Year: 1876

HAPPY 10 state, that one Of our proudest


achievements is to stop strife and law


suits among farmers. Yes, sir, where


the Grange fourishes most, lawsuits d.


minish most, and the little breaches that


arise between brethren are healed with


out litigation. The idea Of an associa-


ton Of farmers secretly working against


other eallings is simply Preposterous.


tell you if there is any body Of people


or any association or number Of indi-


yiduals on earth mean peace on earth
and good will to men" it is the Grang-
era. Why, sir, every Granger earnest
ly and sincerely desires all honess cal
lings. trades and professions 10 prosper.


We as individuals or as a Grange court
antagonism to none Of them, but while
we desire their prosperity and will pro-
mote it as far as is in our power, we are
tired of the Calling yoke OF the past, and
are determined IN the future that the
" man who holds the bread" shall reap
the fruits Of his labor, that these drones
Of society shall not longer be supported


by the sweat of our brow. We are de-


termined, ifunited action can accomplish


anything, that the tillers of the soil shall


be placed on an equal footing with that


Of other callings-that they shall be ell


evated financially, socially and educa-


tionally.


/ will here state that that there is


something more ennobling in the work


ing of our Order than the outside world


believes, that its financial advantages


are secondary thereto: indeed, even at


tins early stage OF Grange movement in


this county we hear of it, see it and feel


its social and moral influence. Iappeal
to you, worthy sir, and you sisters and


brothers, if you have not seen a won-
derful change, if not now on all occas-
ions, whether in or out Of the Grange.
the hand of fellowship is not always
cordially extended, and though this may
seem as dross in the eyes of some, yet
it clearly and forcibly shows that we
are working hand in hand for our mu-
tual welfare: 1t is this fraternal feel
ing, this finer feeling, which permeates
the whole, this doctrine, this principle


which each of lis should endeavor to
impress upon our neighbors and friends:
endeavor as far as We can to overcome
the mistrust or prejudice which exists
against the Grange, for the greater our
number the greater will be our general
advantage in the full development fthe
whole of our cardinal doctrines.


We should endeavor to impress upon
the people that since the positive adj
vancement Of peace, wealth and intel
lectual and moral development of man
is desirable end" then does this CO.
operative society, this Grange move
ment, become beacon light of hope to
mankind in its " fulfillment of these and
its education of the people" and hence
IT is their right, privilege and even boun-
den duty to assist this movement by
their presence and mutal cooperation.
II we each do our duty we will soon
teach the great mass of mankind that
these objects which the Grange hopes
TO accomplish it will accomplish, and
in their accomplishment elevate every
neighborhood. Now, in furtherance of
this movement, let me suggest and urge
upon each one the necessity, not only
Of coming to these meetings filled with
fraternal love and with an earnest de-
sire to make each meeting pleasant by
each being prepared to say something of
but that each of us shall take upon
the duty, responsible duty, of
Of forcibly impressing upon our friends
and neighbors who are without the Order
the true principles of the Order. that
they may see as We see and act with us.
But while We are endeavoring to i'm
press upon tho-e without the true doc
trines of our Order, let US not forget our
duty here, let Us commence from this
day forward determined to speak and
discuss freely all subjects brought up
for investigation. This will cause us
to think, which is the only road to
Whenever we as members
determine freely to Interchange our
views on all subjects, We wall neces-
sarily take interest in all meetings: our
Hall at each meeting will be we'll filed,
the Masters task will not be so arduous,
and We will each in leaving the Hall
feel that it is well We had come. Be-
fore l close let me urge upon each, that
before We separate. TO mingle once
more with the world, We pledge anew
our fidelity to the cause, and that we
each determine To do our duty, our whole
duty, both in and out of our Order.