The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-06-18
the mind-something beyond the exercise

NIcIlQl Il1dl, NiillOui d1l success VIII
be less certain and decided. Much might
be said in this connection, but every hus-
band and brother well knows that where
he can be accompanied by his wife or
sister, no lessons will be learned but those
of purity and truth. With regard to the
modes of education, mention may be
made of mutual instruction through the
reading of essays and discussions, lee
lures, formation of select libraries, circu-
lation of magazines and other publica-
tons treating directly upon the main
subjects desired, namely those inculcat-
ing the principles governing our opera
tions in the field, orchard and garden. 1t
may be remarked that all of these meas
ures are now in existence, so that their
Introduction is neither new nor novel; to
this we answer that their direct applica-
ton under, a comprehensive and control
ing principle is both new and novel, and
one that has not been employed previous
ly for the same Objects
In second edition of this circular,
which was~published a short time after
wards, the following additional remarks
were inserted; ''Among other advanta-
ges which may be derived from the Order
can be mentioned. Systematic arrange
ments for procuring and disseminating, in
the most expeditions manner information
relative to crops, demand and supply,
prices, markets and transportation
throughout the country, and for the es-
tablishment of depots for the sale of gen
eral or special products in the cities; also
for the purchase and exchange of stock,
seeds and desired varieties of plants and
trees, and for the purpose of procuring
help, and situations for persons seeking
employmel.; also for ascertaining and
testing tie merits of newly invented
farming Implements, and for detecting
and exposing, those that are unworthy,
and for protecting by all available means
the farming interest from fraud and decep-
ton of every kind
From these quotations it will be OBJ
served that our views were comprehensive
in plan and expansive in scope, and that
the Order has yet much to accomplish
before it fuitills the expectations of eaIly
patrons; they were fully aware that the
progress of the work must in the nature
of things, be slow until we could secure
the assistance of others, and we have
reason TO be grateful for the able services
of many enthusiastic converts, by whose
untiring energy the merits of the Order
were rapidly made known throughout
the length and breadth of the country.
In my address on the occasion of the
3rd annual session find the following re-
marks which | quote as indicative OF our
impression at that time.
sin establishing an organization of
this kind We must not allow our energies
to relax by any apparent Indifference, or
even avowed hostility to our cause. This
we must expect, as there is no popular
movement exempt from opposition. There
is ALWAYS a class of dOubterS who predict
failure others miSconStrue motives, and
still others who freely give opinions with
out investigating the objects sought to be
attained, or the methods by which they
are to be accomplished"
''The admission of women to full men,
bership, and their assistance in the work
ings of the order is proving of incalcuable
value it is indeed doubtful whether the
objects of the institution, especially in re-
gard to the retinementS of education, and
in all that tends to brighten hearths and
enliven homes could have been accomp-
lished without their presence and aid.
E'To make country homes and country
society attractive, refined and enjoyable
to balance exhaustive labors by instructive
social amusements and accomplishments
is part of our mission and our aim.
'"The secret ceremony of initiation OF
members has as was anticipated, been OBJ
iected to by few persons; but we are
already well convinced that the efficient
discipline necessary to secure permanent
organization could not be attained by
any other means, thus completely realiz-
ing the only object that suggested its
adoption, ard meets the warm approval
Of ali those who have experienced The
tranSitOry existence of rural clubs and
societies, anAyho recognize III our SlnI-
pie and ettiL.sa-at rules, elements of sue
cess based upon solid and lasting foun-
dation.'
at is gratifying to know that where
ever our motives and objects have been
explained so as TO be clearly understood,
we meet with support. The times were
suspicious for the introduction OF this
Order. The change of events which al
| lowed the minds of the people to @ubside
from the hustle and all-absCrbing inter
ests of war to the calm and prosperity OF
peace, called for new organizations based
upon the industrial arts, rather than
/ practical theOries-a basis that appeals to
4 the patriotism and sensibilities OF ev-
! cry cultivated and right-minded indiyid-
! ual."
'"The many advantages that naturally
! flow from society Of this kind need not
! be enumerated, even if it were practicable
! to do 50. Suggestions of great moment
are constantly being presented, and ac
emulate in degree beyond all eXpecta
! ton. Not the least of these is that O
cooperation in every branch of rura
economy, valuable alike to the producer
and consumer. This is a question O
| great moment, and one requiring, as it i:
receiving, careful and cautious consider
alton; so that while members of the
! Order are protected, the rights of Other
will not be infringed, but that all will b.
/ benefited"
eve have every incentive to encourage
US in the prosecution of this work. w
cannot do otherwise than to go on pros
pering and to prosper, for whatever ma,
| take place i'll the modes of government
or changes occur in the artificial tastes o
| society, one thing is certain, that on
/ greatest dependence viii ever be upon Ia
productions of the soil, and the educate,
cultivator possesses the knowledge upol
which is reared the structure, of nationa
wealth and national character"
Such were the the hopeful foreboding
which we felt justified in entertaining
after the experience of little more tina
two years, and our hopes were more tina
realized during the remainder of on
term of office. We Were not oyerburder
ed with parliamentary rules nor distracte
by changes in our laws. Our days an
nights were not given to the study c
Cushing's Manual. The original plan {
organization and brief constitutio
proved sufficient for the purpose of buiIC
ing up the Order, and this much it ca
rightfully claim. But | will not furthe
detain you from the duties of the day
having thus briefly, as becomes the tim
and the occasion, endeavored to explai
the principles on which the Order wa
founded and the methods adopted fc
their propagandism. | close with til
hopelthat these remarks may not be III
profitable, and again extend to you CO.
dial welcome to this beautiful city
Washington, the Capital of the Nation
the birthplace of the Order of the Pa