The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-01

ton. and make little progress IN learning,
they find nothing to interest or captivate
their attention, or to arouse their intellects,
and SO valuable opportunity is :lost.
As they grow older, they may be taught
the elementary principles of agricultural
science. Of course, this early study of Ag-
r;culture is intended for those who are des-
tined to pursue it. Those who receive
this early instruction, grow up and enter
upon their occupation with deeper int
rest in it. and more advanced in their
knowledge of improved methods, than
thew would have been after years of labo-
rious delving without such previous
preparation.
What we desire to insist upon is, that
this preparatory education not only quail
ifies the recipient for higher farming, but
also to prosecute his search for practical
knowledge in the higher school of the
Grange, and affords the surest hope of
success We regard this early prepare
tory education as very important, and es-
sentially Grange work. Duty and the
best interests of the Order demand that
those who have charge of these interests
should give careful thought to the best
means of promoting it in accordance with
the grand aims in view. The accomplish
ment of these aims implies a great refor-
nation, involving the thorough organiza-
ton for the better protection and promo
ton of the interests of agriculture, of those
who pursue it a higher social culture, a
better knowledge of the methods of self
government, and clearer comprehension
| Of the conditions essential to industrial
and political prosperity. We must lay the
| foundation for this practical efficiency IN
the Young We must endeavor to lndoc-
trinate their minds with the principles OF
the Order through Grange literature and
appliances. We cannot afford to lose the
advantages that are thus presented to US.
| Our experience has taught us that we shall
not attain the full fruition of our hopes
except through a system of education and
discipline that will qualify those who are
to take our places to accomplish IN a com
ing day the work for which we shall only
lay the foundation in our own.
In conclusion, we believe that ou1
young should absolutely grow up in a
Grange atmosphere, and should receive
as far as possible in our common schools
such practical instruction as will fit them
for that further growth in practical knowl
edge which is contemplated in the higher
school of the Grange, and which is an es
sential part of the Grange plan for devel
oping higher and nobler manhood and
womanhood amongst us. Early indus
trial education is demanded everywhere
but in no industry is it more needed thar
in agriculture, and these suggestions are
in accordance with the practical direction
already given this subject by the Grange
and with its distinctly expressed purpose
to promote a more practical education
amongst farmers. With the foundation
thus securely laid, and the superstructurt
continued according to Grange methods
and amidst Grange influences, we may
confidently expect to see the full realiza
ton of our hopes:-the farmers of The
country, from the highest to the humblest
intelligent, prosperous, strong, and united
in securing for themselves the just re
wards of their labor, the elevation of thei
industry, and their proper influence IL
t promoting the ends of good government
This is a work that is worthy of GU
united and Jealous effort, and we hope tt
see Bro. Eshbaugh's clear and forcible ex
position of one of its most important fea
lures followed by other articles on thi
, and kindred phases of the subject 0
2 "Grange Education"
e T. B. HARwELL,
: Master Tennessee State Grange.