The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-12-25
Mississippi state Grange.

State Grange was held at Brook
haven, commencing on Tuesday,
December Ia The attendance was
larger than usual, and the delegates
were all working members-men
who have "proved their faith by
their works." and whose zeal and
fidelity now promise to be reward
ed by glorious success. The del
egates seemed to be fully impressed
with the Importance of earnest and
effective work at this session to
meet the expectations of the Order
throughout the State and to give
force and direction to the interest in
the movement that is everywhere
being manifested. They addressed
themselves to the work of the session
with singleness of purpose, pa
triotic ardor, that will give unusual
force to the measures adopted.
Quite a number of the delegates
at this meeting have been connected
with the Order many years, and
some Of them have attended every
meeting of the State Grange. These
veterans were never in better spirits,
never more earnest, nor more hope
full of the success of the Order
Worthy Master Darden was in his
place to open the session, and until
its close gave his personal attention
to every duty devolved upon him
Probably no leader wears as well
as Worthy Master. He has never
lost interest in the cause for one
moment, and never failed to respond
to the demands upon his time and
labor; and his splendid services, his
patriotic devotion to the organiza
ton, his sterling integrity and brill
liant talents have won for him the
love and confidence of the entire
membership In the esteem and
affection of the tanners of Missis.
sippi, no man stands higher than
this noble leader.
Worthy Treasurer Dixon, and
Worthy Secretary Williams have
held their positions since the organ
ization of the State Grange, and
have always been found at their
posts. The Worthy Treasurer is
one of the clearest headed men in
the Order, and has rendered it ex-
cellent services, both with voice
and pen.
Two of the veteran members of
this State Grange are conspicuous
for their ability and services and for
the success of their patriotic efforts
in behalf of the cause. Worthy
Steward J. B. Bailey, of Newton
and Bro. L. F. Afford, of Kinds.
both members of the Executive
Committee, have, we believe, at
tended nearly every meeting, and
always eXerted an influence that
tended directly to the advancement
OF the Order. Bro. Bailey enjoys
the proud distinction of being the
leader of the Order N the Banner
Grange County of the State.
Bro. F. Mcleod, of Noxubee
has attended only two sessions Of
the State Grange, but the strong
common sense that has marked his
action has justly given him grear
influence. When he takes part il
discussions he always commands at
tention.
Bro. d. l.. Phares, of Wilkinson
was formerly a member of the Elk.
ecutlve Committee, He has attend.
ed every meeting of State Grange
and always took leading part in
its work. His presence at this ses,
sion was most gratifying to his old
co-workers. He is now member
OF the Faculty of the Agricultural
and Mechanical College at Stark
vile. He gave a most interesting
account of the condition and pro-
gress of that institution, the success
OF which is now fully assured.
Bro. Baxter Wilson, of Holmes
county, is young member, but he
is one of the most efficient in the
State, and is destined to take high
position in the Order. By his
earnest and efficient efforts, Holmes
county is thoroughly organized, and
now ranks with the leading Grange
counties in the State. He was
elected Lecturer, and in the wider
field to which he has been placed
he will have opportunity for dis.
playing his splendid capacity for
leadership.
Worthy MasterJ 6. Macarthur,
of Lauderdale, has been one of the
most successful organizers in the
State, and the Grange showed its
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