EEK EXECUTIVE

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COMMITTEE 

Grange, P. of H.

Michigan State

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WHOLE No. 97.

SCHOOLCRAFT, JANUARY 1st, 1879.

YOUR SUB_scRIP'rroN
i will Expire with N 0.

THE GRANGE VISITOR,

Is Published on the First and Fifteenth of
every Month

AT FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM,

invariably in Advance.

 

J. '1‘. COBB. Editor and Manager.

’l‘o whom all communications should be ad-
dressed, at Schoolcraft, Mich.

Remittances should be by Registered Letter,
Money Order or Draft.

To Contributors.

As the Vrsiron now bears date the lst and
lfith of each month, to insure insertion in the
next issue, Communications must be received
by the 10th and 25th of each month.

Runs or‘ ADVERTISING:
Acceptable advertisements inserted at the
rate of $1.00 per square, for each insertion-.

A Liberal discount will be made on standing
advertisements of three months or more.

Misrna——S. E. ADAMS, Minn.

0VEB.SEEB.—J. J. WOODMAN, Mich.
LEc'rUaEn—MORT’MR WHITEHEAD, N J.
S'i‘EWARD—A. J. VAUGHN. Miss.

Assn. STEWABD—WILLIAM SIMS, Kansas.
CHAPLAIN—A. P. FORSYTH, Illinois.
TBEASUREB.—F. M. MCDOWELL, N. Y.
SECRE’l‘AB.Y—E. M. IRELAND,Wash’gton,D.C.
GATE-KEEPEB.——O. DINWIDDIE, Indiana.
CERES—MRS. S. E. ADAMS, Minnesota.
P02«!0NA—M.RS. J. J. WOODMAN, Michigan.
FLORA——MBS. J AS. T. MOORE. Maryland.
LADY ASSTISTANT STEWARD—MIBS CARRIE A.

HALL, Kentucky.

Offlcers Michigan State Grange.

M.—J. J. WOODMAN. - - Paw Paw.

0.—THOS. F. MOORE, - - - A_dria,11_
L.—C. L. WHITNEY, - - Muskegon.
S.—S. A. TOOKER, - - — Lansing,
A. S.-—A. E. GREEN, - - Farmington.

U.—SALMON STEEL, Bear Lake. Manis’e Co

'I‘.—S. F. BROWN, - - schooicmft,
Ssc.—J. T. COBB, - _ _ u

G. K.—A. N. WOODRUFF, - Watervliet.
CEBES.—MRS. C. L. WHITNEY, Mnskegon.

POMONA—MRS. G. D. EWING, Ross, Kent Co.
FLonA—Mns. J. J. WOODMA , Paw Paw.
L. A. S.——MRB. A. E. GREEN, Farmington.

Executive committee-

‘II’. M. HOLLOWAY, Chairman, - I-Iillsdale.
J. WEBSTER CHILDS, - - - Ypsilanti.
‘. Q. A. B[:RRINGTOl\', Tuscola, Tuscola Co.
(" G- LUCE, - - Gilead, Branch Co.
YKPSTBROOK DIVINE, Balding, Ionia 00.
W OMAS MARS. Berrien Center, Berrien Co.
1!. SATTERLEE, Birmingham, Oakland Co.
..I. J. WOODMAN, J. T. COBB, - Ex. Oflicio.

State Business Agent,

J. M. CHIDESTER, - - - Detroit.

General Deputy.

‘C. L. WHITNEY, - - - Muskegou.

Special Lecturers.

 E. Trowbridge, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lansing.
(lghos. F. Moore, . . . . . . Adria.n,. . . Lenawee Co
S°°~ W. Woodward. .Shelby. . . . . . . .Oceana Co
-Lamue1La.ngdon, . .Bowen Station,. . .Kent Co
- - R. Brown, . . . .Rawsonville,. .Washtenaw Co
Aildrew Campbell. . .Ypsilanti, . . “ “

‘Mrs. Salmon Steele,. .Bear Lake,. .Ma.nistee Co

 

County or District Pomona Grange
Meetings.

‘ DOWAGIAC‘, Mich., Dec. 15, 1878.
The annual meeting of Cass Co. Po-
mona Grange, No. 20, will be held in
gie village of Cassopolis, at Cassopolis
J range Hall, on Wednesday, the 8th of
anuary, 1_879. The election of oflicers
and other important business will come
before the meeting. All members are
Teguested to be present. The Grange
Will be opened at 10 o’clock, A. M.
G. Cour, Master.

(!§.i2::t’1It Qinm. §cpartm.ent.

By order of the State Grange at its
late session, Masters no longer re-
ceive a copy of the VISITOR free.-
Secretaries, or other persons, sending
ten or more names, with pay for the
same, will receive an extra copy
free. Sample numbers furnished on

application.

Report of the Executive Committee of the
Michigan State Grange.

T o the .M'a.ster and Jllembers of the
Michigan State Grange :

The undersigned Executive Com-
mittee would respectfully submit the
following report :

Your committee organized in the
City of Lansing, Dec. 14th, 1877, by
the election of F. M. Holloway as
chair-man.

Our first session Was occupied mostly
in considering the questions which
had been referred to us from the State
Grange then in session, among which
of paramount interest were the ques-
tions of enlargement and more fre-
quent issues of the GRANGE VISITOR,
an Agency in Detroit, and the propri-
ety of longer continuing the per diem
of State Agent Gardner.

In the matter of the VISITOR, your
committee were in full sympathy with
the members of the Grange then in
session, as well as thousands of the
Order throughout the State who had
reached us by petition.

VVe therefore raised a committee
composed of Master VVoodinan, Sec-
retary Cobb, and Messrs. Childs and
Mars——seni them to Kalamazoo to in-
vestigate cost of diiferent sizes, fre-
quency of issues, and make tempo-
rary contract for publishing on a.
larger scale, if future results should
warrant. At the same time appealing
to the Order for subscribers at the
rate of 50 cents a. year, the paper to
be published semi-monthly, and on a
scale to be determined by the patron-
age it received.

To this appeal many Granges re-
sponded promptly and with a. liberali-
ty of appreciation, others turned a
deaf ear or gave so sparingly, as to
cause your committee to make their
second appeal, with due notice that
the enterprise must be abandoned,
unless more extended aid could be
had. This led to a renewed eifort,
the result of which has caused your
committee to continue the issue of
the paper through the year 1878.’

To meet the demands of the Order
and the instructions of the Grange,
your committee, at this first meeting,
delegated Messrs. Satterlee and Childs
to visit Detroit, to look over the
ground and if possible find a person
who would work for, and in the inter-
est of the Order, in selling the pro-
ducts of the farm, and in making
such purchases as might be desired
by Granges or members of the Order,
from that city. In their investigations
they found no disposition on the part
of dealers to ignore the patronage» of

the Grange; but the diificulty that
met them among heavy jobbers was
that all houses are now run in the line
of specialties-—while you could find
one to sell your grain he would have
nothing to do with your cattle, sheep
or swine, your butter, cheese, and
fruits; neither could he supply you
With but very few, if any, of the re-
quirements of a. Grange order for
goods, made up as they generally are
of a medley of articles, of which they
would be poor or indifferent judges as
to quality and cost, and which, in
their judgment, would not pay them
in undertaking to fill.

In the light of these facts, our sub-
committee found it necessary, it an
Agency was established, to find some
man who was perfectly familiar with
the practice of the trade, who was
withal a close judge of values, pos-
sessing the indispensable qualifica-
tions of ability and integrity, willing
to work on small commission “a ne-
cessity,” if any saving was made to
the Order in these times of low prices
and-small profits.

In following up these investiga-
tions, our committee found in the per-
son of James M. Chidester, of Ypsi-
lanti, one who they thought would fill
the place, and so reported to the
Chairman, who at once convened the
full committee in the City of Lansing,
March 5th. At this meeting Mr.
Chidester was invited to meet with us.
Our joint conference resulted in an
arrangement whereby he was to make
purchases on Grange orders, for a. 2
per cent. commission on the bills -of
purchase. He was to sell our pro-
ducts on a. sliding scale commission
varying from a half of one per cent.
to 8 or 10 per cent., depending on the
article and the facility for disposing
of it. Reports of work done was to
be made monthly; and we were to
guarantee to him a return of $90 a
month for his services, including the
commissions received. On this basis
the Chairman and Bro. Childs closed
a contract with him March 23d, hav-
ing been previously authorized to do
so by the Board.

The Agency was fully opened for
business April 1st, and in that issue
of the VISITOR was publishcdto the
Order, and the plan on which the
Agency was to be continued. -

His report for the month of April
gave good evidence of’ a continued
draft on the Grange treasury, his com-
mission being less than $15 for the
month. '1‘o this constant draft for
Agencies, your committee were unit-
edly opposed. Believing that every
enterprise should pay its way or be
abandoned or closed out, we hastened

put the Agency on another footing.

Mr. Chidester being willing to car-
ry out his contract with us, by our
consent that he should be permitted
to open a general Commission House,
doing for others as well as the Grange.
To this we readily consented, and
changed the contract May 1st, since
which time the Grange treasury has
not been liable for any expense in
keeping it up.

There has been some complaint of

large per cent. in selling perishable
fruits, poultry, etc., but we apprehend
that if the persons complaining would
take account of the time spent to sell
in haste on a. glutted market these
perishable products, before total loss,
they would not be so ready to cen~
sure.

Your committee have taken pains
to verify the profits of this Agency
up to November 1st:

From commissions on purchases
for the Order, .
From commissions on sales, “ap-

$122.50

proxlmated ” . . 171.58
From commissions on sales out-
side the Order, 155.00

Making total for 5 mo’s of ..‘,;;5449.08

Giving unmistakable evidence that
the Agency was doing a. very limited
business, barely covering rents and
other expenses, and a small per diem
salary. VVith this discouraging be-
ginning. Mr. Chidester is still hopeful ,
believing that in the nea.r future, times
will improve, the avenues of trade
be extended, and give a brighter out-
look to the producer.

Looking to the wants of the Order
from numerous stand-points in the
State, we recommend the continuance
of the arrangements with Mr. C., and
again invite our people to patronize
him, when by so doing it will work
no injury to local institutions in
which they have invested and are try-
ing to sustain.

In sendipg our products to head-
quarters for first price, we meet the
consumer half way, and share with
him the profits, without the interven-
ing middle-man. May the day hasten
when the methods of the producer in
working his wares shall so change as
to compel a. large majority of this
class to the legitimate business of pro-
ducers, instead of as now, feeding on
what should be the divided profits oi‘
the producer and consumer.

>l= II‘ * >l< 3!! >l<

Your committee have but little to
say on the plaster question. The
contract with Messrs Day & Taylor
for $2 per ton aboard cars at mill,
runs for another year, and we would
not question the integrity of any
Patron by supposing for a moment
that he would wish to evade or dodge
that contract although the ring should
offer it to him for half that price.

Patrons, you bear in mind that
these sales have been obtained only
through a persistent struggle of three
years, that present rates barely pay
for manufacturing with a very small
profit. The extent of our wants and
influence outside of the Order should
be given Messrs Day & Taylor to
supply. We learn from them that
they are more fully prepared to sup-
ply finely ground plastar from first
quality of dry rock, than ever before.
To all who can find storage at home
we would urge them to make early
orders, to avoid delay from obtaining
care when spring opens.

Your committee at their November
session delegated the Chairman to
settle with the Master, Secretary and


 

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THE GRANGE VISITOR.

 

Treasurer, and prepare the annual
report for consideration.

We herewith give his statement of
account with those oflicers.

nncnrrrs.
Cash in Treasury Dec. 1st 1877, ... . .-$1,871 33
Cash in Stamps “ “ .... . . 23 54
Receipts for Fees and Dues for fiscal
year, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5,218 02

Receipts from Visitor for fiscal year,. 1,652 02

Receipts from Supply account, ---- -- 30"’ 95
Reimbursement from Nat’1. Grange, . . 7 00
Postage from Sec’y of Nat. Grange,. . 8 88
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $9,087 04
CONTRA.

