Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-04-18
FRo6 GAY HILL.
Ic-srssAlsss,en of the Grange.
GAY HUI Ami Ie,h- Isl

Shf HILL hpul ISth, 1879
Editors EycnhAsn Banner:
After i somuo,ent ckistancc Of moe than
year Gay Hill Grangc No. e,6 was srouS-
cd to sense Of duty by call from :he
Worthy Oversecr. and in response far
representa- ion assembled Friday morning.
Tie 5,h instant at the usual place OF meet
ing. Previous to the opening OF the Grange
an sScellen, dinner, prepared for the occa-
sion, was partakcn OF which stimulated the
minds OF the members to friendly feeling
and corresponding harmonious sentiment,
so that when called TO order at the sound Of
the gavil, the members were prepared to
enter upon their labors with hearts over
flowing with faith in the great and noble
principles of the order; with hope for its
future prosperity and usefulness, and ''char-
ity" for those who had apparently forsaken
former ties and associations, and thereby
brought the influence of The Grange into
disrepute: but, as all were alike guilty,
sense of justice prohibiting the slightest in
diligence in censuring the absent.
After approving the minutes of the last
regular meeting-thc date Of which was so
long ago as to make us ashamed tomention
tive went to work with enthusiasm and
with determination to effect res,or alton
of our once prosperous condition. The
unfinished business was soon disposed Of
in way to perfect it hereafter; but a guam
tity of new business engaged our time and
consideration, all of which was eventually
transacted to the entire satisfaction of the
members present. The principal action
taken Was
Ist. a resolution to change the time Of
meetings, which will hereafter be the first
Friday in each month, at 10 o o'clock a. NJ,
to continue through the day, when mem
bers are expected to provide basket din
ner, and on the third Friday in each month
at o'clock P. ". The all-day meeting is
expected 10 be Of social character, and
such business coming before the Grange
will be Of an instructive nature: the. even
ing meeting will be specially devoted to the
business requiring the attention of the
Grange.
I'd. The election of officers for the pres
ent year to be held the FIRST Friday in May.
sd. The dropping from the roll the names
OF certain members who have permanently |
removed their residence beyond the juris- |
diction Of this Grange.
4th. The restoration to full membership |
OF all members who have at different times |
been suspended for non-payment of dues.
5th. The RENTING Of all delinquent |
members dues up to the Ist of April 1870.
THE Grange looses $500 by this action.
9th. The strict observance Of the Bylaws /
with reference TO dues in the future.
9TH. The appointing Of committee who
are 10 interview each member Of this grange
and secure the names of those who are de-
sirous Of seeing the future prosperity Of the
Grange, and who will promise to attend its
regular meetings They are also instructed
to report the names of those who object 10
continue their membership; and it is pro-
vided that such shall be requested to apply
for withdrawal card, otherwise they will
be formally dropped from the roll.
We wish it distinctly understood that this
Grange means to go energetically to work,
and while striving for the good of the order,
it proposes to accomplish results which will
not only advance the interests and welfare
of the community, bu, will secure individ.
ual prosperity and contcntment 20 an es-
tent which will bind its membership, and
thereby peIpetuate the organization here in
the future. To this end we shall aim at the
restoration of good feeling and confidence;
but if there be any who are so iIrbued with
prejudice against either the Grange, or III
dividual members, as not to be able to lay
il aside while working for the ultimate good,
such are not sufficiently impressed with
proper respect FOL. the order, or the princi-
piles it sustains andshould withdraw. for the
reason that such petty sentiments will come
in conflict with others labors and the rules
we expect to Try to live up to in our en-
deayor hereafter to improve our condition.
1t is, however, contrary to our expectations
If there be one who viii so far prove re-
creant to his, or her duty, as 10 forget the
incumbent upon Patron,
We confidently believe every
resident member will come forward at our
next meeting and resolve to unite their eff
forts with ours in restoring Gay Hill Grange
10 the position it once occupied, and thence
forward labor Tor the harvest which will
come in due season.
We will be pleased to have brothers I. F.
Gray, ]. NJ. Williams and L A. Morriss
with us on the list Friday in May, as also
,ther brothers and sisters who may wish 10
honor US with their presence.
Yours, truly, |. d. A.