The patron of husbandry., 1879-08-02
ADDRESS OF WORTHY MASTER
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T. b. BAILEY,
Delivered before Newton County Grange, Miss
July 4, 1879.
Worthy Patyons' Permit me to con-
gratulate you on the unusally large repre-
sentation that has assembled here to-day
and to suggest that it is an omen of renew
ed interest and earnestness among the
thinking Patrons of this county. Such a
demonstration on the part of representa-
tive men and women, would argue favor
ably for any enterprise; and in the cause
y0u have espoused it is a decisive decree
beyond peradventure that the success of
our Order is as Enthusiastically assured and
certain, as is your unfaltering devotion to
the cause you proudly represent.
But notwithstanding Patrons, your zeal
and energy for our institutions, and your
long years of toll, labor and anxiety ire
seemingly just ready to be crowned with
well deserved success, permit me to re-
mind you that the terminal oasis is not
yet reached; that many Instructions, and
much rugged, ell-organized, and we'll
endowed opposition lies in your pathway
while much patience will have to be ex
ercised-united effort maintained, and
much mental labor, activity and industry
observed before we reach that goal to
which all true Patrons aspire.
Patrons your meeting to-day is signif-
| cant. This being the one hundred and
third anniversary of our National indie
pendence, when the yeomanry f1776 cut
loose from the oppressive crown of Great
Britain and declared ''that all men were
created free and equaP' that right to gov
ern should be obtained by the consent of
the governed, -'taxation without repre-
sentation was un Just and oppressive" and
complained of many other burdens griev-
Gus to be borne; they by determined
courage achieved the independence-the
priceless boon which we now enjoy. Pa
irons initiating the courage and exhibit
ting the independence of our veteran an
cestors, may you to-day re-resolve
that you will prosecute with unfaltering
energy and fidelity, the rights and privi-
leges of the laboring masses, until all the
toil-worn sons of the soil shall be eman-
cipated from the bondage of combined
oppression and the corruption OF the po-
litcal tricksters, and from the dangerous
pitfalls of ignorance and superstition, and
elevated to that sublime eminence, intel
lectually, socially and morally, which Ma
ture and Natures God designed they
should occupy. Besides this, Patrons,
other and important work requires your
attention, Those whom you represent
look to you for aid and counsel. The
condition Of the Order in some parts of
the county demands your thoughtful care
and consideration. Some of the Subor-
dinate Oranges that were once alive, are
inactive; while others are dormant. Be-
sides this, there are many good men and
women who, during the excitement of the
organization of the Order, were Jealous
and active members, but now have grown
| lukewarn, and are delinquents.
Patrons, now, at the beginning of the
leisure season among the farmers, | would
suggest and urge that you adopt such
measures as will be effectual in correcting
the condition of affairs in our county.
| Those who have become lukewarm. re-
quire your friendly and fostering care. A
little wholesome counsel and encourage
ment from you at this juncture might be
the means of arousing and again e-enlist-
ing their aid in behalf of the farmers
! cause Their inactivity is not the result
of having loss their interest in the welfare
and success of the Order; it is not be-
cause they do not love the principles of
the Grange, and believe that they ought
to be fostered and maintained by every
true son of the soil, but it is from want of
a more general diffusion of knowledge-a
better understanding of the aims. objects
and hopes of the Order. A correct knowl-
edge of the business feature IF the Grange
among our people, would win thousands
to its standard. To the work of reviving
these dormant Oranges and inactive Pa
irons, you who are fully aroused and have
the harness on and appreciate the untold
benefits to the country which has resulted
from this farmers organization, ought to
take such steps as will be effectual in
building up the dropping brotherhood, re
establishing the dilapidated organizations.
and infusing new life and new zeal in
your fellow laborers. To effect this end,
a liberal distribution of our Grange liter
ature, a liberal circulation of that staunch.
bold and and patriotic farmers ORGAN. THE
PATRON OF HUsBANDRY, will greatly aid
you in the work, as well as give aid and
strength to the Organ itself
Patrons, system of visiting carried on
by you during. the summer among the
dormant Oranges, telling them of the ben
eficial results of united, harmonious CO.
operation; the Importance of our manu-
featuring interests, and urging upon
them the advantages of our educational
and social relations, may be the beinning
OF new era in the history. of our organi-
cation in our county and probably in ad-
joining counties.
CORPORATION
Patrons, would direct you attention
again to the importance of considering
and maturing the necessity of CO opera,
ton, notwithstanding the subject has been
discussed at length by you on former oc
casions. | regard it as probably one of
the most vital interests of our Order. It's
benefits and advantages have resulted so
fayorably whenever it has been practiced.
| that think ought to be kept prominently
| before our people, both Patrons and non