Expenses of Session of State

Grange, December l877,..$1,859 15
Expenses of Executive Com-

mittee for 1878 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 08
Dues to Nat. Grange five

quarters, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,088 16
Order to C. L. Whitney, ser-

vices of 1877, . . . . . . . . . . .. 77 75
Extra amount voted Master

for service 1877, . . . . . . . . . . 100 C0
Masters pro rata salary for

1878, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 32
Expenses of Masters oflice,. 48 08
Secretary’s salary, . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 00
Clerk hire Sec. oflice, Plaster

account, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 12
Traveling expenses of Sec’y, 9 50
Postage, Secretary’s oflice,. . 165 96
Exchange paid, . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 95
Freight and drayage, . . . . . . . 5 33
Oliice rent, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30 00
Stationary, Sec’y. ofiice, . . . . 35 42
Stationary, St. Agt. Gardner 5 00
Stationary, Ex. Com. and

Master’s office, . . . . . . . . . . 10 00
Salary, Treas. Brown,. . . . . 100 00
Expense State Agent Chid-

ester, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 67
Printing Proceedings and

Circulars, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 18
Expense Publishing Visitor

including clerk hire in Sec

ofiice, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,533 8.5
Postage on Visitor, . . . . . . . . . 120 60
Supply Bills,.............. 242 56
Stamps on hand, . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 37 —

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-$7,361 0-3

Which taken from Receipts leaves a

balance of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,725 99

Showing a deficiency in the Treasury for
expenditures for the fiscal year 1878, of
$145 34. To this add the amount paid to State
Agent, Gardner, for services to april 1st, 1878,
of $250 00 and we have the sum of $395 34 as
the actual expenditures over receipts for the
year. To our balance on hand of $1,725 99
wefadd monies received from State Agent Gard-
ner which we have filed into the treasury $1,-
021 91, and we have the sum of $2,747 90,
now, as the treasury balance at the close of the
fiscal year 1873.

It is due Sec'y Cobb to say that his
otfice is conducted on business princi-
ples. Economy, punct-uality and system
stand prominent on every page; and
we find it an easy and pleasant labor
to verify his accounts which are
made up from more than four thous-
and sources every year.

The office of Treasurer Brown has
been well protected through his
banker. A sufliciency to balance his
account with the State Grange, was
found placed to his credit on his bank
book as Treasurer. His, vouchers
were on hand to verify payments made.

His account shows as follows:

1877--Dec. 1st—
Balance due on Settlement... . . . $1,871 33

Amount from Secretary Cobb . . . . . .. 6,933 11
“ “ J. H. Gardner . . . . . . .. 1,021 91
$9,826 35
CONTRA.

By paid Orders....  .....   $7,078 45
Total in Treasury.... ._ ...... .. 2,747 90

In the matter of Master Woodman
a settlement has been made on a basis
of a fractional year, deducting pro
mm for his time while absent attend-
ing the Paris Exposition, making the
expenses of this oflicer as follows:—
salary, $308.32 ; expenses, $48.08 ;
total, $356.40. In his absence, the
Executive Committee placed the re-
sponsibilities of the oflice, with all its
cares, on Secretary Cobb, It is due
him that some recognition of these
extra labors be taken by‘ this body,
and some compensation made there-
for. Your committee find from the
preceding’ showing that the expenses
of the year have exceeded the receipts
in the sum of $395.31. In this ‘ratio
it will be but a few years before our
treasury will be swamped. We have

‘been trying too- many experiments,

financially.
Our work on the plaster question

stands to the credit of the Order as
having been well done, through which
not only the Order but the State at
large has been greatly benefited.
Salaried State Agents have been a
failure ; in as much as they have been
supported from the general treasury,
and the benefits derived from their
work divided amongaminority, as
their reports show. This is not the
fault of the Agents, but a natural re-
sult of trying to run a homogeneous
mass through one channel. The
trite saying, “Let every tub stand on
its own bottom” is especially applica-
ble to Grange enterprises. VVhile we
find it necessary to apply it to our
agencies, what shall we say for our
GRANGE VISITOR? Apparently it has
paid its way, as appears from the
report; a showing much better than
your Committee hoped for when they
tried the experiment of enlargement
and double issues. Still there is a
feature about it that prevents its self-
support. It is this: The expense of
its editorial management has fallen,
thus far, directly on the Grange treas-
ury. In that the duties and labor in-
cident thereto have been imposed on
the Secretary of the State Grange;
without which the duties of that oflice
could have been discharged for near
half the sum we have felt it incum-
bent on us to pay that officer. \\'e
bear testimony to his zeal in the in-
terest of the VIs1:roR,—and let the
publication speak for itself for the
ability of its management.

Your Committee are firm in the
belief that it is in the power of this
Grange to overcome every obstacle,
apparent, or otherwise. And were
your Committee to suggest anything,
they would say: Cut off the free
papers to Masters, but continue the
free copy to clubs of ten or more.
Second, let every delegate, whether
Husbandman or Master, on their re-
turn home, see to it that every Su-
bordinate Grange they represent be
fully canvassed, and a copy subscrip-
tion secured, if possible, from every
family therein represented. If this
is done, and subscriptions renewed as
fast as expiring, it would place the
paper on a firm footing and on a liv-
ing basis.

The weeding out process of dead
and dormant Granges, of disinterest-
od or unworthy members, has nearly
run its course, and if we judge cor-
rectly from the fees and dues paid for
the year now closed, we may rely
on the future to develop strength and
permanency to the Order. This is as
it should be, as was contemplated by
the obligations we took in the be-
ginning. Through our Order, many
abuses in society have been corrected,
many more need our attention. Our
statutes are too much in the interest
of lawyers, speculators and monopo-
lies; we can each help to correct
these abuses.

. And in our organized capacity, we
can make our voice heard, our strength
felt in the interest of equal legislation
for all classes as never before. Our
calling embraces three-fifths of the
population of the land. VVhy should
we continue longer the practice of
drawing a majority of our law-makers
from these minority professionals;
when We furnish a majority of the
population and produce nine-tenths of
the exports of the 1and—the true
index of a nation’s prosperity.

All of which is respectfully sub-
mitted. F. M. HOLLOWAY,

Chairman.

Pomona Granges should report at

once the oliicers elect, and give the
postoflice address of Master, Secreta-
ry and Lecturer, and from time—to
time announce meetings and proceed-
ings of meetings through these col-

11111118.

THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE
WORLD.

BY VVILLIAM BOSS WALLACE.

Blessings on the hand of Woman ;
Angels guard its strength and grace
In the palace, cottage, hovel-
O, no matter where the place,
Would that never storms assailed it.
Rainbows ever gently curled ;
For the hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rocks the world.

Infancy ’s the tender fountain ;
Power thence with beauty flows,
Woman ’s first the streamlets guidance,
From it soul with beauty grows-
Grows on for the good or evil,
Sunlight streamed or tempest hurled ;
For the hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rocks the world.

Woman, how divine your mission
Here upon the natal sod,

Yours to keep the young heart open
To the holy breath of God ;

All true triumphs of the ages
Are from mother love imparted

For the hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rocks the world.

Blessing on the hand of VVoman ;
Fathers, sons and daughters cry,
And the sacred song is mingled
With the worship in the sky-
Mingles where no tempest darkens,
Rainbows ever more are curled,
For the hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rocks the world.

gastcfs gepartmznt.

J. J. WOODMAN, - - -

PAW PAW

The annual meeting of the National
and State Granges have been held,
and both sessions have been perfectly
harmonious and unusually interesting
throughout. Much valuable and earn-
est work has been done, which must
have the effect to stimulate renewed
interest in the Order. The Subordi-
nate Granges have also held their an-
nual meetings for the election of of‘-
ficers, who will soon be installed, and
take their places at the head of the
four hundred active working Granges,
which were represented in the recent
session of the State Grange. \Vith
this force, not less than 20,000 strong,
nearly all of Whom are veterans in
the work, We enter the campaign of
1879, and if oificers and members
composing this great army, in State,
County, and Subordinate Granges,
stand firm and act well their part,
great good yvill be accomplished-—
Surely there is no cause for being dis-
couraged. If all that we could have
desired has not been accomplished in
the short period that our organization
has had an existence, much more has
been done for the elevation, and pecu-
niary interests, of the tillers of the
soil than our Order has received credit
for. VVe have demonstrated that the
underling principles set forth in our
“ Declaration of Purposes” are some-
thing more than mere “glittering
generalities,” that they are living
principles, and thoroughly practical
in the work of our Order. VVe have
done awa.y——to a great extent, with
the prejudice and jealousy which ex-
isted in the minds of those engaged
in other pursuits; and our Order is
no longer made the butt of ridicule
and diversion, by the public press ; or
looked upon as an impediment to leg-
itimate business enterprises, which
secure equal rights and justice to all.
The barrier between the manufac-
turers and wholesale dealers, has been
removed, and a Subordinate Grange
may, under its seal, or through its
agent. buy or sell in the general mar-
ket upon the same terms with retail
dealers or commission men. We have
demonstrated that farmers can ship
their produce direct to market, and
sell through their own agents, and re-

  

ceive all that it is worth. \Ve have
solved the problem, that farmers can
associate under the Patrons C0-oprra-
tive plan, and run a retail store, fur-
nishing to members of the Order
goods and wares of almost every de-

scription, at a price not exceeding on
an average four per cent. above first
cost. VVe have by our resolutions

and petitions, from National, State and
Subordinate Granges_. to some extent,
influenced the legislation of

the
country, so as to give greater protec-
tion to the Agricultural interests, and
have made politicians acknowledge
that there is a power in our Order,
which can no longer be ignored-—
Congress is now in session, and the
State Legislature soon will be. It is
our right and duty, to petition these
bodies, for such Wholesome and just
changes in the laws, as past experi-
ence has shown, that our interests de-
mand; and then watch the action and
votes of the members, who have been
elected by our votes, upon them, and
make note of the same to be remem-
bered hereafter. It would be well.

and interesting, to have the votes of

members upon all questions for whi<-,h
We petition published in‘ the Vi;~'iron,
and read to every Subordinate Grange.
But there is work for us in another
direction, more important to the wel-
fare of the Order than anything else,
that will claim the attention of all
good Patrons the coming year. In
addition to the four hundred working
Granges referred to, there are not less
than one hundred and fifty, which have
not reported for a year or more, and
most of them for obvious reasons, have
ceased to work altogether. In these
Granges are many good, true, and
valuable members of the Order, who
do not desire to, and will not leave
it. They appeal to the State
Grange for advise and aid. I have
counseled them to hold on, and stand
by their Grange, as long as there is
hope of reviving it; but after ex-
hausting all reasonable efforts without
effect, to apply to the State Grange
for demits, and then afliliate with
other Granges. Hundreds of them
are thus " /aoldl-n_r7 on,” and loo/cz'ng to
usfor help. S/gall they be (lz'sappoz'nt-
ed.’ VVill not the active working
Granges, and the County and District
Granges come to their relief. Two
thirds of all the Dormant Granges, in
the State can be put in working or-
der, and the balance consolidated

with active Grange-s, if the necessary

efforts are put forth.
This work is specially assigned to
County and District Granges. The

first great object of their organization
was to “aid and stren_(/t/Len the SM-
bordinate Granges.”
or fail to do this, are they doing the
work, and answering the great object

If they neglect

which brought them into existence. I

appeal to the officers and members of
every County and District Grange in
the State, to consider this matter se-
riously, and if possible send the Mas-
ter and Lecturer of the Grange with
as many other brothers and sisters, as
can make it convenient, to accompany
them to every weak and dormant
Grange within their jurisdiction ; and
encourage and revive them if possible,
otherwise report thl ir condition to the
State Grange.
this is the only practical course to
pursue, and it should be thorougb1Y
tested.

I am confident that

I also appeal to every Master and

Secretary of Subordinate Grangesy if’
solicit subscriptions to the VISITOR, at
every regular meeting, until all who
can be pursuaded to subscribe for it
have had an opportunity. Let us, one
and all, aid in this work, place the
Visrron where it belongs, in the hands
of every Patron, and beyond « the ne-
‘cessity of aid from the State Gra.IIK°
Treasury.

 

 


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games’ epitlifjtlfgi. A

7 Traiiiing Uliildreii.

Ti-ainiiig children is a subject which
requires thought; and from.its great
importance may seem to require the at-

tention of greater: minds than ours.
Even admitting this, it, from this same
gmat im}iortaiic§, also demands our
close study. Lacli child that God
places beneath our care has a nature
plastic and iinpressibie as_cl-ay, and
whether we _will it, or not, will bear the
impress of our moulding hands,
whether skillful or iinsteady, whether
put forth in earnest wisdom or vague
 i.i..:“:.;;:i;e:..ii:i. ‘i’.‘;‘”§§
iilziellfiillyi moulds into forms of grace
and beauty have different purposes to
:- ,rve.
’eS()[l.l€ to honor, some to dishonor, ac-
cording as he shall determine, but this
only for a few years, or at most a few
centuries. The vessels ‘\VlllCl1 are are
called to fashion i‘he_i/ too nave_theii' des-
tinies, but thci'7- honor or dishonor is
mic/iangiing and eternal. Earth yields
no product so beautiful as our material,
a. loviing soul,-—le-ast of all the soul of a
young child. (Tliildlife is, perhaps, the
fairest picture on which the eye of man
can rest.

