4* ]§II{IE9(IY[JTI?lTV7lEl (3(Ill!I]NlI[C[VlIIE]El ISSUED SEML MONTHL Y, BY ORDER OF THE MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE. VOL. 6,——No. 20. WHOLE No.10O i [Kalamazoo Publishing (lo.’s Print.) -SCHOOLCRAFT, OCTOBER 15th, 1880, % YOUR SU;sba1PrIoN will Expire with No. Entered at the Post Oflice at School- crufi a Second Class matter. THE GRANGE VISITOR, Is Published on the First and Fifteenth of every Month ATLFIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, invariably in Advance. J. T. COBB, Editor and Manager. To whom all communications should be ad- dressed, at Schoolcraft, Mich. Remittances should be by Registered Letter, Money Order or Draft . .— O E. 99.9"": - =— °‘.°? 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Convention—Notice of Meetings—Entei-prise of No. 597 ——The Cash S stem of Buying—A Broader Platform—— pon Co-Operation, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 Congressional Candidates—-—Independent Vat; ing. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “ Voters" Communication Considered—Atten- tion——Grange Enoampment—Eaton Co, Pa- mona Grange—0ur Candidates for Governor —Surprise—A Model Grange. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Over and Over Again—Saying Grace—Another .Talk with the Sisters——A Harvest Feast at Flnshing—A Poetical Wedding— American Protective Policy—-The Army Wonn—AJn- bet, and Where it Comes From, . . . . . . . . .. 6 Forbid Them Not—-A Voter's Views—The Com- ing Elections—-Shall we Help Them who are Willingto Help Us——From Califoi-n1a——The Reaper, Death, .... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 Advertisements, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE : D. WYAIT Ann, So. Carolina; H. JAMES, Ind.; W. G. Warns, New York. Omcers Mlehlgan State Grange. n(.—.1. J. WOODMAN, - - Paw Paw- 0.——THOS. F. MOORE, - - - Adrian.’ L.—C. L. WHITNEY, - - Muskegon. S.—S. A. TOOKER, - - - Lansing. A. 8.-A. E. GREEN, - - Fannzngton. G.--SALMON STEEL, Monroe Cen. Gr. Tr.Co T.—S. F. BROWN, - - Schoolcraft. Sm.—J. T. COBB, - - - “ G. K.-A. N. WOODBUFF, - "Watervliet. Cn.ns.—Mns. G. L. WHITNEY. Muskegon. PoIoiu—Mns. G. W. EWING, Ross, Kent Co. FnonL—Mn.s. J’. J. WOODMAN, Paw Paw. L. A. S.—-Mas. A. E. GREEN, Farmington. Executive committee. J’. WEBSTER CHILDS, Chairman, Y lsilanti. F. H. HOLLOWAY, - _ - Bgllsdale. O. G. LUCIE, - - Gilead, Branch Co. WI%TBB.00K DIVLNE, Belding, Ionia Co. THOMAS MARS. Berrien Center, Ben-ien Co. WK. SATTERLEE, Birmingham, Oakland 00. J, Q. A. BUBBINGTON. Tnscola, Tuscola Co. J. J. WOODMAN, J. T. COBB, - Ex. Oflicio. ceneral_IJePuty. 0.I..WH1'rNEY. - - - state Business Agents, GEO. W. BILL G: CO., - - THOMAS MASON. - - - Muskegon. Detroit. Chicago. Special Lecturers. KEEP COOL. It never did and never will Put things in better fashion- Though rough the road and steep the hi !I—- To fly into a passion. And never yet did fume and fret Mend any broken bubble; The direst evil bravely met, Is but a conquered trouble. Our trials, did we only know, Are otter what we make them ; Anb molehills into mountains grow, Just by the way we take them. Who keeps the temper calm and cool Will find his wits in season, And rage is weak, a foaming fool, With neither strength or reason. And if a thing be hard to bear When nerve and brain are steady, Let fiery passions rave and tear, It finds us maimed already. Who yields to anger conquered lies, A captive none can pity; ‘ Who rules his spirit greater is Than he who takes a city. A hero be, though drums are mute, And no gay banners flaunted; He treads his passions under foot, And meets the world undaunted. Oh, then, to bravely do our best, Howe’er the winds are blowing, And meekly leave to God the rest, is wisdom worth the knowing. ;‘?}Ia5ttr’:% gllmartmsnt PAW PAW J. J. WO0DMAN~ - * ' The Order in New England. (Continued from last Number.) There were two meetings arranged id; Connecticut, but one was given up on account of a political meeting, which had been appointed at the same time and place, the other was held on the shore of a beautiful lake, near Gran- by, and within a'few miles of the resi- dence of Brother Harry Goddard, Past Master of the State Grange. It was one of the largest of the season—a gen- uine “clam-bake.” Several thousand people were present, and the bivalves and lobsters sufiered and disappeared in large quantities. Much of the success and interest of the occasion was due to the efforts of Bro. Goddard, who gave his whole time and attention to the work of arranging for the meeting and carrying out the program. Bro. Graves, Past Master of the Massachusetts State Grange, made the opening speech, in his clear and happy style. I cannot speak with so much confidence of the favorable prospects of the Order in Conn. But few Granges were ever or- ganized, and they were left without the necessary instruction to enable