The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-02-25
PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY.
Amended Constitution Of the National Grange.

PATRONS. OF HUSBANDRY.
Amended Constitution Of the National Grange
The amended constitution of the National
Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, as adopted at
the recent session in CharlesteB, is as follows
Human happiness is the acme of earthly
ambition. Individual happiness depends upon
general prosperity
The prosperity of q nation is In proportion
to the value of its productions:
The soil is the source from whence we derive
all that constitutes wealth; without it we
would have no agriculture, no manufactures,
no commerce. Of all the material gifts of the
Creator. the various productions of the vegeta-
ble world are of the first Importance. The art
of:aericulture is the parent and precursor Of
all arts, and its products the foundation OF all
wealth.
the influence OF. natural laws, invariable and
indisputable; the amount produced WI Will consec
auently be in proportion to the Intelligence OF
the producer, and success will depend upon bis
knowledge of the action of these laws, and the
nroper application of their principles
Hence, knowledge is the foundation of hap
The Ultimate object Of this organization is
for mutual instruction and protection, to hgnt-
en- labor by diffusing knowledge of its aims
and purposes, expand the mind BY tracing the
beautiful laws the Great Creator has established
in the Universe, and to enlarge our views or
Creative wisdom and power. ;,
so those who read Alright, history proves that
in, all ages society is fragmentary, and success.
full results of general welfare can be secured
only BY general effort. Unity of action cannot
be acauired without discipline, and discipline
cannot be enforced without significant organl-
cation; hence, we have ceremony OF lnitla-
ton which binds us in mutual fraternity as
with band of iron but although its influence
is so powerful, its application is as gentle as
that, of the silkeRi thread that binds wreath
of Howers.etS '''.1
The Patrons of Husbandry consist Of the
following -
SUBORDINATE ORANGES.
FIRST Degree Maid, (woman,) Laborer
Second Degree ,!'shapherdesss, (woman,) cul-
tivator (man.)
.FSird Degree Cleaner, (womau,) Harvester
Fourth Degreu-Nlairon, (woman,) Husband
man (man.
STATE GRANGE.
SECTION L Fifth Degree, Pomona (Hope.)
Composed of the Masters of Subordinate
Oranges and their wives who are Matrons,
provided that when the number of Subordinate
Oranges in any State becomes so great as to
render it necessary, the State Grange may, IN
such manner as it may determine, reduce its
representatives, by providing for the election
of certain proportion of those entitled to
membership in the State Grange from each
county: and the members so chosen shall con-
stitute the State Grange.
SEC. 2. There may be established District or
County Oranges in the fifth degree, not to eS-
ceed one in each county, composed OF Masters
and Past Masters of Subordinate Oranges, and
their wives, who are Matrons, and such fourth
degree members mot to exceed three) as may
be elected thereto by the Subordinate Oranges,
under such regulations as may be established
by State Oranges. Such District or County
Oranges shall have charge of the education
and business interests of the Order in their
respective districts and shall encourage,
strengthen and aid the Subordinate Oranges
represented therein. Dispensations for such
District or County Oranges shall issue from
the State Grange, and under such regulations
as the State Grange may adopt.
NATIONAL GRANGE.
Sirth Degree Flora. (Charity.)
Composed of Masters of State Oranges and
their wives who haye taken the degree of Po-
mona. and the officers and members Of the Ex-
ecutive Committee of the National Grange.
Seventh Degree Ceres. (Faith.)
Members of the National Grange who have
served one year therein may become members
of this degree upon application and election.
1t has charge of the. secret work of the Order
and shall be court Of impeachment OF all
&c <ho National GronOn
Members of this degree are honorary mem
bers of the National Grange, and are eligible
to Offices therein, buf not entitled to vote.
Constitution.
ARTICLE I-oFFICERs.
SECTION l. The officers of a Grange, either
National, OF State, or Subordinate, consist OF
and rank as follows: Master, Overseer, Lee
turer. Steward, Assistant Steward Chaplain,
Treasurer, Secretary, Gatekeeper, Ceres, Pomo-
ma, Flora and Lady Assistant Steward. 1t IS
their duty to see that the laws of the Order are
carried cut.
SEC. g. How Choses-In the Subordinate
Oranges they shall be chosen annually at the
regular meeting in December, and installed at
the regular meeting in January, or as soon
thereafter as practicable; in the State Oranges,
once in two years, and in the National Grange,
once in three years. All elections to be by
ballot
Vacancies by death or resignation to be filled
at a special election at the next regular meeting
thereof-oficers so chosen to serve until the
next annual meeting.
SEC. 3. The Master of the National Grange
NAV appoint members of the Order as deputies
to organize Oranges where no State Grange
exists.
SEC. 4. There shall be an Executive Com.
nittee. of the National Grange, consisting of
Eve members, whose term Of Office shall be
three years.
SEC. 5. The officers of the respective Oranges
shall be addressed as "WoRTHY."
ARTICLE H-MEETINGS.
SECTION /. Subordinate Oranges shall meet
at least once each month, and may hold inter
mediate meetings.
Spe Q &Jnte Grnnnes shall meet Annually at