As the ancients looked back upon a
golden age long passed, so the adult de-
lights to gaze on the bright visions of
his early days, and sighs that they can
return no more. In the society of
childhood, manhood forgets its cares,
and age its (leCl‘£‘pltlltlB.l 1 th

Few arents and teac iers rea ize e
great rgponsibility resting upon them
in the training of these God-given
treasures. Instead of studying this
child-nature which wins us by its grace,
as well as confounds us by the problems
which it offers to our consideration, we
are apt to minister to the mere animal
life, and leave the mind to expand only
by the help of nature. Encourage that
investigating spirit. If the child asks a
question which seems weak and silly
to you. do not laugh, and tell him he
ought to have known that long ago,
but rather explain to him as best you
can, reineinbering some one once had
patience with you. Teach them to be
manly. We cannot expect a child to
be as sober in mind as an adult
neither do we wish it. “'4: would not
cloud the sunshine of his little day,
yet, we would rather have -mcml-_i/ boys
than bog/ish men. ‘We are unconscious-
ly influencing the young mind to a
higher and better standard ofexcellence
or exerting a counter influence thus
rendering it course and unrefined: We
are not aware how closely children
watch those who guard them. As they
have not so many cares as older ones
‘hey Closely observe the little passing
events, which we hardly notice and
which have much to do with thb for-
mation of their characters. The above
thought occurred to me by a little boy
entering the school-room and asking
me if I were sick. I was very busy
and ‘hardly realized that my head was
Pallllflg 1116 severely, until I heard his
"emarki Showing how quickly he
noticed the change in me. There is
something very affecting in the simple
and solemn earnestness with which
children look into their elders’ faces
They know by an instinct that they
Slflali find there an unmistakable signal
0 What they may expect. Therefore,
how carefully should we guard every

00k and action of ours Above all
ll€Ve_r deveive them. VVlien they lose
toiindence In a parent or teacher, the
good he otherwise might do, is com-
tell them one tliirlirowllioitchthlddtelilnogb‘
V011 cannot accombplish )What we
}‘(’)i‘51l1ik(€>3Ul£) ehiildrenl to be. we must be,
find { 10 uces ike. let, we often
chfldrinud men vsho have wayward
tllggsaoftep occurs from merely setting
impaiiifl? i’e.2.§..".‘°§:5"il”‘i’i§”b “$233 if
gllglldtriiig lfikteilalphangcil. Ming tiixi)es
» 0 e umdrum life of their
fmlfisi and if we never allow them
lzgasiire at. home they will seek it else-
to Ifelft-_0rGlVf(_% them some pleasing task
Somethinfgi aogdthiefytihvéll pevbusy abopkt
with Whi.h t y a e_ no we
the _ C o_employ their minds,
in y will find mischief and be nourish-
mgtsieds of vice. If they do make
M: 3 98 we should not. scold because
can dD0i3- done as well as we older ones
don 0. Cause them to think they have
e ‘"917 Well, and as they grow, and

their faculties expand, they will greatly
improve. No scolding, or fretting, nor
the sharpest correction, will wield the
influence that kind counsel, the light
in your pleasant eye, or the pleading
tones of your voice. And in the train-
ing of these little ones We should never
permit ourselves to feel as a teacher
once remarked: “In the education of
children there is no room for lofty in-
tellectual enterprise.”

In watching the development of
these young minds, as day by day we
observe some new feature in their
characters, and when we succeed in
awakening a feeling of that great prin-
ciple of truth at all times, by the ear-
nestness and the magnetic devotion of
our own minds, can we feel otherwise
than that we are working in a sphere
which opens upward into God's bound-
less heaven ‘.7

MRS. A. N. VVOODRUFF.

VVatervliet, Dec. 8, 1878.

A Word to the Uiiwise.

DECEMBER, 18, 1878.
lV07'thy Secretary .'

While visiting the State Grange, and
meeting so many brothers and sisters
with far more ability than I possess,
the feeling came to me that I can never-
hope to write anything for the VISITOR
that will interest or assist its readers;
but after thinking the matter over, I
came to the conclusion that because
others were more highly gifted than I,
was no more valid an excuse why I
should not do what little I could to help
fill its columns, than it would be to
decide that because I was not beautiful,
I should neglect to be tidy, or to make
myself agreeable.

In looking back to the many happy
hours spent there, this thought oc-
curred to me. The State Grange is like
a pebble thrown into a placid lake, that
causes the tiny circles of waves to wid-
en and widen, until they reach the
shore. Our annual gathering dropped
in our quiet life will enlarge our circle
of acquaintances and friendships, until
they reach the shores of eternity.

It is true that we, as a class, enjoy far
greater privileges than ever before, and
it is equally true that we shall be re-
quired to give an account of our stew-
ardship, and be judged accordingly.
Patrons, let us not forget the precepts
of our Order, but ever remember that
unless the mantle of charity be often
remembered, it will prove a sorry pro-
tection, both from the chill of sarcasm,
and the heart of indignation.

It is not necessary that we lose our
individuality, but those of us who have
not had the early advantages of educa-
tion and society, that give ease of man-
ner and gracefulness of carriage, can
learn much by observation, and we
may eventually be like the stones in
our beautiful Capitol, polished, and
fitted each to its proper‘ place, and
together rising into a complete whole.
Let not envy or jealously find a
dwelling place in our hearts; all can-
not be leaders, any more than each
stone in that grand structure can be the
corner stone, but each has its own ap-
propriate place that no other can fill.

CHLOE.

 Breaking the Ice.

 

BALTIMORE GRANGE, No. 472.
Brother J. T. Cobb .-

As you were kind enough to ofi"er_the
sistersaplace in your paper, I think
we should appreciate it, and make an
effort to write.

Previous to our Grange meetings, we
had become somewhat dull. The broth-
ers have been so deeply engaged 111
political affairs that they have not had
time for much else: and the sisters
seem to rely on the brothers for most of
the talking. The Worthy Master, how-
ever, was equal to the emergency. and
turned it into a sort of class meeting,
calling upon each member separately.
The effect Was beneficial, as many
spoke, that would otherwise have kept
silent.

Just a word to the sisters. If we
would be benefitted we must learn to
do our own talking, and there is no
better place than in the Grange; and
it is no worse for the brothers to listen
to a little of our (as I suppose they
sometimes think) senseless -chatter.
than for us to listen to them all the
time, Besides, I think they wish us to
take part with them. The Grange may
well be termed a school, _-for it is_ a place
where we keep learning continually,
and it is also a. place of_ refinement.
Lest I weary you, with this, my first, I _.

close. Humbly yours, ' J. A. R.

Glommunicatiime.

Interest and Salaries.

It has been said in times past that
one of the best. methods of arousing
the people to action on any impor-
tant question was to keep agitating
it. Acting upon this advice I have
penned a. few lines for the VISITOR
upon the questions of interest, and
salaries of public officers.

Every thinking person must be
satisfied ‘by this time that the rate of
interest charged for the use of money
in this State is too much—is wrong,
unjust, and if continued in must work
great detriment to those who have to
borrow. There is no just reason why
money should earn more than labor.
According to the United States cen-
sus of 1870. The earnings of agri
culture was a little less than four per
cent. while the rate charged for the
use of money was on an average
throughout the United States nearly
three times that amount. At this
rate, in favor of the money lender and
against the borrowers, or industrial
classes, it is only a. matter of time
when the money lenders will absorb
the wealth and earnings of the balance
of the people. The earnings of pro-
ductive industry are less than ten
years ago; while the rate of interest
demanded for the use of money is
from eight to ten per cent, in this
State. In some other States laws
have been enacted and are now in
force restricting the rates of interest
to six or seven per cent. It is now
but just or fair that laws should be
enacted by our legislature restricting
the rates of interest for the use of
money in this State to seven, if not
to six per cent. The producer is of
more importance to society and the
country than the money lender, yet
these money lenders are bound to live
fat and sleek, by charging high rates

"of interest, and will do it as long as

the people will allow it.

The salaries of some oflicers in this
State are too high. The necessary
expense of living is reduced nearly
one-half. The products of the farm
are lower than they have been for
years‘ The farmer’s taxes are nearly
the same. The incomes of salaried
oflicers are the same as when the ex-
pense of living was nearly double. I
am informed that the salary of some
professors of our State institutions
are two thousand dollars per year,
and the State furnishes them houses
to live in, besides. Some other ofii-
cers still more, some less. Now let
every farmer ask himself the ques-
tion, is this right and just? No mat-
ter whether his wheat crop yields him
five or twenty bushels an acre, or
whether he receives seventy-five cents
or twelve shillings per bushel he is
taxed to support’ these oflicers with
salaries, even if his own family is des-
titute of some of the necessaries of
life. No Wonder some of these offi-
cers boast about the good times at
present. It is good for them, but
hard times for many who are taxed to
help pay the salary.

Now shall this injurious condition
of things continue? It, rests with the
people to say. VVe universally refus-
ed, in many localities to elect men to
the legislature who are in favor of
reducing the rates of interet, and
the salaries of publicofficers. The
legislature soon meets, every farmer
should reflect upon'the questions and
be ready to sign a. petition asking our
legislature at the coming session
to reduce the salaries of certain offi-
cers, and the ratesof interest for the
use of money. A. F ANKBONER.

So. BOSTON, Dec. 22, 1878.
Bro. J. T. Cobb: '

On Friday last at ncon, we hitched up

our horse and cutter, took in our better
half, and started for the Hall of South
Boston Grange to visit their school the
last day of the fourth term. VVhen
Well on our Way, we found we were not
alone to attend this pleasant duty. -\Ve
arrived before school call, and were
soon joined by other patrons of the
school, till there was about the same
number of visitors as students. Soon
the bell called every one to his place,
which was quickly heeded, and was
followed by the review of their studies,
by two or three classes, after which
Prof. Carus gave two or three readings,
which every one enjoyed,—tliey were
both entertaining and instructive. The
teacher then called the name of each

student that was prepared, who re- ‘

sponded promptly to the call with a
rehersal. an essay, or a song, to the
delight of all, till long after four o’clock
The teacher then announced that the
students’ standing for the last month
was ready on her desk. After each had
received his standing, the teacher called
on the patrons of the school to call
the name of any student, and the stu-
dent would respond by reading his
standing. This opportunity was gen-
erally accepted, and gave a good oppor-
tunity to learn what progress was being
made, and we are sure the schools are
very few that can show as high an
average. A number were perfect in all
their studies. The teacher then an-
nounced the closing song. At this time
one of the lady students approached
the teacher’s desk, and presented her
with a large and elegantly bound bible,
as a token of the high respect the
students felt for her. For once we be-
lieve the teacher was taken by surprise,
but at the close of the song she was
herself again, and in a happy and ap-
propriate manner, she thanked them
for the valuable and beautiful gift. She
then dismissed the school until Monday,
January, 6th, 1879. After the close,
commendation seemed to flow spontan-
eously from the lips of nearly every
visitor, expressing themselves as more
than satisfied.

The teacher had assigned some of the
students extra long lessons the last of
the term, in order to complete some
studies with this term. After witness-
ing many a hearty good-bye and hand-
shaking, we returned to our home with
the consciousness that the Grange was
the means of untold benefit to many a
farmers’ son and daughter, who would
not fail to bless it and honor it in years
to come. Our school isasuccess, and
we would be glad to, and will accom-
modate a few more students, if any
should apply.

J. (T. ENGLisH.

YPSILANTI, Dec. 23, 1878.
Bro. J. T. Cobb.-

On my arrival home from Lansing, 1
found the company owning the patent
gate had been busy in my absence
getting ready to collect under the Teal
patent. They say they are going to
start twenty agents out this week. The
same testimony that will kill the Lee
patent will kill the Teal patent,—tliat
is, previous use.

Now all that can fix a date that they
commenced using or used the sliding

gate prior to 1860 will please write me, ‘

giving me the time and place they
used them.

