 Washington St., Boston. In the
center of the design is the certificate of
membership, to be filled out by a fine
penman. On each side of this certificate
are represented the early spring and sum-
mer flowers, traces of corn and the fruits
all neatly arranged. The degrees are
also represented by an appropriate scene.
The whole makes a magnificent work of
art. well adapted to adorn any Patron‘s
home. It is a picture 22x28 inches in
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paper, selling for $1.50 each.
See Premium List.

ll.-\IltYIN(ul FOR l’l{0l:‘I’l‘.
To THE I{EAl)ERS or TI-IF. VISITOR-—
Now that dairying in its various branches
is becoming more popular with Micliigaii
fariners. they are solicited to buy various
publications to enlighten them in the
science of butter and cheese making and
milk production. Several have come to
my notice and all have merit, but no
book or paper have I read on this gen-
eral subject, so full of good. practical
thoughts and useful suggestions as the
book written by Mrs. P}. M. Jones and
titled "Dairying for Profit.” The author
also calls it a Lecture on Cooperative
Dairying and on Winter Dairying. Mrs.
Jones is the owner and manager of a
dairy farm near Brockville, Ont. Can.

The book is in the Grange price list.

GI-‘.0. B. HORTON.
Sea Premium List.

GEM IEE SHEAM FHEEZEH.

  

Imitated by All,

Pails of best White Cedar.
Gearing completely covered.

Eqinilled by ‘None.

Brain Work.

oosnucrsn BY “GRANITE POSEB.”

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ited. Address all puzzle matter to F. Anriiun
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XIII.

ORIGINAL PUZZLES.
:Vo. 72.—Sqmtr(.

I. A low wit. 2. “fithout thought. 3. A pzilc
red color, with a cast of orange. 4. Assnzigcs.
(Q05) 5. A lizard of the gecko fztniily. 6. Post-
tilhcc, Banks Co., Ga. 7. Dost prepare for use, as
t ax

H"/rm» Ilasm. N. 7, cum.-_
./V0. 7?. [)i(IIlIOII41,
I. A letter. 2. Nczircr. (()g'v.v) 3. :\ni1n:lls of

UM.‘ mt kind- 4. Directions to perform livcly,
(.llm‘.) ;. 'l‘')wns ‘ of Sluvonizi, Austria. 0'
The root of L".il;unus. (Du//gl.) 7. Curried buck.
S. Kt-st hmiscs in 'l:irt;iry. 9. sinils, ((3.-nl.) 10,
A metal bar. ll. A letter.
Rx/tmz, '1'r.ru.\‘.
/V0. 7I.~(.7/u11‘ru{«'.
A horrid reptile bzisks at length
His bulky form of iiiiglily slreiiglli
And idly 'l‘\VU$ him in the inirc,
To feel the sun-god’s gnitcful tire.
ON E! All thc rows of ivory spring.
lulockcd to scizc some lnipless tiiiiig
And TWO it to his oozy lilll’
And limb from limb to rend and tear.
But not in peace, -‘.I serpent vast,
At him the wage of bzittte c:isis,~—
The litiui monsters ficrccly closc.
To crush relentless, deadly foes,
Now, TWOS tlu: conflict feebly I.A.S'l‘.
The basilisk uncoils him fast
For niid\v;iy down his mottled skin
The (iorgon lzzith disscvered him,
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l’Ru'l'l-;L'>i.
.Vu. 7j.—Sg]uure~_

{To CALVIN.)

1. Lets. .'. A kind of basket for catching cc-ls.
3. An :inima_l. 4. One who avoids expenses. 5
Ntitiiig the lirst of the subdivisions into which the
surface of tlu-.,c'.irtli is divided. 6. tizizcd.

lJ.»troit, .llrr/z. NANCY Lr.i>:.
-‘Va. 70.-—Orta(on.

1. Of the color of blood. 2. Shines, (Ub.s,) 3.
Displziccs. 4. Pcruiiiiiiig to emotion. 5. A little
evil one. 0. To divide. 7. To scat.

lVu/rrmlm, ll/.

' Na. 77.—Dr1clx'on.

The warrior who braves the c;iniion’s month
For his nation's ALL and his home

Shows the |‘L‘1ll and truest patriot’s love
You'll find whcrc’cr you roam.

Ills country's wx:.il or woe is his,
And hc stands c'er firm and true,

Vlfhatcvcr the our, whatever the need
He risk.-; his life for you.

All honor the Sons of Mars today.
God guard them in the fray.

I>'i//.«_r‘/zumlzm, .\’, 1'.
No. 7tl’_——Lr/t R/mmboili.

.«\cno.~s: I. (luv. Russia. (Bi/'.) 2. ltzilian lie.
limist, (1550-I020. [Ii/.) 3. A variety of zi mixed
cltrtliysiibsuuiccronsisting of carbonate of lime,
etc. 4. A simill open czirriugc. 5. Ccrtaun wailing
birds. 0, 'l‘lic Slll1lll* pox. 7. My lady.

[)0wx' i. .\ later. 2. Goon. (.III:.\‘.) 3. I11. 4,
Towii,
6. Pzistcboard '; The small-pox, 8. Town, (ira-
nsidii, hpain. (I).-j.) 9. Li|niL.itlon::. IO. ltzilizin

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I1-on work thickly and gfnoothly gal- 2. Coloring matters. 3. A fatty sulistzmcc. 4. Mov-

vanized.

Requires smallest possible quantity of 9, Dashing agllinll.

ice, hence, economical in use.
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THOUGHT AND THRIFT.

mg with aiiiodcrabe gallo . 5. Troubling, 6. Sub-
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j ' gl Erfl ‘ K h” 1,

Dowzv: i. A lutter. z. An cxclzirnation. 3. A wine
nicasurer. 4. An empty waste. 5 A kind of glass.
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Arabian Nights.

Child’s History of England.——-l){o{'eu.«.
The Deer Slayer.—~Coo_75z'r.

East Lynn. ;'l[r.»*. /I. I-Vow/.
Grimm’s Tales.

Ivanhoe.--Sm//.

Jane Eyre.-—Brontw,

john Halifax, Gentlcman.—.lIn/‘oat’.
King Solomon's lVIilleS.—[1aggard.
Last Days of Pompeii.—b'uiwur,
Last of the .VIohicans.—Coa_/mr.
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Last Essays of Eli:1.——Lzzm[I.

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Three men in a Boz1t.——_7cr«mu .
Tom Brown’s School Days.

Two Years Before the Mast.

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Graugss can choose from the list of supplies printed on page seven of the
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SPECIHL PREMIUMS.

who wishes to see the VISITOR "a
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This enables us to be even more liberal than we had
intended, and as a. further incentive to the securing of large
lists we will give these special premiums to Michigan G-ranges,
in addition to what the Granges will secure by the regular ofl"er.

I. To the Grange getting the largest list of subscribers, in
addition to the: regular premiums due them, we Will give

1. An elegant set of Badges (for Oflicers and 25 Mem-
bers) made by the Whitehead & Hoag Co., New-

2. An Improved Companion Organ.

second largest list, choice of

2. Webster’s International Dictionary.

Grange :in that County from

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l‘I:[E GRANGE VISITOR.

JANUARY 4, 1894.

Notices moi’ lVIzefiinigs.i

BR .\ NCII t‘()L' .\"I‘\'.

liraiicli criunty Pomona Grange No. :2,

will hold its annual meeting with Cold-1

water Grange Ianuary ll, cuinmericing at
io o’clock a. in. The election of otlicers
for the ensuing year, and other matters of
importance to be presented iiizikes it iiii-
portant that all Patrons should be present.
An evening session will be held, for the
purpose of installing oflicers and conferring
the fifth degree.
Mus. I. A. l\i.\Rri.\',
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HARRY COU.\'T‘)'.

Special meeting of Barry County Po-
mona Grange No. 127, will meet with Glass
Creek Grange on Friday,_]anuar_v 5, 1894.
at [0 o'clock a in., for the purpose of iii-
stallation of officers andsucli other business
as may come before the meeting. Sister
Mayo, Chaplain of Michigan State Grange
will be with us and install the officers and
give usa Grange lecture. Let all mem-
bers and friends be p"esent.

Gr-to. R. BO\VSF.l{.
(‘mut/_)' /.:'«‘/111w’.

 

W’ ESTI'ZR.\' PO.\l().\'.'\ GR;\NGE.

The annual meeting of VVestern Pomoiia
Grange will be held with Raveiina Grange,
January 25 and 26. The tirst day will be
public. A special invitation to fourth de-
gree members.

PR()GR.\.\l. f

“ Has I:'l|lCl|[ll)n dune lll(\l‘(' for the llI|[)“()\t"llL‘l‘.i I

   
 

of L people than \ve:iltli? l . I“. Ifngers.
‘ Mrs. R. St’ iffer.
Reciuitioii, Miss \. Riiuiii.

  

   
   
  

 

 
 

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.whieh have sent in new names for the
lGrange contest. Please correct errors
 at once.
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New

. (Ira ii gas. 72 times.
Keeiie No. 270,,  ___- ,,,_ ,_,,, 131
3\Vhite Oak No. :24]  38
zllutler No.88__,_,, ,_,_______,,_ IS
§Union No. Il(i8.______.,_______,__ 11

liuwne Center No. 219,... _ , _ _ , ,, 15

‘.Adams No. '.286__-._____,____,___ 9
l Capitol No. 540 ______________ _,
Clearwater No.674,. _-__._____
Excelsior No. 692 ,  ________ __,_
}rattan No. 170 _______________ ,_
Lapeer-_-_ ___- ___- __.._-_______.
'Sodus No.123___-.___-_______,..
Alpine No. 348____ ____ ____ ____ ,_
Charity No. 417 _______________ __
Binghani 1\'o.667__,_ ,_-__-__ ____
Inland No. T>().L__, _, _ ..
Bradley No.669_____.,_._____-___
Rome Center No.'.’.93 ____________ -_
Wyandotte No. 618_.____._,_-_ ,
Pleasanton No. 55 ______________ __
Bath No. 659 _ _ _ _ _ . . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Mt. Tabor l\"o.-}3._._,____,__,___
Cascade No. 63-...  _
Trent No. ‘.3'72____ __,_ ___, ___ _,,_
Rural No. 37“ _ ,
Cranston No. 393 , _ _ _ . . _ , _ , _ _ , _ __
Barnard No. 689,____,__________,
Bruce and Armada,,,,_,,_,______
Glass River No. 688 __________ __

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l in the Grange contest:

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ike an ziiiiiiul vziiniti-\i\."' Gen. Siiiitli. I()n1a,_____,__ ,__ V V _y_ ____ ____V__ 
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So.-‘lee: reading. Blrs dliull. Hillsdale _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ‘ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ __ 9
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~-'A- , Huron _ _ , . _ ,, __,. ,_________, 3
It p.t\ s to rrail the [)'.l]lCI'\. i-spci‘i:ill_\ yuur nun . _
l<‘:irni paper, for often in this \\':t\‘ _-_-'r>ud liiisiiiess B3117-19 — — — . - - _- - - . 7 . . s_s_ .-__ _ . 
oppurtiiiiitiis are l\i'oii:_-;lit in your .itIentiuri. It ' 1
nzuy lw that your wish to secure :1 lizirunun in Allegan "" ' ' “ ‘"“ ‘"“ ' ‘ *‘ ‘"' ' 2-5
iiiipleiiimits, or 2| si'.u:ition for one of your lmvs. or Lenawe9____ _ __ ‘ ____ V _ _ __ _ __ _ g __ V -3
you wish to use your spzire time to -_5imd 2ltl‘.;l|l- ,
(;1g\;;if,su, B, F, Julltlsuli .\- cl... of I{lt'lllll'.Iu\.l, Manistee ______________________ -_ 2
Va. liave an iidxertiseineiit in 2Ul()!l'lL‘!‘ roluinii
,,,,,,',,,,,y -,,,,,.m,,.,,,,_ Muskegon__-_ -_,_ . .__ -__- __-- _. 1
Macomb____,__._______ ___ _,, 1
.i .V[[SLEAllI.Nti‘i Ri:s0i.i'Ti0.\'. Char1ev01X—---  1
r— Shiawassee ___________________ _ . 1

Sand Creek. M z‘ch.. Nov. 2.3. 18.93.
«~-EDI-roiz GR__AN_Qr. VISITOIt.—In

Lenawee county correspondence
the resolution adopted by the Len-
aweei Grange «after I had read my
paper entitled “Monopoly of the
People‘s Inheritance.” I think this
resolution is misleading, and does
not convey the principles of the
Grange. IVhere would the stand-
ing of the Grange be today if those
of us that have joined had, upon
hearing the doctrine of coopera-
tion and social and financial bene-
fits that would be derived. and
without further investigation, pass-
ed the following resolution:

“ Resolved, That the Grange is
impractical, and that by leaving
our work to attend its meetings
we would become lawless and
shiftless.”

Now one of these resolutions is
just as reasonable as the other.
But as Grangers we do not believe
in setting out foot on a theory we
know nothing about: but on the
other hand, are willing to investi-
gate and go to the bottom of new
subjects, and try and bring forth

what truth we may find in them. ,

The resolution a.<lopte-«l by the l
Lenawee Grange shows that those,
who passed it knew nothing aboutl

the single tax. In the second line}
it reads “a single tax on land,”

on land values,”-—quite a ditl:'erent
thing, especially as concerns farm-

ers, whose land, when stripped of,

barns. 3 ~°«l"<‘l.V- _ _
your premium list.

all improvement——houses, ,
stock, crops, fences, ditches and
tiling—-has no value to speak of——
not more than $12 to $13 an acre
in this county, as shown in the last
report of the Michigan State Labor
Commissioner, and which would
make the assessed valuation of the
best 60-acre farm less than 5800.
Let me ask how are they assessed
under the present system?

