The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-02-11
Patrons OF Hushandry.

Patrons Of Husbandry.
The National Grange of the Patrons of Hus-
bandry convened at the Freundschaftsbund
Hall, in the city Of Charleston, on Thursday
last, with Worthy Master Dudley W. Adams, of
Iowa, in the Chair. After the usual ceremo-
nies the business of the day was opened, and q
number of new members from various States
were received into the order. A large number
of fourth degree members were then admitted
into the hall as spectators. An appropriate
address of welcome was then made by Mr..
Thomas Taylor, Worthy Master of the State
Grange of South Carolina, welcoming the
brotherhood to the City and State. This was
responded to in eloquent and able terms by
Mr.. Smedley, of Iowa, who spoke in behalf of
the National Grange. On motion of Mr.. j. L.
Moore, Of Maryland, the order of business
adopted at the seventh annual session, was
made the order of business for this, the eighth,
annual session, unless otherwise ordered by a
vote of the National Grange. The Worthy
Master then delivered his annual message,
which was able, clear and concise, and replete
with information and sound judgment. The
annual report of the Worthy Lecturer, Mr.. I.
A. Thompson, was then read, and number of
standing committees appointed by the Worthy
Master. On Thursday night reception of
welcome was given at the hall to the members
of the National Grange, by number of the
ablest and most influential citizens of Charles
ton. The Hon. w. D. Porter, as Chairman of
the meeting, delivered an impressive and cor
dial address of welcome, which was respon-
ded to by Master Adams, in fitting terms. Ad-
dresses were then delivered by Hon. G.. G..
Memminger, Col. Thomas Taylor, of Columbia,
Col. w. L. Trenholm, Mr.. Chase, of New
Hampshire, and others. At the conclusion of
the addresses, the band played "Dixie," and the
meeting adjourned.
On Friday, pursuant to adjournment, the
National Grange opened business again. Sew
eral new members were admitted to the sixth
degree, and allowed to participate in the pro-
ceedings. The Worthy Master then appointed
committee on printing, for this sesson, and
on motion it was resolved to make the confer
ing of the sixth degree the special order for
the night meeting. Fourth degree members
in good standing were then admitted as specta-
tors. The minutes of the previous meeting
were then read, and, after some discussion,
adopted. Invitations were read by the Worthy
Master, asking members of the National Grange
to visit various places in the City, which were
accepted. At the night session the invitation
of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce was
cordially accepted, as was also an invitation to
make use of the reading rooms in the Chamber
during their stay. After the reading, and ac-
ceptance of other invitations, the National
Grange then adjourned.
On Saturday the usual business was resumed.
The minutes of the previous meeting were
read and adopted, and members of the fourth
degree were admitted as spectators. Reports
of committees were then read and adopted,
and the Secretary called the roll of the States.
Mr. Jones, of Arkansas, presented resolution
from the Grange of his State, calling the at
tention of the National Grange to the impor-
lance of sending an agent to Europe to visit
the various manufacturing cities, and Mr..
Hamilton, of California, presented the invi-
tation of the Patrons of Husbandry of his
State and Nevada for the National Grange to
hold its ninth annual session in the city OF
San Francisco, both of which were referred
to committees. After hearing and referring
various other resolutions, the motion of Mr..
Moore, of Maryland, to postpone the special
order of the evening until Monday>eVening at
o'clock, was adopted, The National Grange
then adjourned until P. ~ and proceeded
at once to the rooms Of the Chamber of Com
merce where they we're received by Mr.. w. St.
J. Jervcy on the part of the Committee, and
presented to- President Tupper, who greeted
them in a<highly appropriate address Of well
come, which was responded to by Mr. J. W. A.
Wright, Master of the State Grange of Cali
sfopnia. Addresses were then delivered by
s;ous masters and representatives of other
AGranges. After the addresses, the Presi.
Z r. Tupper, announced the collation.,
partaken of freely and much en-
q the evening, all repaired to the FIRE.
Sund Hall, to hear the address of
w. Howard on the the Gains and
he Patrons of Husbandry," which
3nd interesting The National
- Stil in session, and is not likely to
adjournment for several days to