The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-08-01
OUTLOOK.

we law uOG S6G EoOOANOO GOPOEbS
from all the county meetings, but the
reports we have received are on the
whole very gratifying.
Cumberland county reports a good
meeting, and Bro. King, the GORE
spending Secretary, says he has per-
sonal knowledge of two or three dor
mant Subs. that wish to re organize.
These Subs. should be looked after.
Wherever a feeling of this kind exists,
there the County Alliance should, if
possible, send it's lecturer or other Or
ganizer. In reality, however, there is
no great necessity for an imported or
ganizsr. Wherever there r five or
six farmers or other persons eligible to
to membership in the Alliance who
wish to organize a Sub, there a Sub.
can be started without outside inter
ference. IL further information is de-
sered, write Secretary Hoover, at Hills
boro.
! Orange county reports an interesting
meeting and an increased membership.
The good ladies of Orange have taken
fresh interest in the Order, and when
they resolve to push a thing, Of course
it goes. Let the ladies Of other coun-
ties follow their good example. The
Alliance has a mission and purpose
worthy of the best efforts of the wo
men of our land.
In Wake county there is room for
much work. While the Order here has
been inactive for some time, a number
of brethren have resolved to put forth
greater efforts and we look for an en-.
larged membership as a result.
Franklin, Gaia VIDA, BERTHE and Wash
ington counties had harmonious and
enthusiastic meetings.
Washington county reports a better
attendance than at any previous meet
ing for several years.
The meeting in Columbus county
was the best of the year. The outlook
there is encouraging.
Chatham county reports a good
meeting, unusually large delegation,
and two Subs. re organized and re in
stated.
From Jacks IN county alone have we
received a discouraging report. Now
a word to the brethren there and other
discouraged brethren wherever they
may be-: Hold firm for another year.
Resolve, each and every n Of you,
that not a man will drop out of ranks
for a year, but on the contrary that
each individual member will attempt
to add at least INT new member to his
Sub. during that time. Make the
effort and await results. do not give
up the ship" certainly not in the , ear
1899, which has Witnessed the organi-
cation of men Of all other occupations.
AS a result the farmers and laborers
will surely awaken to the true condi-
ton Of affairs and will realize the truth
of that ancient adsge, I'm union there
is strength" Let the old guard stand
firm.
Another thought: What Of the rising
g~eneration9 How many old Alliance
men have mi eligible to membership
who are still outside the Order9 Think
OF this matter and discuss it at your
naxt Sub. meeting. The young men
should be taught the principles of the
order, should become members and
take part in the work. AS we stated
a week or two ago, the Alliance can,
besides it's other benefits, give the
young men the m~uch-needed training
in parliamentary laws and usage.
Take the young men and ladies into
the Order. There's a work for them.
They need the social and business
features of the Order, and the Order
needs them. Think of this ard act.
The State meeting is close at hand.
1t is one Of much Importance. Attend
it if possible. Some important ques
tions will come up for discussion
questions deserving careful thought
and attention. Let these be discussed
in that brotherly spirit which is the
true Alliance spirit. Some new officers
are to be chosen These should be true,
energetic men, qualified to lead, who
show forth in daily life the spirit set
forth in the only true Alliance chart,
The Declaration of Purposes.
And let the motto of each Alliance
man be Forward and Onward" Our
cause is just, III purposes noble, and
sooner or later we must triumph.
A LITTLE MATTER,