That the Grange is a great bene-
fit to us we do not doubt. But the
single tax steps outside of all
orders, of all creeds, and of all
sects, and does not propose to give
advantage or privilege to any par-
ticular class or sect; but by a
change in our laws produce a
grand advancement to all man-
kind. The farmer and producer
being most discriminated against
under present conditions, would
naturally in the readjustment be
most benefited.

Resp’y yours,
A. B. GRAHAM.

I things."

l 7711- U1!/I00/c (fdrmerly the Cliristian
‘, I.'m'zm) will in the year 1894 give its read-
‘. ers more matter than ever before, and will

BOOKS FOR FARMERS.

Prof. Shaw is so well known to the farin-
ers of Micliigan that anything he writes is
sure to be welcomed. One of his latest
books is on the subject of “\Veeds, and
how to eradicate them." It stands to rea-
son that weeds are harmful. yet many
farmers seem very careless of their preva-
lence. Of course weed-killing is a hard
business for a man to follow, but still the
wise farmer keeps at it as best he can.
Prof. Shaw says, “ In good farming weeds
should not be be tolerated at all, because
(1) they rob useful plants that are cultiva-
ted of their due share of nutrinient; (2)
they also injure them by crowding them
and shading them; (3) they greatly add to
the labor of cleaning grain for market and
for seed; (4) they are usually not of much
value for food; and (5) they frequently in-
terfere with the regular rotation. To which
ma_v be added, that the longer they are left
to grow unchecked the greater is the work
required to completely subdue them." It
will pay every farmer to buy and study
this book. You will find it in our premium
list.

Potato culture is becoming a leading indus-
try in some sections in Michigan. Many
farmers relegate the potato patch to a small
part of the garden, while many of those who
ambitiously try to raise several acres neglect
the potato just at those times when it most
needs attention and so secure a third or
quarter crop. If any one thinks he would
like to push potato growing a little he
ought to secure a good book on the sub-
ject and read up. He may learn -‘ some
T. B. Terry has issued a revised
edition of his “ A. B. C. of Potato Cult-
ure," and it comes in a neat little volume,
at a low price. Mr. Terry knows how to
raise potatoes, and how to make money at

when my paper referred tn “ 3 tax ,it. A careful perusal of this book may not

enable the reader to compete with Mr.
Terry, but perhaps he may be able to raise
IO or i5 bushels more of potatoes an
acre than he did before. That would pay
You will also find this book on

 

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Gilbert Parker supplies the opening
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which will run through six numbers of the
magazine. It deals with a Canadian of
liigh family, who comes: from a wild and
wandering life to take his rightful place in
England, and is of uncommon force and
interest.

Frank R. Stockton, in his own delight-
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the irrepressible “ Pomona" interesting in
the second installment of her correspond-
ence with her old “Rudder Grange” mis-
tress. These letters, undi-r the title of
“ Pomona’s Travels,” can only be found in
the january l.adz'r-s’ llu/mi :7a1(r)](([, .\[i-s_
Burton Kingsland strikes the key-note of
the times by giving some very practical
siiggestioiis fora new form of entertain-
ment, under the title of ‘* Fifty Cent Lun-
cheon Clubs.” “How I ifltlalllt: an Act-
ress." is the theme of a Ill-‘Ni valuable bit
of autobiog_{raph_v from the pen of Adelaide
Ristori del Grillo. A skijtfll, with por-
traits, of Mrs. Donelson \\'ilcox. who was
born in the \Vhite House during the ad-
ministration of Andrew Jackson, and whom
he affectionately termed “ The Sunshine of
the \Vhite House,” furnishes the biography.
The second installment of .\'Ir. \Villiain
Dean Howells‘ “ i\Iy Literary Passions" is
as full of interest as the first and as well
worth reading. The editor discusses with
much earnestness the vexid question of;
the education of our American girls. Mrs.
Julia Magrudei"s delightful serial, “ A
Beautiful Alien," which grrvws in charm
and interest as it proceeds. furnishes the
fiction.

The [i’ci'i'r:u if }i’c1r1'rti's for jaiiuary is
particularly strong in its editorial rcszmw of
the closing events of the stirring and turb-
ulent year I593. Dr. Albert Shaw, the
editor. discusses tariff revision, the relief of
the unemployed. recent, strikes and labor
questions, the Hawaiian questivn and the
Adininistriition’s r\_;\licv \«itl'...,,_1.'*ai'dt9‘, 3‘:-.,
subject, civil service refiirm as applie_iV“..i
our diplomatic and consilar as virell as other
branches of the public ssrvice, and a great
variety of other topics of the day. Foreign
affairs are briefly but clearly presented,
and this department, eniitled “ The Prog-
ress of the \\'orld,” presents in some twenty
pages :1 broad and frank treatment of affairs
political and social from Canada to Cape-
town. The most timely article in the jan-
uary number is upon relief for the unem-
ployed in American cities. The article is
divided into the following brief chapters:
I. Baltiinorc-'s Relief ()rgani7.ation; II,
llow Boston Appro:iclii;-s the l’roblein‘,IIl,
Cincinnati's Admirable Arrangements; IV,
The Situation in Chicago; \', Efiicient
Measures at Denver; VI, The Plan in
Vogue at Lynn; VII, Pliiladt-lpliiii’s Pro-
vision for the unemployed; VIII, Relief
work in St. Louis; IX, Private and Public
Co-operation in St. Paul; K, Reports from
Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Cleveland;

XII, The Situation in New York. This
article will be of the utmost value in all
parts of the country for the practical in-
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Representative VV. L. W'ilson explains
in the January number of the Nnrf/I AIII8I'I'-
can li’¢:m'czu why certain members of the
\Va_vs and Means committee, of which he
is chairman, favor the imposition of an in-
come tax on corporations. The same mag-
azine also contains a trenchant article from
the pen of Ex-Speaker Reed, in which he
maintains that the ,proposed tariff legisla-
tion is responsible for the present stagna-
tion of business.

 

Bost0ii’s Great Review.

I From the Boston Traveller.)

The November Arena, which lies before
us, is strong, able and invigorating. It
closes the eighth volume of this review,
whose career has been so remarkable, and
whose influence has grown to be a potent
force in our country. The superb courage,
the catholicity of spirit and the cordiality
with which it has received the advance
guard among the world’s thinkers finds no
parallel in the history of magazine litera-
ture. while employing talent fully as
learned and scholarly as that represented
in any other great review, it has 38 a rule
avoided discussions of problems not vital in
character, while its influence has always
been thrown against class privileges, en-
trenched injustice and outgrown ideas. A
glance over the index for the past year re-
veals a coterie of contributors which it
would be difiicult to surpass in any review
published in the English speaking tongue.

The announcements for next year are
even more inviting, if possible, than those
made before. Among the great features of
the Arena for 1894, will be a series of six
papers on the “ Ascent of Life” by Stinton
jarvis. They will take up the evolution
theory where Darwin dropped it, and pro-
ceed in a search for the soul of man in a
strictly scientific manner. The editor of
the Arena predicts that this work will cre-
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contribution of great value to the modern
critical literature.

Vital political, economic and social prob-
lems will appear in the following series em-
bracing discussions by the most able and

live thinkers of the age. 1. Short talks on

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- work which no doubt has stimulate

SUPPLEMENT TO THE GRANGE VISITOR.
JANUARY 4, 1894.

MAs'rEi3’s ADDRESS.

PATRONS or HUSBANDRY 01-‘ MICHIGAN IN STATE GRANGE ASSEMBLED:

In accordance with the requirements of the position I hold I pre-
sent to this body a partial review of the work of the order during the
year just past and in a general survey of the field give you a limited
summary of conditions that influence for progress or act as a bin-
drance in Grange work. Also, I offer some hints and suggestions
that may be of use to membership throughout the State. This meet-
ing marks a very important and suggestive era in our history as a
State organization. In consideration and honor of which I desire to
first call your attention. The Grange was the first born of all the
farmers’ organizations and history has proven that its foundation
was not placed upon the sand to be washed away by the ebb and
flow of the tides of adversity, and its structure has proven sufiiciently
strong to withstand the various tests of time. A score and one years
have come and gone since the State Grange of Michigan was
organized.

Twenty-one years of existence say that we are now of age. It sug-
gests that we have passed over those critical, uncertain and depend-
ent days of early childhood, when, like the toddling babe, devoted
parents, filled at times with hopes, doubts and fears, watched over
and guided each uncertain step and when the more careless and
visionary days of youth were upon us the same paternal care and
guidance carried us safely along to more mature being and to a time
when we must more than ever before think and act independently,
cultivate discretion and assume important responsibilities. The
burden must now be laid upon comparatively new shoulders. Let
us think for a moment and fully realize the true situation.

The Grange was organized at an opportune and fruitful period.
The reforms it set out to accomplish brought to its membership and
support many of the best men and women of the time; men of broad
experience and well matured judgment; men ripe with legislative
and judicial training, possessing comprehensive minds, able to grasp
with conditions no matter how complex or antagonistic in nature;
they could cope with the ablest and best. In such hands did our
order embark upon its mission, grand and worthy, i. e., The lifting
of agrii ulture, the farmer and his family to a higher plane socially,
morally, intellectually and financially; to remove so far as might be
the obstacles in the way of development and progress; to give as far
IE possible the opportunities and advantages enjoyed by many people
engaged in other pursuits; to do what was possible—each acting in
his own sphere——to purify the politics of our country. These and
other objects equally worthy were engrafted in our declaration of

principles and the class of men of whom I speak were placed in com— ‘

mand. They guided, directed and exercised the paternal care.
Their work has been arduous, zealous and faithful, and the good old
Grange as we have it today, occupying the important and honorable
position of being the only recognized national representative of the
agricultural interests of our country, is the result of their labors.
Where are those earnest workers now? Some have laid down the
implements of labor for ever and have been called to the rest beyond,
and those accustomed to hear the earnest and inspiring voices of J.
Webster Childs, F. M. Holloway, Chas. E. Mickley, J. T. Cobb, S. F.
Brown and many others equally earnest in the work, will hear them
no more or feel the genial influence of their presence. Many others
are yet with us in advanced age and cannot take the active part in
our field work they once performed. These were the parents of the
order. Time has been steadily moving along and now decrees that
parents must rest and children reared by their teachings must assume
responsible work and push on to completion that so well commenced.
The situation is the more fully realized when you now see one of
these children of the order with no special schooling except the
Grange to fit him for duties to be performed. elected to preside as
Master of the State Grange. Younger members are being called to
places in its highest councils as you observe by looking around you.
What is true of the State Grange is true of every subordinate grange
in our State. In the natural course of events this is the inevitable.
Shall it be called a critical period of our existence? or shall there
be new life imparted, and with new enthusiasm and renewed energy
bring about more glorious results than ever before. All this is pos-
sible and in line with what may be expected from this infusion of
young blood in the work, while yet we have the counsels of many
veteran workers who have assisted in guiding the ship thus far and
who will now point out the rocks and shoals to be avoided. All hail,

-~i'twenty-first anniversary of the State Grange of Mic}:-‘van, if its,

future can be as useful as the past!
ENCOURAGE rm: rooms TO JOIN THE GRANGE.

I cannot leave this part of my communication without urging
more fully upon the attention of my hearers the necessity of assum-
ing the work of the hour. It has been observed that the charter
members are ceasing to labor and the work of supporting and mak-
ing the Grange useful must gradually pass into the care of the
younger members. A reconstruction period is upon us and the
effort of every Grange in the land should be to encourage the young
men and women to join them. This new element is in many cases
positively essential to Grange existence. The Grange that fails to
succeed in this work will eventually drop out of line and the good
work now established in the community will be lost to those who
come after you. I most earnestly urge upon the Granges of Michi-
gan the importance of filling up their ranks with young people and
so manage the meetings that they will become interested workers.
I do not wish to be understood that the young people are the only
ones that should be encouraged to join the Grange. It was intended
by the founders of the order that all people engaged in agricultural
pursuits should be banded together for their common good. The
time has come when there is no longer a doubt of the importance of
organization to accomplish best results. It is conceded by all.
Other organizations have come and gone, and the order of Patrons
of Husbandry is the only one to commend itself to the farmers, and
consistently ask them to become members. Urge the young, the
middle aged and even the old to join your Grange.

THE WORK OF THE FIELD AND THE WORLD’S FAIR.

It was generally remarked at the last session of the State Grange
that the coming year would be adverse to Grange work, and espe-
cially to Grange extension, on account of our nearness to the great
World’s Fair, and so generally would the people of Michigan attend
and witness the then proposed assembling of people from all
parts of the earth with samples of their genius and skill, the products
of their fields, forests and mines, that the preparation for going and
the impression made by the visit would be the all absorbing topic
for thought, conversation and action, and thus home interests, and
Grange work especially, would quite generally be laid aside for the
season. The year has come and gone and the events thereof are now
matters of history. So far as the World’s Fair is concerned, we have
nearly all been and have seen. While we had read for a year pre-
vious of its proposed immense magnitude and its intensely wonderful
conception in design, we had not formed ideas broad enough, we had
not conceived visions grand enough to equal the reality that met our
eyes as we entered those magnificent grounds. First awed to silence,
then moved as if by inspiration we could but exclaim, oh, man, thou
art a wonderful being! Where, oh where, is the limit to thy genius,
where is the extent of thy possible achievements and creative power?

Yes, we were all paid for going. We came away with minds
strengthened and broadened. and returned to our homes to take up
the every day cares of life with lighter hearts, better courage and
with increased pride and admiration for our people, our country and
our flag. It shoud be an object lesson never to be forgotten of the
possibilities of cooperative effort.

As an influence against Grange work and progress at home it was
foreseen and we also knew that farmers over a large portion of the
State were feeling quite poor on account of adverse seasons for gen-
aral farm crops, and the generally low prices prevailing for such farm
products as they had to sell. We did not, however, anticipate a repe-
tition of unfavorable conditions for farm crops, nor did we see in the
eastern horizon astorm cloud gathering which was to spread over
our country and envelop its interests in financial gloom and depres-
sion. What we did not see then we have fully realized since.

