The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-05-27


The rights conferred by the Order
of Patrons of Husbandry, on the Sub
ordinate Oranges are such as belong
10 their own individual family, and al
so to the Order in general of which
great family they form a component
part.
They have, among other things, the
right 10 initiate members, to confer
degrees, to make such laws for their
own government as do not conflict
with the organic law, and to enjoy all
the social, educational and material
rights which the very fact OF their join
ing together renders possible. They
have the right to that consideration
from all other branches of the family
which the mutual obligation enjoins,
the right Of protection, instruction and
paternal care from the State and Ma
tional Oranges; in short, they have the
right to look to all branches Of the
family, and to its executive head, for
that material and moral support which
shall make the organization, as whole
most effective.
1t is the duty of the Subordinate
Oranges to keep Intensely es in commu-
nication with the kindred organiza-
tons, that the bond of union may be
completed, and especially by prompt
payment or quarterly dues, forward
ing of quarterly reports, notification
OF any change of officers, and aprompt
response TO all requirements of the
State and National Oranges, in the way
of reports or, information which will
aid in making The work of the frater-
nifty complete. ... ss.
In conclusion it may be said that if,
in addition to these duties and require
ments, they are strict in enforcing dis
cipline. aud wise in the enactment of
their laws. if they watch carefully that
the written and uuwritten laws and
usages of the Order are observed in
all their purity, if they use the black
ball impartially, and give, in their own
conduct, an evidence to the world that
truth, integrity, and the highest moral
rectitude are the foundation on which,
our structure is builded, the Subordi-
nate Oranges will have done their part
in the work for which they were insti-
tuted. And to effect these objects and
purposes is the duty of every Snbor-
dinate Grange.
At the close of the labors of the day
the family gather together in one room
and make the evening pleasant and
profitable. The family Of the Grange,
leaving the cares and labors of the
farm and household, assemblies togeth-
er TO exchange views, to broaden the
sphere of thought, to teach each other
the best method Of arriving at results.
1t is of the utmost Importance that
these meetings Should lack nothing
which may render them both pleasant
and instructive. One essential thing
In this connection is pleasant room
In which to meet. am aware that in
sparsely settled districts. it is not easy
TO obtain all the requisite conditions.
Some of the best working oranges may
be found in country school houses. 1t
is but little expense or trouble TO ar
range closet or other receptacle
wherein the property and fixtures may
be safely kept, and the room itself kept
neat and clean. a few pictures on the
walls. boouets, of flowers in their sea-
son on The officers desks, win give a
cheerful and homc-likc aspect TO the
room. ,
But there are many places where the
full measure of taste and inclination
may DO met in the arrangement and
adornmcnt of the grangc-room. The
expense is but irifling, and the gain OF
cuioymcnt and education is not 70 be
committed in money. 1 can conceive
nc no more beautiful and enifvening
sceue than a grange-roon, furnished tl
with simple grace and taste, with mu-
sic and singing, the brothers and ISIS
tiers putting away for a time the bur
40, and the cares Of daily labor, and
entering fully into the spirit of the oc-
cas;on. To woman, more especially,
Is this occasion of iriesiimablc' value.
wish our isolated homes, wltkthc our
den of daily responsibility resting up