them to understand the real purpose of the Order, or to work intelligently; and the only wonder is, that so many have survived, and that so many of the mem- bers still hope and persevere in the good work. Bro. Kimberly, the Master of the State Grange, is a representative farmer of the state, and takesa deep interest in everything which tends to elevate and betterthecondition of farm- ers. His subordinate Grange is one of the largest and most prosperous in New England, and his faith is strong in the future of the Order in his State. If a good teacher and deputy could be put into the field in Connecticut, there is but little doubt that his most earnest desires and sanguine hopes would be realized. The executive committee of the Ver- mont State Grange arranged for four meetings in different parts of the State; and Bro. Franklin, Master of the State Grange, put in an appearance at each meeting, and spoke in his clear, logical and convincing style, greatly to the en- lightenment and ediflcation of all pres- ent. Bro. Franklin is so well-known to the Order, having served in three sessions of the National Grange, that to speak of him here may seem out of place ; but no one can form a correct es- timate of the man and his fitness for the high position he occupies in the Order in his own State, until they go into Vermont, where his name has be- come as an household word. He was born on a farm, and has made farming his profession. His cultivated land, in the beautiful valley, is as level and fer- tile as a western prairie, and the condi- tion of his growing crops indicates not only good husbandry but “scientific farming." He enlisted early in the war and rose from the position of second lieutenant to that of colonel of his regi- ment, and carries nearly a score of hon- orable scars. He has served in both branches of the legislature of his state, as president of the senate, and - held many other positions of honor and trust, fand I hear it whispered that congres- sional or gubernational honors will be offered him in the near future In Bro. Franklin the Order in Ver- mont has a faithful and able advocate, and while he holds the reins, we may expect progress there. Governor Proc- tor was present and addressed the meet- ing at Townsend, the home of Brother Franklin. His speech was well timed, sensible, and highly interesting. Sev- eral other prominent" professional men of the state were present and spoke not only at this, but at all the other meet- ings in the state. This, to me is a most encouraging sign of progress, and indi- cates that the prejudices which once existed in the minds of those engaged in other professions are fast disappear- ing, and that our Order is taking its place among the most popular institu- tions of the age. It is generally con- ceded that our organization has been of great value to the farmers of the Green Mountain State. The best and most in- telligent class of farmers and their wives have afliliated with it ; and they are resolved to live up to its objects and teachings, and derive some substantial benefits from it; and by their worthy examples have cultivated an honest and healthy rivalry, and laudable am- bition to excel in all farm operations, not only among patrons, but those not connected with the Order look over the fences of their neighbors, and resolve “not to be outdone by Grangers.” As a result farming is more diversified and systematized, better implements are used, a more intelligent and practical system_of cultivation and fertilization inaugurated, farm buildings are im- proved and home surroundings made more cheerful and inviting with green lawns, blooming flowers, and ornamen- tal shrubbery. My ideas of Vermont as an agricultural state have been some- what elevated, and I am inclined to the opinion that it is not only a “good state to be born in,” but to live in. The last meeting in the state was held on the picnic grounds at Lyndon- ville, Coledonia County, the place of my birth, and around which clusters many cherished recollections of early childhood. The people turned out in large numbers and gave me a hearty and cordial welcome. The poem entit- led “Welcome” which appeared in the VISITOR was read by Sister Oscar Brown, -of St.