In view of all these adverse conditions, we could not expect to
extend our lines, and it is most gratifying to report that we have
practically held our own in numerical strength, and in good works
have well sustained our former good record. Some have neglected
to pay dues on account of other absorbing influences which for the
time overshadow. who no doubt will now take up grange work as
before. On the other hand, many new members have been added to
our ranks, which with the general renewal of work we now confi-
dently expect, will quite materially increase our membership.

The State Grange has during the gear done a large amount of field

many granges and members to
extra effort; otherwise there no doubt would have been a consider-
able falling off during the year as the result of causes named.

ran NEW LECTURE SYSTEM.
Immediately after the State Grange of a year ago plans were

adopted and set in motion preparatory to carrying out the new lect-
ure system. Preparatory to this, to each voting member of the last
State Grange were sent printed blanks for them to use in their home
counties in making a call for a conference of some of their best
grange workers to talk over plans and methods to be adopted for a
revival of grange work. County granges were urged to select a suit-
able person to whom I might forward a local deputy’s commission.
Deputies were appointed in nearly every county in the State where
Granges existed, and the number appointed is now upwards of forty.
Printed instructions were sent them with reference to every detail of
the work, including a special circular with full instructions how to
proceed to organize and reorganize granges under any and all condi-
tions. Several of the best workers and speakers in the State were
commissioned as deputy lecturers and to each was assigned special
territory. Bros. J. J. Woodman, C. G. Luce and T. F. Moore, with
their old time devotion to the cause, accepted commissions to answer
special calls. Special territory was assigned Sister Mayo, Bros.
Crosby, Mars, Mayo, Bank and Jason Woodman. Dates were
made through the county deputies and work commenced. The sys-
tem being comparatively new and not well understood caused much
delay in some cases. Notwithstanding the explicit detailed explana-
tion of proposed work, there was a diversity of opinions regarding
the style or kind of meetings best to hold so that the uniformity
aimed at was much broken, and in my opinion the real benefits
derived very much lessened. I cannot, however, commend too
highly the earnest and faithful work of many of the local deputies in
their unselfish desire to plan well for the coming of the lecturer and
to see that they were transported from one appointment to another.
Blinding snow storms and drift blockaded roads were frequently
encountered. The lecturers have been faithful to their trust and the
good seed has been strewn broadcast over the State. What shall the
harvest be? We may well ask.

The amount and expense of this work during the year has been
about as follows: Forty counties visited and over 200 lectures
delivered at an expense to the State Grange of about $343, an amount
no more than is usually spent in the old way of going upon call and
traveling long distances for a single appointment. The expense to
individual Granges has also been reduced to a minimum in this way,
probably not over one—fourth of what it would have been had each
Grange secured a lecture alone and at different times. Cooperation
in lecture work is essential to best results, same as other work. I
have strong faith in the system and as soon as our people become
better acquainted with the necessary details of arrangement for the
meetings good results must follow. To meet with best results all
meetings should be planned with the following purposes in view as
near as circumstances will allow:

1st. It is desired to bring the unwritten and ritualistic work of the
order to a higher standard of use in Grange meetings.

2d. To go to the members and those outside the order who will
not come to us at central gatherings and communicate to them the
true principles of the Grange.

3d' To 50 systemize the work that more money may be spent for  has gone to the more temperate plains of the southwest and no more

* do we see the sleek herds of fattening cattle grazing on our pastures.

lectures in Grange halls and less for traveling expenses to and from
single meetings.

Full and complete preparation is very essential to the success of
these meetings.

Special calls for lectures have also been quite numerous and have
generally been responded to. Owing no doubt to the valiant work
done by former State Masters in the lecture field the present incum-
bent has received many very kind and pressing invitations to visit
different parts of the State. Inasmuch as we have a good number
of good sisters and brothers who can much more forcibly and under-
standingly than my myself, explain the work of the Grange, I have
thought the cause to be the best served by sending them to fill these
appointments while I took especial care to detailed arrangements
and prompt oflice correspondence. The lecture field is so important
that I cannot leave it without urging upon all Granges and mem-
bers the great importance of assisting to make the co-operative plans
of visiting and lecturing by counties the Grange event of each year.
and that it be calculated to supply the Grange speech of the season
from an outside source.

GRANGE PICNI ‘.

The month of August has become tle people’s holiday season.
Excursions, reunions, picnics, festivals aiid encampments are noted
on every hand during this golden month. Societies of various kinds
are establishing their annual excursions {and picnics. I believe it a
move in the right direction and that th ‘Patrons of Husbandry in
different parts of the State should 0  wand sustain permanent
picnic grounds and from year to ye, —. . - 
would popularize the Grange with; .. . ‘ u her,of.fa_rrners. {)3
some cases a single county could do 2 ~ « t In believe it woul
better generally to join three or fou counties and to be under the
management of the Pomona Granges -’ tln counties so pooled. The
location should be one offering good :  1 ' . v as for large audiences
and conveniences for getting to and from. Railroads would offer
special rates and with good location and management these annual
gatherings would be a great strength to the order. In comparing
Grange notes with successful Grange states like New York and
Pennsylvania, I find that they have established and are building up
into immense camping grounds quite a large number of these Grange
assemblies, and Patrons all say they do much to attract farmers
toward the order.

  
 
 
 

RITUALISTIC WORK.

The time has come when a more strict adherence to rules and reg-
ulations, and especially the ritualistic work, must be complied with
if we expect to hold our own with other institutions that are bidding
for our young men through their elaborate and well rendered meet-
ing and degree services. Our forms are instructive and impressive
and should at all times be rendered with exactness and a well studied
desire on the part of every officer to act well his part. Our ritualistic
work is one of our strongest ties and, like our common laws, they
cannot be set aside at will without seriously weakening the organiza-
tion that gave them existence. They were given us for the purpose
of conveying proper sentiment and establishing order and discipline,
without which no organization can live.- Take away the army disci-
pline and manual of arms and you have nothing more than an aim-
less mob, uncontrolable and unable to concentrate any force, even
for self protection. The strongest Granges of the State are those
that live with strict compliance to all laws and edicts eminating
from the proper authority.

COOPERATION.

This is the fundamental principle upon which the Grange is organ-
ized. It is the foundation. Take it away and there is no grange.
Remove it in part and the structure above is weakened proportion-
ately. The Grange may cooperate with different purposes in view.
Through it we may store our minds with useful knowledge, we may
get a better understanding of the economic questions of the day. and
we may greatly improve our social facilities, all of which are highly
commendable. But there is another style of cooperation which,
when applied, strikes nearer the hearts of thegeneral people than
that above mentioned. It is the kind that relieves our pecuniary
wants and distresses, the kind that says We will assist in bearing each
other’s burdens. This last we will class as practical cooperation———a
kind that more people can realize and see, a kind that is really more
attractive than most others, because its results seem more direct, and
come home to us in a more helpful form, as the larger portion of our
people would look upon it. The farmer that is pulling hard against
the stream or the intensely ambitious one will be more easily attracted
by this kind of cooperation when he would not, and from his necessi-
ties and nature could not, be led to see the value of what we term
the higher order of cooperation, as first enumerated.

This is a practical question, and I believe the question of the hour,
for this State Grange to carefully consider. I verily believe it to be
of more importance to the Grangers of Michigan at the present time
than any other question that will or can be presented. I must
earnestly urge its great importance upon the attention of this body.
Meet it fairly and squarely and leave it in some form with the execu-
tive committee if you think best, with instructions and power to act
and to the end that before another year rolls around some practical
lines of cooperation may and will be established. After a careful
study of this subject from the actual wants of our people to the pos-
sibilities of furnishing some relief, based upon what other states are
doing, I could give convincing statistics regarding details, but will
only say that the states that have this feature of cooperation best
established are the strong Grange states of the union, while those
that have let this branch degenerate or drop out are proportionately
declining or nearly inactive.

INVESTMENT AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS.

The National Grange has continued a committee over a period of
two years to investigate and report on the feasibility of Granges
adopting a plan similar to that followed by building and loan asso-
ciations. In their report of 1892, after a general review of the situa-
tion, they conclude as follows: “We therefore recommend that the
National Grange approve of the idea of the formation of savings and
loan associations throughout the states, each to be in accordance
with the laws of its state and confined to small localities to encourage
small savings among farmers and aid them by small loans when

needed.” The same committee at the session of 1893 after further
investigations renew their belief that such societies organized within
ihe Grange in suitable localities could be successful and in such case
would be a great benefit to its members and they recommend that
trials be made at favorable points over the country. I believe the
subject worthy of further consideration ‘vy this body to the end that
the experiment may be tried by some of our county Granges.

Among other cooperative features that may well engage your
attention are life and fire insurance. The former has received the
studious attention of one of our honored members and a full plan
with papers have been submitted to me for review. I will take
pleasure in handing the same to the executive committee of this
Grange for inspection. Fire insurance needs no endorsement at my
hands. It is in successful operation in all of the strong grunge states.
These are but a few things to which practical cooperation may be
applied, and to which I desire to call special attention. I have col-
lected facts and figures on many other features of cooperation which
I hope to place before the executive committee.

THE GRANGE VISITOR.

This publication in accordance with its title goes from Grange to
Grange and from home to home imparting to each the encouraging
Word.

It fills an important mission in our Grange work as it is our prin-
cipal means of communication. It is probably of more importance
to the order in the State, in keeping people in the line of grange
thought than any other single feature of our equipment.

It is encouraging to note that its usefulness has been much
increased during the year past, by an extra amount of genuine
Grange reading in its volumes and a much increased circulation, all
of which has been accomplished by its enterprising and efiicient
management. supported by willing workers in nearly every Grange
in the State.

While it is not yet self-sustaining as it certainly should be. and as
I believe it will be in the near future, it has considerably reduced its
last year’s shortage. Not so much as its increased subscription list
would indicate, for it has made some extra expense to gain an
extended circulation. Its absolute necessity for sustaining the
Granges in Michigan should inspire every true Patron to add it to
his list of papers and encourage others to subscribe.

AGRICULTURE.

It is not a question of doubt or one to be successfully disputed,
that the farms and farmers of Michigan are at the present time
under a cloud. Loss of some of our most important crops through
unfavorable seasons and the low prices for what we have to sell.
with the bad effects of the late financial depression are not all our
woes. An unequal contest is upon us, the result of which seems
sure to go against us. In the natural development of a great coun-
try like ours its great interests in production will shift from one part
of the domain to another to settle down and become fixtures in
accordance with natural advantages offered. Our beef production

In the main our wheatfields, for which Michigan in years gone by
has stood well in the front ranks of wheat producing states, have
been transported to the broad prairies of the northwest, and while
we shall without doubt raise some wheat as a means of keeping up
a rotation in farm crops, wheat raising as a dependence is gone
from us. Our former large flocks of sheep are gradually going to
the slaughter, and Michigan wool is but a small quantity in propor-
tion to years past and gone. Reluctantly we have let these go from
us, for they had paid for our farms, built and furnished our homes,
and developed our State up to its present proud position. Naturally
our farmers are somewhat at sea, and it will take some time to get set-
tled again in paying lines of farm products. Farmers as a class are
not making money above necessary expenses, and many are compelled
to exercise rigid economy to keep even with the world.

Farmers have learned to be more cautious about contracting debts.
so that it does not appear that mortgage indebtedness has increased
during the year, but those who were in have been compelled to ask
extension of time or offer their land in payment. Meanwhile interest
has been steadily accumulating. As a result of all this the farms of
Michigan, which represent the farmers’ principal invested, have dur-
ing the past eight years shrunk in value fully one—fourth to one—half.
while during the same term of years I believe it safe to say that bank
stocks have earned on an average of eight to twelve per cent per
annum and at the same time holding intact their principal.
How long this condition of affairs and this unequal comparison will
last is not plain, and in this connection one may well ask how long
can other interests survive with agriculture thus depressed. As
to causes further than I have mentioned and the action hecessar‘y'to
change the situation for the better I will not attempt to explain.
The question is a serious one for the common good and should
and doubtless will receive an earnest consideration by all well
intending people, and also the law—making bodies of our State
and nation. While they are following their slow and uncertain
course. often influenced away from the people’s best interests and
lending their aid to the classes as against the masses, we as farmers
can do much to alleviate the situation. We must adopt special crops
for special wants. Study more carefully the details of production
and the science of feeding so as to get the best possible results in the
line of our purpose. Make the best of everything you have to sell.
be it animal, grain, fruit or vegetable. Study the science of buying.
Let nothing go to waste. Buy nothing which you can produce and
make yourself during otherwise idle moments. Keep all farm tools
properly housed so they may have the privilege of wearing out
instead of rusting and rotting, and observe the grange maxim to
“Pay as you go.” Avoid contracting a debt as you would a pestilence.
Lessen the demand for money at interest. Let bankers and money-
lenders hold it. These few rules observed I believe will make you
more independent, increase your happiness, and go a long distance in
solving the interest and money questions.

TAXATION.

Year after year this question receives consideration before granges,
farmer’s clubs, institutes and legislatures. It has been discussed
and resolved upon more than any other question before the people.
All this, and a satisfactory solution not yet reached. It is the spirit
of the law that all property, individual and corporate, shall pay its
proportion of the public expense. To say that this is not the rule in
application, is but speaking the truth. The burden is shared unpro-
portionately and unjustly, and it is a proposition past contradiction
that farmers pay vastly more than their share occasioned by large
amounts in other property and notably money at interest escaping
taxation. If there is to be any discrimination in rates of assessments,
this difference should be in favor of non-accumulative and depreciat-
ing property, which at the present time would certainly include farm
lands and farm property, while found in the first of the list that
should pay the higher rates on account of its money earning value.
should be money at interest, for no other class of property is so
industrious and possesses such constant net earning power.

