Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-21
TEXAS STATE GRANGE.
An Enthusiastic Meeting at McGrsgor-AnnuaI
Reports Made-Large Attendance.
Correspondence of the Gazette,

Correspondence of the Gazette.
MCEREGOR, TEX. Aug 12-The Texas
State Grange was called to order at 10
O'Clock this morning by Worthy Master
A. j. Rose. The following officers an
swered to roll call: A. j. Rose, NJ; J =.
B, Long, o; A. NJ. Keller, L; j.
J. Ray S; ]. l.. Ray, A; s.
N. Stallworth, treasurer; A.
w. Buchanan, Secretary; A. F. league
Chaplain; H. C. Proctor, C. X; Mrs.
A. Rose, c; Mrs. B. F. Gambrell &,
P; Mrs. Green, f; Mrs. n. j. league
l.. A. s..
W. P. Miles, A. NJ. Keller and s. Nj.
Fades were appointed as committee
on credentials. Forty-one members
were reported as being entitled to seats.
The worthy mater then read his annual
address, treating at length on the sub
ject of agriculture and agricultural edu-
cation, the importance of county Oranges
and the great good that may be accom-
plished through them if properly man
aged. He touched on the tariff and
class legislation which he claims are
great impedIments IN the way of the
success of the farmer. He dwelt on the
importance of making the
farm self sustaining, explained
the benefits of the lecture
system, financial cooperation, the state
Grange fair association, recommended
the Texas Farmer, spoke of national leg
islation, the need of q uniform system of
text books and the commission amend
ment, speaking in no uncertain sound as
to the attitude of the Grange on that
subject and the great Importance of
Wit ha
public dirt road amendment
He concluded with a touching memorial
of those brethren who have died since
the last meeting of the State Grange.
Recess.
At2 p. m. the Grange reassembled.
A. NJ. Keller as state lecturer and ] l..
Ray as district lecturer, reported the re-
suits of their labor during the last year
which were very satisfactory. Commit
tees were then appointed on the follow
ing subjects:
Officers reports and women's work,
division of labor, Pomona Grange, sub
ordinate Oranges, juvenile Oranges,
dormant Oranges, education and good
of the order, No. Q and No.
(2) resolutions on needed egis-
lation, transportation, constitu-
ton, grievances and appeals,
mileage and per diem, finances, coop
Grafton and agriculture, organizing and
lecturing.
Recess.
At $3.50 p. m. the delegates and large
number OF citizens assembled at the
Baptist church where Capt. W. T. GIas-
gov delivered an address of welcome in
a few well chosen words, making all
glad thew were there
J. B. Large delivered the response
which was filled with enthusiasm for the
prospects of the Grange, acknowledging
the openhearted welcome accorded them
by the citizens of McGregor.
J. j. Ray followed with a few well
chosen words of wit and good humor.
J. e .1sbell then delivered a eulogy on
the success of the Grange fair associa-
ton.
Recess till morning.
Special to the Gazette.
MCGREGoR, TEX, Aug. l3.-The
State Grange rs-assembled at 9 CLOCK.
Seventy-tive delegates were reported
present. Little more was done except
committee work, which will not be re-
ported to-day. All are working in
harmony and are very enthusiastic.