[Johnsbury, in a very for- -cible and happy manner; and being taken entirely by surprise, when I came to respond, found myself somewhat in the condition of the sails of a ship in a storm, "taken aback.” Spending the Sabbath with relations I took the early Monday morning train for the Pine Tree state, and passed down through the notch in the White Mountainsin an observation car,Which afforded a splendid opportunity to view some of the finest mountain scenery on the American continent. I longed to spend a day among the grand old mountains, ascend Mt. Washington and take a birdseye view of the New England States, and a portion of Can- ada; but my time was mortgaged, a. pay- ment due at Old Orchard the next day, and there was no time to devote to pleasure seeking. I was highly grati- fied to again meet Bros. Draper and Ware, of Mass., and Wason, Lyman and Miller of New Hampshire, who came to Old Orchard to aid, by their presence and words of cheer, in making the first meeting in Maine what it proved to be, a grand success. There I also met Brother and Sister Ham, whose presence bad cheered and whose counsels had aided the National Grange at Charleston, Louisville, Chicago and Cincinnati. He was the first Master of the State Grange and made an able and eflicient ofllcer. When be vacated the Master's oflice he did not vacate his place in his local Grange or cease to la- bor in the good cause, but like Brothers Ware, of Mass.. and Chase, of New Hampshire; Colton, of Vermont, and others. has continued to give his best efforts and influence to the work of the Order. Bro. Thing, Master of the State Grange, and his whole staff of State Grange olficers were early upon the ground receiving guests and looking after every minutia of the program for the meeting, which was carried out in good order.. From Old Orchard, in company with Bro. Thing, I returned to Portland, and took the night boat for Northport, the place of the next meet- ing. Although these meetings were held just before the state election and in the midst of a political excitement never surpassed in the state, when meet- iegs were being held every day and~ eveningall over the state, with bands of music playing, processions march- ing, banners waving, flags flying, speakers talking and professional ap- plauders shouting themselves hoarse, yet there seemed to be no lack of inter- est at the farmer’s meeting, and the thousands which attended them went away gratified and surprised to learn that men could speak at these gather- ings at such a time and not even allude to politics. The patrons of Maine are more fortu- nate than their brothers and sister in the other New England States in having a live and well conducted Grange paper—The Dirigo .Rural—and they appreciate and patronize it. Yet it does not receive that support from the patrons of the other New England States which it is justly entitled to, and which the good of the Order demands. I regard the Dirigo Rural, as one of the very best Grange and agricultural pa- pers published, and peculiarly adapted to the wants of the order in New Eng- land. The State Granges could do no better thing to promote the interest and strengthen the Order there,than to take the necessary action to give it a wide circulation. The"d'rder in Maine is while Bro. Thing holds the helm, we may expect to see the Grange ship moving proudly on her way, outriding every storm, and overcoming every ob- stscle in the way of progress. strong and gaining in numbers, and p A Good Election. ROMEO, Michigan, Oct. 9, 1880. J. T. Cobb.- Our convention for the election of a Representative from Macomb county, was held in this village, and resulted in the election of J. J. Snook, Past Master of VVashington Grange, No. 403. All the Granges in the county sent del- egates and the convention was a very pleasant gathering. The committee on resolutions touched upon the transpor- tation question, strongly favoring the same views as held by the VISITOR. A motion was also carried, instructing the representation to press upon the at- tention of the State Grange the impor- tance of doing some campaign work in this part of the State. We, who have been members of the Grange ever since its earliest organization in this county, are losing n9ne of our love for the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, but, on the contrary. are as ardent Patrons to-day as at the beginning, yet_fully realizing the slow progress we have made, and believing that all around us are those “ almost persuaded " to become Patrons, we are desirous that a little systematic work, planned by the State Grange should be done in our locality. It may be said——indeed it was said by one in the convention—-that if we would only live as Patrons, exemplify the princi- ples of the Order in our daily lives, “purchase all our supplies through Grange agencies,” things would go on swimmingly, and we would never feel the need of help from the State Grange in advancing the interests of the Order in our neighborhood. In reply we are not prepared to claim that the mem- bers of Romeo Grange are perfect Pat- rons, but we do believe they conduct themselves in as strict accordance with the principles of the Order as many members who belong to Granges far more numerous. We know that from the commencement the members of our little Grange have nobly stood by Day & Taylor, and we doubt if any Grange of equal numbers in the State, has pur- chased more plaster of the above men- tioned firm than has No. 414. No, the causes of our slow growth may be found in local circumstances, and not from want of faithful membership. The convention instructed me to notify you of the election of Bro. J. J. Snook, and I had no expectation of beating about the bush so much in doing so. Fraternally, F. E. SCOTT. Clinton County Meeting. FOWLER, Oct. 5, 1870. Brother J. .T. Cobb .