Is it not strange that the people who are personally interested in
a just proportionment of taxes and who constitute a very large
majority of the taxpayers should so quietly submit to the enactment
and enforcement of laws in such a way as will permit the injustice
we see on every hand. -

It was a great mistake to have allowed the repeal of the mortgage
tax law of 1891. Its foundation principles were based upon justice.
It should have been amended and perfected so as to have made its
intentions impossible of evasion. I believe the Michigan State
Grange should place itself on record as favoring the enacting of a
law with similar provision and well guarded against misinterpreta-
tion or evasion by the unscrupulous.

Taxes are necessary to the support of our many institutions of gov-
ernment and he who by deception or sharp practice shifts his just
proportion of the expense over onto shoulders less able to bear it is
unloyal and unpatriotic to the country in which he lives and the civil-
ization he enjoys.

AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.

The fact that education should be practical and fitting to the busi-
ness or occupation to be followed. is being recognized by most peo-
ple. Special institutions of learning and special studies are now pro-
vided to prepare our young people for the positions in life they intend
to occupy. These preparatory schools cover the wants of all the pro-
fessions. trades and lines of business. Life is too short to devote
time to the unnecessary or superficial. '

It is a great honor in these days to be an intelligent and well
informed manager of one’s affairs in detail and practice. It is abso-
lutely essential to the greatest success. Our Agricultural College is
the farmers’ special school. Its line of studies is calculated for
practical application to the business of farming and intelligent agri-
culture. Every farmer’s son who seeks preparation past the com-
mon district school should attend the Agricultural College. I
believe it just as much out of place and awaste of time for afarmer’s.
son who intends to follow the business of farming to attend any of
the general-education-to-no-special-purpose schools, as it would be
for an intended lawyer or doctor to go to a general instruction school
for preparation for his intended profession. Both would be a great
waste of time and would fail to accomplish the desired object.

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Farmers should stand by the Agricultural College and see that it is i
as well provided for as any of the special schools under State con- i
trol. It is gratifying to note the establishment at the college of 9.;
winter's short course in farm dairying. Something in the line 0 5
practical dairy instruction has been asked for by farmers and dairy- 
men for several years past. The only regret is that it has been post- i
poned so long, which gave like institutions in adjoining states an
opportnnity,which they have made use _of,  somewhat eclipse our own
institution in prominence and popularity with the people over a large
territory. Dairying is destined to become one of the leading indus-
tries of the State. Our people are now turning their attention that
way very rapidly and especially because of the recent loss of some of
our main products in favor of other parts of our great country. 11
who desire to know‘ more about the complex problems involved in
dairying should attend this line of special instruction.

The Farm Home Reading Circle should also receive your support.
It was organized at the request of the State Grange one year ago,
which makes it part of an obligation to encourage its use in Granges
and farm homes generally.

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE.

In accordance with a resolution adopted at the last session of the
State Grange, a legislative committee was apointed consisting of
Brothers F. W. Redfern, D. I). Buell and K. L. Butterfield, who
worked faithfully at the last session of the legislature for the enact-
ment of such laws as seemed to be for the best interests of the great-
est number of the people. The committee will make zi report to this
body.

woi\iAN’s WORK.

Woman is the helpmeet of man, and in the Grange she is made‘
his equal by voice and vote. It is doubtful if there is in the land a
Grange that would survive long without her. If life was preserved
the Grange would degenerate to the scenes of the political caucus
and the refining influence of well furnished balls, with appropriate
decorations and the drawing room decorum of Grange meetings,
would be a thing of the past. There is much work of a special
nature that she can «lo in the Grange, the neighborhood, and especi-
ally our common schools for the benefit of all. It is to be regretted
that the National Grange, in some sort of a fit or spasm. abolished
the National Committee on \Voman’s W'ork. It is not binding upon
State Granges to follow their example but the head has been cut off
from the body and the work deranged for the present at least. Our
efficient State coniiiiittee will present their report at this session.

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W's have now a law through which counties may adopt more sys-
Iematic and thorough methods for improving and maintaining our
country roads. I believe through the system proposed many coun-
ties, if not all, can be established on a better basis for effectual road
work than the present way provides. Every country resident should
cultivate a pride for good roads adjoining his land. The highway
alongside or around a farm is like the frame of a picture, it may
ornament and improve or it may destroy the beauty of the landscape
within.

l)EE'.\R’l‘MEi\"I‘ OI" l‘(;RICUIJTCRE:4

So much has been said and written concerning the attitude of Hon.
J. Sterling Morton, Secretary of Agriculture, in his open hostility to
all farmers’ organizations that it is scarcely necessary for me, at this
time. to say that his course is severely and openly condemned by the
entire agricultural press of the country. The attack was entirely
unprovoked and was made at a time and place when it could but be
construed as an intended insult to many present. To show that it
was no slip of the tongue but a deliberate intention I quote from
the report of Hon. Leonard Rhone as chairman of the executive com-
mittee of the National Grange. The report reads as follows:

“Your committee soon after the appointment of the secretary of
agriculture called upon that official to assure him of the friendly
attitude of our organization toward the department and our desire
for the continuation of mutual friendly relations; but for some un-
known reason the Secretary was not as cordial as we had a right to
expect, and intimated that it was not the business of the government
to specially encourage or protect any industry, and so far as his
official duties were concerned he did not propose to give any encour-
agement to any policy that was intended to incur the expenditure of
public moneys for the dissemination of knowledge pertaining to
agricultum,oitbot by lectures, publications or the employment of
emetic, ad nuisance very unfriendly remarks pertaining to our

we withdrew much disappointed, but with a hope that a

 
   

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nected with the appointing power, but even those who had a right
to influence with the secretary by reason of political relations, proved
unavailing. Under the circumstances we did not deem it proper to
attempt farther investigations. Much to the regret of your commit-
tee the Secretary of Agriculture is enforcing the meat inspection law
in such a way that makes it a dead letter upon our statute books,
and many of the weather signal stations established under the policy
of our organization are either abolished or feebly supported. We feel
that the American farmers, hundreds and thousands of whom gave
their support to the president in his election. have the right in a
respectful way to petition the President to establish more friendly
relations between the agricultural organizations of the country and 5
the farmers’ department at Washington. and especially has the order
of Patrons of Husbandry a right to claim more friendly consideration
from the department of the general government which has been
created solely through the efforts of the grange for the promotion of
the agricultural interests of our country.” It is unfortunate for the
general interests of agriculture that the Secretary should so place
himself out of reach and out of sympathy with the people to whom
he should be the most intimate and friendly. He has virtually said
to the farmers of the country: stand back, I do not know you.
Farmers should let no opportunity pass to publicly resent the insult.
Every subordinate grange, institute, farmers’ club and farmers’ organ-
izations of all classes and kinds should speak out in unmistakable
tones so that this misrepresentative of our interests, this gentlemen
who desires to “farm the farmer,” may know that through our var-
ious organizations we can collectively distinguish between a friend
and an enemy.

THE DEATH ROLL.

We all know of the mortality of man, and that soon we shall all
pass away. We mourn the loss of friends and neighbors, but the
blow that strikes nearest our hearts is the loss of one of our own fam-
ily. Fond recollections, mutual joys and sorrows like a vision come
before us.

The Grange is a family with close attachments, in all that work-
ing, sharing and sympathizing together can give. We are bound by
the vows of fraternity, and when one of our number lisps the last
good-bye and passes into the unknown beyond we drop the
sympathetic tear.

One by one the pioneer workers in our order are passing away.
Since last we met four active workers of this body in years past have
gone home to their eternal rest. Brother S. F. Brown. the first mas-
ter of the Michigan State Grange and for several years following its
treasurer; Brother J. Q. A. Burrington, for many years an active
member of the executive committee; Brother J no. Porter, for several
years a member of the executive committee; Brother J. T. Cobb, the
first and for years secretary of the State Grange, the founder of the
Grange Visitor and for years its editor.

These brothers were so closely identified with the history and work
of the Grange in Michigan that we feel keenly the loss. Let us
cherish their memories and each and all strive as near as our talents
will permit, to follow their examples in good works. So long as the

}range shall live will their names be revered.

GENERAL SUBJECTS.

The Grange is the farmer’s debating society, where all questions
of public policy and common good may be considered in all their
bearings. There are many questions unsettled and many new ones
arising. Let the members of the Grange be among the foremost in
getting an intelligent understanding of them. It is known by all
that partisan and sectarian questions must be excluded, but be it also
understood that all questions of public policy are thoroughly agitated
and considered by the people before they find their way to party
platforms. Restriction of immigration, constitutional provision for
equal suffrage. more exacting qualifications for naturalization and
the right of franchise, and the election of United States senators by
direct vote of the people, are a few of the questions which will soon
come before you to pass upon. By thorough consideration be
prepared to act understandingly.

CONCLUSION.

And now in conclusion, let me urge upon the delegates here assem-
bled the importance of studious application to the work before you.
Let each and all take an active part in the deliberations of each and
every day. You are the legislators of the order sent here by your
home granges to accomplish all that is possible for the benefit of the
organization over the State.

Think well and act wisely. Have eyes and ears open to all that
passes. Take notes and carry as much home with you as possible

so that you may give a new inspiration toall you meet. It is a great
honor to sit in this body as a voting member. Show your apprecia-
tion of the preferment by your good works. Many things will trans-
pire to attract your attention from duty, but remember that the
granges of Michigan are in your keeping for the present, and your
action at this session may do much to retard or assist them in their
work for the year to come. The committees and especially the chair-
men thereof have special duties devolving upon them. They are not
only expected to consider and report upon all matters referred to
them, but it is also their duty to originate a general report covering
the ground signified by the title of their committee. If I have pre-
sented any thoughts or suggestions in this communication which
will aid you in solving any of the questions that will come before you
I shall ever feel repaid. I ask your most indulgent consideration of
my shortcomings in my best efforts in presiding over our delibera-
tions and attempting to fill this place made eminent by those who
have preceded me. I most sincerely ask that the charity which
removes all desire for criticism will prevail in my behalf. As mem-
bers of a great, a noble and progressive order. I leave the work in
your care. May it redound to your credit and the everlasting good
of agriculture, our State and all her people.
Most earnestly submitted,
GEO. B. HORTON.

REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

J. G. Rainsdell, Chairman of Executive Committee,

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Since our last annual meeting a great change has taken place in
the financial and business interests of the country. In our last
annual report we were able to state the encouraging fact that our
exports had exceeded our imports during the year by two hundred
and two million of dollars. Facts gathered from the recent message
of the president show that during the last year our imports have
exceeded our exports by about twenty millions of dollars.

In each of our annual reports for the past four years we have called
public attention to the danger, under our present financial system,
which the excessive investment of foreign capital in American enter-
prises and American securities was impending over our country.

In December 1889, we said: “ For several years past the amount of

, circulation per capita has been kept up and even increased by the
> influx of foreign capital invested in this country. The interest and

dividends having been invested here have prevented a return flow of
money on these investments. But this state of things cannot be
depended upon to maintain prosperity any more than a. farmer could
depend upon borrowing money to improve his farm and then borrow-
ing again to pay the interest. VVhen the return flow of money to pay
the interest and dividends on the billions of foreign capital invested

here begins it will form such a drain on the circulating medium of i

this country as will, unless prepared for by the course we suggest,
shrink the value of farms and farm products so low that every farm
mortgage will become a deed of the property."

The course that we suggested, referred to in the foregoing
quotation, was embraced in a resolution which is as follows:

“ Resolved—That we consider it for the best interest of the farmer,
as well as the entire debtor class of the United States, that the whole
product of gold and silver from our mines should be utilized by the
government as the basis of a legal tender money currency, by pur-
chasing the entire output of our mines at its bullion value and issue-
ing thereon legal tender coin certificates at its coin value, but with-
out coinage of either metal until the necessities of the treasury
require it.” -

In December, 1890, we said: “ The sale of American securities abroad
entails a direct tax upon American production to the extent of the
interest on such securities. Not only that, but the sale of securities
abroad induces excessive iniportations of foreign goods, as shown by
our financial history from 1862 to 1874, during which time $1,800,000,-
000 in government bonds were sold abroad, and during the same
time our imports exceeded our exports by over one billion and eighty-
six millions of dollars.”

We said then, as we say now, that " We can see no reason why a
country of sixty-three mi"ions (now sixty-seven millions) of people
unequaled in intelligence, possessing the most abundant natural
resources of any country in the world, and producing five—twelfths of
the whole world's productions of precious metals should longer con-
tinue a financial dependemcs of Europe.” We said then, as we say
now with increased emphtigis, that we believe it to be the duty of
the government so long as , f. determines for its citizens what shall be
a legal tender for the ' ent of debts and the settlement of
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who. enforces such payments in the
medium it prescribes, to firrni h enough legal tender money to the
peopleto transact the bus-nes of the country without recourse to
borrowing from foreign capitall.

In December, 1891, from statistics gathered from the best authority
attainable, we said: “The amount earned by foreign capital in this
country as interest and dividends amounts to more than one hund-
red and fifty millions a year. * * * This drain during the
last fiscal year has amounted to more than the output of our mines
and the balance of trade in our favor. This constant outflow of
money, or its equivalent in products, for which nothing is returned
is an annual tax upon the industry of our country, and the greatest
menace to our continual prosperity.”

In our last report we said: “ Unfortunately the whole of the
excess of exports over imports of over two hundred millions and the
influx from our mines of over seventy-one millions has been absorbed
by foreign capital and our circulation had decreased by over twenty-
nine millions during the year, the effect of which was felt by an
increased rate of interest and a decreased price of products.”

We then said that we could not hope for such an unprecedented
excess of exports over imports to continue and earnestly protested
against the repeal of the Sherman silver law or any modification of
it which would in any manner lessen the monthly addition to our
currency which the law then afforded. And we further said that a
failure of the international conference then in session at Brussels to
come to an agreement by which silver as well as gold should be used
as money by all commercial nations would necessarily produce a
stringency in the European money market that would cause such a
return of American securities and such a demand for interest and
dividends earned on foreign capital as would tax to the utmost our
ability to meet.