Also work hard to prevent their col-
lecting from your neighbors, or in your
town or County; remember that this
will cripple them more than anything
that you can do, for they depend on
their collections foi' means to fight the
Farmers’ Mutual Defence Association
in the Courts. V

Those localities where they wish to
organize auxiliary to the Farmers’ De-
fence Association of Michigan, will
please write me for articles of associ-
ation.‘

ln electing oflicers, I would suggest
that one be elected in each orgaiiization
looking to a final settlement, that he
may be present to look after the inter-
ests of his organization.

These organizations can be startedin
the Grange, and then work outside. I
do not feel as though the burden of
this fight should all rest on the mem-
bers of our Order.

Yours truly, H. D. PLATT,
Pres. Mutual Defence Association.

The next meeting of the Manistee
District Pomona. Grange, (which is both
quarterly and annual) will be held at
Bear Lake, January 14th, 1878. Com-
mencing at 2 o'clock P. M. Bro. J. J.
Woodman is expected to be present and
give a. public address. Fraternally

Mrs. J ENNIE A. Poms, Sec.

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THE GRANGE VISITOR.

SCHOOLCRAFT. JAN. 1, 1879.

gtrrctsrys Eeparfmznt.

J. r. COBB, - - - - SCHOOLCRAFT.

Oflicers and members of Subordinate Granges
in corresponding with this oflice, will please
always give the Number of their Grange.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

“ Mary Jane,” will give your arti-
cle place as soon as as we have room.

“Aunt Kate,” in next issue.

“ E S,” of N0. 505, shall appear.

“Agricultural Fairs,” postponed
until more congenial weather.

“ M. H. Hillyard,” we think yo-ur
article should not appear.

T0 PATRONS ALL.

With this number of the Visiroii
we senda New Year’s Greeting, and
with this early call we unite a prom-
ise, if life and health permit, to con-
tinue our pleasant acquaintance for
the vear before us with our many old
familiar friends. VVe shall venture to
assume that our acquaintance through
the VISITOR has not only been pleas-
ant but in some degree profitable.

When a year ago by determination
of the Executive Committee, the ex-
periment of supplying the readers of
the VISITOR with an enlarged sheet
whose visits should be made twice a
month, and we were charged with the
duty of carrying that determination
into effect, we took hold of the work
with reluctance and misgivings. A
year has passed—a short year to those
of us who are over the divide, and on
the down hill of life. The work as-
signed us has been done, how well we
leave for others to answer.

The same Work has again been
committed to us, and with more ex-
perience, we may reasonably hope in
the future to make this medium of
communication between the members
of the Order of greater value than
ever before.

With a small beginning in 1875,
the VISITOR undertook the work of
aiding the Order in this State. The
subscribers to the first volume paid
fifty cents for twelve numbers, with
but little more than one half the
reading matter in each number, now
furnished semi-monthly for the same
money. Its subscription list has in-
creased each year, and without mak-
ing charge for its management, the
paper has always been self-supporting,
though carrying a large free list.
VVith this volume, it has started out
on business principles, and will no
longer give away 1000 copies each
month.

Its receipts should cover every
legitimate charge upon it, and that
would certainly include something
for its management.

“Be just before you are generous,”
isa maxim not to be despised when
your larder is not well filled, or your
bank balance is small. The State
Grange of Michigan has carried the
plaster business—has carried, in a
certain sense, the VISITOR, but has
always prudently kept its expenses
within its income, and with its present
Executive Committee, it will never
become involved in debt.

We offer you a sheet mainly of
original matter, from Michigan Pa-
ti'ons——a sheet that, small as it has
been, and still is, was essential as_an
indispensable agent in the fight with
the plaster monopoly, the result of
which has already saved to the farm-
ers of Michigan more than its present
price of circulation will cost them in

'TI-IE GRANGE V3§IT(>R.

fifty years. Through it, reforms have
been broached and urged that will
come before the Legislature within
the next sixty days for action; and if
our demands are backed up and sup-
ported by the people whose interests
are involved, we shall find before the
close of the session, some laws
amended and stafutes enacted in
harmony with common sense and
equal rights.

It is conceded that no State in the
Union is in advance of ours
in the intelligence of its people,
and with this standing for the
citizens of our commonwealth, shall
not her Patrons vie with those of
other States for as high a rank among
their fellows. Will they not by their
contributions, aid in giving such a
value to this paper that it will be a
necessity in the family of every Pa-
tron, and largely aid in disseminating
the principles of the Order, and in edu-
cating the farmer, both in his special
calling, and his rights and duties as a
citizen.

PL.-\S'l‘ER.

We have consented for three years
past to receive orders for plaster, and
forward them to Day & Taylor, and
also collect pay for them.

The business demanded a good deal
of careful attention, and aside from
the responsibility, was quite a tax
upon our time. -

Asit was the opinion of the Execu-
tive Committee of the State Grange,
and also of Day & Taylor, that this
course was advisable we made no ob-
jection. We had always been so iden-
tified with the plaster business in this
State since the first hitch between
the manufacturers and consumers,
that we were not disposed to shirk
any responsibility or work that would
in any way coiiduce to success. We
were anxious that a great principle
should be vindicated, and that the
Patrons of Michigan should not be the
victims of a combination that ignored
a cardinal principle of our Order.

The work undertaken, we believe
has not only been done, but it has
been well done. The victory of the
Patrons was complete, and it only
remains for those who for the last two
years have been reaping the benefits
resulting from this contest with the
Plaster Association to continue
faithful to their principles—to their
obligations—and to their best inter-
ests, that the advantages already
gained may be made permanent.

Messrs. Day & Taylor are now in
undisputed possession of the best
quarry of gypsum that has ever been
opened in the Grand River Valley;
they have expended large sums of
money to develop the business; they
have better facilities for the manufac-
ture of plaster, and for keeping it
dry and in good condition for ship-
ment and use, than any other manu-
facturers in the State. They make
only land plaster. They have made
those large investments because of
their faith in the Patrons of Michi-
gan.

The business is now so well estab-
lished that there seems to be no long-
er any need of the State Grange
standing between Day & Taylor and
the Order of the State. Therefore we
shall ask you to send your orders di-
rect to Day & Taylor, Grandville, or
Jenisonville. Correspond with them.
Order plaster of them, and pay them.
By ordering direct, less time will be
lost in the season of the year when
time is sometimes important. The
business should work with less fric-
tion and at a saving to the State
Grange Treasury which has heretofore
been considerably taxed on account
of this business

We shall be ready to print in the
VISITOR any communication relating

to the plaster business that may be of
interest to the Order, and we hope to
be able to give in the Spring 9. good
account of the business done during
the season just before us. VVe advise
all who can find storage, to order at
once. Make use of this good sleigh-
ing to get it home, and you will per-
haps be doing a good thing for your
spring work on your farm.

When a Grange has a store house
their order should certainly go in
early, before the demand for cars
makes it uncertain when it can be
filled. Day & Taylor would rather
ship out 2,000 tons of plaster soon,
even if they do not get their pay for it
until next March, than to have the
same orders come in February or
March, when the demand for cars will
be likely to exceed the supply.

Grangers should improve in their
business habits faster than farmers
outside of the Order, for, by frequent
intercourse their opportunities for im-
provement are largely increased.

 

THE NATIONAL GRANGE AND
OVERSEER WOODMAN.

We clip f'rom an Eastern paper part
of a letter which we give below from
Wm. G. Wayne, Master of the State
Grange, of New York.

The outlook for the Order as seen
by him is encouraging, and it is very
gratifying to know, and this fact is
becoming more apparent every year,
that while the Order has adhered
with commendable fidelity to its
principles, and, as an organization,
kept out of party politics, yet by
insisting that the great interests of
agriculture had never been fairly
represented, and that those who “feed
the world” should no longer be
counted unworthy to occupy seats in
halls of legislation, we have in a
few brief years not only educated
public opinion, but the claim which
we set np—the demand made, begins
to yield returns.

Master Wayne’s complimentary no-
tice of Brother Woodman’s success
and skill as a presiding 0lIicer.will
find endorsement from all who have
attended the sessions of the Michigan
State Grange.

VVithout farther reference, we will
let the letter speak for itself:

It was my duty to attend the twelfth
annual session of the National Grange
which convened in Richmond, Va., on
the 20th of November last, and as it
may not be generally known how the
Grange is constituted, and who com-
pose Its members, let me say that it is
made up of Masters of State Granges
and their wives as l\Iatrons, and they
comprise the voting members of the
body. The Executive Committee is
composed of three members, one elect-
ed each year from the body of the
membership to hold for three years, and
are by virtue of their oflice ea: ofiicio
members, entitled to all the privileges
of the body, except voting. The offi-
cers of the Grange are elected bien-
nially, and the present Worthy Master
was present, but from ill health was
prevented from taking any part in the
work during the session. Under such
circumstances, it became the duty of
the Worthy Overseer, J . J . VVoodman,
of Michigan, to fill the chair, and al-
though born on a. farm, reared on a
farm, and still living on a farm in one
of the best agricultural States in the
Union, he came to the chair like a vet-
eran to his work—for twelve years ex-
perience in the Assembly of his State,
six of which he has spent in the Speak-
er’s chair, made him so familiar with
his work _that it is safe to say that no
legislative body in the country was
_ever presided over with more ability, or
in more strict conformity to parliamen-
tary law than was the last session of
the National Grange.

The entire membership of the body
was composed of farmers and their
wives, who live upon their farms and
work them with their own hands, and
who are fair representatives of our agri-
cultural interests. Among them were
men who hold oflicial positions in their
States and in the nation. One holds a

seat in the present Congress, two have
been elected to the next Congress, three
are new members of the State Senates,
and quite a number are members of
their State Legislatures. Twenty-eight
States were represented by their Mas-
ters, and all but four were accompanied
by their wives. To say that such a
body of farmers, from so many different
States, can meet annually and spend
ten or twelve days in close business
relations with a definite object in view,
and not accomplish good results for the
benefit of producers, would be putting a
low estimate on the intelligence of our
class. That the Grange, Xational, State.
and Subordinate, has met the ridicule
and sarcasm of the aristocracy of the
land is too true, but that such ridicule
and sarcasm has lessened the value of
their work, or in any manner diverted
them from the objects in view, is not
apparent from the body of farmers who
compose its membership. We have
been misrepresented by the press, ridi-
culed by political demagogues, and
assailed by all other classes and profes-
sions, but we have never for one mom-
ent been diverted from the real purpose
of elevating, instructing, and educating
our isolated and scattered people. lhal
we have made progress against all these
obstacles, and passed the pointfvliere
there is danger of dlSS()lui.l0n,‘lS now
fully apparent to the membership; and
that we are now ready for an advance
movement that will give us our proper
position in the affairs of government,
is equally apparent.

COUNTY on P0-MONA (‘C-RANGES.

Our correspondent ‘-B” asks cer-
tain questions in regard to Pomona
Granges which we think have been
answered in the VISITOR, but as those
who now read this paper have not
always read it, We will briefly answer:

To many Patrons there seemed to
be room for an intermediate organiza-
tion between the subordinate and
the State Grange, and while the Or-
der was making rapid growth, not
only in this State but in many others,
County associations, mainly for busi-
ness purposes, were formed, and there
sprung up a demand that these organ-
izations should be known and recog-
nized by the National Grange, and
should become a part of the Grange
system-—a link in the great chain. ‘In
compliance with this demand, the Na-
tional Grange at its session in 1875 so
amended the Constitution of the Na-
tional Grange as to incorporate
County Granges into, and make them
a part of our great organization.

There has existed in many places,
and with many good Patrons, a hos-
tile feeling_ against County or Pomo-
na Granges.

Our observation has brought us to
this conclusion as to the cause of this
hostility. In the days of County
Councils, before Pomona Granges
had a legal existence, those who
thought they saw the need and Valllfi
of a County Council very naturall__v
and properly, as we think, thought it
desirable that such organlz-W011
should have the sanction of law, and
become a part of the general whole.

In the course of time, after such
organization could have alegflli 1'90‘
ognized existence, in their zeal to
push forward and perfect the new 01-
ganization, some persons may 1121.-V9
said, done, or insisted on their opin-
ions at such time, or in such manner.
as to offend those who were well sat-
isfied with the County Council. In-
judicious talk on the part of t_h9S"-
who entertained adverse and positive
opinions on both sides of this ques-
tion has probably done more to pred-
udice members of the Order again“
the County or Pomona Grange than
anything else.

It is a voluntary matter,-411059
who do not desire to belong $9 3
County Grange can stand aloof, Just
as farmers who do not desire_t0 be‘
come Patrons can remain outside the
gates. Kalamazoo County_h8-8 11‘:
County Grange. I am therefore I10
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wish it had, as the uniform testimony
from those Counties that have a good

‘ounty organization is, that the Sub-
ordinate Granges in such Counties
are in a better condition on account of
the work and salutary influence of‘
such County Granges.