- Please publish in the VISITOR the following for the benefit of the Patrons of Clinton County. The delegates of the several Granges of this County met on the 5th inst. at the St. John’s Grange hall. M. H. Dunham was elected chairman, and a committee was appointed to re-district the County, which was done, and Nathan Ellis, P. 0., St. Johns, was elected from the First District; Courtland Hill, P. 0., Bengal, Second District; Robert Ham- ilton, P. O., Wacousta, Third District. On motion, the delegates to the State Grange were instructed to try and re- move the disability of 4th degree mem- bers, as Masters or Past Masters, only are eligible to membership in the State Grange, which was carried by seven-eights majority. . Mvnon BROWN. Secretary. Notice. The October meeting of the Ionia County Grange will be held at the Dan- by Grange Hall on the third Tuesday and Wednesday of the month. J . H. Towaa, Sec. .1,_.m _....._..._.._...‘..._“._.—_—. N. »-1‘-4;-«‘c‘«-’£’~"s*;~',v.?.3a9£ ' THE GRANGE VISITOR. FAIR LINES. Game all good Granger: far and near, While I rehearse my song ; Praiyl give me your most attentive ear, I’ not detain you long. Your bonnteous crops are garnered, With fruitage rich and rare; Then bring of every product, A sample for the fair. Though other hands.are helpful To decorate and dress, You have the prime material To make it a success. Bring your wealth and labor, Corn, barley, oats and wheat The best ; and with your neighbor For honest prize compete. Take some enormous pumpkin, Melon or crimson beet; Squash, parsnip, golden carrott, Such as are hard to beat. Some tempting huge tomato, That monster cabbage head, Or overgrown potato From sweet or Irish bed. Rare apples from the orchard, Grapes from the choicest vine, With luscious pears and peaches Sweet, rosy-cheeked and prime. Of stock, the finest horses, Sleek cattle, porkers, sheep. With plumed array of pouitry To make the list complete. Then products of the diary, Rich butter, tootbsoine cheese ; Sure each should win a premium, Who “perfect” stands in these. Pickles, preserves and jelly, Pure honey in the cell, Bread made by Maud or Nellie, Who in the art excel Of fancy work contribute, Bright woof of leisure hours ; With rare old curiosities, And don’t forget the flowers. There is much of active labor Such enterprise demands, And our citizens are working With deft, eflicient hands. Let each perform his duty, Though medium great, or less, To make the fair of '80 An unqualified success. §rrturrr’zl glrpartmrnt. 0. L. WHITNEY, - - - MUSKEGON. Pickings by the Way, Ne. 16. A word or two to our readers by way of answer to some hints we have been slyly given. Our sister thinks that we ought to say “chickens by the way”— no fault ofours that we have had chick- ens instead of turkey or duck, for we are not very fond of either—would never make a minister in full capacity. Such as we have received we have taken to the satisfaction of our small needs. Another sister whose opinion has weight with us thinks we ought to condemn instead of praising the lavish manner with which the tables are sup- plied at our Harvest feasts. We have only given facts, understating rather than overstating them. When people do well with their abundance and feed the hungry, ought we to condemn it ? Shall we be so ungrateful as to criticize the hands that fed us and refuse to eat the well prepared, inviting food set lie- fore us by the diligent, worthy sister]? While we may regret that she fed and cheered so an unworthy aguest, we can not deny her the little praise we are able to give by eating enough to satisfy our natural appetite. Fault is found that too much rich food is brought to the tables an our feast occasions. If each has brought of_her abundance who can blame her ? We might say that she ought to‘ put up a sign, “This is too good to be eaten," or “if this eaten it will injure your health.” In short, sis- ters, you must not tempt the men, or do it witha warning, and say aloud to all the patrons, plain substantial food is the best on all occasions; but to the sister, “Sub Rosa” will say, we have confidence in your judgment and faith in your intentions. Doas you please. Auouscr 26 dawned lovely and bright, the rays of therising sun shining into our cham- ber window from across the Traverse peninsula called us to break our fast and to the days labor. Good-bye was said to host and hostess and hastening to the wharf we were none to soon to get upon the steamer, Clara Bell, her lines already cast off, and her propell- mg power in motion. On board we