Had we been endowed with the gift of prophecy our forecasting of
events could not have been more completely fulfilled. The tide has
turned against us. Our imports have exceeded our exports by less
than twenty million dollars, yet the drain of gold from America to
Europe has been so great and the treasury reserve on that account
reduced so low during the past summer that American bankers
became alarmed or pretended to be, fearing or claiming to fear that
the gold for redemption money was or would be insufficient to meet
the demands of foreign capital, and a money panic ensued. Eastern
bankers taking advantage of a. crisis of their own creation demanded
more government bonds for banking capital. Their demands being
refused by both the outgoing and incoming administrations they
raised a “hue and cry ” over the silver purchasing clause of the
Sherman law. The metropolitan press, regardless of party affilia-
tions, espoused the cause of the banks and the country press, as is
their custom, echoed the cry.

The fact that the government, under that law, was issuing annu-
ally about fifty million dollars in treasury notes based on and sus-
tained by an equal value of silver was made the pretext for this
wild cry of alarm. Depositors believing that their bankers were in
earnest became frightened and withdrew their deposits to hoard
them at home or transfer them to safety vaults. Withdrawal of
deposits compelled the banks to suspend discounts and refuse
renewals on maturing paper and a general money famine prevailed.

Hundreds of banks, private, State and national suspended pay-
ment or failed entirely. The metropolitan press and the monthly
magazines were filled with dogmatic editorials and learned essays to
prove that this money famine was solely due to the purchasing
clause of the Sherman law.

“ Repeal the purchasing clause of that law,” these wise ones said,
“ and confidence will be restored; the closing mines will be reopened;
the dead and smoldering furnace fires will be rekindled; the expiring
forge fires will be relighted; the idle wheels of industry will be set
in motion; the unemployed will find work and wages, and general
prosperity will revive through all the land from ocean to ocean.”
Was ever before such wide-spread disaster attributed to a cause so
slight? Was ever before such encouraging prophecy based on such
flimsy foundation ? Examine it, think of it! Under the provisions
of that law the government has purchased of silver bullion the pro-
duct of American mines 168,674,590 46-100 ounces of fine silver; it
has issued therefor and in payment thereof, in notes and coin, $155,-
930,940 84-100. This silver bullion is now owned by the government
and is worth in gold $l46,746,893; so that, even from the single-gold-
standard point of view the actual loss has been only $9,184,047. The
loss of this insignificant sum (if it is a loss) as compared with the
wealth of the nation, is made the scapegoat for all our financial sins.

Is it possible that these self opinionated editors and these profes-
sional magazine essayists, believe this? Suppose that $155,000,000
had been invested in wheat in elevators on the alliance plan and

every elevator had burned to the ground with all its contents does
any one believe that the credit of this great nation would have suf-
fered in the least? Suppose that an earthquake should sink the
national treasury and every sub-treasury into the bowels of the earth
with all their gold and silver, does any one believe that a treasury
note or a greenback would be discredited? Does any one believe
that the business managers of these calamity wailing papers whose
editors have been “ shouting want of confidence " so lustily, would be
any less anxious to receive greenbacks or treasury notes on subscrip-
tion than now? Does any one believe that these professional essayists
would refuse treasury notes from magazine managers in payment for
their financial wisdom?

What nonsense then to parade before an intelligent public in such
a gauzy mask. Ask us to believe that a nation which sank five bil-
lions of dollars in a civil war and came out in the end with vastly
higher credit than when the war began, has now become so weak
that the loss of $9,184,047 has so shaken the foundation of its credit
that confidence in its power to enforce the fiat of its laws is lost.
Newspaper clamor and presidential patronage have frightened or
otherwise induced congress to repeal the law. Forty days and fort
nights have passed since its repeal, time enough to deluge a worl
Where is the evidence of returning prosperity? If it was the pur-
chasing clause of the Sherman silver law that dammed up capital and
ran it over into stockings and safety vaults, its repeal by removing
, the dam should turn it at once into the channels of trade and indus-
.‘ try. Has it done so? Has confidence been restored? Are the
imines being reopened and the destitute miners set at work? The
I loud wail of distress and the pitiful appeals for help that float to us
i with every mail answer, NO.

2 Have the smoldering furnace fires been rekindled? The forge fires
i relighteil? The silent forge, the uncharged stack and the smokeless
| chiiunies answer, NO. Have the idle wheels of industry been set in
motion and the great army of the unemployed given work and wages
ithat they may labor and live independent of charity? The thon-
i sands and thousands who daily throng the halls of public charity in
:every manufacturing town, bcseaching aid that they and theirs may
i live, also answer, N0. VVe are told by these wise financiers and pro-
{ fessional economists that “ It is want of confidence in the ability of
 the American people to maintain their obligations on a parity with
3 gold that has produced this stagnation in the channels of indus-
i‘ try.” This we deny.

, There is no want of confidence in the American people to main-
]? tain a monetary system equal to the best. There is no want of con-
1 fidence in the ability, energy and honesty of the American people: or
in the unbounded resources of our mines, our rnineriils. our fields
and forests. our lakes, rivers and streams. But there is a want of
confidence in the financial system which the banks of Europe and
I America have imposed upon us and which they are now endeavoring
; to fasten upon the whole commercial world.

There is a want of confidence in any financial system that depends
for its stability upon the fortuitous production of a single metal.
There is want of confidence in any financial system that is based
upon the legal tender of any metal which is subject to the control of
banking corporations.

There is a want of confidence in the ability of less than four billion
dollars in gold to stand as a firm foundation upon which to erect a
superstructure ofa thousand billions of private and corporate credit;
especially when that golden foundation rests upon such quicksand
as the will of the few bi-inking corporations that own and control it.

There is a want of confidence in a monetary system as unstable as
a pyramid resting on its apex which the shock of afalling house like
that of Jay Coke & Company or Barring Brothers throws from its
narrow base and brings ruin and desolation in its fall.

There is a want of confidence in the ability of six hundred millions
of gold in the United States to form a healthy and safe basis for an
annual exchange of over fifty billions of property.

This want of confidence is not confined to America alone, but
extends to every branch of productive industry throughout the
world. There is a further want of confidence which affects the
American people only, but which, perhaps, is the strongest factor in
the present industrial distress. It is want of confidence in the wis-
dom and the patriotism of the American Congress, and a want of
confidence in the wisdom and patriotism of those who control our
national finances.

We were told by these wise financial men of the east that as soon
as the silver purchase should cease, foreign capital would flow to us
and invest in American securities and American enterprises, and
thus replenish the loss of the fifty millions annually which the silver
la\;.l.:..c‘1‘ded to gut curregcy. b 81

- e true, ut is it etter to a six er cent annu
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furnish our own, even if it is furnished at a loss of six per sent wi
furnished. Every time the people demand a uniform and stable cur-
rency based on the credit of the national wealth and national power
and in sufiicient quantity to meet the demands of the business
exchange of the country, the cry from the east comes forth, “ It will
ruin the credit of the country and prevent the sale of American
securities abroad.” That cry has lost its terrors for us. It has not
only ceased to alarm us, but in the light of present experiences we
shall hail the day when the last sale of American securities in
Europe has closed.

We are not bankers, neither are we professional financiers. We
are simply plain farmers who work and think; and we would ask in
all sincerity, as those wishing for information, why our financial sys-
tem, which requires the constant increase of the medium of
exchange in proportion to the increase of business should be confined
to a metal the volume of which is not only not accumulating by
accretion, but is constantly diminishing by attrition. As none of us
and as we believe no business men ever look at a national bank bill
to ascertain the name of the bank issuing it, or its location, before
accepting it in exchange for goods, but readily accept it, relying
wholly upon the credit of the government for its value, we would like
to ask and have these wise men tell us why it is necessary to strain
this money through national banks and thus enable them by law to
make a forced loan from the American people of $209,000,000 for the
benefit and profit of their stockholders?

VVe would also ask of these wise men in finance why we, the pro-
ducers, and our friends, the consumers, and those who aid in the dis-
tribution of our products should be compelled to look to private
corporations for our medium of exchange and pay them a seignorage
for the use of their names.

Inasmuch as we and so far as we know, all dealers in the ex-
change of products receive the silver certificate, the silver dollar, the
treasury note and the ancient greenback without a thought of their
redemption in gold, but with a firm faith that they will be redeemed
to use at their face value in the market for whatever we wish to buy,
that they will pay at their face value any debt we may owe; we
would also in all sincerity ask these wise financiers why it is neces-
sary to insist upon a gold basis for such money.

Inasmuch as it is in the power of any one of a score or more of bank-
ing corporations in this country by the presentation of ninety-six mil-
lion dollars in greenbacks to withdraw every dollar in gold from the
government treasury not pledged to the holders of gold certificates
and leave the two hundred fifty million in greenbacks and all the
treasury notes now in circulation floating without a base; we ask
why it is that these banking corporations. these editorial writers,
these newspaper managers, these magazine essayists should be so
willing and anxious to receive such money on deposits or in payment
for subscriptions or for services?

While every man. woman and child in the United States is ready
and willing to receive United States notes at their face value without
interest for anything and everything they have to sell, will these
wise men from the east or anyone else tell us why it is necessary for
the secretary of the treasury of the United States to go “ shinning”
through Wall street or through Threadneedle street with interest
bearing bonds to maintain the credit of this government?

We would also like to have them tell us why congress should spend
its valuable time in studying ways and means by which to increase
taxation to meet an impending deficiency in the revenue, when every
salaried oflicer in the employ of the government, every contractor
upon its public works and every pensioner upon its bounty is willing
to receive and prefers to be paid in government treasury notes? Why
not meet such deficiency with treasury notes which everybody wants
instead of increased taxation which nobody wants?

Why is it better to depend upon the fortuitous discovery of new
gold mines to meet the constant exhaustion of the old ones for our
currency, than to depend for such currency, upon both gold and
silver production, or upon the sound judgment of the American peo-
ple as they shall from time to time determine to be necessary by the
acts of their representative congress?

Is it better to depend upon chance in a matter so important to the
interest of all than to depend upon the strength of human judgment?

We ask our brother farmers throughout the land to think of these
things. We ask the consumers of our products to think of them.
And we ask the business men who aid us in exchanging our products
for the things we need to consider them.

We are not and do not pretend to be learned in all the intricacies
of finance manipulations, so we ask these questions hoping that those
who are or claim to be wise in these things will enlighten us. They

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are matters which are not only vital to our interests but are equally
vital to the interests of every branch of production and trade.

Their gravity demands a serious answer. We would, however,
inform those who may be kind enough to shed the light of their
wisdom upon our darkened intellects, that we do not regard sneers
and epithets as rational arguments, and that degrading appellations
and belittleing insinuations have become so common and of such
frequent use that they have ceased to be even witty. But we assure
them that if they Wlll base their instructions upon the accepted
laws of political economy and for the time being erase from their
vocabulaary such words as fools, cranks, lunatics and hayseeds, as
we have erased from ours “rascals,” “thieves” and “robbers,” what
they may say will be fairly considered by us, and if their reasoning
satisfies us that the present financial system of the world which is
based upon a quantity of free gold so small that it is almost annually
placed upon the auction block of nations and sold to the highest
bidder, is the best financial system that can be devised, we will how
our necks to the golden yoke and in meek humiliation wear it as the
badge of our serfdom and cease to complain. Until we are further
enlightened on these questions we shall believe and insist that the
entire production of our gold and silver mines are no more than suf-
ficient to maintain a stable basis to our national currency. and that
it is the duty of the government to utilize the entire output of both
gold and silver mines for that purpose. A basis less broad than
this cannot sustain the vast column of public and private credit and
financial pain will be chronic. _ _

We favor the restriction of railroad and other corporate capitaliza-
tion to the actual value of the corporate property. Our reason for
this was given in our last annual report to which we refer.

We favor the establishment of postal telegraph system co-exten-
Iive with the railroad postal service. Believing that the experience
of every one who has used the telegraph under the present manage-
ment has been sufficiently exasperating to satisfy him that the_trans-
fer of the telegraphic system from private.to_public ownership is a
much needed change, we offer no argument in its support.‘ . .

We favor a government parcel delivery coextensive with its rail-
road mail service which will carry with equal despatch with the mail,
parcels of one hundred pounds or under at a reasonable cost of serv-
ice, with such restrictions as to use by any one person on the same
day as the good of the service may require.

VVe favor the imposing of a heavy penalty of both line and impris-
aiment upon any railroad official who wilfully disobeys the laws of
this State in the management of the road or in the sale of tickets,
with proper provision for its enforcement.

We favor such an amendment of the patent laws as will give the
government an option to purchase the patented interest at a fixed
sum to be named in the patent, whenever the public interest shall
require it.

In the matter of mortgage taxation we still adhere to the views
expressed in our former reports, and do not regard the amended tax
law passed last winter as a model of wisdom or as evidence of any
great ability, research or industry on the part of the members of
that body.‘

Regarding the free coinage of silver, loans by government to indi-
viduals, and government warehousing of farm products as issues of
the past we offer no views concerning these subjects at this time.

We offer the foregoing for consideration hoping you will care-

fully examine the matters therein set forth, and if they meet with
your approval that you will give them your undivided support.
J. G. RAMSDELL, Chairman.
PERRY MAYO,
J ENN IE BUELL, Secretary,
H. D. PLAT1‘,
THOS. MARS.
H. H. HINDS,
WALLACE E. WRIGHT,
R. H. TAYLOR,
GEO. B. HORTON, Master.

LEcrUaER’s REPORT.

Wonrnv Mxsrnn, SISTERS AND BROTHERS—AB we draw near the
close of this more than usually eventful year, there comes the call of
dnty—-to render accounts of our stewardship, to bring what of the
gleanings we have garnered to exchange with the kind sisters and
brothers bearing armfuls of their liberal contribution. Here to
cheer and strengthen the work that is doing and lay plans anew,
keeping in good use all " the talents thou gavest,” ever striving not
more to bring members than to perfect and sustain those we have.

