The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-03-22

put our thoughts into words. Without
special training we are unable to do
this well.
And where but in the grange have
we the opportunity to get together to
talk things over. to influence legisla-
ton concerning the farmer, and to en-
Joy the social intercourse as we may
have tat its best?
There are many who do not recog-
nize all the benefits to be derived from
well conducted grange. Because
these benefits can not be measured by
dollars and cents, they feel they have
gained nothing. To such l will say,
"We do not live by bread alone, there
is part of us that can not be satisfied
with material things-our mental and
spiritual life must be nourished if we
are to be real men and women. There
is more to Life than eating and work
ing and boarding our earnings.
When | was elected as your lecturer,
one year ago. accepted with many
many misgivings, for was well aware
of my limitations and deficiencies, and
felt keenly the great responsibilities
and many possibilities of this office. ]
realized the influence lecturer could
! have in determining the real worth of
the grange-more so than any other of
ficer, for the lecturer is responsible for
the interest of the members, and large
ly for their ideals concerning their
home and farm surroundings.
With the resolve to do the best in
my power, and asking the cooperation
of the brothers and sisters of the or
der, l took up my work. In every way
and by all means at my command, |
tried to fit myself to fulfill the require
ments of the Office and the needs of the
people. This was not an easy task,
for some had joined for financial reas-
ons, others seeking entertainment, 9TH
ers out of curiosity, and many just to
help good cause along. They did not
fully understand just what the grange
meant, but had hazy idea it might be
a good thing for our community. What
ever the reason. we had them with US,
ard we tried to give them what they
sought or expected, and to lead them
to seek greater benefits.
/ can not say that my term of Office
has been an unmixed pleasure, for
there were many disappointments and
discouragements. At all times have
tried to be present and to have pro-
gram at every meeting. We have been
quite successful Though there were
failures, it gives me great pleasure to
be able to say that it was not due to
lack of harmony. but rather to lack of
confidence in our abilities, poor attend
! ance due to our work taking US away
from home, and to some extsot indif-
ference. firmly believe have gained
the most good from my Office. 1t has
given me an opportunity to do some
thing-an outside interest. 1t has
been the means of my coming into clos
er contact with many people all thru
or county. not only have arranged
programs. but during the work. which
has taken many hours, l have acquired
knowledge more than | have been
able to impart to the members.
1t shall be my endeavor during the
coming year, when have the honor
and privilege of acting as your lectur.
err, to be worthy" in more than name.
To my co-laborers and members of our
Grange, wish to say few words
concerning your part in the programs.
When one is called upon to take part,
he should not feel that he is doing a
favor to the lecturer, though his will
ingness is greatly Appreciated He
should feel that he is being given a
privilege and an opportunity for self
improvement. Again, your lecturer
plans each program and tries to make
them interesting and instructive, keep
ing in mind the different members with
their special talents, always trying to
give to each that particular thing
which they are able to do.
Do not feel that some one else is bet
ter fitted to do that certain thing. but
do it to the best OF, your ability. That
is all we each can do, and all that can
reasonably be expected of us. For
this reason do not fail to come pre-
pared, or stay away entirely. 1t is by
practice we become perfect We learn
to do by doing. Our most poslihed and
fluent speakers will tell you how halt
ing were their first efforts, and how
many the hours spent in practice and
drill That they have attained their
degree Of perfection by hard work af-
ter many failures should be an exam
pie and incentive to US to use every OPP
portunity.
The grange today is the greatest and
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