We are not sure but what those
Patrons who are opposed to County
Granges may sometimes be benefited
by their existence, as farmers are ben-
efited by the existence of the Order,
though they refuse to become mem-
bers. _

Any organization with a good ob-
ject, may and will do good, if faithful
to its purposes. _

Subordinate Graiiges have existed,
or started out to live, that with dis-
cordaiit elements and without any
appreciation of the noble aims and
objects of the Order, have been 01 110
advantage to their members, but a
discredit to the Order. :‘The Grange
is what we make it.” A County or Po-
mona Grange, with a membership so-
licitous and intent on maintaining the
principles of the Order, is a. good
institution, and likely to be fruitful of
good works. One organized by Pa-
trons anxious for some official posi-
tion, without vitality or laudable mo-
tive may be a stumbling block to
some good Patrons, and a reproach to
the Order.

TO MASTERVSVAND SE(}RE'l‘ARlE'S.

The election of ofiicers for 1878
has been held in every Subordinate
Grange, we suppose, in the State. It
is the duty of Secretaries to report

. to this office the names of the Master

and Secretary elect. This has not
been generally done. One-half are
at this date still delinquent. Will
Masters please make enquiry at once,
and ascertain whether Secretaries
have attended to this matter. We
want to make up a new list of Gra.nges,
and at present it is of no use to
attempt it. Every election report
should be in before the middle of
January. If the old Secretary has
not reported may we not look to the
new one for such report and a better
attention to official duty.

The VISITOR and Ilusbamlman one
year for $1.70; in clubs of five or
more for $1.60 each.

MAPLE RAPIDS, 1\Iich.,
Essex Grange. N o 439,
December 14, 1878. J
ll='ort/iy Sec’,i/ Cobb .-

Our Grange was represented in the
Clinton County Grange Convention,
which met in October to elect delegates
t0.the State Grange. Among other
things ably discussed in that conven-
tion, was the question of the benefits
that would accrue to the members of
the Order from the organization of a
Pomona Grange in this County. The
discussion was partially reported to
this Grange, but I think the majority
of the members have not a fair under-
standing of the rights and privileges of
a Pomona Grange, or of its standing

in relation to the State and National .

Granges. I know one member who
does not understand all about it, who
Would be very thankful for informa-
tion. Is the Pomona Grange, as some
Say it is, a link in the chain of Granges,
connecting the subordinate with the
State Grange? or is it only a side show,
as others say, having no claim on the
State Grange, nor any right to repre-
sentation in that body '.’

No. 439 has not been at all well rep-

resented in the VISITOR, and after
waiting a long time for some capable
member to lead off, the duty has fallen
0n the ignorant and unlearned, and I
come humbly, asking questions. If
there is any good to the Order in a
Pomona Grange, we would like to
know all about it that we can learn
from others, before we set out to learn
by experience.
_ From one, whose faith in the Grange
is renewed and strengthened semi-
monthly by the words of instruction
and encouragement which the VISITOR
always brings. B.

£u:turer’z’- fltpartment.

MUSKEGON.

C. L. WIIITNFZY, - - -

LANSING AND THE STATE
GRANG E.

 

The people of Lansing have ever
been cordial in their attention and
hospitality towards members of the
Order and the State Grange. We
have always been the recipients of
favors at their hands, as any conven-
ience or loan asked has always been
freely given by mechanics and mer-
chants, and without return; but never
more so than at this, our Sixth Annu-
al Session. Not only did hotels give
reduced rates, but private houses
opened their doors to accommodate
the crowd of Patrons there assembled.
The State officials did all in their
power to make our session pleasant
by marked attention and hearty
words of welcome, and we must say
that both State officials and citi-
zens we heartily thank, and we regret-
ted to leave them and the place of so
many pleasant associations, but the
good-byes were spoken, and the New
Hall of Representatives and its ad-
joining rooms and halls, once crowded
by our brothers and sisters in its
dedication, are left with our blessings
upon them, and upon those who shall
hereafter use them. Marked among
all our hospitality was that so cor-
dially givcn by E. Bement & Sons,
manuf'acturers of farm implements, at
Lansing, who invited the State
Grange of Michigan, with visiting
brothers and sisters to a reception
and supper at the Lansing House on
Thursday evening, December 12. The
invitation was accepted with thanks.
andat 9 P. 31., at the close of the
labors of the day, we took a recess
and repaired to the bountiful repast
spread for us. At the entrance of the
Lansing House we were met by
our host, and the enchanting
music from the K. T. Band,
of Lansing, told us that we
were welcome. Crowded were oilices
and halls, full all the parlors, full all
accessible rooms, yes, all full of
Grangers; and yet they tell us the
Order is dying outl The band still
discoursing melody, supper was an-
nounced, aed then full, fuller, fullest,
was the dining room. The tables
were expanded to their utmost extent,
and literally groaned under the good
things to tempt, and appetize, and
refresh our bodies. The proprietor
of the house, assisted by his brother,
T. Hawley, of Sweets Hotel, Grand
Rapids, commanding as by magic an
army of attendants, and ready for the
hosts of Husbandmen and Patrons,
fresh from the enchanted Courts of
Pomona. The dining hall will not
soon be forgotten by us. The Plow
was King there, as it stood upon the
centre table beautifully decorated
with plumes of the lovely pampas.

The bill of fare‘. We only have
time to say that it was in keeping
with every thing else. Enough for
all, and good enough for the best.
Four times the long tables were filled,
and more than 500 guests made
attacks upon fish and fowl, roasts,
relishes and pastry to their minds’,
and even more,——their stomachs’ con-
tent. During the supping, the halls,
oflice, and parlors were the scene of
mirth and music. Social nature was
predominant. and many an old ac-
quaintance was found, and many new
ones formed. Good feeling every
where reigned, even among those
waiting an introduction to the supper
table.

Supper over. a longbill of fare was
presented for the mind—a literary
feast of toasts and responses; but
already in the small hours, time pre-

vented full description of this repast.

The band now stood at the head of
the hall, and tried our very sales, for
few could keep them quiet upon the
floor; some had to be seated, or give
up in despair.

Hon. S. D. Bingham welcomed us as
guests. He said he was glad to meet
the farmers of Michigan. He was
glad they had come up to dedicate
the new State House; it was meet
that they should do so, for theirs
was the greatest interest of any class
in our State. He rejoiced that the
Grange was not partisan, but for intel-
lectual, social, and moral culture.
Our greatest men had come and ever
must come from the farm, and sad
would be the day for this Republic
when the farmers no longer gave
educated sons for the Nations’ use.
He reioiced that we brought our
wives with us, and that the
Order recognized Womaii’s equality
with man. Educate your boys in the
school, train them in the Grange, and
all your Congressmen will not then be
lawyers. God bless your Order!
God made the farm befire he made
the lawyer.

This address was received with
rounds of applause, and we regret
that we have not room for it all.

C. G. Luce our worth y Brother, was
next called, and responded briefly,
thanking our hosts and the citizens
for our welcome and entertainment.

The Hon. 0. M. Barnes next spoke
briefly, giving the sentiment “As
speeds the Plow so speeds Education,”
—they were inseparably connected-
advance the one and you advance the
other.

Our Worthy l\T:tSf.el’, the Hon. J. J.
W'oodman, after repeated calls, was
induced to speak briefly, telling us
of farming in this country as compared
with farming in Europe, and the farm-
er’s life here as compared with the
farmer’s life there-—giving us illustra-
tions of dress, dinners, etc.

Mr. Bement also in person wel-
comed us. The fete closed by another
excellent selection by the band, after
which we hastened each to his lodg-
ing place, feeling that we had in-
deed had a good time and long to be
remembered. Bro. VVelch, of Ionia,
purchased the plow for use upon his
own farm.

Besides many citizens ol Laiisiiig,we
noticed several Professors from the
Agricultural College, with their wives.

133’ TH E F] ELD.

 

Since Nov. 1st, my field notes are
as follows: On the 15th of the month
business called me to Grand Rapids,
and I went home with Bro. S. Lang-
don, and spent the evening at the
house of Bro. and Sister Davis,
where were gathered a score or more
of brothers and sisters from the neigh-
liood. \gVe had a pleasant evening,

made so by singing by those present.

The following day I visited Bro. and
Sister Norton, of Grandville Grange,
where I met Bro. Bzirsmau, of Grand-
ville.

On the 19th I went to Hudsonville,
and with Bro. Hudson, visited James
town, where once flourished a large
Grange, which is now dormant. A"-
ter talking with some of those who
were_ members, I decided to hold- a
meeting at some future day, which I
shall do in January if not before.

On the 20th I lectured publiealy in
the afternoon and evening to George-
town Grange, and then assembled
with them, after the public lecture
in the evening, and gave the Grange
instruction. '

On the 21st I went to Allindale,
gave a. public lecture in the evening
to a grand house. This Grange has a
good hall in which the Western Po-
mona Grange, No. 19, will meet on

Dec. 20 and 21. Returning to Hud-
sonville I came by way of South
Blendon, Grange long since dormant,
and finding the case a. hopeless one
from removals, deaths, and dimits fur-
nished, I took up the charter, yet at
some future day I hope and trust a
Grange will exist there.

On the afternoon and evening of
the 22d gave public lectures at the
hall at Hudsonville for the purpose of
reviving that dormant Grange. The‘
lectures were both well attended, and
at the close of the one in the evening
I asked the former members to re-
main, and from them re-organized the
Grange with 22 members. New ofli-
cers were then and there elected and
installed. Since this the Grange has
reported to the State Grange, and a.
letter just received says that two
meetings have since been held, and
that eight more of the old members
have returned and paid up dues, and
at the last meeting eleven candidates
were balloted for by the Grange,
and elected to receive the degrees.
May not other dormant Granges be
thus revived ?

I would call the attention of any
wishing my services, to my appoint-
ments for January.

ADDRESS OF LECTURER C.
WHITNEY, BEFORE THE
STATE GRANGE.

Ii.

ll"ort/ty Master, Ofiicers and JIem-
bers of the State Grange .'

Neearly seven years have passed
over our heads since the Order of
Patrons of Husbandry first took root
upon Michigan soil. For nearly a
year after the first organization was
established the growth was slow in-
deed. Then followed the organiza-
tion of this body, the Michigan State
Grange of ‘Patrons of Husbandry. It
represented 21 Granges, though but
17 were present at the orgsnization.
Thirteen of that 21 are represented
here to-day by 3 m’-mbers of this
body.

Let them and the two veteran of-
ficers of that first body, new officers
of this, and the other officers, present
members of that thirteen, tell of the
early history of our work, how that
body grew in one year to a represen-
tation of 216 Uranges in the first
annual session of the State Grange of
Michigan.

Many, if not most of you can tell
of the growth during the next year,
which culminated in the second ann-
ual session at Grand Rapids, and since
then you all know of our growth, un-
til to-day, 574 Granges are represent-
ed by 142 persons in the Sixth Ann-
ual Session of the Michigan State
Grange.

The seed of our order was being
planted during the year 1872, and
at Kalamazoo formally took position
as an independent body. The matter
was duly canvassed during that year,
and at the First Annual Session held
at Kalamazoo, the ballot was taken.
Thus the Michigan State Grange was
duly admitted to be, and to continue
to be, an organizationzof farmers for
farmers, by farmers.

From that time it became a laborer
in the great field of human action.
It had rough field work too, as it
blindly groped its way among the
manufacturers, encountering slight,
and rebuff at the hands of the’ large,
well organized hordes of middlemen
who had long lived between the pro-
ducer and consumer, drawing susti-
nence from both, who were growing
poorer while this middle class was
growing richer. It had, as usual with
all who enter and advance in this
world to contend with ignorance,
prjudice, social exclusiveness, and 311
the hindrances that beset the pathway
of those who desire and attempt to
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the discouraging taunts that were
heard everywhere, and overcoming
as best it could, the obstacles in its
way, it at last became popular with
the masses of the tillers of the soil
who came in hundreds to join its
growing ranks.

It did its work rapidly, yea, too
rapidly as has since been found, too
many took position in the ranks as
husbandmen who should have still
been laborers, or not at all with-
in the gates.

