Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-11-29

OF society, carefully end steadily, but reso.
lutely, and with perfect indifference to the
abuse and opposition which we must OF
course look for, until Dianhood shall cease to
pay tribute to nancy; conscious as our
| limited education in these principles has
made us, in some dim way, Of that highest
mystery OF our human life, which can only
BE- adcquat ~ described in words with which
! hope all Of US are familiar, "That we are
members one of another, so that if one
member suffers all suffer, and if one mem
Der rejoices all rejoice"
| cannot too strongly urge the Importance
of such action at the present session as Will
fix permanently the headquarters, and secure
a suitable building for the National Grange.
Your advice to the State and Subordinate
Oranges on this subject al the last ses- ion,
so well given, would receive much greater
force by your own example.
The money in our Treasury, which might
be used for this purpose, Is rapidly dlmin-
ishing by donations. While we have any
considerable sum on hand urgent appeals
will be made for donations in the interest Of
our membership in states having suffered
from insects and drought. No amount that
can be appropriated from our National
Grange Treasury would afford an apprecia-
BILE relief, so divided. This should be the
work Of our Subordinate Oranges aud mem
bers blessed with abundance, and | rejoice
TO say they have not been unmindful OF such
obligations.
THE WORTHY LECTURER REPORT.
The following is the report of the
Worthy Lecturer Mr.. Smedley. of Iowa:
WORTHY MASTER: In compliance with
the instructions Of the Worthy Master Of the
National Grange and the Executive Commit
tee, based on calls from Masters OF State
Oranges, | have devoted nearly all the time
t..,t a;.x,N
fee In answering these calls, | have la
bored in fourteen States, and am gratifed to
report that the condition Of the Order in
nearly all of these States is most encourag-
ing. The principles underlying our org nj
cation seem to have taken deep hold of the
hearts of its members, and as the work of
organization is nearly finished, they are
turning their attention in those practical
directions where real success is to be found.
1t has seemed to have been expected of me
In many localities, to exemplify the
unwritten work, and give opinion on
law and usage. / have, however,
been OF the opinion that this did not come
within the scope Of the National Lecturers
duty This might have been, and undoubt-
edly was, necessity in the early days of our
work But think now this should be lett
entirely to the Masters of the State Oranges,
whose duty and prerogative IL Is to settle
these questions. | have regarded it more in
the province and duty of the National Lee
turcr to strengthen the authority, confidence,
and influence of the officers of the National
Grange and subordinate Oranges, to en-
courage the brothers and sisters to renewed
activity, to point out and urge the necessity
for such an organization as this and to sug-
gest in general way those practical
methods by which the desired results may
be obtained.
In doing this | have earnestly sought to
impress the Importance OF the individual
responsibility OF members in the work IN
which we are engaged. his point seems to
nae To be tue key 10 our success. Whom We
have become convinced that on each indi-
yidual member Of the Order, brother ard
sister, rests n responsibility that each does
his or her part In the work essential to
the general good, success is insured.
| have been everywhere received in the
kindcst aud most fratcrnal spirit--a spirit
which left the regret that could only meet
small portion of the urgent calls for my
services.
had never before realized the importance
OF this branch Of our work The very fact
OF an officer OF the National Grange visiting
our members seems to encourage and
strengthen the cause and inctc to renew ed
efforts. II is of the highest importance that
the bond of fraternity between the consti-
tutcd authorities and the Suh.Grangcs should
be made as close ms possible, | cannot re-
fraiu from expressing my obligations to the
Masters and officers OF the State Oranges
wi, re 1t has been my lot to labor. They have
done everything In their power to make
work (Which at best Is laborious
one) as easy and pleasant as possible. From
officers of National and State Oranges have
received constant encouragement and SYM
pathy. And the interest and fratcrnal kind
ness manifested IN every community where
| have been has strengthened my faith and
more d 80 ever taught me that it only needs
that We - an order should be faithful to
The trust given to us To make this Order,
under the providence of God, what it Is de-
signed 10 be, the instrument which is to cle-
waite, strengthen, and educate the producing
classes Of our Ma ion.