New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-15
COOPERATION IN FRANCE.
A SECOND VISIT TO TIE sOCIETE DE BEAUIE
GARD.

A SECOND VISIT TO TIE sOCIETE DE BEAURE-
GARD.
VIENNE, Nov. S.-There are in France two
model Of working classes that at Greuobe,
called the "socCt6 Alimeutairc," the Cooperative
Kitchen, and the soci6 de Beaurcgard at Venne, 10
miles below the City OF Lyons the Rhone This latter
is the celebrated Cooperative Farm Of the Ierc
terprSc commenced IN the year lsS two after tho
foundation If the Of the Rochdale Pioneers. 1t
seems, in rejecting upon this rather unique association.
that it's actual conception be attributed TO the rcorS
OF law in those days. and that s existence; has through
ont derived ar impetus from the unkiud treatment 1t
has received. and the whole, considering the present
perfection Of its development. constrained to look
upon marvel o. industrial economy LIS, in fact,
cooperative farm In every respect. An enterprise
somewhat similar at Halifax, in England, IN which
enormous Cooperative Store possesses small farm Of
land unsuitable for the production Of the cereals is the
only thing have ever vet seen that resembles H. But
the Bcauregurd Association completes the idea Of
operative industry ny combining with ITS manufacturing
industries that ofagrcu,urc in all its perfection
since MY last years visit here, tho Society have pur
chased addition Of Is acres OF the most productive
land adjoining the Bcaurcgard property, ana on the
alert for Buyug landed property is found 10 be
easy natter vet they have the money to improve any
opportunity 10 make fresh acquisitions. They have now
over 40 acres and about adding another plot OF 81
acres their estate The subject OF splendid building
suitably supplied with and fitted mp with furri-
turo all the members is the popular matter he
be upon the farm itself which occupies
plateau buG Of te EhOuc in the rear OF The city
and commands % magnificent To the south west
OF the immediate country. the beautu uyer and the
Ccyeuucs Mountains tie far distance 20 the south
TIE TRIBUNE has already placed before the public
description Of ihi, Society as well historical sketch
Of the manner iu which it has been oppressed by the
ricors ofuIHr1ry authority For 10 ohligeN
20 hide t true existence. II has been frOwncd upon by
the different Cl0th-ucrchauts, grOcors, bakers and
butchers Of Yirac. who i'aous Of IFS on'crpIye aud
craih spoke -raeiul.y Of 10 the military officers.
Ard TINS obtained IFS cruel suppression iu lsH II vas
obliged for y'ol 10 I'VE hHe pam III 'tcoi I' d
a''. ,' s,'y i,rroi,,nr fll,ri il wa. uera,ur.
tory aurlhtgl hy an uugcnetOus order OF Gen. Cas-
fpliHuC commanding the military Glyei"Is OF the Rlone
Mud f lee Eut its vitality was not g. be thus blofted
ont u arose again; assumed new mime; has hatlrd
opposition bv wise 1uu yrtuOus conduct and can now
luis purely cooperative society y he called an asso,
citation Of production although possesses an CdeiSiNe
restaurant whore large hu'Hrle W ue, n!Intt!s ana
many uou-ucub.- resort regularly to take their meals
There arc now go members. None but mcH OF stern
qri,r can. De elected members. 4 strong turture OF
democracy docs Tot exclude They are ~ intelligent
band 81 patriot, 81. lIs' j, ~ t'r nv SUC H. I'
Thcy are working ont the solution Of ench lHGeprnG
t"ce ~ r T ,r,t argIn.nt uron Tier past cvre.
rrucc with DO, catalogues q sun,iiucs and successes
For uIuy years their institution has been watched
iy ti' GiC.r.ui Industrial assoy i.tIoUs OF Europe,
and n Is now beginning to be considered az the wistst
ara surc of them aL 81 his w1IEent they have Iue
GH.rcut departments OF Industry scattered aoag The
river Gcrc - n.c constant stream cmpying into the
Euurc NIruur tHty have number Of Wattr-~ieeis.