VVhile it heard the voice of the \\'.
O. to labor with diligence, it did not
enter the field with true caution and
discretion, and many of the laborers
forgot to obey orders. It did not
well learn the use of the implements
of labor. It used the axe, but forgot
the perseverance it teaches‘. It used
the plow but not diligently enough.
The harrow was used, but not over
the whole field, and hence the lessons
were not as firmly implanted as they
should have been. Too much surplus
water was allowed to remain upvn the
surface for the want of that thorough
use of the spade, which permits the
warmth of the brotherhood to perme-
ate the cold, unproductive soil.

Thus it labored and toiled until the
Second Annual Session, held at Grand
Rapids, when the time for iss work as
a laborer was past and the work of
cultivation began. Our Order was
then in the second degree, but I fear
the Assistant Steward did not answer
quite correctly all the questions pro-
pounded. He seemed to forget that
“order was He:1ven’s first law,” and
forgetting it, many did not keep their
tools in place, and hence were not
ready to work when r quired- Many
lessons were learned but not prac-
ticed, for had that of charity been
truly used less se‘fi.-‘hness would have
been planted and instead, more of
kindly sentiment and refined feelings.

The Order heard the Master say,
“ as we sow, in like manner shall we
reap." He also tauglxt the use of the
pruning knife and the hoe. ' Many a
weed was eradicated. but not enough,
for the cultivation was very faulty.
Many a useless and injurious growth
was lopped off, but too many a re-
straint Was weak or forgotten, and
the results_have ever since been seen,
and will continue to be seen for many
years to come.

VVith labor and cfl"-.>rt, Michigan
Patrons entered for the Third Annual
Session, yonder old Representative
hall, in which the Order was to begin
the higher work of gathering in the
harvest of the preceding years of
industry. From 525 Granges in -14
counties came the selected represen-
tatives tr report upon the condition
and prospect of the harvest in their
respective fields of toil.

\Ve caught new spirit from that
gathering and went home instructed
to reap for the mind a: well as for the
body. In reaping we found lures
with the good wheat, proving the old
saying “ as is the sowing so shall be
the reaping.” Many did not Work in
the harvest season of our Order for
they had laid down the hoe and neg-
lected to take the sickle. Instead of
taking the advice of the Overseer to
cultivate the habit of looking for
brighter and better days. they became
discouraged and left the field, so that
when we. assembled in our Fourth
Annual Session, the harvesters and
gleaners assembled, came representing
only ,439_. Granges, This report
showed the want of care and obedi-
wee in the laborer, the need of great-
er promptness and diligence in weed-
ing and pruning, and that many had
become disheartenerland had not en-
tered the harvest at all. But those
left had higher hopes and nobler aims.
Their ‘ zeal and industry had fitted
them to become husbandmen. and

THE GRANGE VISITOR.

matrons, and the State Grange went
forth from its Fourth Annual Session
in the enjoyment of the fruits of its
labors well done.

It had mastered the monopolies of
plaster at last as well as of others. It
had shown the true principles of man-
hood, and thus the friendship of the
Order was as firm as the everlasting
rocks. It treasured the lessons it had
learned both of successes and failures,
and made them useful in securing the
objects for which the Order was given.
At the end of that year all were ready
to return and take the beloved Order
into the courts of Pomona, bearing
many evidences of their skill as hus-
bandmen and matrons.

The numbers were perhaps fewer
but the interest was not less. Many
were discomfited and somewhat dis-
couraged by the loss of some of their
former companions, but "Hope on,
persevere ever,”was given them as the
watchword and reply. \Ve had then
learned that attention, observation,
reflection and judgment were the four
corner stones of our Patron-Temple,
and who so built thereon built to suc-
cess.

Again the representatives of our
Order in this the Peninsular State are
assembled. The sixth year is com-
pleted. VVe look around and miss
many who have been strong pillars in
our noble structure, but we trust their
places are filled by brave, earnest
men and women from the reserves of
our forces.

VVe have hidden adieu to the walls
and narrow quarters before used, and
with little difficulty were allowed the
use of this, our: own. Our very
thoughts ought to be inspired by
these massive walls that surround us,
and rectified by the lofty ceilings
that give our words resonance,
go out to the world the purest crys-
tals. Our words here should be re-
dolent with wisdom, and freighted
with feeling, and all our acts here
should be tempered by the firmness
of these foundation stones, and as
this building is of the people of an
entire state. and for them and their
posterity, so may our actions as a
representative body be for all we rep-
resent, and the thousands of our and
their successors in this our organiza-
tion.

Pardon me for a diversion, as I sat
near the opposite corner of the foun-
dation walls of this structure during
the ceremony of the laying of the
corner stone by one of the most an-
cient of orders, in the presence of the
thousands assembled as invited guests
the representatives of the various
civic orders of our State, I was asked
sneeringly by an acquaintance where
the Grange:-s were. I replied, a little
hurt, that they had not time to lay
the corner stone, but must indus-
triously labor and lay by of their sub-
stance to pay for the work wehn done,
and when done they would dedicate
it and I hope use it in the interest of
the sovereign people. Are not my
careless words almost true. We are
by invitation dedicating this room,
and may our work be such‘ that all
who hereafter use it or any part of
this building, may feel that the
Grange did set an example worthy of
imitation.

Ifflthe place we occupy is any index
of the standing and condition of our
Order today, we and .our Brothers
and Sisters everywhere ought to re-
joice. But is it? I feel that it is.
VVhile from impwfect work in for-
mer years, later carelessness and dis-
obedience of law have suffered much,
and while our ranks have been thin-
ned by many harvesters and gleaners,
yet to day I believe our Order in this
our State, occupies a more favorable
position than ever. As proof; 1st,
we occupy this building, proving that

 

we are an acknowledged power among arms embrace them and once more

the powers that be.

tions respectfully listen to us.
Other organizations and other trades
and vocations admit that in intellect-

nal and social standing we have taken visited a dormant Grange.
= or more had passed since a.

a high position and they all look for-
ward to a soon-present day when we
as a class shall be peers of the most
exalted, and for once a farrner has
been selected to represent the Ag-
riculture of the land at a foreign na-
tion’s capitol. -1th, \‘Ve stand better
among ourselves. The doubters in
our ranks have left or turned their
doubts to admiration. The interest
in social and intellectual culture is on
the increase, new and valuable mate-
rial is gradually being woven into our
ranks, bringing young hearts and vig-
orous minds to take hold of the work,
and not only add to numbers but add
to the influence and stability of our
fraternity.

Everywhere nearly that I have vis-
ited, and from correspondence comes
cheering intelligence of applications
and innitiations, add to this the fact
that mental, moral and social growth
is also being more and more fo;-tered
and stimulated by the various means
always at hand.

The Co-operation of Granges in
the County or Pomona Grange is an-
other leaver- power in the advance-
ment of our work. VVherever they
have taken hold and done the work
assigned them they have merited and
received the plaudits of all working
under them They are collecting and
disseminating knowledge and wherev-
er that is being done, the people
whether within or without the gate
become attentive, those within to
their broader duties and higher obli-
gations, and those without to the fact
that the Grange is a power in the in-
terest of agriculture and the advance-
ment of the farmer and his family
and their interests.

But VVO1-thy Brothers and Sisters
of our Order we cannot stand still,
but on the verge of success as an or-
der, we must look back and see what
we have left undone, what errors we
have to correct, and then forward to
secure and employ the means at com-
mand to correct errors past and to
promote a continued advance of all
our forces, without loss of any, in the
grand cause we have undertaken.
Like an advancing army, we must
look after the sick and wounded and
the stragglers left behind. VVith us
the enlisted Brothers and Sisters in
arms are entitled to themselves en-
joy the blessings a common brother-
hood bestows, and leave to their chil-
dren the pensions all true soldiers
should have for their offspring.

In many dormant Granges slum-
bers the vital forces that needs but
re-awakening to bring these organ-
izations to position once again. Not
only right and justice demand of us
that we should attempt their recovery
but wanting this, the lessons charity
has ever taught, asks us to lend a
helping hand, for they are needy.

One third of ourdormant Granges
are past recovery, but there are here
and there solitary members that we
can by our efforts restore to position
in the Order by aiding them to con-
nection with some other Grange.
The charters, seals, rituals, etc, of
these Granges should be taken up at
once. Another third may by a vig-
orous effort be induced to consolidate
with near Granges, saving a large por.
tion of the members. The other
third can, I believe, be resusoitated
and restored to position, but these
and the others know not /law to come
to us. VVe must go to them. To
stand at a distance and call, coax, or
threaten, will be of little avail. We
must go to them and with loving

2nd, Our rai-
roads and manufacturing corpora-
3rd, the State Grange bear the

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bring them into communion with us.
‘V111 it pay, says one. Yes, even if
whole ex-
pense and rcmits all past dues,

Let us figure, a short time since I
A year
meeting
had been held, and by talking with
members and oflicers, made up my
mind it could be restored. I called a
public meeting and after addressing
it at length dismissed it requesting
all who were ready to take hold and
sustain a Grange through evil and
good rep ‘-rt, and by effort make it
what a Grange should he, were invi
ted to rise, :33 arose. the rest were
asked to retire. From the 23 a
Grange was organized, the obligation
taken anew. Officers elected and in-
stalled, quarters (the past quarters)
dues being paid, report to be made to
the State Grange, and the clues upon
this number for the one quarter paid.
The entire expense of the re-organi-
zation will be paid in three quarters
from the membership dues alone. But
other old members will return and
new ones are making application.

(Since writing the above, a report
from this Grange has been received
showing that this Grange has since re-
organization (three weeks) taken in
eight more old members and balloted
upon eleven applications.)

Another Grange near the former
was found to be worse off than this.
All the members of any stamina hav-
ing either died, removed or taken di-
mits, one or two (limits more may be
taken, but if our Order moves for-
ward, another Grange will some day,
not far distant, occupy the ground of
this dormant Grange whose charter
etc., I took with me as I left.

A remark should be made right
here. Some general oflicer should be
charged with this work and make a
business of rIo2'22_«/ it, with power to
restore, re-organize consolidate, sus-
pend, grant dimits, and whatever else
needs doing to save the Grange if
possible, but to save all the members
who have a spark of co-operative life
left in them. Another Grange in the
same county of the other two, will, I
think, re-organize as soon as I can
reach it. I believe that some Granges
who have returned their charter can
be restored to activity again.

This would pay, in dollars and
cents, but ought we to stop and think
of pay when c/rarity to Brothers and
Sisters calls us to action? N 0 such
charity was taught by the Great
Teacher. To do this work of restor-
ation would do much to prevent ad-
ditions to the number of dormant
Granges.

In short, the matter needs prompt,
vigorous action, and decisive steps
should at once be taken to secure the
co-operation of members of Subor-
dinate Granges, and Pomona Granges
with the State Grange in removing
from our history these blots. \Vith
the past all before us, what shall we
here do to enable us to do in the fu-

‘ ture what we have in the past failed

to do, to awaken‘ a greater interest,
and arouse every tiller of the soil to
co-operation with us? \Vhat a glor-
ious future Would ours be with a
united brotherhood embracing every
family interested in our calling. But
to secure such a future, work must
be done. Laborers must be sent into
the field to teach the masses. Our
public meetings must be more fre-
quent and more practicable, and our
literature must be more fully circu-
lated. Now, let the State Grange
provide a plan, and then let Pomona
and Subordinate Granges aid in carry-
ing out such plan. Lectures should
be given to enlighten all, rather than
to secure a few new members. Our
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read more. Every Grange should
subscribe for every family belonging
to it, and I wish I might say, for
every family in its jurisdiction. At
least, each Grange should have a few
extra copies to sow here and there as
seed in good soil. ‘ ,

Among, and prominent in curin-
ture plans, should be one for the en-
listment of the young men and W0-
men of our own and our neighbors’
families. I'pon them will be bestow-
ed the results of our action. Our
work they are to take and carry for-
ward, and how are we assisting them
in their preparation for active life?
They are past the schools, and the
Grange and Grange influence: 1,113)’
be the academy, even the university,
to them; and well may it be prepared
by us to do its work.

I would say a word about the ma-
terial charity done by 0111' 0rd8I'- It
is right to help a needy Brother or
Sister, but not to blow a trumpet
while doing it. Our ritual teaches
that “ in giving aims, not _to let our
left hand know what our right hand
doetli ;” and yet a vote must be taken
in the Grange to give Brother and
Sister So-and-so, etc., or instruct the
committee on charity to expend so
much upon such a person, and report;
and such report made often before
the recipient, and tle amount un-
willingly given.

