The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-21
\ Old 5Ii ERALD a JT.Y 2I. 1851

other classes dismetrically inimicai to
them to take. their appropriate places
aud enact their parts In nsurr0unding
society with ease and grace to nnder-
stand their civic rights and discharge
their civic duties. Teach them, while
punctiliously observing the mandates
and restrictions Of our constitutions
against partisan politics and most sed-
ulously. retrainlng from intrenching
upon individual, political or religious
rights. to draw the proper wide distinc-
ties and true political and Cover me ntal
economy; to intelligently consider and
decide upon all questions Of great and
general interest.
Then let us combine all integral opin-
ion and influence into one great aggrc-
gate Of public opinion, that with its
power and volume will be heard and
needed by every official and party, great
and small, In counties and States aud
that will ring upon the floors OF State
and Federal Legislatures and the de-
partments at the Federal Capital. We
will not use this for the detrment,
wrong or oppression OF any man or set
OF men, class, interest, OF section, but for
the good OF ourselves, our wives and
children, our kindred and friends, our
counties and States, and ignoring all
north, south, cast or west, for every
man, woman and child In this whole
country, both within and without our
gates, regardless OF class, profession or
avocation. But while earnestly attend
ing to this, let us not overlook or neglect
the sentimental and social features of
our Order, which should be more highly
prizcd than any others. While we COM
plete this strong and beautiful temple,
let lis plant around 1t in fraternal juXta-
position and pleasing contrast the sigh
Ing pines OF Matno and the red woods Of
California the hemlock and naples of
the great north with the magnolia,
orange, livc-oak and palmetto Of the
sunny south {; let us entwine their
boughs with the grape tcndrils of Ohio
and Kentucky. Under these graceful
arches and uM brageous canopies let us,
with our Worthy Master, whose name
tVpliies the father OF our race, rs the
Grand Patriarch OF the family, spread
offerings OF Virginia, Maryland, New
and their lakes, the prniric-ted
beef and game OF Texas and the great
west, the luscious hams OF Ohio and the
pearly rice of the Carolinas, the snowy
loavcs Of the west and the golden butter
Of Chemung and Goshen, the rosy ap-
pies and pears Of the north, and the
oranges, bananas and figs Of the South
We will sip the wines OF California and
the sherbet of Florida, cooled with the
ice Of New England, and the whisky Of
Ohio, sweetened with the snowy sugar
OF Louisiana; post prandially we will
fill the calumet Of peace and fraternal
love with the fragrant weed Of Virginia
petroleum lamps of Pennsylvania, and
while we smoke, our choir will sing
Lang" Syne, led by Texas, and
"Woodman Spare that Tree" led by
Michigan. Should any wish for more,
then we will call on Maryland for
''Moore."
Brothers OF New York, but Il few days
since we were at our far distant homes,
surrounded by loved ones to those we
badc farewell, with quiyering lips and
brlmming eyes. We have travelled many
weary miles during day and darkness,
some from the extreme south, startled
and shivering at this snow shrouded
country, and in obedience to duty we
are here to meet you.
This fraternal welcome has gone to
our hearts, quictcd our qnivcring ner,.S,
cleared our eyes and waIned us in spite
OF wind and weather, and changes the
name OF this beautiful city OF Canaan.
daigua where we meet, for TO the abor:g-
ines 1t was set Off' ''or separate from
the tlibe," but we find it the very centre
of the tribe ; and this great tribe of Pa
irons of Husbandry are here holding not
war dances, but councils of peace and
love.
Other Brothers could comm MD lam
guage that L do not. to properly repre-
sent this National Grange Oh this oc-
casion but what need of set phrases or
York, look at the blood mantlfng the
cheeks and the gli$tening eyes OF these
Brothers and Sisters, and you see that
every hand, every tongue, every heart,
Is moving In unison to tell you how deep
ly we feel, how highly We appreciate,
how greatly we esteem your eloquent,
cordial. warm and fratcrnal welcome.
In the name and in behalf OF our Worthy
Master and these Brothers and Sisters,
1 most profoundly thank you.
MEcHANICsBURa, PA, July II, 1886.
To Hon. Jas. N. Lipscons6, Columbia, S. G.
DEAR SII. AND BROTHER: beg you
to accept an invitation to be present
with us on the occasion OF our approach
ing inter State pic mic exhibition, which
bids fair to far eclipse any of our former
gatherings. make this request in COM
pliance with the expressed wish of hum
drcds Of Patrons and farmers who had
the pleasure of meeting you and listen
ing to your able address last year, as
we'll as on account Of the great pleasure
your visit would give me and the good
1t would do the cause Of the Grange.
Hoping that you will be able to find
time to spend a week with us again l
remain, Fraternally,
Il. II. THOMAS.