found Bro. Hamilton, representing the “agrfcultural world” and Bro. and Sis- terblorton, of Wyoming, who were to be our companions to Old Mission, our next objective point. Whoever loves the water would enjoy a trip on Trav- erse Bay. Smooth is its surface, being sheltered by the forest clad hills on either side and so clear is the water that you can see to agreat depth. You may go up to Old Mission on the east side of the northern end of the peninsula, by boat upon either the west bay or the east bay‘ Either is pleasant and very enjoyable even to those who usually dislike to ride upon the water. We took the west bay and made due north about 18 or 20 miles as the steamer goes and then rounding the point of the peninsula made Old Mission harbor to soon to edjoy all we desired of the scen- ery along the shores of the bay, and on the point as we doubled it, and where- on is Bro. Parmalee's well grown or- chard. OLD MISSION. We don’t like the name, it may be old and may have had its mission in the past and we know it has in the present and will have in the future but like Washington Irving we likea musical name in harmony with nature and her gentle attributes. No utilitarian cog- nomen for us but something that rolls gently from the lips and falls sweetly on the ear. that tells of the beauty of the scenery of forest and form, of the lovely music of the clear, sweet waters breaking in measured succession on the pebbly shore; that tells of the pure, cool air, giving health to the invalid form, and vigor to the enervated limbs, that tells of a place for sweet rest for soul and body, such_would be our ideal name for The boat has stopped, and we are upon the newly-made dock. Bro. Geo. Hedden comes forward to greet us, and invite us to his home up among the trees. We can’t go until we have shaken hands with our old friend Bro. Geo. Parmarlee, who is busy attending to the transfer of fruit to the boat en route for the great all- absorbing Chicago market. We will walk up, Bro. Hedden; your buggy is already full. So were several other buggies, all from the passengers that came off the boat. On inquiry we learned that nearly every farm house and cottage was full of guests, seeking health, rest, and pleasure. At Bro. Hedden’s we were introduced to Steele's, Sweet’s Lowe’s, and others, but seeing little of them we say little. Like us, they were transient guests at this place, seeking health and pleasure. After dinner came rain, much needed, thankfully received rain. Of more value to farm, orchard and garden than many such lectures as ours advertised at the church near by. Yet at the ap- pointed time We met the few that came in spite of the rain, and had a pleasant interview, rekindling the fires burning low, at which in the near future we hope will warm and animate their desires to attain a higher manhood and womanhood. , An evening spent in social chat, and asweet rest and sleep of a night pre- pared us for the TO-MORROW. At half past 10 A. M. of the 27th, we stood upon the dock again, waiting for the “City of Grand Rapids” to come for us which it soon did. We said good bye, promising to return next day, and spend the Sunday. The steamer crossed the East‘Bay to Elk Rapids, and went up thence up Heart Shoal to Torch Lake or Brownstown; then crossed the united Bays to Northport, and thence back to Norwood on the east shore where we landed, bidding God speed to Bro. Hamilton, who went on to Petosky, while we kept an en- gagement with Norwood Grange, No. 506, in Charlevoix County. The See- retary met us at the landing, and led the way to the place of meeting, where a few only had convened, yet to them we talked for an hour, and then went home with Bro. W. H. Beach, the last Master of this Grange. We just men- tioned the cause of the condition of this Grange. It was violation of or- ganic law by the first Master, he being a law unto himself. He could not see anyone fill his place, and so did what he could to destroy the place he once held. The old spirit that called the or- ganization into being still exists, and will in the near future soon bloom and fruit again, We spent the night at the home of Bro. and Sister Beach, looked over their location, was very much pleased with the farms and farmers we saw, as we rode along the State road to Eastport and the steamboat landing. Saw Bro. Williams of East- port Grange, and found our arrange- ments all made for a meeting there. At Torch Lake, a. pleasant little village near the head of the lake of the same name, we took dinner, and then the boat back to the Peninsula, as agreed. Arriving at the home of Bro. Hedden, we found some change had taken place. Most of the visitors had returned to their homes in Chicago and Grand Rapids, but others had come, and spending Sunday there we had time to become acquainted with some of them, as we found we had mutual friends. Mrs. J. H. Ford,