Would it not be better to practice
our teachings, and place the amount
in the proper person's hands, instruct
him or her to dispose of it to the
good of the needy, and no one know
whence it goeth, and the recipient
not know from whence aid cometh.

What questions shall a. Grange, un-
der the constitution, have liberty to
freely discuss? is a query that often
comes to me. My answer is, “any,
and all questions that affect the inter-
ests of the country, and especially
the farmers’ interests.” But let us
here define this more fully, and
enumerate them, if need be. And
would it not be well to act upon this
by reference to a special committee.

Our Master has told you of needed
changes in our Organic Law and By-
Laws, and the general visible pros-
perity and advance of our Order;
our Secretary shows by the figures
the condition, numerically considered,
of the Fraternity ; the Treasurer re-
ports his balance; the Executive
Committee has told, or will tell, of
work accomplished in the year; and
the State Purchasing Agent details
the value of co-operation in buying
and selling. All these come tangibly
before us; but who reports upon the

UN WRITTEN WORK

of our Order? Who tells of the silent
seed it has cast, or “bread upon the
Waters,” that unknown, because un-
watched, has taken root and grown,
and we know not where, when, or
how? A word let fall at a. public
meeting by the earnest lecturer, has,
unnoticed, developed into good to
the world. A public ceremony has
revealed a light before hidden or un-
observed, which sends but a single
ray of hope into some bosom, yet that
-‘llngle ray illumins the whole being,
and lights it upward to a nobler, be-
cause more useful, life.

The regularity of meetings of a
Grange has taught lessons of regular-
1ty and punctuality to observing men
without the gates even, what has it
‘I039 Within? And the contrary is
9-150 true. Habits unwittingly formed
last longer than those gaine_d by re-
Peated precept and action. The very
walls of a Grange hall may have
taught lessons as surely and lasting
as the words of any Master or Over-

‘ Beer. The music, and the very man-

ner of the service have taught unwrit-
ten leszons of love and beauty on one

THE GRANGE VISITOR.

hand, of distrust and dislike on the
other, as they were seriously and ap-
propriately given, or otherwise. The
closing service at an organization of
a Grange. all given by the Deputy,
for want of books, has planted good
seed to my certain knowledge: For
the words, “are the implements all
secure for the night “.4” ringing in the
ears of an earnest but guilty listener
caused a. reaper and mower, before
unhoused, to be brought from the
field in late autumn, and, with other
tools, to be housed from the weather.

A careless young man elected A. S.
of a Grange at its organization, could
not read even the short part of the
work assigned him, but equal to the
task, and stimulated by pride, he
reads well today, and is eligible to a
position here as a representative of
his co-workers. Tell me where, in
ritual, or proceedings of State or
National Grange is the written lesson
that has taught so many young and
bashful men, and women too, how to
appear well upon the floor to-day,
and hold an argument with any.

The Latin wmrls "V213 Unitu For-
tiar,” seen upon the wall of a Grange
by an opposer of all secret societies,
was thought to be something diaboli-
cal, but, weighing upon his mind, he
asked a translation of it, and when
told, that “ Power united was strong-
er," a train of thought was set in mo-
tion that led him to say that he ought
to unite his strength with his neigh-
bors and make them stronger, and he
did. The simple emblems of pouch,
memorandum-book, knife, and pencil,
have led to inquiry and to member-
ship.

I have known many habits of clean-
liness and neatness learned from the
school that were not taught by the
home, so also has the Grange, by the
very neat and tidy appearance and
arrangement of it, taught habits not
mentioned in the “ golden pages."

So I might, and doubtless many of
you might, tell more of the unwritten
work of our Order. Its sound senti-
ments of morality have been, silently
it may be, sowing seed that unknown
to us shall give the Great Harvester
golden sheaves in the day he makes
up his jewels.

How many thousands of young men
and women, yea, even children, have
been provided by the Grange with a
place to go, at least, and a place to
learn as well, and made so pleasant
that they do go instead of to those
dangerous places once frequented.

\Voman has, by her presence, done
much in the unwritten work of our
Order. Without her presence there
would have been more dormant
Granges to-day than there are, and
those now dormant, hopeless. But
all praise to the founders of our Or-
der, and glory to Him who taught
them to build wiser than they knew,
for woman’s presence in the Grange.
Thanks for the first organization of the
land whose doors swing as easily to
woman’s gentle effort as to man’s
action. VVoman’s work here has
made it only a. matter of time when
other organizations now unknown to
her shall welcome her presence to
their halls, and invite her assistance
in their councils, aye, more, she will
soon be able to attend, and by her
hands to decorate, and by her pres-
ence cheer and refine places that
now know her not. At the primary
school meetings, at the primary politi-
cal meetings, and more,'at the polling
places of our land, is her presence
needed to restrain passions, refine
speech, and purity politics. If the
unwritten work of our Order in the
past is beyond computation, whether
for good or evil, how mucii greater
will it be in the futuue, and how im-
portant that it be only for good.

Then let the words of every public

lecture, the arrangement and conduct
of every public assembly under the
sanction of our Order, be so directed
that the unconscious tuition there-
from shall not only be great, but
worthy. Let regularity and punctu-
ality of attendance at Grange meet-
ings be perfect, if possible. Let the
halls be comfortable, cheerful, attrac-
tive, tidy, and then let the manner
and foreibleness of each service, the
earnestness and wisdom of each dis-
cussion, and the impressiveness of all
done be such that there can be no
doubt as to the quality of the future
unwritten work of our Order.

Let woman’s presence and effort in
the Grange increase until it shall re-
fine the work, and purify the very
thoughts of all within the gates.

May all these, and more, be done to
make the Order a power indeed, and
a power in behalf of the truer and
higher aims and objects of life, and
speeded be the day when the social,
mental, and moral advantages of the
Order will be felt on every side, and
the gates of the Grange sought for
them alone. _ .

In securing these objects, I firmly
believe, we shall not only do a service
to ourselves and our children, but to
all around us, and the world at large,
and doing this secure to each true
worker the signal that will open, and
the password that will admit to the
portals of Christ’s kingdom and be
prepared when within to properly
salute the Great Overseer of all
things, and receive the plaudit in re-
turn, “Faithful servant that hast
wrought well in a few things, be thou
master of many.”

Don’t let a meeting ofa County or
District Grange pass without urging
the claims of the VISITOR upon all the
membe1's—taking names and money,
and forwarding.

Lecturers appointments for Janu
ary are as follows: Friday, January
3d, Porter Grange, Cass Co.; Satur-
day, January 4th, White Pigeon, St
Joseph Co.; Monday, Jan. 6th,School-
craft; Monday, January 10th, Vergin-
nes, Kent Co.; Jan. 15, Lansing; Jan.
23d and 24th, Berlin Ottawa Co.
Other appointments are pending, but
cannot just yet be announced. Those
wishing ‘public lectures, private in-
struction or installation can secure
my services at times not engaged
when near them at small ex-
pense. Letters directed to me should
be to Muskegon or to the above
places in time to reach them a day at
least in advance of my appointments.

C. L. VVHITNEY,
Lecturer, State Grange.

OAKWOOD GRANGE, No 333.
Editor VL'sito7- .-

I feel a little hesitation, worthy
brother, about taking up any of your
valuable time, or .even occupying a
brief space in the VISITOR. I have
only this to say.

,VVhen the Grange wagons were on
exhibition at the St. Joseph County
Fair, inquiries were often made in
regard to Oakwood Grange, its location,
etc. The Hall is on the Chicago road,
just half way between Sturgis and
White Pigeon, at Douglass Station.
Our Hall is a one-story building, twen-
ty-two by forty feet, and was built four
years ago when we had but little over
half our present membership, which is
seventy-six. VVe find our building
rather small for public speaking.

A few words in regard to our VVorthy
Master, C. Y. Runyan, who spares no
effort on his part to make the Grange a
success; and he never looks so smiling
and happy as when he knows that each
brother arid sister feels that it is good to
be there. His residence is three miles
from the Hall, and new at the close of
his third term of office, the Grange has
never missed the sound of his gavel,
nor has he been absent from duty but
once during all that one time.

Fraternaliy,
A PRIVATE.

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VVHITE PIGEON, Mich.,‘v_
December 10, 1878. I
In the number of the VISITOR for
December, 1 find under the head of
“Two Things that Meet with Approv-
al.” a letter signed “B,” the most of
which meets with my approval, un-
qualifiediy.

The one thing that don't meet with
my approval is that the writer does not
give us the benefit. of her name, or the
name and whereabouts of the Grange
to which she belongs. A woman or
man that can write such a letter as that
should not be bashful. It robs an arti-
cle of one-half its usefulness not to
know whence and from whom it comes.
I trust Sister B will, in time, overcome
this bashfulness. She did not ask me
for a remedy, but with your permission
I will give mine, and it is the only one
I know of. Ithink it will be equally
efl‘ectual for either writing or speaking.
it is this :

Always sign your name when writ-
ing for others to read, unless there are
good and sufficient reasons for with-
holding it. In the case of speaking,
get right up and speak, and persevere
until you overcome the feeling of difi‘i~
dence. I am almost sixty years old,
and have tested this remedy mostly
since I was fifty. and it has worked
well in my case. True, what I say in
the Grange don’t amount to much, as
the members of Oakwood, No. 333, can
testify. Idoubt. whether any of them
can say they ever saw me refrain from
talking through fear or bashfulness.
But I have passed through all that
feeling, and can truly sympathize with
those who have it. To overcome it, and
acquire be ability to talk with ease,
the Grange affords the grandest oppor-
tunity that has ever come to us of the
rural dist.i‘icts. Those Patrons, men
and \\'0lliE’Il, young and old, who do
not avail tiienm-I-:-s of it. are losing
much that they might gain by their
inemhersli"p. 'i“i'ue, we cannot all talk
fluenlly, but we can all talk common
sense in the sanie degree. When I
joined the Ui‘11il}.{l‘, i did not do it to be
an idle spectau-r. while others did the
work. I meant in derive some benefit
from it, and knew very well that I
could not unless I made the very best
use I could of such abilities as I pos-
sessed, small though they were. I have
endeavored to use my opportunities in
the Grange in this directiou,and for
the benefit of such as are inclined to
try the same things, 1 will say Liat
every article I write, makes it ea’-ier to
write the next one; every Speech I
make, short though it be, makes it
easier for me to speak again.

The sister says the Grange to which
she belongs numbers nearly one hun-
dred members, meets once a week, and
has never had an essay or discussion
since she has been a member of it.
Now I hope she will try my remedy for
bashfulness at the very next meeting.
Her excellent letter in the VISITOR
proves that she can write letters, and an
essay is not so very different. Let her
then writea letter on the “Usefulness of
Grange Meetings,” and if it don’t pro-
duce a discussion before the meeting
closes, I don’t know but the case would
be hopeless. _In one of our meetings
not long ago, an elder brother said to
me, that he would be glad to talk, but
he could not do it. Before we closed, I
rose and made some remarks which
called the old man to his feet, and he
did talk, commending what I had
said. Now I advise this worthy sister
to introduce some question of interest
to farmers’ wives and daughters, get
some other sister to respond to it, and if
it don't make some of the brothers
ashamed of their backwardness, then I
am mistaken, that is all.

Seriousiy——and I want to assure Sis-
te_r_B. that I am perfectly serious in
giving this advice——it will not do to
wait for others to work. VVaiting»-for
others is, in the main, the trouble. “'6
must go right to work ourselves, if we
yvould achieve the results we wish
or.

I cannot close this already too long
letter without commending the sister's
view of Grange feasts. A feast late in
the evening, after we have already liad
our three meals. cannot be indulged in
without breaking the laws of health.
Let us hold meetings where we must
have eating, in the day time, so that we
can observe proper hours. Then we
might simplify our’ Grange meals. I
guess the sisters themselves are a little
to blame in this matter. It they didn’t
tempt us with something more than an

apple, there would be less sin in the

eating line. '

HENRY CoI.I.ms._
Past Master of No. 333.

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 lThe Husbandman!

fl Vgell, Bro. Cobb, We were pint thehre, I
n ing in self laboring un er W at _.

Tom Hoodywould call a serious attack EVERY FARMER Should TAKE IT‘
of impecuniosity, we could not conge; ;
but would have enjoyed it first rate, ut  - '

with $100 to make up in taxes, just at J  18 thoroughly Rehable
this time of low prices for all kinds of  and Practical in Every

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Agent, Chicago. 111-.

farm products, we had to forego the

pleasure of attending the State Grange .

of 1878. I notice with pleasure that the
attendance of visiting members was
larger than usual. This is a good omen
for the Future of the subordinate
Granges of the State; in fact, I know
of no better cure for lukewarmness in
the Grange than for the person so
affected to attend one session of the
State Grange. My word for it, it will
cure every time.

