The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-07-29

by the N ational Grange at lts last
session, IN relation to Masters re-
ports. Masters of Subordinate
Gran ges are slow in making their
reports, and but few are received
as vet. Consequently my report
may not be correct, but will not
go beyond the actual condition OF
the Order in my State. We are on
the increase in the State--one new
Grange organized, five or six dor
mant Oranges resumed work Gas
unofficiaIly reported).
The Order generally seems to be
in a better condition than it has
been for two or three years.
think we will have general revi-
val this Fall, if we succeed in MAJ
king a good crop. We have but
one cooperative store in the State
(the Ebert County Cooperative
Store). 1t paid about 20 per cent
the quarter ending 3lst OF Decem-
Der, last, and. IA per cent for the
quarter ending 3Ist of March.
There is a general inquiry in rela-
ton to cooperation among the
Oranges in the State, and l think
we will have a good many stores
next fall.
We need live Lecturer in the
State, and greater distribution OF
Grange literature. With the above,
| am satisfied thousands would rail-
ly to the Grange banner, and re-
lieve themselves from the heavy
oppression that is now heaped upon
them by heartless monopolies,
sharpers, etc.
w. r. DEADwYLER,
Master Georgia State Grange.
Doves Creek, Ga, April IS, 1882.
TEXAS.
We are happy to state that the
general condition of the Order In
this Jurisdiction is good and impro-
wing. A spirit of revival is mani-
fest in almost every part of Texas,
Dormant Oranges are being re-
vived, and new ones organized.
The Grange press has contributed
largely, or is entitled to a large
share of tho credit for this health
full change. Where grange papers
are literally supported the Order
is rapidly advancing in the differ
ent branches Of Grange work. In
some sections, our members are full
ly alive to the great benefit of their
Grange press to disseminate useful
inform alton among the farmers,
and are doing all they can to en-
courage their circulation. The re-
suit of which is, continual acces
sions to the Oranges and general
healthy growth OF the Order.
County and District Lecturers
are doing a good work. Live ac-
tive Masters and private members
have done good work, also. The
condition of the Order clearly
shows the result of their labor in
different localities. Commercial
cooperation, which has been so
successful here can be entitled TO
its share of this prosperity.
The cause of success in this State
may be summed up as follows Ist.
Active, live, progressive officers
and members. I'd. Live, active
County and District Lecturers full
ly discharging their duties. Sd.
First-ciass Grange and agricultural
journals, read by the members. 4th.
Commercial co operation carried
out on the true cooperative plan.
When all Grange officers and MEM
bers, editors and business agents
connected with the Order, work
together for the common good
success must follow.
A. J. Rose Master.
Salado, Texas, April rs, 1882.
NEW JERSEY.
1 have been particularly fortu-
nate in obtaining reports, both in
number and detail.
There appears to have been con-
siderable addition to our nun Der,
both by initiation and re-instate-
ment, most of the reports mentioning
from one to ten; which evidently,
means greater interest in the Order
than for four years past at least.
The answers indicate those
Oranges most prosperous that hold
the most frequent meetings, and
whose members include the great-
est number o! young persons, whose
officers endeavor to give each some
thing to do, to awaken an interest
in each Grange meeting, by which
a larger attendance is obtained, and
much greater results from co>oper-
alton.
The owning of a hall by a Grange
tends to produce interest; by some
it is considered as the means which
enabled them to continue their or
ganization through seasons of adj
versity.
The causes of failure appear to
be from the disposition of too many
to let the few tbear the burden of
the day." with the expectation, if
their dues are paid, they will de-
rive equal benefit with those who
labor more assiduously for the
good of the Order; too little interest
taken by the ladies who have
joined, consequently less incliua-
ton from those outside to become
members; infrequent meetings, the
interest apparently not strong
enough to bear the TENSION of a
lengthy period, consequently that
apathy which is so destructive to
the swell being" Of Grange.
To assure success will require the
cooperation of the individual
members of Subordinate Oranges
to make each meeting interesting,