As we greet the faces, many of them new to us, we keep peering
for the familiar, cheerful smile of those we had met before. But
some are gone and we miss them.

For the yearI have been under the direction of the Master, and
subject to the call of county deputies, though the correspondence
with lecturers and others interested in detail work, has been quite
extensive, and I am surprised to find that in items of time I have
spent the equivalent of two and a half months at the desk.

In the first of the year and during some of the severest weather, I
answered a call from Kent at meetings of subordinates and a pleas-
ant session of Pomona Grange. Next delegated to visit counties
in the western part of the state. A large amount of time and corre-
spondence was necessary to complete aseries of appointments. Visits
were made as per arrangements by county deputies in Oceana, Mus-
kegon, Newaygo, Mecosta and Allegan, Ottawa failing in arrange-
ment for visits, and lately answering the call of Wayne. Twenty-four
granges were visited, and all but one paid our per diem as requested,
aggregating $50. Traveling expenses amounted to $11.53, or an
average of $1.71 to each grange—-one-third of which might yet be
reduced by better system of appointments. (2:21

DEPUTY VISITATIONS,

Or inspection service has been carried out to a greater extent than
usual, and we hope to hear reports from many of the delegates giving
the views of the Granges visited as to the wisdom and success of the
work. We are well aware that visiting and county deputies, as well
as the general membership, have held differing views of the intention
and most desirable achievements to be aimed for in the planning and
carrying out of these visits. Nearly all of them have made the primary
object that of .providing entertainment for the members, and espec-
ially the public, and that public a non-elligible people, who pass out,
gizrhaps, with increased respect for the Grange and thankful for
ving so good a place to go to——free.

We know that the hope of the membership had been to bring into
hearing those people whom they desire should unite with their
Grange, but such are so seldom publicly persuaded that the per cent
of recruits is exceedingly small in proportion with the expense and
trouble incurred. Then, too, those Granges needing most the advi-
sory counsels of experience brought to their relief from their more
successful sister Granges, by reason of their small numbers, lack of
hall, and perhaps their inability on former occasions to get their
neighbors out, have counted the cost and passed us by. When the
fact was, the State Grange was anxiously seeking, even without
expense to them if necessary. to give them an opportunity to hold a
conference meeting of membership only, where they might come
with the burdens of their surrounding difiiculties and hindrances,
and there gathering all that was possible of counsel and instruction,
gleaned over the field from the many and varying methods, experi-
ences and success of others, be enabled to plan and devise ways within
their reach, and even enabling them to call in the contributing assist-
ance of sister Granges, Pomona and the State Grange, to carry out
methods to make their small Grange as interesting and pleasant as a
large one to its members, and to work unthought of plans to bring
increasing members.

The hearty expressions of commendation and approval which have
been so freely given us by our most faithful laborers in the Granges,
with the many flattering evidences of prosperity have more firmly
implanted our former conviction, that of occasional visitations of State
workers to the Granges in Grange session, where they shall devote
themselves to gathering all the minutia of the varying plans of con-
ducting meetings, private and public, programs, oflicers and commit-
tees’ work, giving especial attention to woman's work and missionary
work among the public. Then, carrying all these contributions to
the next, carefully spread them out for them to draw from, and
adding from each on the way, is a work of importance and
benefit. We are glad to give credit to the County Deputies
for the efficient manner in which they have performed the
uncompensated and arduous duties asked of them, and we know that
as a class they go poorly thanked even by those reaping most from
their labors, and we shall advise, for their relief, that they may have
the accepted privilege, after arranging the period of visits with the
Visiting Deputy, to give the appointments without waiting for any
conference with Granges; for somebody must be expected to be incon-
venienced to carry on any such work in harmony. ‘And many times
as much would be accomplished in the best season for it, instead of
some slack or fussy Grange throwing the lecturer out for weeks of
the best season for meetings, to wait for three or four Granges to
think alike on appointments, and have a storm or side show throw

» them out at last. We have never failed to find the word success peep-

ing out all through those Granges that on call, if it be necessary, can
gather a meeting in three days any time.

LEC'I‘URER’S noun.

Lecturers of Subordinate and Pomona Granges have many of them
kindly furnished us their addresses, and though avery limited amount
of material has come to hand to send to their assistance, many kind
letters, with their suggestive thoughts. have been exchanged, which
have proved of benefit and seemed to bring us into closer and kindlier
reciprocal relations, feeling the touch of willing hands pulling on the
line which brings the Grange life-boats with their joyous freight
through the surf to the shore of success in “Lecturer’s Hour.”

We suggest the propriety of adding to the facilities of this depart-
ment means to assist in gathering of all the useful hints and gleanings
along our way, and spreading them direct to our co-workers.

THE SCHOOL AND GRANGE.

I had during the year the great pleasure of meeting with some of
the prime movers of this noble work and of attending the first large
and very successful gathering of the united forces under that banner,
and must say that I was most happily surprised to see the readiness and
harmony of the amalgamation, and the broad field so well covered in
their work while it showed so plainly the way through which the
Grange in all the counties may add another so pleasant and profit-
able a feature, and add one more to the lights in our windows that
shine out upon the world. I heartily commend to your fostering,
care and assistance the vigilant efforts of our earnest woman’s com-
mittee who have cautiously caught up every advantage available.

GRANGE VISITOR.

I have felt more keenly than over our obligation to the Grange
Visitor for valuable assistance ever ready and willing to grant any
favor, doing for us more than we would ask, though we do regret
that so many a promise of correspondence and items have been neg-
lected, and more that its bright pages do not meet the eyes of the
lecturer of every subordinate grange in the state.

DORMANT GRANGES.

For years scientists have experimented at a great outlay of expense
upon uiethods to renew life in dead bodies. But their success has
never been a marvel of the age and I am losing faith in grange
antidotes and believe that the appropriate deposition is a decent
burial, “ cherisliing the memory of their good deeds, administer their
estate to the comfort and benefit of the living and with the world
move right onward.” .

A LITTLE INDI( SNATION.

To speak here and now of the appreciation meted out to agricult-
uralists and their associations by past and present high appointing
power of this government, and especially of the virulent treatment
and language of the present Secretary of Agriculture, Sterling J.
Morton, it is the natural rnurmurings of the righteous, u-ncerising
indignation of an unoifending united and intelligent American
citizenship.

DELEGATE DUTIES.

Annually we are gathered here in the very pleasant and harmo-
nious sessions of this body, inspiring each year a nearly new member-
ship with animating ambition in grange work. And as regularly see
so many go from here to the field of their task gradually neglecting
the responsibilities and trusts placed in their charge, with indiffer-
ence to the eager desire of those at home, yearning for their share of
benefit justly due them for their contribution of the privilege which
they gave the opportunity to enjoy. We cannot refrain from empha-
sizing every appeal to your predecessors, to fully realize the respon-
sibility of your position hoping that you will sincerely resolve at the
outset to add something to accomplishment of those however faithful
who came before.

Now sisters and brothers let us show that we remember well the
early lessons in our order, and properly supplied with the ready
pencil and memorandum book to brighten your memory in catching
and carrying each plan or suggestion which can be gained here, and
be every ready to distribute them throughout your home field wher-
ever they may be of use, never expecting that your work is done or
shirk a duty until your successors are duly installed.

MUTUAL FIRE ENSURANCE.

The prevalence of mutual fire insurance. among farmers may be
justly attributed to developr1ieats,.'~‘i§l§ thoGrange. And in several
states more or less direct influence  , control is exerted under the
auspices of our order. As i, - V g , ‘t_t’.3esv.York where it is very
successful and has proven a. powerful measure in support of the
Grange. The farmers of Michigan are associated in 83 companies;
about one-third of them may be said to be practically good, and
render assurance to their patrons on a safe basis at nearly actual
cost, while the balance vary from this, to a condition of actual robbery.
Their membership keeps holding on—not wishing to go back into the
stock companies, who have of late been obliged to raise their rates on
account of losing so much through the mutuals, of the light hazzard
and good paying resident and farm property—-and they live along in
hope for something that will give matters a turn, and their company
yet come out equal to the better ones. All this while years are
silently gliding by and favored persons are reaping harvests of good
pay at the expense of their creduloue supporters for all members,
though equal factors of the company, will never be well versed in the
science.

Some of these mutuals were nearly constituted and are largely
managed by agents of stock companies who are able to add enough
of old line tape and expense to keep the rates so near those of the
old companies that the careful farmer is easily persuaded to keep
along the old line, while the agent has gleanings enough from the
mutual offices and business to make it support him as well as under
the old style and members made to believe it is as cheap as it is pos-
sible to run. Again many of the companies are too small to be able
to run evenly very near the average of cost and are so hedged in that
they will never be able to gather asuflicient support to get relief,
and the receiver is their destiny sooner or later.

There appears no reason why the supervising influence of a central
association may not combine the strength of the local organizations
in one band of strength giving multiplied power to the ability to pay,
and placing the liability of hazzard at the nearest uniform average,
and by the wisdom of its healthy control, eliminate all expensive and
unnecessary features in the auxiliary societies.

We believe the Grange could do no more commendable work than
devise means to reach the hand of assistance to our worthy brother-
hood who are embarrassed by these surroundings and those in newer
counties where the home association is impracticable, and gather
them into an association of power and success.

PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION.

The last few years have seen the coming of several new orders or
associations of the people, the main object of which has been to fur-
nish mutual benefit or life insurance to its membership. Many
nearly similar plans have been put in form and have gathered the
support of the various classes of people, several of which have drawn
largely from among the farmers. Naturally enough those farmers
having an association and wishing for something of this kind have
looked upon the apparent success of these new orders with more or
less of a longing desire that a similar feature might be incorporated
in their cherished order, and carried on by the wisdom and working
power of the order which they support, thus keeping at home the
strength and support of those who seek it, and also standing a chance
of being equal to the best, as we pride ourselves in works already
accomplished, be enabled to have still greater power to draw and
hold the aid and companionship of our neighbors around us. Hav-
ing been several times besought by our members to investigate the
matter and lay some plan before this Grange, in the early part of the
year I began the study and somewhat of a canvass, of the thoughts
of those desirous of such a move. I very soon found my early expec-
tations corroborated by study that the principles and basis of such
an enterprise led into a field of science, which embraced the thoughts,
wisdom and experience of great minds, and had been studied, written
and read by able critics in the science, and that any move to carry
out the work must be very carefully investigated, deliberately con-
sidered and wisely planned.

While I can see no plausible reason that a successful plan may not
be formed embodying the good features of those in operation, curtail-
ing by aid of their experience some of the imperfections, and utiliz-
ing the features of association which we now have without burden-
ing it, but rather adding to it that which should prove binding,
attractive and supporting in its effect. .

And what I have prepared and can lay before you is only done
with the view to opening the way that will draw out the thought and
wisdom which shall revise and construct such plan as can be freely
recommended, be unanimously endorsed and work a success to the

undertaking.
Fraternally submitted,
Aimnnw J. Caesar, JR.

Jennie Buell, Secretary, presented her annual report:

MEMBERS or MICHIGAN STATE Gi:ArieE—It is no easy matter to
determine what has been the measure of progress of the Grange
in Michigan since our session of a year ago. Cold statistics we
have, it is true, for a basis for seeming success or failure, but surely
the order has learned this one lesson, if no other, that advancement
does not always lie parallel with multiplied numbers and overflowing
coiffirs, nor that defeat necessarily keeps company with thinned
ran s.

The life of our land has been stirred by great and distracting
causes in the last twelve months. The brain of every thinking per-
son has been charmed into unusual activity by the stupendousness
of the wondrous white city and no less oppositely strained by the
perplexities called out by the present condition of business. Under
such circumstances it is not to be supposed that any society with the
novelty of newness gone, would show any startling gains. It is
remarkable to hold its own and does well if it does not furnish
evidence of overwhelming losses.

REPORTS T0‘STATE GRANGE. .

Of the subordinate Granges in the state, 226 have reported and paid
fees and dues during the year ending Nov. 30, 1893. Of these 169
have reported for all the quarters ending Sept. 30'. 27 have reported
for all the quarters ending June 30; 23 have reported for all the
quarters ending March 31; 7 have reported for all the quarters end-
ing Dec. 31, 1892. Several which were not entitled to representation
in this body at the time of the county conventions have since made
good their delinquency and thus are once more on the list of active
Granges.

Three dormant Granges have been reported revived: Ferris, No.
440 in Montcalm county, by Deputy G. H. Lester; Assyria, No. 128,
Barry county by Deputies Jason Woodman and G. R. Bowser; and
Marilla, No. 580, Manistee county, by deputy D. R. Van.-Xmburg.
The following have given notice of disbanding or suspended sessions:
Hartford No. 89. VanBuren Co.; Tenny Plains. No. 335. Oakland Uo.;
gggeg, No. 660, Lenawee Co_.: and Crawford Banner, No. 673, Craw-

or o.

\Vhile no new Granges have been planted, some of those already
established give signs of most ellicient work, replenishing the numbers
lost by surrendered charters by new recruits in other places. VVith-
out claiming that goodly gains in membership attest to more devo-
tion, or even better work than that done by many a small Grange, it
still would be interesting and helpful to know what means brought
about certain results in certain cases, for instance, how Orion Grange
Oakland Co. in a year changed its membership from 71 to 107;
Morenci, Lenawee Co. from all to 100; Hamilton, Van Buren Co. in
two years gained from 20 to 93; Redford, \Vayne Co. in one year
from 10 to 64; Watertown, Clinton Co., from 30 to 74, and Kalkaska
from 24 to 63. These are not phenomenal, but in localities where
Grange principles have long been fixed these figures show a discreet
conduct of affairs.

srxrs (;RAN(}E ricANs.icrioivs.
The receipts for the year ending Nov. 30, 1893, have been:
Fees and dues from subordinate Granges ______________ __ $3,467 0'7

Fees from sixth degree members”.-. _._________________ 24 00
Supplies sold ____ ____ ____ ____ ___- _-__ ____ ._______ ____ _ , 327 79
Interest on invested funds__-__._- .___ )1“ _-__ ____ ____ _ ,, 299 28
From sale of advertising space and printed matter____ _ . , 39 00
Receipts from Grange Visitor, ____-________,___ _________ 1,760 48
Total i'eceipts-__---____-------_-_-__-_____.______ _ 85,917 62
DISBURSEMENTS.

