The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-23

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wise, all who have not paid their dues
for four months. This I would recon-
mend out Of courtesy. '&>'' ~:
1t is competent for a grange to make
a bylaw, that members shall not be
entitled to vote until they stand clear
of all dues, provided only such dues
shall be required, as are prescribed by
the fundamental laws Of the order.
The Executive Committee Of the
State Grange at their last meeting au-
thorized the Master and Secretary to
remit the dues of oranges suffering from
the depredations of grasshoppers last
and this year, upon the presentation of
conclusive evidence us to the necessity
of the exercise of such charity.
Oranges in absolute need and worthy,
will take due notice thereof, and avail
themselves Of this opportunity to be
placed right upon a living record.
The Patrons of Rice County have
procured the incorporation of the " Pa
irons Mutual Benefit Association to
provide for the support of families Of
deceased members. Upon the death of
q member of the association, each sur
wing member pays from $l.l0 to 81 .65
according to his or her age. The OBJ
,ject seems very meritorious, and under
the management of such brethren as
Philo Woodruff, President, James Den
ison, Treasurer, E. A. Rice, Seer etary,
William Close and Daniel Birdsell,
State Agents and an efficient Board of
Directors, apprehend the affairs of the
society will be wisely, fairly and pros.
perousl y conducted.
l understand that the wide-awake
Patrons of Goodhue county have organ
lied a similar association; and from their
known character for intelligence, energy
and their prevailing desire to profit from
the many valuable advant ages accruing
from successful cooperation, I have no
doubt that their labors will be satisfacto-
~ to all connected Herewith. I have
no list of their officers.
The National Grange at its last ses-
sion authorized their Executive Commit
tee to publish regulations for the gov
eminent of cooperative associations,
and to prescribe appropriate blanks and
forms, the same to be furnished at the
expense Of the parties desiring. Accord
ingly, a small pamphlet has been issued,
containing valuable suggestions and in
formation, which can be obtained at 5
cents each, or 60 cents per dozen, upon
application to 0. H. Kelly, secretary Of
the National Grange at Louisville, KY.
I recommend careful perusal Of these
"Rules" before the organization of any
association.
In consequence of numerous COM
plants which reach the Masters Office,
respecting the inclination of members
now and then to boast of the good bar
gains and low prices which they obtain
from mercantile firms in the purchase of
goods, machines, ETC., I am led to call
your attention to the following resolution
passed by the National Grange, which
will be found on page 1913 of the Pro-
ceedings ut Louisville:
Resolved, That it is the opinion Of this
National Grange that it is violation of
the good faith Of 'ur Order for any member
to divuige to those not members any conf
Dental business arrangements made by
agents or our representatives. and that any
member thus violating faith shall be deem ed
guilty OF conduct prejudicial to the utter.
ests of the Order, and called to account by
the proper authorities having jurisdiction
IN such case; and upon conviction Of guilt,
established by proof, such offender shall be-
suspended or expelled from ali the priv
leges Of the Order.
Many years Of experience have taught
me, that we wrong ourselves, as well rs
those who give US favorable terms, when
we parade to the public gaze and criticism
our favorable negotiations. We ought
to attend to our own business, and care
lessly resort to no means which shall
debar US from making other and still
more advantageous contracts in the fu-
ture. 1t is short sighted policy to kick
away the COW and spill the generous
mess OF milk she has just given u*.
We s;loud be slow to berate our man.
utacturing and commercial brethren and
to condemn their business management.
We should thoroughly and critically ex
anime their proposals and contracts. and
make ourselves fully couversant with the
provisions thereof before we enter into
them. We should '1ook before we leap. .
Then It we have not been fairly dealt by,
it the goods are not as recommended, or
the machinery does not operate as prom.
lsed, don grumble over it, but in straight
forward terms, tell the dealers they
must make restitution, and that there
must be no boys play about 1t. Co op.
crate together to enforce your demands,
but "be sure you are right Having an
abundance OF conclusive proof, hasten to
expose, publish and denounce those
houses engaged in fraud, deception and
disreputable acts. In this way we can
ettectually deprive them of their swind-
ling occupation, and protect the fratern-
itv.