432 HISTORY OF THE GRANGE MOVEMENT; OR, 



The ultimate object of this organization is for mutual instruction 

 and protection, to lighten labor by diffusing a knowledge of its aims 

 and purposes, expand the mind by tracing the beautiful laws the 

 Great Creator has established in the Universe, and to enlarge our 

 views of Creative wisdom and power. 



To those who read aright, history proves that in all ages society 

 is fragmentary, and successful results of general welfare can be se- 

 cured only by general effort. Unity of action cannot be acquired 

 without discipline, and discipline cannot be enforced without signifi- 

 cant organization ; hence we have a ceremony of initiation which 

 binds us in mutual fraternity as with a band of iron ; but although 

 its influence is so powerful, its application is as gentle as that of the 

 silken thread that binds a wreath of flowers. 



The Patrons of Husbandry consist of the following : 



ORGANIZATION. 



Subordinate Granges. 



First Degree : Laborer, (man,) Maid, (woman.) 

 Second Degree : Cultivator, (man,) Shepherdess, (woman.) 

 Third Degree : Harvester, (man,) Gleaner, (woman.) 

 Fourth Degree : Husbandman, (man,) Matron, (woman.) 



I 

 State Grange. 



Fifth . Degree : Pomona, (Hope.) 



Composed of the Masters of Subordinate Granges and their 

 wives who are Matrons. Past Masters and their wives who are 

 Matrons shall be honorary members and eligible to office, but not 

 entitled to vote. 



National Grange. 



Sixth Degree : Flora, (Charity.) 



Composed of Masters of State Granges and their wives who have 

 taken the degree of Pomona. Past Masters of State Granges, and 

 their wives who have taken said degree of Pomona, shall be honor- 

 ary members* and eligible to office, but not entitled to vote. 



Seventh Degree : Ceres, (Faith.) 



Members of the National Grange who have served one year 

 therein may become members of this degree upon application 

 and election. It shall have charge of the secret work of the Order, 



