Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1875-11-25

Ieriltorlai urange could be represented at the sh annual
cred, by avote of the Grange. to appoinf? . nrowv nrolridded
t M! w u. OF the National Grange should give an pafnrma-
I'VE answer l wrote, as requested, and received the follow
ing reply: 4H Srr " $500 ~"
NATIONAL GRANGE, DUDLEY w. ADAMS. MASTER. 3
H. Waukon, Iowa. October 18th, 1874.
Brigham Reed, Esq.-Dear sr and Bro:
would say, the reason CT the amendment to the Bv-lpWys
member Of T q State s c Grange ) IS ei mible to "a st ' m t no S Sfller
Degree. and it would be Very awkward to have a body COM
Po$fa OF members, a portion OF whom cannot gain access
received, ' VIZ
| hope you will be able to 50 arrange your affairs as to be
with us at Charleston in February, as the amendment will
not be ratified in time to have the next meeting in November.
7 a nopahs you VIII favor US with your presence in February,
DbU}DLEY W. ADAMS.
| was not able to attend the meeting of the National
Grange last February, but undoubtedly will be able to
~ request Of your Executive Committee, l wrote to the
t Me n Nst Gf the National sah Strange, asking if some member of
time, and instruct us in the Fifth Degree. He informed me
ie " would ues SCI send the j Fiji ifff f negpee b Tl eapTess br on o. o;,r e. or hel-
| have ordered it, but this information came too late to
order it in time for this meeting.
There has been but little done in our Territory in the
way OF business cooperation. | believe about all that has
been accomplished has been done through the County
Couclls of Madison and GaHatin Counties. have no direct
Information in regard to what has been effected in Madison
County, but understand the Council of that county has been
abie to make arrangements by which the members of the
Order obtain family supplies at reduced prices.
IN Gallatin County, an arrangement to the same effect
. - - tNNASHlth oINI GUNCI w uC pdSU y year. - L lie
price OF blacksmithing has been reduced, andi in one instance,
terry tol! has been reduced. This season, the Business
to be delivered at different Government forts. Thus it will
be seen that business cooperation and its benefits have been
confined to certain localities. =
In some parts of the Territory, Patrons have built for
themselves new halls Others have improved their places
In fact, considering all the adverse circumstances that have
surrounded us; both as an order and as a people, L think
our Order in Montana is in as healthy condition as could
This is al | need to say in regard to past work. In the
reports OF your Worthy Secretary and Worthy Treasurer
you will learn what has been done in those offices. and in
the report Of your Executive Committee you will learn of
the doings Of that body.
Considering everything, we could not expect much would
have been accomplished up to this time. Our past is but a
ture. Especially is this the case with this Territorial
Grange. we are only fairly prepared for work. This is
onr first meSst 57 3or since since or our q; organization ynn4sda = This r. hoi is a
laden with good Or with evil. To-day, the real work Of this
body begins. A this session we prepare the ground and
depends, to a great extent, whether from that seed there
shall grow up a crop Of tares that shall choke and blast the
there shall grow up a crop of pnre aoheat, wholesome food,
which Incl shall all Hita iistia our 1d frater nifty with with intelleet tn and
there shall be insured to it a long life Of honor and useful
ness. Z" ~ .a
There will be considerable work brought before you in the
way of perfeeting our organization the most of which you
will probably be able TO perform. Many cooperation bust
ness schemes will undoubtedly be presented for your CON
sideration, and many more sa ggested. You cannot posi-
bly, act upon all of them. In considering this class ofwork
we cannot ignore the fact Of our limited membership, made
quate revenue, isolated condition as a people, and our linn
tied home markets. All these. and other circumstances,
you will do well to carefully wtigll and consider in all their
bearings upon the various cooperative enterprises youtake
into consideration. 1t is well for lis to remember that few
acres we'll cultivated will return greater net profits than q
broad field overrtln with weeds f do not wish to.iInpress
upon your minds the idea that circumstances are such that
nothing, orfbut little, can be done in the way Of business CO.
operation; that your energies must rust for want oe use
on the contrary, ample fields, hear ut hand, lay open for
your labor, into which you may drive deep the ploWshare
Of your business abilities and turn up the rich mould from
which our brotherhood in Montana may speedily reap d
rich harvest. But / do arish to impress upon YOUR minds
the necessity Of limiting your work. in this line, within the
bounds of probable success. Such u selection will require,
on your part, careful consideration. Judgment and nice dis
elimination. Tits much betteTto undertake too little than
to attempt more than can bel accomplished. Remember
that every failure upon our part, no matter how tritling,
becomes a sermon against us in the mouths of our ene-
mics. 4H e4# @#t&4
y As q thorough organization is The foundation Of al our