Not seeing anything in the VIsrroP.,
from Cass County lately, I will add
that we are alive and prospering niod-
erately. Most, if not all, our subordi-
nate Granges have held their annual
elections, and will report in due time.
Our County Grange meets at Cassopolis,
Jan. 8, for the annual election of oili-
cers, and the transaction of such other
business as may advance the interests of
the Order in this County. For one of
the best agricultural counties in the
State, I can see no reason why Cass
County should be so far behind Berrien,
her sister county on the west, in every
thing pertaining to agriculture.

Our County Fair this fall was a mis-
erable failure—a disgrace to a county
that has been settled for half a cen-
tury.»

No one but the farmersafliemselves
are to blame for this state of things.
They have been taking one of Rip Van
\Vinkle’s sleeps it would seem, and
nothing short of a good sized earth-
quake will wake them up to their in-
terests in Cass County.

But there is a bright side to this dark
picture. Cass County is to have a
Farmers’ Institute in January. Let all
who can possibly spare the time give
one or two days to the Institute. Ac-
commodations for all will be provided.

Fraternally,
R. J. DICKSON.

LOWELL, Dec. 16th, 1878.
Dear Bro. Cobb .-

The Lowell District annual P. of H.
will meet in the Hall of South Boston
Grange, on Saturday. January 4th, 1879.

J. E. ENGLISH, Sec.

TRULY WONDERFUL.

$1-1.00 AND i~.’1.3.00 Sswixo IVIACHINES.

At last the Sewing Machine is with-
in the reach of all. Ingersoll, of the
Patrons’ Paint Company has brought
out a Machine, Lock-Stitch, and with
all the advantages of the old monopoly
machines, at the above figures. ’l‘hey
are warranted to give satisfaction and
no money required until they do. The
book "Every one their own Painter,”
with also full illustrations of six styles
Machines, sent free by mentioning this
paper, and addressing O. H. INGER-
soLL, Patrens’ Paint (,‘o., M2 South
Street, New York.

German Home and Cnw Powder.

It should be the aim of every farmer to make
his horses and cattle as handsome and useful
as possible. Nearly every teamster who drives
8. team of very fine horses feeds Condition
Powders, either openly or secre't1y.

The German Horse and Conv Powdor is of
the highest value for stock. It aids digestion
and assiinulatioii. It helps to develop all the
P°W§¥'3Q1 the animal. It'impi_'Qves its beauty
and increases its usefulness. It makes fat and
milk. By using it a horse will do more work,
andacow give more milk, and he in better
condition, with less feed.

By giving poultry 8. heaped tablespoonful
occasionally in a_ quart of chop, it will keep
ghom healthy and increase the quuntity of eggs.
3 giving hogs a laijge heaped tablespoonful,
wlth the same quantity of salt, in 9. half peck
df scolded wheat bran for every four hogs, twice
3, week you will prevent Hoe DISEASE.

Put up in five pound packages,_ six_ packages
in ghgx. at 12 cents a pound; or in sixty poun_d
[gages at ten cents a pound. The receipt IS

' ted on each package and box. Made by Dr.
berhonae,’ at his mills, No. 2 Fetter Lane,
philadelphia, Pa. Sold by   JAMES.
Kglgmazoo Co~operative~v ASSOCl.'1.l_l_0n, No. 31
North Bui-dick St., Kalamazoo, Mich., and by

ERS, Ill' ois State Bus’
J’ M‘ CEAMB at tlialal Lplvraest lYhofli:¥lls¢:
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the burdens of taxation should be more equita-
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the farming interests be thereby measurably
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discrimination in freight charges, by which the
present railroad management is heaping heavy
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In short, THE HUSBANDMAX seeks to promote
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Many of the le iding farmers in difierent parts
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I take and read several other papers, but I will
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family, and not one that is read with so much
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As a representative of the GRANGE, THE
HUSBANDMAN is highly prized by the leading
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1879. 1879.

wrung

Michigan Farmer

\Vill inaugurate the new year by many im-
portant and useful additions to its rpecialities
‘We have made arrangements with the follow-
ing Well known writers for regular contributions
to our columns during the coming year:

T. T. LYON, President State Pom. Society;

Prof. W. J. BE/1L,Slate .~1g7'iczLItzu‘(Ll College;

Prof. H JENNINGS, Velr-rz'nar_i/ Surgeon :

Mr. FRANK BENFON, A.p2'ari.xt.

Mr.  IV. COTTRELL, Stock Breeder .-

Mr. A. Q. GULLEY, Fruit Groicer:

C. HENRI LEONARD A. .l[., M. I).

VVe will spare no pains to make the FARMER
the best agricultural paper, for Michigan farm-
ers, puhlished. Every interest pertaining to
the farm. the orchard and the garden will be
discussed in a plain, practical manner.

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ing our reriders a good, reliable and popular
paper, believing that such a journal will always
command the support and encouragement of
the farmers of the State.

Market Reports (1. Specialty.

The price of the paper will be $2 per year,
out of which we pay postage. this is less than
four cents per week, and is as cheap as a good
agriculturalpaper can be published.

Special Induoements.

VVe want a good reliable agent ‘at every post
office, to whom we will pay a cash commission
on all subscriptions sent, and ofier besides a
chance to secure one of our Cash Premiums
for the three largest clubs sent in previous to
March 31, 1879. Specimen copies, circulars and
premium list sent free on application to

JOHNSTONI‘. & GIBBONS, Detroit.

TI-IE GRANGE VISITOR.

I-l THE T'W'E1\T'I‘Y' THIRD

DESCRIPTIVE ILLUSTRATED

PRICE LIST is now ready and will be SENT
FREE to any person who may ask for it. From this
desirable book you can obtain the IV/zolesale Prices of
nearly every article you require for personal or family
use. such as Dry Goods, Hosiery. Notions, Clothing Hats,
Caps, Boots. Shoes. Carpets, Oilcloths, Cutlery. Silver. and
S2'.lve’r Plated Ware, lVatc/res, Jewelry, Sewing Mac/zines,
Trunks, Traz.-elzbzg Bags, Piper, Tobacco, Cigars, Brass,
Tin-Ware, SI1(l(ll€S, Baby C'ar7-iages, 1-?0clc2'n,r7-Ilorses,

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I-I

Velocipedes, <f:c.

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‘We sell all our Goods at Wholesale Prices, in any quantities to suit the Purchasers. The
only institution of the kind in America. Address,

.MOJV'TGO.MERI” WHRD o?‘ 00.,

227 and 229 Wabash Avc., CHICAGO, ILL.

oocvn NS’
EUREKA BEE - HIVE

and Honey Racks.
MADE ON AN ENTIRELY NEW PLAN.

A Great Advancement in BEE-CULTURE.
Gives UNIVERSAL SATISFACTION where- 5
introduced.

Sample Hive—Comp1ete, - - $3.50.

Liberal discount on large Orders.

Address,
'McCALL & WILLIAMS,

Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo Co... Mich

MCCALL & WILLIAMS:

GEN'rs:—After a thorough trial of the EU-
REKA BEE-HIVES, both for Comb and Ex-
tracted Honey; I can positively assert, that for
saving, and making large colonies, and for the ‘
production of surplus Honey, it is unequaled ’
by any Hive that I have ever seen or used.

Yours,
Lrmsn Tnomrsox. ,

I do hereby endorse the statement of Mr. ‘
Lyman Thompson.

0. H. Fnnnows.

Pa.tron’s Commission House! 5

THOMA—S~ MASON,
General Eommissinn Merchant.

183 SOUTH WATER STREET,

C[—11QAGo, - - I LLINOIS.
Respectfully solicits Consignments of

FRUITS. VEGETABLES. BUTTER. EGGS.

Poultry, Wool, Hides,
PELTS, TALLOW, and DRESSED HOGS.

GRAIN, HOGS, and CATTLE
In Car Lots. Also,

L UMBER in Car or C’a7'go Lots.

Having a. large and conveniently arranged
House in the business part of the city, we are
prepare to handle goods in any quantity, and.
being on the SHADY SIDE of the street, can
show PERISHABLE goods in BEST CON DI-
TION, throughout the day. \Vith

SUPERIOR FACILITIES,

and close personal attention to business, we
hope to merit, receive, and retain a liberal share
of our patronage.

Crders for goods in this market will be filled ,

at lowest wholesale rates.
Cash must Accompany Orders
to Insure Prompt Attention.

Also, Collecting and Distributing Agent of
the Michigan Lake Shore Fruit Growers’ Asso- ,
ciation.

—REFnRE1vcEs :—

Merchants’ National Bank, Chicago, Ill.

J. J. VVoodman, Paw Paw, Mich.

J. T. Cobb, Schoolcraft, Mich.

C,_L. Whitney. Muskegon, Mich.

R. C. Tate, Pres’t Mich, L. S. F. G. Association,

St. Joseph, Mich.
W. A. Brown, Sec’y Mich. L. S. F. G. Ass’n,
Stevensville, Mich.
Q’ Stencils, Sliipping Tags, and Market Be-
ports furnished on application.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. 1nay'30

TO EXCHANGE.

THE subscriber wishes to exchange Lumber
for a span of Horses or yoke of Oxen.
Call on or address A. E. UPTON,
Fremont Center, Newaygo 00., Mich.

‘ may Gm

J. M. CHIDISTER,

STATE BUSINESS AGENT, P. oi'H.,
DEALER IN

{3‘rFI.a£5:.IIV'§..

——AND—

All kinds of Country Produce,

so WOODBRIDGE s'r., \’Vest,
DETROIT, - - MICHIGAN

Choice Stock for Sale, Cheap.

H. H. Taylor, of Dowagiac, Cass Co., has for
sale, at hard pan prices, a. first-class Business
Horse, the choice in two fine grade yearling
Durham Bulls, and a fine three-year-old Meri-
no Buck.

5-TON STOCK sdllLEs,
$ 5 O ..

FREIGHT PAID, AND NO l\I()Nl9lY ASK
ED TILL TESTED.

JONES, of Binghamton,
BINGHAMTON, N. Y.

Paw Paw, Mich., May 18th, 1878.

‘, Joxns, or BINGHAMT on:

My Scales give entire satisfaction. 1 have
subjected it to the most severe tests, and find it
not only correct in weighing large or small
amounts, but perfectly reliable.

Yours, Fraternally,
[Signed]

J. J. WOODMAN.
PRICE LIST of SUPPLIES
Kept in the office of the Secretary or the
MICHIGAN S TAT E GRANGE.

‘ And sen! out Post Paid, on Receipt of Cash Or-

dcr, over the seal of a Subordinate G7‘(l1lg'¢’r
and the signature of its Illasler or Secretary.

to

Ballot Boxes, (hard wood,) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-‘isl
Porcelain Ballot Marbles, per hundred,. . .
Blank Book, ledger ruled, for Secretary to
keep accounts with members, . . . . . . . . . . 1
Blank Record Books, (Express paid), . . . . . 1
Order Book, containing 100 Orders on the ,
Treasurer, with stub, well bound, . .  . . 00‘
Receipt Book, containing 100 Receipts
from Treasurer to Secretary, with stub, _
well bound,.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 

, Blank Receipts for dues, per 100, bound,. . if"
9 Cushing-"s Manual, . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W:

Applications for Membership, per 100,... .

Membership Cards, per 100, . . . . . . . . . . - -- 

Withdrawal Cards, per doz., . . . . . . . . . . . -- f','

Dimits, in envelopes, per doz., . . . . . . . . . - - '

By-Laws of the State and Subordinate
Grranges, single copies 5c, per doz.,. .  .

New kind of Singing Books, with music.
Single copy 15 cts. per doz., ........... .. 1

Rituals, single copy, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . --

“ per doz., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - --

Blanks for Consolidation of Granges, 8613
free on application .................. ~ »

Blank Applications for Membership in P0;
mona Granges, furnished free on appli-
cation.

Blank “Articles of Association” for the
Incorporation of Subordinate Granger! 10
with Copy of Charter, all completer - - - -

Patron’s Pocket Companion, by J. A. Cra- 00
mar, Cloth, 60 cts., Moracco with tuck, - 1 40

Notice to Delinquent Members, per 100. - -

Address, J. 'l‘. COBB.
Snow MICK. Sum: G1u;¢G3o
scnootcium‘. 11103"

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