The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-07-03

Order. Our pride, Patrons, is en-
listed in the work, our dependence
is upon ourselves. Our hope is IN
the Grange, for it is our own IN
strumentality, evolved in the fuitness
of time, when the advanced fnteili-
gence Of the age, a juster compre-
hension of the necessity OF preserv-
ing the equilibrium of the classes,
and the exigencies of the most I'M
portant industrial pursuit in the
world, demands the organization OF
those who pursue il. Let US seize
hold of it and apply oar wisdom to
its perfection.
Ifit>has failed heretofore to meet
the expectation of thewhole people,
perhaps it's becauseswe have not
been accustomed3 as, a class, to the
forms of organized bodies, and to
habits of thought and self-reliance.
We are rapidly overcoming these
difficulties, and brighter day will
soon dawn for us if we will it. Let
those Oranges that have been sus-
pended for the winter, at once re-
sumo work, and in the election OF
their officers for fine ensuing year,
let them select theirpbest men, those
who are capable<a and true. Have
public installations, and as far as
practicable, suitable addresses for
the future growth ofAthe Order de-
pends upon the proper -instruction
of those outside our. gates in its
character, objects and methods.
The failure to properly eempfe-
bend these things, both in the
Grange and without, we may as
cribe our present condition. Its in
fiuencies however have been silent
ly operating upon the minds of far
mers and have arrested their atten-
ton. This is decided gain. When
lyaoonvinced the value of or
ganization, the pressing duty OF
self culture, and the necessity OF
self-reliance, and united effort, they
will give a free and hearty support
to the movement.
Every consideration of interest
demands our prompt action and
earnest effort to advance the inter
ests of the Order. Let me, direct
| your attention to the importance of
an early Grange training for the
young. This has been too much
neglected. A properly conducted
Grange is the best school for boy
10 or IS years of age within his
reach. 1t will give him clearer
idea of the obligations of manhood
than he will gain any where else,
and instruct him in the value of
fixed principles. 1t will awaken in
his mind a spirit of enquiry that
will lead him through the paths of
practical knowledge to an honor
able, useful, successful life. This is
as true as that proper early train
ing will bring the fruits in after life,
of which we have direct and en-
phatic assurance in Holy Writ.
My object in this address is to
direct your attention to the value of
our organization, as an agent. in
our hands, for promoting our well
ldIc ana 10 impress the lLIPOitdHSC
of vigorous effort all along the
line; to give practical force to its
methods. Besides the Deputies; to
whom reference has been made,
other officers and Lecturers will be
in the field, and we hope to have
visit from the Worthy Master of
the National Grange during the
year, and also from the Lecturer of
the same, if our friends should prop
er1y respond to tbs demand for in
creased activity.
Brother, Patrons, we must have
united effort, calm thought, and
prompt action. Experience has de-
monstrated the pfaeticability and
success of the Grange movement.
Inaction will cost us dear; the OPP
portunity is ours, and our interest
as industrial factors. and citizens, is
the stake. 1t is within OUT reach, if
we strive for it.
Fraternally, T. B. HARwELL,
Master of the State Grange.