Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-04-21
GRANGER'S DEPARTMENT.
From the Farmers Friend.
THE UPBUIIDER.


Changers are very remiss in not sub
scribing for Grange literature. and read
ing it carefully. Here is the true cause
of so much grumbling and growing.
Persons complain ignorantly. Ere
oueptly the evil is imaginary. To ap-
preciate and advance any cause, its
supporters must be informed to be COM
petent to remedy the defects and abuses,
and to develop its advantages. Very
many are not informed as to the present
status and prospects of the order, be-
cause they do not subscribe tor the
papers, from which the facts can only
be obtained What effect is the Grange
institution having on this country and
in the old world? How many can
answer this question in any way, or
approximately correct, or intellgently'
Comparatively few! because they do
not read. The way. to build up and
advance any institution is by dissemin-
ating the truth; its merits by the pen
and living voice, by publications and
public lectures What would have be-
come of the Christian church (haying a
divine head), if its literature, sermons
and lectures were Obliterated aud aban-
doneds 1t these instrumentalities are
necessary 10 maintain and advance this
divine work, how can purely human in
situations in the hands Of uniformed,
careless friends live or prosper? Grange
papers must be circu(ated-and common
sense, practical lecturers kept In the
field, or the vital interests of this order
and our country will suffer. None but
the informed and thoughtful Granger
can comprehend the beneficial effects of
this order on the whole country. Social :
ly, in what way and to what extent,
who can answer. In healing the unfor-
tunate aversions and animosities that
have and still measurably exist between
individuals, localities and sections. In
this it has done and is doing good
work. Internationally, It's good results
in this important particular are just be
ing seen. individuals have been bene-
fitted by discussions in Oranges, in
reading and writing. Ignorance-a
lack of education is felt Hence the
demand for educational institutions
purely agricultural and mechanical
Special instruction to prepare laborers
mechanics and farmers for their call
ings. Few men fail if one object is
aimed at, and intelligently aud energeti
cally sought. All men have sufficient
talent, if moderately developed by edu
cation, TO succeed in one pursuit, ii the
powers of mind and body are concen
trated to accomplished that end. Specia
education aud special effort are neces,
sary now to success. Most persons seek
too many objects and thus divide thcil
power and energies. Here is the cause
of so many failures in life. Select a
business or profession; read and study
about il, stick to it. If discouraged, as
all are at times, do not give it mp, but
persevrre Iou will certainly succeed
ifyou are economical aud have good
moral character There is more differ
ence in work, in application aud charac-
ter than in natural mental gifts. We
al have sense enough. What We lack
is work, industry, perseverance aud
integrity. Let us turn over new leaf
and see if we cauuot benefit ourselves
and others. caunot now speak OF the
advantages OF our order on the legisla-
ton of the country, anl It's direct pecu
mary fruits. | may enlarge on these
points in the future, Ny Object i'll
writing | have not reached, and cannot
now more than mention, viz: to com.
ment on the doings OF the National
Grange. Here comment is peccssary.
/ will try to do SO kindly. a. Il.
jefferson county, W. Va.