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by the Master to consolidate their strength on the princi- 

 ple that it is always better that the ground should be oc- 

 cupied by one strong and vigorous plant than by tAYo 

 weak ones. Let us see to it that the principles of our Or- 

 der are carried out, outside as well as inside the gates. In 

 short, let us practice what we preach; let us not lose sight 

 of the fact that there is an intellectual and social side to 

 our nature as well as a financial, and that in order that 

 these may be properly developed , the}* must be properly 

 nurtured and sustained. In order to do this, try to have 

 your meetings a feast intellectually, at least. Discuss 

 some practical question at each meeting of the Grange, 

 the question to be made known at the meeting of the 

 Grange previous' Let essays be read by suitable mem- 

 bers of the Order; and, above all, do not neglect to inter- 

 est the lady members of the Order. At proper times 

 have open mee-ings, and invite in your friends and 

 neighbors. 



Procure, as soon as possible, a Grange library, and 

 endeavor to get each head of a family at least to take one 

 or more agricultural papers that are friendly to our Order. 

 Do not expect that some great tidal wave, to be set in 

 motion by the State or National Grange, is coming along 

 to carry you over your season of depression, but put your 

 own shoulder to the wheel with a determination to 

 achieve success. 



Respectfully submitted, 



W. Osborne, ) 



W. H. Shufelt, I Committee . 



G. W. QUAINTANCE, ) 



Bro. Colley moved to adopt. 



Bro. Kerr moved to amend by acting on it by sections. 

 Amendment lost. 



Bro. Kerr moved to lay on the table. Motion lost. 

 Motion made to reconsider the vote by which amend- 

 ment was lost. Carried. 

 And amendment to consider b} T sections adopted. 



