The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-08-01

ing 70 move out Of the old ra1s and to
/ discharge our duties as citizens BIZ join
ing Hands with the good, brave and pa
tri0tie men Of all parties. ereeds and
I professions in order to make our peo-
I pie happy, contented and prosperous.
I Other Professions have the oppor-
tunffy Of becoming acquainted and
planning for the betterment of their in
/ terest Farmers, isolated and scattered
as they are, have but limited opportu-
nifty for knowing one another. Here the
+ opportunity Is presented for Us 10 be-
come known to those living In every
portion Of the State, of explaining our
condition. wants and necessities, and of
forming a bond Of union which should
and must result in great good. Again,
| welcome yeu, and trust that each one
present will lend his or her influence to
make this not only pleasant but pro-
fifable meeting.
Bro. Farmer read report from com
Inittee on invitation.
Bro. c. E. MeCord then delivered an
interesting address, who was followed BY
Bro. B. G. Harrison, Worthy Master Ala
bama State Grange, who was listened to
with marked attention.
The meeting was enlivened by several
appropriate songs by the choir.
EvEsING sEssIoN-FIRsT DAY.
Meeting convened az 8 p. N. Presi-
dent in the Chair Minutes of last meet
ing read.
On motion all 4th degree members be
allowed to participate in the meeting.
Bro. Fl. Cooper, chairman of commit
tee to define the objects and intentions
of this meeting, read the following re-
port, which was adopted:
REPORT OF COMMITTEE on OBJECTS AND
INTESTIoHs OF PATRONS UNION,
JULY, 1888.
To the President and Members of the Pa
tron's Union:
We, the committee appointed to de-
fine the objects and intentions Of the
Patrons Union, make the following re-
port:
1st. To acquire and ditfuse knowledge.
ID To strengthen our cause and adj
vance our interests as farmers, by edu-
citing our membership, morally, social
ly, intellectually and financially.
3d. To receive and impart such in
struction in every branch of domestic
and political economy as will promote
our general interest as a class, and there
by enable us better to labor for the good
of mankind.
4th. Recognizing the principle that
in union there Is strength, and desiring
to effect the greatest good to the greatest
number, we will meet together and CO.
operate together for the accomplishment
of these objects.
9TH. We call upon all true Patrons to
aid us in perfecting and carrying out the
objects contemplated by this Union.
Respectfully submitted,
HAMILTON COOPER,
A. C. FARMER,
]. MCLEMoRE,
Committee.
At the night session, lst, day, Hon. f.
G. Wall, Commissioner of Agriculture,
delivered an able and practical address.
SECOND DAY-THE GRANGE PRESS.
An eloquent report was made from
the Committee on the Grange Press,
and resolution was reported with great
enthusiasm declaring the Patron of Hus-
bandry the State Grange Organ.
After stirring addresses from a num-
Der of Brothers present, the report was
adopted by rising vote.
After stirring song by the choir the
order for the special hour having arrived
AN address from Worthy Master Dar-
den-he took the stand, and in his un-
equal and impressive manner, held the
meeting spell-bound until the hour of
adjournment for dinner.