Expenses session of 1892 ______________________________ __ $1,230 99
Fees and dues to the National Grange____ ____ ____ ___- _ , 408 45
Expenses executive committee____-_____________________ 169 16
Lecture field work_______-__.____---____________-_____, 343 31
Salaries of ollicers ______________  ___________________ __ 750 O0
Supplies, express, postage, etc., on the same ___________ _ . 189 42
Printing -__---_____---_--_.---_--_-------___-_-___--_-. 174 77
Stationery ___________________________________________ __ 30 30
Secretary’s office postage--__-_----_-_________._________ 68 48
Secretary’s office expenses ____________________________ __ 24 95

Miscellaneous office expenses of ofiicers, postage, exchange.
etc ................................................. -_ 99 44
Grange Visitor----__----_- _-------. -__--_--__,_________ 2,501 91
85,991 18

This statement bears the same warning that our accounts for is

precept. At the same time, it must be remembered that, in view of
the acquired capital of the State Grange, it has been deemed best by
this body to invest at least a limited amount if necessary to put the
Visitor on a paying basis, for it is the expense of the publishing of
our State organ, that swells our account beyond our receipts. A
comparison of statements shows the wisdom of this action, as we are
overcoming the loss and perseverance in this course will place the
paper where every Michigan Patron must wish to see it—on a self
paying basis, and enable it to become a weekly visitor.

The work which grew out of our last session has been attended to
carefully, we believe, by the several committees to whom it was
assigned. Matters of legislative bearing were placed in the hands of
a committee on legislation that reported its efforts from time to time
through the Visitor.

In cooperation an effort has been made to induce firms with whom
Patrons of other states deal to place their cards in our printed pro-
ceedings and paper. A limited number have complied, but for the
_most part it is obvious if anything is done in this line arrange-
ments must be made with houses within our own State, to make
tllfde contracts as satisfactory to us as those of other states are to
t em.

F. H. R. C.

The Farm Home Reading Circle, a child of last December’s meet-
ing, has proven precocious and is being judiciously introduced into
all farm homes possible. It is an outstretched hand from college life
to farm fields, and in the subordinate Granges that take up this
course, the theoretical teachings of the one meet the practical expe-
riences of its students.

woMAiv’s WORK.

Through the Woman’s Work committee the projects of the Grange
have been strengthened all along the lines and it is demonstrating that
the Grange has found the true solution of the woman question—not
two heads in two councils, but two in one, each the helpmeet, the
supplement of the other.

INSTITUTES AND ASSEMBLIES.

Owing to the lack of a close union between the Pomona Granges
and the State Grange, we have no system by which to keep a record
of the large and influential meetings and institutes held by many of
the counties. Fragmentary reports or rumors are all that come to
the Secretary’s office. Farmers’ day was observed by the Bay View
assembly last year, the national lecturer, Hon. Montimer Whitehead,
being the Grange speaker. It is a reason for congratulation that
while Bay View is too inaccessible for a general gathering of Patrons,
it is a privilege to cooperate with such an association, and, besides,
already the Grange is adapting the assembly ideato its own localities
and conveniences. The proposed union of two or more counties in
various parts of the State, for the purpose of holding annual meet-
ings, somewhat after the plan of the Pennsylvania Grange assembly
at Williams’ Grove, is a notable instance. It is a move toward cen-
tralizing and adding talent to the local picnic and one from which
farmers of Michigan many expect to realize much.

THE GRANGE AND SCHOOLS.

In N ewaygo and Oceans. counties the Patrons have joined with the
public school teachers in an institute, whose success proves the fit-
ness of the union. It would be difficult to suggest a better. Patrons
of the Grange-are patrons of the schools and need the teachers. Ear-
nest teachers desire first of all to be in touch with their pupils and
parents, and so need the Grange. The district school is the unit in
the whole educational system. It is side by side with the Grange.
It is the first step beyond the home and the Grange is but the
enlarged home life of its members. It follows that there can be done
here agreat work by our order. Many Granges have begun it by
sending committees to visit the schools, by urging fuller attendance
at school meetings and by securing a more extended acquaintance
with text books and methods in use. It is a pity that our best
trained teachers leave the country schools as they progress in skill.
Let it be our work to encourage grading of all district schools, the
employment of better and specially trained teachers, and a closer
bond of sympathy between home and school.

A GRADED COURSE OF READING.

The graded course of reading in use in Oceana county, and others
to a limited extent, was introduced by the Grange, Sylvan No. 393,
being the first to make a practical test of it. This course was out-

lined in the Visitor of November 15, making that number valuable to

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families where there are children, many times above the yearly sub-
scription, either as a guide to the purchase of gift. books or for
Grange libraries. We need s eams of just such literature as is
named there and in the Farm ome Reading Course to keep fresh
and pure and strong the sources of our national life; for though we
pride ourselves that the majority of great men and women come from
farm homes, it will not be long so if the current newspapers crowd
the classics of the English language from our tables and book shelves.
The daily paper, brought to our doors by a free rural mail delivery
will not be an unmixed good. The Grange can do mi;ch. very much,
to equip its homes and ‘schools beforehand against its harm and fit
them to better use its good.
THE GRANGE As AN EDUCATOR.

When we weigh what we have accomplished in the year we find so
much of unnoticed sacrifice on the part of true-hearted members,
all over the State, so much of quiet effort, willingly given, so much
of unspoken influence radiating from the Visitor, in short, we find
Grange principles and teachings permeating individual lives and
famil(iies. and communities, with a power neither to be measured or
sta e .

We look back on the past, with its large outward accomplishments,
in conquering prejudice and contending against oppressions in busi-
ness, and realize that new associations demand new duties.

The phase of Grange work has largely changed. We are concerning
ourselves more with the efiort to shape popular sentiment than to
merely oppose it. In nothing is this so evident as in educational
lines. lt must, of necessity, become more so for, if it is anything,
the Grange is an educational institution. It has come to be expected
that almost every report of our State Grange will prove some sort of
a homily on some one or more features of education. Nor is it all a
mere fashion or rut we have fallen into. To educate, to draw out that
which lies possible within each of its members is the mission of the
Grange. “To develop a better and higher manhood and womanhood,”
this is our avowed purpose. To this end we have debated and dis-
cussed questions of every character together, using the little gift of
thought, or voice, or pen, that we might acquire more, and so we must
continue to do.

“We are beaten back in many a fray,
But newer strength we borrow;
And where the vanguard rests today.
The rear shall camp tomorrow."

“ ‘Tie weary watching wave on wave,
And yet the tide heaves onward:
We build, like corals, grave on grave,
But pave a pathway sunward.

Respectfully submitted, '
JENNIE BUELL.

Sister Mary S. Hinds reported as Chairman of Woman’s
VVork Committee:

To THE WOR'1‘HY MASTER AND Maiiini-ms or THE MicHioAN STATE
GRANGE-—The year just drawing to a close has been an eventful one.
One-half of the year by the calendar and the whole of the temperate
and fruitful part of the year, the great Columbian Exposition was
running almost within hailing distance of our Michigan sisters’
doors. It was the event of a generation. yes, of a lifetime. The
child is probably not yet born that will see its duplicate. The mem-
bers of our Order in Michigan, be it said to their credit, availed them-
selves of the benefit of a visit to this great exhibition in greater
numbers, judged by the records of the National Grange headquar-
ters, than did the Grangers of any sister jurisdiction.

A season of general business depression. the agriculturalist was
made to feel the necessity of foregoing anything in the line of attend-
ance on occasions of simple diversion. The VVorld’s Fair, however,
was so absolutely a part of the educational opportunities of the iiine-
teenth century that the people of Michigan, and particularly the
agricultural classes, pooled all their resources and made this the
acme of their efforts for the season. We may therefore not be sur-
prised when we look over the home field devoted to woman’s work if
we find some less accomplished than we had hoped for one year ago.

Through a combination of rather unanticipated circumstances it
became the lot of the writer to temporarily domicile within the envir-
onments of Jackson Park for the entire season. Therefore, the work
of the chairman of the committee on Woman’s work of this State
Grange is less fruitful of results than any of us could have antici-
pated at our meeting of last year. IQ.-""";':’—"~:-""-_

I may say, however, that woman's work still goes forward and the
mission of woman in elevating and educating the rural classes has
 begun. I prophesy that the work of the sisters of our
elevating the character and grade of our common country

-" ‘will in a few years he as apparent as were the benefits of the

and National Grange a few years ago in breaking down plaster
 slide gate and drive well patents and in securing the enact-
nflrtafinter-state commerce laws and in elevating the bureau of
agriculture to the department of agriculture. (I will not pause now
however to compliment the present Secretary of Agriculture.)

Immediately upon the adjournment of the State Grange of a year
ago, your committee on Woman’s work met with a committee from
the faculty of the Agricultural College and a committee from the
State Grange. and organized a Farm Home Reading Circle of Michi-
gan. The effects of the association are just beginning to be felt and
its final benefits will be far reaching as time rolls along. I mailed
to the Granges circulars calling attention to this course of home read-
ing and study.

Knowing the reputation of our Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion for calling to his aid any allies likely to improve the grade and
grade our rural schools, I invited him to issue a form of blanks that
might be placed in the hands of our subordinate Grange committees
on Woman’s work to enable them to visit frequently all the schools
within the jurisdiction of their Grange and carefully note and make
report of their findings, and suggestions with reference thereto.
That officer kindly and promptly furnished the desired blanks. I
have placed them in the hands of every active Grange in this juris-
diction. A few only have thus far taken up the work and reported

thereon. From the character of the reports it is clearly evident that

this field is ripe for thorough cultivation. The theme is an interest-
ing one and the desire to take hold of it with some vigor I hope and
expect will become contagious, and when it does, great good in
the improvement of the character of our common schools is bound
to occur.

In the nature of things, my participation in the work of the com-
mittee last year has consisted of a voluminous amount of oflice work.
I have mailed more than 2,000 letters and circulars to members of
the Order and called attention to and submitted plans for the organ-
ization of juvenile granges, and have sent programs and schemes for
entertainments for raising funds for the erection of the temple to
Ceres in addition to the educational matters previously referred to.
From the nature of many replies I am constrained to believe that
many have put off the principal part of these commendable works
until a more favorable season, owing to the absorbing interest in and
the efforts many were making to attend the Columbian Exposition.

To my sisters associated with me on this committee has fallen the
active field work of the year. Both are competent, conscientious
and eminently successful, as the reports of their work already show.
One of them, Sister Mayo, has not been permitted to utilize her
entire energies in the Grange work in this State for the year. Her
reputation extends far beyond our borders and she has been called
to other jurisdictions within the year. She has, however, as a mile
stone or monument to wind up the symposium. called around her an
array of women and brought out the last copy of the Grange Visitor,
nominally under the hands of this committee, but, as a matter of
fact, an article of her own creation, which Wlll compare favorably, if
I as a woman do say it. with any previous issue of that paper devised
by man.

My other associate, Sister Carpenter, has carried on a large amount
of correspondence and delivered some lectures as a result of which
we have evidence that the membership of the Order has been
increased.

NIARY SHERWOOD HINDS,

Chairman Committee Woman’s Work, Michigan Slate Grange.

Mary A. Mayo read a supplementary report on W'oman’s
VVork:

WORTHY MASTER AND PATaoivs—-In making a supplementary
report, there is a feeling of sadness at the fact that your State Com-
mittee is orphaned. In the demise of our National Committee, we
have lost the parent that gave us our existence; the strong, wise
head is gone, and we must perforce take up the work that they have
laid down and go on alone. We shall sorely miss their council and

.advice, but, like the child that has been mindful and obedient, we
must remember their virtues and profit from the beautiful lessons
they have given us in the past. We must gather up the threads that
their hands have left and weave on and in the threads of noble
purposes and wise endeavor.

We well know our work of the past year has not been what it
should. That the year has been filled with wonderful lessons from
other sources is true, and in spite of the great attractions the work
has not languished.

A report, dated March 3, bears the following:

“The suggestions in your letter of January 23 were read with

much interest, and acting upon the spirit of the same, a Washington
Day Meeting was called.

" The day arriving, while others were engaged in social chat, we
proceeded to arrange our program, and were agreeably surprised to
find we had more than was really needed; the best men and women
in our county gladly aiding us. After dinner We repaired to the pub-
lic hall, where more than five hundred were gathered to enjoy the
day. many going away for want of standing room. Our program was
replete with elevating and refining themes. Receipts for the Temple
fund, $4.00. Many Granges seem interested in learning more of
Woman’s Work, so I trust you will keep me fully posted.”

Who can measure the real good of this one meeting to five hundred
eager listeners‘: It was “ a feast of fat things, with wine on the lees”

If it is a fact of psychology that not a thought comes to the human
mind but that it makes an impression for good or ill upon the world,
the result of this one Woman’s Committee in that one day’s work
could not help but be replete with good for the Order in the advance-
ment of the principles of true patriotism and loyalty.

Another committee reports a new carpet for our hall; another a
new set of dishes; another replating our silver-ware, new towels.
pans and other articles necessary to 3. well ordered Grange home.
Another, all our efforts in the line of Woman’s Work has been directed
to the enlarging of our library.

