The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-03-27

green Grange, No. 1900, Lee county, Texas, on
the 9th inst, by Worthy Secretary Andrew I.
Caro-hers, and is published by request of the
Grange,l sas . 2saea
HOW TO CREATE AND MAIN
TAIN INTEREST IN THE
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Brothers and Sisters, / have long cher
ished the hope that might be able to as
sist in creating and maintaining that
INTEREST IN THE GRANGE
that is SO essential to its progress to real
lzation of its noble purposes, and to its
perpetuity, and if l but partly succeed, 1
shalt feel that my efforts are laudable.
To create and maintain this interest,
might at first thought appear difficult, and
the frequent failures of Oranges to enlist
the attention of their members In matters
of vital interest would seem to indicate
that it were in reality serious problem
Now, if we shall be able to point to
some plain, common sense reasons why
these failures are often made, we should
be able in measure. to apply the RENE
dies. Special devices, such as singing,
question boxes, debates, and others, are
often resorted to, and in almost all these
instances they fail in their laudable object
because they are the special hobby Of
some one member and of no interest to the
membership at large. Again, the fact that
Grange that resorts to any of these spe-
cial devices is evidence that it is declining:
hence it strengthens the 1ukewarm mem
bers in their belief that the Grange is do
ing no good or is dying, and soon they
cease to attend the meeting. ~.
That there is great necessity for practi-
cal suggestions that will produce feeling
of interest in the Grange, no one will
doubt, and to assist in this good work is
the object of this, the first essay of my life.
| Have some OF us visited sister Oranges
where every member seemed alive with
interest, and have we failed to catch the
Inspiring cause? There must be a cause,
yes, more than likely, several causes for
this manifest interest; yet few of us have
had this special opportunity for thus be-
coming enthused with the working of the
Order, hence this, special device, fails to
reach the brotherhood. If we reason thus,
it becomes evident that whatever cause or
causes are likely to create and maintain
interest in our work must be of a general
character, yet specially adaptable IN its ab-
blicatiop to the individuaI members of the
entire Order. Thus, 60. ,.-.. =. ..-.r
. COOPERATION, $50 f.., -
one of the specific objects Of our grand
| Fraternity, is general in character, affec-
ting aud permeating the entire Brother
hood, yet in its application its benefits are
equitably and striklngly well distributed
to members of the Order. .r-ss.a.-e 49,.
| ..a i... IA EDUCATION ~. .#...-. $685..
is another object of the Grange and is gen
eral in character, yet in its effects benef,
cial to every member of the Fraternity
aud to mankind. r t.a. s..sz.. .s
a. eE. GRANGE PAPERS .f.e.tEe -.
are of this same class, and if taken and
carefully read and studied, cannot fail to
enlighten and educate the individual
| member .r- zse.Tz g.. s-ss...-.-#e + .-r-
| - ares FARMING .rF. ... ~ f.
| in its varied branches may be added as
one of general character, and diligently
pursued, studied, discussed, will not fail to
| yield a treasure to every member of this
the farmers institution. .aas
! These and many other subjects are Of
vital importance to the Grange, but are
too often neglected. pow a.ess ,.5
"E -a- COOPERATION H -t r..
should be thoroughly understood and dis
cussed by every Grange, to the end that its
| benefits may be speedily secured, that
unity OF action in every undertaking may
be obtained. If we fail to understand the
true meaning of co operation, taken in its.
broadest sense, then we must of necessity
meet with many failures, no matter how
vital the objects may be to us as individ-
uals or as body. tgf sE1.es.....
! If we would foster and encourage at~-
! . EDUCATI0N,-----+-~
| the greatest boon to mankind, we must
bring it to the attention of the Grange in
shape for practical action, and with all
the force and eloquence that its vast, its
vital Importance demands. Let us see to
| it that not one opportunity is, lost where
the educational interest may be advanced
by our action, either as individuals or as a
| body. Let US here put into practice that
corner stone of our institution, Co-opera-
| ton, and assist with all our influence and
with money in promoting this the bull
wark of our liberties. ay -. q
If we are to keep apace with the prog
ress of the century, we must take -
~gf-t- GRANGE PAPERS, --~sr.. sE.
and read and carefully study every prop
osition, every important suggestion, that
they contain, and thus keep well informed
of the worlds advancement and the work
ings of the grand Order to which we have
| voluntarily attached ourselves, and thro'
their columns learn the lessons of frugality
as practiced by others, educate ourselves
for the avocation we follow, and make
ourselves felt as power in the advance
n1ent of our class. s1 8f-f g.s. f.se.f d..
If we are to improve our condition as
farmers, let us make d gaea1 f
.ul THE FARM
leading feature in the discussions of our
| Grange; let us talk of stock, our nipple
ments, our lands, our fences and gates,
our yards and our houses. Let us so edu-
cate each other by interchange of ideas in
the Grange that each of us may be better
qualified to beautify our homes and make
our farms self-supporting; in fact, let each
of us strive to assist the other in making