46 PROCZEDIXGS OF THE 



confer the Fifth Degree, which was done with the assistance of 

 Bro. Fc»ster. 



Bro. McCJoy offered the following resolution, which was 

 adopted: 



Baelud^ That the thanks of this 5:^:6 Grange be tendered to Worthy 

 Master Golder for the rerr able manner he has presided over the State 

 Grange for the last four years. 



Bro. Starr ofiered the following resolutions, which were 

 adopted: 



BetoUed, That in oar Tenerable Brother and Worthy Past Masier. Alonzo 

 Golder, we bare ever fuuod the mental and moral qaalities wonhy of oar 

 admiration and r^ard, and that we take this opportunity to express to 

 oor brother oar perstmal and fraternal respecL 



BtMlmA, That we treasare his memory in the warmest recesses of oar 

 hearts, and in parting, assure him of oar continued confidence and esteem. 



The retiring Master made a few remarks, thanking the Brothers 

 and Sisters for their uniform kindness and respect during his 

 term of office. 



On motion of Bro. Starr, a rote of thanks was given Bro. 

 Foster for the kind, prompt and efficient manner in which he 

 has discharged all his duties during this session. 



Bro. Foster responded in a short address, thanking the mem- 

 hers of the Grange for the kindness and forbearance with which 

 he had been treated, and this expression of their approbation: 

 urging the members, as they left the Grange room, to lay aside 

 all feelings of ^ jealousy, hatred and bitterness.'* and go forth a 

 band of true brothers and sisters to battle for the right against 

 the wrong, until the class to which we belong occupy that posi- 

 tion in the commtmity to which the importance of our profes- 

 sion and the results of our labors entitle us. 



The Grange adjourned to 8 o'clock to-morrow morning. 



Saturday Moexixg Sessiox. 



Grange opened at 8 o'clock A. M.. according to adjournment. 

 Worthy Past Master Golder in the chair. 



It having been resolved by the Grange that no legislation 

 should be had after Friday evening's session, and the Master 

 elect having arrived. Worthy Past Master Golder proceeded to 

 install Bro. Forsvth as Master. On taking the chair. Worthy 



