The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06
MASTERS OFFICE.

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Paw Paw, Mich, July IL, 1851.
Attic last annual session of the
National Grange Bro. Devries for
the committee on resolutions repor-
ted the following preamble and res
olutions, which We're adopted
Whereas, Among the several impor-
tant wants of our Order at the present,
stands that of practical business informa-
tion as to the best mode of cooperation
and the education of our people upon the
real purposes of the organizations; and 1,
Whereas, Much good has been accom-
plished by ourGrange literature under State
auspices; and while We commend these lau
dable enterprises, there still remains an un-
met want, viz. closer and more direct
connection between the parent body and
the Subordinate Oranges, as shown in part
by reports of representatives of the State
Oranges on this floor. Is it not sad TO con-
template how little we learn of each other
as fraternity during the interim of our
Annual Session, and how much of the in
spiration here given never reaches Subor-
dinate Oranges in remote sections of our
broad lands Therefore, 7r,fsfersf ,,.,,l - s4,,T
Resolved. That in oidera to restore the
lost connection between the National
Grange and Subordinate Oranges, the Mas
ters of Subordinate Oranges shall be and
are hereby required to submit, 10 State
Masters quarterly reports as to their gene
raj conditions; also as to theprogress made
in cooperation, transportation, Legislation
and business agencies, together with the
success ornon success, and the causes lead
ing thereunto. aeH fHss..8.
Resolved, That it shall be the duty of
State Masters, upon the receipt of such
quarterly reports from Masters of Subor
dinate Oranges, to summarize the same and
forward them to the Master of the National
Grange, together with the progress or de-
cline OF the Order in their States, with such
suggestions as they may deem advisable
for the general welfare of TIE Order.
Resolved, That it shall be the duty of the
Master of the National Grange, in such
manner as he may deem most advantage
Gus, to publish or have published, quarter
ly, IN sucClnct form, the condition of the
Order throughout the Union, bearing upon
the information sought to be obtained in
the foregoing preamble and resolutions,
with such other information as may contri-
butte to the welfare of the organization.
Resolved, That i: is hereby declared to
be the duty of State Masters and Masters
of Subordinate Oranges to urge the candid
consideration of the measures projected by
the National Grange, together with such
other questions as relate to local or general
interest, to the end thatwe, as a fraternity,
may each contribute to the welfare, pros.
perity and happiness of ALL. " a7s
As the published proceedings Of
the National Grange did not reach
the Masters of Subordinate Oranges
until the first quarter had quite or
nearly expired, reports for that
quarter could not have been ex.
pected. '''s = s'',.
The following is a summary oil
the reports received for the second
qnarter and up to this date
- FLORIDA. saa tr8 "a
r March 3lst, Brother Wilson
Master of Florida State Grange
writes s.saaRs E 9shq % lsms3 a
81 have waited for intelligence from diff
ferent Oranges. to assist me in making my
first report Misplaced confidence anc
losses in business cooperation have tt
some extent jured the Order in our State
An influential farmer remarked to me tn.
other day, Il thought the Grange woult
meet the wants of farmers, but my brothe
lost five bales of Sea Island cotton $500
| by the Grange; such as that will not take.
/ I replied that that was not the fault of th
Grange, and that a half million dollars hat
been lost by the farmers in the same vicin
| itv by the commission merchants and il
nearly the same way, yet that did not seen
| to iriure the commiss ion merchants Tn
credit system has done as much to retart
the work of the Order in this State as an
other one thing. With all our back sets
some of our Oranges are increasing thei
membership, others are holding their own
and the Order is gradually molding publ
sentiment bringing about wholesome chan
ges bv its influence ard its teachings, and i
4 recognized as. a power in the land. 1t
workings are quiet, yet continual; it teache
while its enemies are asleep. Wei hav
4 MANY true Patrons in the State, and th
i Order will override in Florida. Under il
8 influence our people will grow more intel
haent. practical and punctual, and learn {
| appreciate more fully the advantages ofin
teliigent organization and cooperation.
{. TEXAS. ssi'
April 21st, Bro. Rose, Master 0
Texas State Grange, reports:
81 have mailed several hundred eirct
+ lars, asking the main questions to enab
me to make satisfactory report, and VIII;
answers have been received are nearly a
encouraging. s NY III II
i ta Although the winter has bee
unfavorabfe for Grange work, u
Bro. Rose has appointed twenty
nine County Deputies. He appoin'
only where they are recommends
by the Grange of the Crunty. A
) a result two new Oranges have bee
! ornanizad and twelve have bee