Grange Jeopardy The Degrees Founder Facts According to The Digest… The Grange Today Fraternity Potpourri
The lesson of the Third Degree. A-1
A-2 The emblems of the Second Degree.
A-3 Candidates for the Fourth Degree are referred to as…
A-4 The symbols of the First Degree.
A-5 With russet trimmings, this traditional Scottish bonnet worn by men is appropriate for the Third Degree.
B-1 This Founder was a chief clerk in the Post Office Department when the National Grange was organized. He was offered the position of Master, but declined because he was not a “practical agriculturalist”. He suggested that William Saunders be chosen…
B-2 After serving as National Treasurer for 21 years, he was succeeded by his wife, Eva, who served for the next 26 years.
B-3 Aside from his work in the Grange, this Founder is also responsible for introducing the navel orange to this country in 1870.
B-4 His book, "Mentor in the Granges and Homes of Patrons of Husbandry," was "designed to explain the origin, aims and government of the Order, answering objectors, advise candidates, teach the lessons of each degree, and duties of officers and members; and thus aid Patrons to be better members of families, of the Order and of society“. It is available on Amazon.com…
At the beginning of the Civil War, he enlisted in the 15th Vermont Volunteers, where he eventually became a lieutenant. He was later transferred, became a colonel, and with his regiment would fight at the battle of Gettysburg. B-5
When Grange officers are addressed during a meeting, this term of reverence should precede their title. C-1
C-2 This officer determines the right and left of the hall.
This is a certificate that simply disconnects a member from a Grange, leaving one still a member of the Order eligible to affiliate with another subordinate. C-3
It is the least number of members present in which a subordinate Grange can be opened in due form. This number represents a quorum. C-4
C-5 While the body of the ‘Constitution of the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry’ has been amended from time to time, since its adoption on January 9, 1873, this portion has never been changed.
The cover of the 2015 program book for the Junior Grange features this anagram of the word, “JUNIORS”. D-1
The Grange continues to press for this telecommunication service to be made available throughout rural America, giving them greater access to telemedicine, education opportunities, and allowing farmers to take advantage of precision agricultural technologies. D-2
D-3 In 2016, this annual event will be held in New Hampshire, where activities will include the opportunity to volunteer on a Presidential campaign of one’s choice.
D-4 Calling it ‘regulatory over-kill across America’s rural landscape’, the National Grange has expressed deep reservations regarding this proposed EPA and Corps of Engineers rule that would grant the agencies wide-ranging authority over all water and land mass in the country.
D-5 It is the tagline for the 150th Annual National Grange Convention to be held next year in Washington, DC.
E-1 Led by the subordinate Master during the Opening and Closing Rituals, this series of hand and arm motions corresponds to the lessons of the degrees.
E-2 In the early days of the organization, the combined efforts to combat railroad monopolies and trade restrictions are commonly referred to as this.
In 1949, he was appointed to be the first director of youth activities for the National Grange. E-3
E ft. long, 56 ft. wide, and built in a mere 21 days, the SS Oliver Kelley was a ‘Liberty ship’ that transported men and supplies during this armed conflict.
E-5 Aptly called the “Declaration of Independence of the American Farmers” when adopted in 1874, it is a statement of Grange principles and objectives.
What is CHARITY ? A-1
What are the HOE & PRUNING KNIFE ? A-2
What are HUSBANDMEN AND MATRONS? A-3
What are SPRING, CHILDHOOD, THE SEED ? A-4
What are TAM O’SHANTERS ? A-5
Who is WILLIAM IRELAND ? B-1
Who is FRANCIS McDOWELL ? B-2
Who is WILLIAM SAUNDERS ? B-3
Who is Who is REV. AARON B. GROSH ? B-4
Who is JOHN THOMPSON ? B-5
What is WORTHY ? C-1
Who is the OVERSEER? OVERSEER? C-2
What is a DEMIT ? C-3
What is SEVEN ? C-4
What is the PREAMBLE ? C-5
What is JOIN US NOW IN OUR RED SHOES ? D-1
What is ? WIRELESS BROADBAND ? D-2
D-3 What is the NATIONAL GRANGE LEGISLATIVE FLY-IN ?
What is W.O.T.U.S. ? (WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES) D-4
What is “POWER OF THE PAST, FORCE OF THE FUTURE” “POWER OF THE PAST, FORCE OF THE FUTURE” ? D-5
What is the GRANGE SALUTATION ? E-1
What is THE GRANGER MOVEMENT / LAWS? E-2
Who was WIB JUSTI ? E-3
What was WORLD WAR II ? E-4
What is the DECLARATION OF PURPOSES ? E-5