Through the influence of one County Committee, a Farmer’s Room
was furnished in a Charity Hospital, at an expense of $50. so that
any sick poor among us can be sure of the comforts of a well
furnished room and good care.

One of the best, if not the best feature of the work of the past
year has been the issuing of the school report blank. The only
trouble we found was that there were more demands than blanks.
We would suggest that the Woman’s Committee for the coming year,
acting in conjunction with the Educational Committee (which we
think should be a standing committee), again prepare suitable blanks
with a list of questions that shall have for their object the raising of
the standard of our common schools; the same to be printed at the
Statc’s expense and issued from the office of our Superintendent of
Public Instrution. Our common schools, which are the bed-rock of
our civilization, cannot receive too much care and attention from the
Grange. Let teacher and pupil feel that they have our hearty sup-
port in all that is for the school’s best interest and the effect must
be most salutary.

Need we urge the continuance of this committee?

To our successor we will ever endeavor to give all aid possible, and
we bespeak for the Committee, this next year, a wider field and a
better harvest. MARY A. MAYO.

J. W. Hutchins, Chairman Special Committee on Edu-
cation, reported:

WORTHY MASTER AND MEMBERS on THE STATE GRANGE—The
undersigned appointed at the last State Grange as a special commit-
tee on education to continue through the year, and to whom were
referred the introduction of the Reading Course and the considera-
tion of other matters pertaining to agricultural education, with
authority to confer with the Board of Agriculture and the Faculty
of the college upon these subjects, would respectfully submit the fol-
lowing report:

On the day following the adjournment of the last State Grange
this committee met a committee from the Agricultural College, con-
sisting of Pres. Clute and Professors Harwood and Taft for consulta-
tion in regard to the course of reading in agriculture and kindred
topics, which had by action of the State Grange been recommended.
The joint committee organized by the election of Pres. Clute as
chairman and Mr. L. C. Clinton as secretary. The plan, as previously
reported to the State Grange, was, without material change, adopted
under the name of the Farm Home Reading Circle of Michigan, and
the secretary was appointed the executive head of the circle. A cir-
cular was prepared explaining the plans and objects of the circle, and
inviting correspondence. Owing to difficulty in obtaining terms from
publishers upon the text-books chosen, the publication of this circu-
lar was considerably delayed, so much so that many who had
intended taking up the work cincluded to wait until a more favor-
able time for beginning the re." ding.

But notwithstanding the lateness of the opening of the circle there
were numerous orders for books, and an encouraging amount of
interest manifested in its plans. Just how many had actually com-
menced the reading could not llia known as no system of registration
had at that time been adopted’: The members of the committtee, as
opportunity offered, brought this reading course to the notice of the
Granges and the “Grange Vie?‘ "” emphasized the value of the new
project, and airgcd it upon t-h tie-_e-of the people.

Later. the resignation of Fees. Clute, Prof. Harwood and Mr.
Clinton from the joint committee in charge of the reading circle left
that body without an executive. The chairman of your committee
therefore came to Lansing on Aug. 7 and invited Mr. K. L. Butter-
field, editor of the “Grange Visitor” to act with him upon the com-
mittee in place of Mr. Clinton, which appointment was afterward
confirmed by the Worthy Master.

Meanwhile the F. H. R. C. had not been without friends. The bill
passed by the last legislature providing for the expenses of farmers’
institutes for the coming two years also made provision for the
appropriation of such an amount as should in the judgment of the
board of agriculture be necessary for that purpose. Your committee
therefore, in a communication to the board presented the needs of
the circle and asked that in accordance with the provisions of the
law, it should be taken in charge by the board of agriculture and an
appropriation made for carrying on the work already begun. Action
was accordingly taken by the board and the Farm Home Reading
Circle became a part of the agricultural department of the college
and was placed in charge of Prof. F. B. Mumford as secretary.

We congratulate the Grange that the plans outlined at its last
meeting have taken such permanent form and that the work of
carrying them on to completion is in the hands of one not only well
qualified for the work, but who is also in hearty sympathy with the
farmer and his needs.

But, though the circle has been incorporated with the college, the
Grange should not feel less responsibility for its support. Born of a
demand coming through the Grange, the Grange should now meas-
ure up to its opportunity.

We need the inspiration, the quickened thought, the better
methods on the farm, the higher motives in the home. the broader
views and nobler aspirations as citizens which are embodied as pos-
sibilities in such a course of reading.

Growth, development, is life; without progress there is no real life.

We can but briefly notice other lines of educational work, to which
we would gladly call your attention more fully.

The establishment of a short winter course in agriculture was also
favored by the last State Grange. This has been in part realized by
tcheushort course in dairy husbandry now offered by the Agricultural

o ege.

We gladly note the increased appropriation for farmers’ institutes
in this state. No line of educational work has been more popular or
yielded better results to the farmers. But we would call the atten-
tion of the Grange to the fact that though Michigan was among the
first to establish this system of instruction it has hardly held its
place at the front. several states surpassing us both as to the num-
ber of institutes and the amount appropriated therefor, Ohio holding
150 at public expense last winter, while Michigan held but 20.

Plans for the still further enlargement of the scope and influence
of this department of our educational work have been considered by
this committee, the further study of which we leave for our
successors.

The work of visiting and reporting upon the condition and needs
of our public schools has been taken in charge by the committee on
woman's work, with their usual enthusiasm and tact; and gratifying
results have already been reached. We would earnestly recommend
that this department of work be continued and the recommendations
of the committee be concurred in.

We would also call the attention of the Grange to the pupil’s
graded course in reading prepared by D. E. McClure, Commissioner
of Schools for Oceana county, and already adopted in some parts of
the State, as a step in the direction of good literature and the culti-
vation of pure tastes and noble aspirations for our youth and as a
possible aid to the F. H. R. C.

We believe the Grange will take no back step along these lines
Let us stand firm for all that tends to lift up our fellow men and
especially those by whose side we stand in the struggle of life, lend-
ing our influence in support of all that elevates, that broadens the
view, or quickens the intellectual life, and with faith in the future of
the farmer, go forward. .

In conclusion we would recommend that a permanent committee
on education to consist of three members, one of whom shall be a
member of the Woman’s work committee, be appointed by the
Worthy Master, who shall continue and enlarge upon the work
already begun, and that hereafter one member be appointed upon
said committee each year, that all efforts in the direction of agricult-
ural education may be more perfectly systematized and the greatest
good be accomplished for the greatest number.

Respectfully,

J. WnsToN Huzronms, Chairman.

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F. VV. Redfern read the report.

WORTHY MASTER. BROTHER AND SISTER PATitoi<s---At the con-
vening of the last Legislature our Worthy State Master informed me
that I. in conjunction with Bro. D. D. Buell of the House of Repre-
sentatives, and Bro. Kenyon L. Butterfield, editor of The Grange
Visitor. were by him appointed to take charge of and give especial
attention to all matters of legislation affecting the interests of
husbandry.

We entered upon our task with feelings of our own insufficiency,
but with the firm determination to do all in our power “ To advance
the interests, elevate the character and increase the influence of The
Patrons of Husbandry.”

At the close of the time for the presentation of bills, Bro. Butter-
field (our worthy Secretary) made a careful examination of all bills
affecting, injuriously or otherwise, the interests of agriculturists.

Your committee decided that whenever any of these measures came
,up for consideration efforts should be made (where the will of the
' Grange was not already known) to acquaint leading members of the
Order, all over the State, with the bill under consideration and ask
for advice.

Many personal letters were written. Hundreds of circulars were
printed and sent out to leading farmers and Patrons. with the request
that answers be promptly returned, in order that we might act in
harmony with the wishes and interests of our agriculturisfs. We
were under the impression (doubtless from hearing so much said in
our Subordinate and State Grangcs) that there was no class of people
whose interests, from a Legislative standpoint, were so sadly neg-
lected as were those of the farmer. '1‘o redress some of these griev-
ances was to be our aim. and in order to do it your committee through
the personal letters and printed circulars aforementioned urged, in
no uncertain language, the desirability, the necessity even, of those
to whom these letters and circulars were sent, writing personal letters
to their Senators and Representatives calling their attention to our
wants and urging due consideration of our rights in the enactment
of just laws for our relief.

Your committee were firm in the faith, that whatsoever our Subor-
dinate and State Granges resolved ought to be done would be backed
up by the earnest effort of individual members.

To the hundreds of personal letters and printed circulars sent out
less than a score of answers were received; and in answer to the
appeal for personal letters to Senators and Representatives, less than
half a dozen came to the knowledge of your committee.

It is not pleasant, Worthy Master and Patrons, to tell you these
things; but facts are not always repressible.

We are seekers after truth, earnestly desiring certain reforms. If we
ever get them it will be by our own effort. If we do not make the effort
we ought not and probably will not receive them. Your committee
trusts, however. that in the future, should any Senator or Represen-
tative arise in his place and tell the Legislature of Michigan that the
farmers are asking for certain reforms, he may be able to substan-
tiate his words by the presentation of petitions and letters and not
be obliged to take his seat in niortification at their lack.

The State Grange, at its last session. demanded of the Legislature-
certain reforms, among which was a pure food bill. In accordance
with this demand, such a bill was presented and after a hard strug-
gle enacted into a law. It may have. and probably has, like the late
mortgage tax law, its imperfections. Let us not clamor for its
repeal if it does not at once meet and overcome the evils intended;
let us rather ask to have it amended. Boards of trade and gambling
in futures also came in for their share of condemnation, but Congress
has not yet seen fit to set its seal of condemnation upon them. As
you all know. if is a matter over which our Legislature has no
control.

There are probably no people in the State more largely inter-
ested in our public school system than are we. To the cause of
education your committee devoted a share of their attention, hoping
to assist in perfecting that system and to encourage, in our professors
and teachers, from the highest to the lowest, reverence for all the
virtues and an intense love of country and for the flag that represents
our liberties a sacred place in every heart. Our common schools are
the storehouses of all that stands for good citizenship. As long as
they are free liberty is safe.

If there is one principle more firmly established than another in
our Order, it is the equality of woman. Recognizing this fact, your
committee devoted their attention to the passage of the woman's
suffrage bill. In the struggle for the passage of that bill, we simply
said to the thousands of noble, self-sacrificing, pure hearted women
of our State, "Come and stand beside us in our effort to extend the
right and crush the Wrong;” and the women answered: " We 3119

Master and Patrons, it is one of the laws that is coming. “ \Vhen'

the might with the right and the truth,” embodied in the woman-
hood of Michigan shall step to the front, then every sentry along the
battlements of freedom may shout, “ All‘s well.”

The last State Grange also demanded an inheritance law, and such
a law was enacted by the last Legislature. This law. and the pure
food law, were two of the especial measures for whose passage your
committee worked, and we believe we are not exaggerating in the
least when We claim that but for the efforts thus put forth neither
bill would have become a law. We speak of this to show how much
a committee can do, simply because it is on the ground and keeps
pushing. And we also want to inquire how much more could be
done if the committee could be properly supported by the Grange at
large?

There is one thing further your committee have had called forcibly
to their attention: The lack of enforcement of existing laws. All
legislation is useless unless there is back of it a moral sentiment that
will cause their enforcement. A law unenforced is worse than no
law at all, for it creates a disregard for all law; it leads to all kinds
of excesses and is subversive of good government. As good citizens,
it is our duty to protest against this as against other evils.

As Patrons of Husbandry. may we be ever found advocating those
measures which lift us and our fellows out of the ruts of apathy and
discontent and up into the sunshine of perseverance and prosperity.

Your committee recognized the fact that a large share of the. time
of the Legislature was taken up in the consideration of municipaf
bills, which were of no interest particularly to the great _mass of our
people, but added very largely to the expense of the session and neo-
essarily increased taxation. We accordingly exerted ourselves to
secure the passage of a law allowing municipalities to make their
own laws, so far as those laws did not conflict with the constitution
of the State. We are glad to be able to state that a commission of
learned men now have the matter under advisement, and if they
succeed in drafting a bill that shall meet the requirements, there
is little doubt of its enactment into a law.

As to general legislation, so called, we endeavored to so work and
vote that the greatest good should result to the greatest number. not
forgetting that when the interests involved were between individ-
uals and the State that only one test was necessary. The simple
question, which is right, settled the matter.

In conclusion, your committee would recommend that this State
Grange decide upon two or three measures for whose passage, in our
next Legislature, special work shall be done from now till they
become laws. And they would further recommend that a standing
Legislative Committee, either a special committee or a sub-commit-
tee of the Executive Committee, be appointed. whose duty it shall
be to agitate among the Granges and farmers the questions selected
as above described, and who shall urge upon and work with the
Legislature for their passage. , .

Your committee received, I am happy to state, nothing but kindness
from the members of the Legislature and State officers, and for’
whatever measure of success attended their efforts they are truly
thankful to all those who aided them, and will ever bear them in.
kindly remembrance.

All of which is respectfully submitted.
F. W. RJZDFERN, Chairman.

James A. Martin, Assistant Steward, read his annual
report:

WORTHY MASTER, SISTERS AND Bnormzas-—We meet again in this
Michigan State Grange to renew our friendships with those we have
met before and to form new acquaintances. We also meet to better
our conditions socially, intellectually and financially, laboring
together for the good of our noble Order, the only organization that
has stood by the farmer first, last and all the time.

The Columbian Exposition and political interests have attracted
the attention of the people to a large extent, yet I think Grange
work and Grange sentiment has made some advancement; in my
own Grange and those I have visited the members are active and
aggressive in the work, and I think I can truthfully say that the
Order in our part of the State is stronger in the minds of the farm-
ers and others today than ever before. It is receiving strength
largely from the Patrons of Industry and quite notably in some sec-
tions from young people. Let us as an order and as individuals con-
constantly strive to develop a higher degree of manhood and woman-
hood and may this be an interesting and profitable session and result
in great good to the Order. Whatever we attempt to do let us strive
to do well. J. H. MARTIN.

corning.” The law has been declared unconstitutional. But,Worthy 3-