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it tends to the permanency and solidarity of the 

 order. 



The Grange is a live institution; it has within 

 itself the capacity for satisfying a great need in 

 rural society; and it is destined to growth and 

 larger and more permanent usefulness. It is 

 based on correct principles: organization, co- 

 operation, education. It is neither a political 

 party nor a business agency. It is progressively 

 conservative — or conservatively progressive. It 

 is neither ultra-radical nor forever in the rut. 

 Its chief work is on cultural lines. It includes 

 the entire family. It is now growing, and there 

 is every reason for thinking that this growth is of 

 a permanent character. 



The Grange is ambitious to take its place 

 beside the school and the church, as one of*a 

 trinity of forces that shall mold the life of the 

 farmer on the broadest possible basis — material, 

 intellectual, social, and ethical. Is there any 

 good reason why this ambition is not worthy, 

 or why its goal should not be won ? 



