Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-09-20

ODJect OF SO large gathering, ana an
nounced the programme of the day.
| Gen. A. j. d. Thurston, State Lee
I turer of the Patrons of Husbandry,
was then introduced, and addressed the
audience upon the necessity for organ
ization, upon the part Of the farmers,
first reading the preamble to the con
stitution ofthe Patrons Of Husbandry,
and then clearly setting forth the rea-
sons for unity Of purpose and concert
of action by the producing class, upon
whom depend in so great measure
the welfare and prosperity of the entire
race. Leaving the discussion of the
merits of oranges for DR.. Maxwell, who
followed him. he urged the farmers to
organize, if not in oranges, then in far
mer's clubs, or under whatever name
| they might choose. no matter what, so
that they organized for mutual protec-
ton against those rings and monopo-
lies which grow rich at the expense of
the producer without beneftting the
consumer. He also urged upon them
the necessity Of study and the applica-
ton Of science in following the profess
sion of farmers, of thorough educa-
ton in those sciences pertaining to ag-
riculture, and clearly demonstrated
that these subjects could nowhere SO
well be taught as in organizations of
those who were daily engaged in the
pursuits which would enable them to
discuss and compare the results of
their labors and experiments. He cited
them to the organizations existing in
almost every other class of citizens,
looking to the benefit and protection
of the particular class in whose inter
est they were formed, and proving the
good results which had followed the
organization of the farmers in other
localities where it had been tested
His address was an able, earnest effort
in behalf of the cause in which he is
engaged, appealing to no prejudice of
class, but was rather an exhortation to
all engaged in agricultural pursuits to
follow out the course best calculated
to exalt and dignity the calling, and
benefit the entire community. He was
listened to with close attention through
out, and the influence of his argument
was felt by all who heard him.
DR. Maxwell, of Dyer county, Mas
ter of the State Grange, was then in
troduced by Mr.. Leonard, and pro-
eeeded to explain the teachings, OBJ
jects and, workings of the order of
Patrons of Husbandry. He utterly
disclaimed any political objects, in the
organization, stating that its aims were
the education and advancement of its
members, Individually and collectively,
their protection against the extortions
and abuses of cliques and rings, and
financially, the bringing together the
consumer and manufacturer, without
the intervention of middlemen, show
ing the advantages to result to the
members from such organization
He claims for the grange that it will
also proye a great moral and social
benefit to all communities where es-
tablished, inasmuch as only those who
are of good moral character can be-
come members, and its advantages are
such that all will be induced to strive
to reach the standard required for
membership. 2l7 HttL 1allll
While there were some points in DR..
Maxwell's address which will not be
endorsed by all classes, yet his argu-
ments were strong in favor of the or
ganization of oranges throughout the
length and breadth of the land.
Mr.. Doak followed DR.. Maxwell, in
short speech, in which he took issue
with that gentleman in regard to some
of the points of his address, which he
thought calculated to array class
against class, and produce evil where
only good was intended, but favoring
in general terms the organization of
the farmers.
After the speaking was over, DIR.
Maxwell repaired to the residence of
Mr.. F. W. Waller, in company with a
number of ladies and gentlemen, and
there organized a grange for the White
Chapel neighborhood.
At the close of the speaking it was
announced that according to previous
arrangement, the votes of the subscri-
bers to the Tobacco Leaf for the most
popular lady in the GAINESVILLE Tobac-
co District would be counted, and the
premium, a beautiful gold watch and
chain, presented to the successful can
didate. Accordingly, while the young
folks were engaged in the "giddy mazes
of the dance" the Judges counted the |
ballots, with the following result: |
Miss Annie Bowling, 49S; Miss Nan
ME Dortch, 81; Miss Eoline Gill,
IA; Miss Ella Watson, 81; Miss
Mamie Garrett, Sc; Scattering 3.
Miss Annie Bowling, having received |
the highest number of votes, was de-
clared the victor, and Major G.. A.
Henry presented the watch and chain,
with few beautiful and appropriate
remarks, delivered in that happy style /
so peculiarly his own. adt
Only one premium was offered in
the programme. After the election
was over Miss Mamie Dortch and
Miss Eoline Gill were each presented
with watch.
! Messrs. Meriwether, McReynolds 4 !
Co, had on exhibition several agricul-
tural implements, among them, the
Watts and the McReynold's plows,
and Mr.. Whitfield, of Whitfield, Bates
& Co., was there with a specimen of
the Emma Grain Drill, which his firm
is now manufacturing. Messrs. Baker
& Bro, had one or two samples" of
their excellent buggies there. Mr..