which are cmPoret O." dIyh; Their machinery lAg%
have o Touring MIN, ful.ng mill cloth factory and
drSsor Ihrn 4 int M ~ 4lc t"Jl f6 i' y tl
four store and tA, bakery II calculated thai rs soon
enough To- supply tar entire Society, their wives and
children, With the u .ef ne,cssaIles OF li tbs would
garden iu France, aLj Us production Is pushed TO the cA
tlcunyy uy agricultural science and unspai!ns labor
S M BAKERY / o 2g5 francs tie cloth factory
s 4 20
france The amount uf cash In the treasury 80 consider
aus when here last year, has been dminsAcd by
fsucs The farm s also used ~ sort Of Playground
,iurur tie Summer months. and the young people amuse
themselves here me fresh air Of the mountain TINS
air peculiarly yet lrie is a quinI ,t.e nos
emLOwcred iu vines that Irvine aud climb about IFS walls
and bor Ia ths to be seen from 10 TO q te ones
competent uurse-tAe children OF tic Society whose pa
rents fud This eysum the surest cnre for them IN the
Iour OF Sickness The intelligent, rouErhandCd farmer
Nj not only happy. faithful manager but
lowe 10 MIN a vel as the ch, Of Society sbureaus
Nm Plot and Lherlier. TIE WaImes expression Of ny
apurcc.tiou Of their kindness and courtesy.
But TINS cutcuusHg Society Is ambitious. There are
ru 10 who have made b. matter OF study 10 promote
economy among thc working classes. and who believe
sfr AM experiment % % years that they have proved
culture 10 be- tie most conducive the interests
life. Their own happy fraternity, which seems TO gro"
more buoyan from d"y 10 adl pfoIc' uy tNe I"'I n s
business prosperity, well a. It's social coAtOri,-WLch
arc very c1dctr,e'hu solid happiness consists 90 the
union OF heart au lald' IIcIi eo''cE s uAe "I5l,H
Of fOUtIr and its harmony j. as "a rfu! as music Con-
ID
propagate their philosophy for tine first tmc aud 10 push
IL forward INTO Wow. Inc almost perfect liDeiy i t"c
press which the French people now ENJOY, has enlarged
the size many VI the bft Journals To supply Tire de-
Iuaud 0 readers and encouraged by these .EiHgS the
Society h seriously discussing tie subject OF tOOVfr
tive paper. 70 bc edited and conducted By themselves
Uni, would aud a tcuth industry 10 their INST, BESIDE
creating "a freeh demand Tor intellectual members.
at the head Of thc Society is tie beloved pro
tuotcr and director, tic WclEkrOWu DE Hem
Coutuficr. THIS gentleman may be looked
upon a. an exception among FfruChDen. InhruuLg
from bis fifleIl former putty Of The Corps Lrg.lI,
a vast uroprrfy--his income is ur4rE 10000 francs
yearly and be IL therefore wise dependent upon
tlus society which governs. am assured by score
members tIa he never known 10 exact fIiii-
ing from the Society any service rendered. All that
De patiently aud kindly from year % year ls
a gratmty lie appears 10 nave no further ambition
Ibau 10 enjoy tie pleasure 10 be derived from good
deed. Beng physician ana surgeon by profession, hc
administers tho members m sIgucss accident, ana
IS himself founder OF tHe hospital the i4riu where
are tended tnclr chdren when sick lie Is 80 eldeaft
10 the whole Society lat they speak OF HIM with feel
ing akin To reverence But iris not only bis
patriarch the moment Of particular need that makes
class this gentleman among the very best OF ny
acquaintance, but also his Judgment IN the HdnIu-tId
lion Of the SOCeJ's business. Everything moves Ike
clock work part al these complicated Industries
that does not add ito profits aud pour them into
Associations fund II IS hy means OF such hscsh care
and patience that the whole, IN parts, has Deen console
dated INTO AN organism la which the utmost system is
employed 10 obtain wholesome combination OF pleasure
aud profit
LYONS, ITS SITUATION AND IEDusTRIEs-TIE
WORKMENs CNION-A PALA1lAL FRENCH
sTOKE-A LYONEsE COOPERATIVE EANk-
TIE SILK WEAyERs.
IyoNs. Nov. 12-The SclfIIclp movement