The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
DISTRICT LECTURING.
Bro. P. H. Massey Completes His Work
in Johnston County and
Begins in Nash.


Mr.. EDITOR Having completed my
work in Johnston county. [ spent Sun
day and Sunday night in the neighbOr-
hood of Watkins, and on Monday,
July goth, | started for my first APP
ance | met some as earnest and true
Alliance men as are found anywhere.
After the speech the good sisters pre-
sented this writer with one of the
prettiest bouquets that it has been his
fortune to receive. It was greatly ap-
preciated by him. May God bless the
sisters, who are bearing such an I'M
portant part in the great work now
before us. Passing on StanhOpe, we
met those who have been studying for
themselves the great issues now con-
fronting the people, and they are ready
for the changes necessary to bring
about the relief needed. Next we went
to Nashville, where we met brethren
from different parts Of the county,
many of whom expressed themselves
much pleased with the work of the
day. Some Of the business men of the
place came out to hear the speaking,
and expressed their sympathy with the
movement of the farmers. We gained
some friends At Cold Rock next day
we had a small crowd, owing to rain
and other things, but we think the
meeting not fruitless. At Fishing Rock
church you may always expect as good
time, audience, and people as can be
found anywhere, and we were not dis
appointed. They were there, some Of
them from eighteen miles away. After
we had spoken to them for an hour
they called out several Of the brethren
on the ground, some of whom re-
spOnded with very timely, sound and
appropriate remarks, after which the
ladies spread bOuntiful dinner, suf
ficient for all, and many basketfuls
were taken up. On Saturday we met
the brethren at Castalia, and after
speaking to them for an hour, we
turer for Franklin county, for another
hour, in which he presented some facts
that must live We left for Peachtree
Alliance at p. m, where we met a
house full Of true, tried and enthusi-
tic Tmen and women. You can bank
on Peachtree when it comes to the real
issue. Thus ended labOriOus weeks
work in Nash. We accepted invita-
tiOns to conduct religious services on
Sunday.
Bro. Ashton met us in the evening
and took us to his home to spend the
night and be ready for our work in his
county on Monday. We spent pleas
ant night and received every mark OF
kind hospitality. He accompanied us
through the county and added much
to the enjoyment and success of the
work He is d0servedly very popular
and on financial questions, is the abIest
man we heard, The readers of the
PROGRESSIVE FARMER will hear from
him as to the work in his county.
Bro. Dunn has given you some facts
in regard to Vance county, and to him
| am under many obligations for kind
ness shown me while in that county.
1t will require too much space to
mention by name all to whom | am in
debted for hospitality. kindness and
special favOrS. All over the district
they have opened their hearts and their
doors, and greeted me with q reception
that will ever be as a footprint on the
rock which time can never wear away.
Suffer a word in conclusion. Since
[ had travelled through the district
nearly two years ago, found that the
Order had gained much strength.
There is more unity, more work, more
determination to stand squarely by the
principles and demands Of the ALI
ance. There is greater knowledge of
the situation, and a better understand
ing Of the remedies. In 1892 the fourth
congressional district will bs in the
field, and be there with the wants of
the wealth producers Of this great
country, and there to stay until these
wants are supplied, or a measure put
on foot that will bring the relief for
which we toll
FraternalE, p Fl. MASSEY,
District Secretary.