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the ORPHANS’ EIHENH Wednesday, July 5, 1876. WEX AIVD DUY. Eain fell during June for nearlj^ a week in tlie Wesi, and crops, bridges, mills, and even bar-rooms were cleaned up by cold water. French }3road, Swannanoa, Ca- 'tawba and Yadkin, reveled in the ruin wrouglit by their own floods. At the same time Granville count}" was as dry as Cromwell’s powder. Messrs. Hawkins & Co., Balti more, have sent the orphans, at Oxford, a box containing over- five hundred pounds of bacon. Their contributions are ahvays ■ liberal, timely and appropriate. CE^TTEKIVIAI, EEXXER. Philadelphia. After looking- at the crocodile (stuffed) in the centre of the Egyptian department, and gazing with admiration upon the door of an old mosque in Cairo, which -n'as carved and inlaid in ivory and ebony in the fourteenth century, we go to Turkey. Here we are charmed w-ith two beautiful sheep, who look at us with gentle eyes, and their garb appears to be silk instead of wool, so soft and fleecy is its texture. We look up to see the Spanish pavilion of very hand some design. It represents col umns of granate, and has paint ings of Columbus and Queen Isa bella over the large windows, and in the arched doorway hangs a handsome bronze chandelier. Within we see tapestries from the royal gallery, and a fine exhibi tion of the minerals of the coun try. But light beyond, our eye , is caught by the rich display of malacliite ornaments sent from Russia. What beautiful mala chite tables, vases and cabinets ! The most of it i.s- a beautiful high ly polished green stone; but there is one table of a dark bright blue color. There is a malachite man tel that is [tarticularly beautiful. Around it is inlaid marble of dif ferent colors, and bunches of fruit are carved so beautifully, that every passer-by stops to admire them. The mantel is valued at 86,500. We see the real Bohe- man glass, fanciful vases, and goblets and ornaments; looking glasses with pretty pictures paint ed on them; chandeliers with hundreds of pendants, and still we W'ander on to new countries, wliile the organ discourses sweet music. Wei-e it not for tlie fatigue we would well imagine that we were in dream land, so strange and wonderful are many things that strike our view. Here are shawls from India, cutlery from SI ef- field itself of which our geogra phy tells us; silks from Lyons, and jewels rich and rare from va rious countries. One diamond necklace in the French depart ment has been sold for $40.000; but Tiffany, of New York, has a necklace, not sold, (I tell this for the sake of those who may wish to purchase) which he values at 880.000. He has, too, a solitaire diamond which he values at $7.- 000, and a brilliant ruby at $5.- 000.^ Indeed, one small case of jewelry is valued at $525,000. Just think—over a half of a mil lion of dollars. Starr & Marcus, of New York,have a solitaire dia mond valued at $12,000. The exhibitor very facetiously re marked, as I was looking at it, “ Don’t too many of you ladies want that diamond, for I can not furnish many duplicates.” A la dy happily replied, “ I think you will have to divide up this one.” I would like to speak of the celebrated Helicon vase from London. The figures are ham mered out of silver and steel by hand, and enriched with tracerv in gold and silver. This vase is illustrative of music and poetry, which are represented by two fe male figures on either side of the graceful vase. The vase itself is of ovoid form and surmounted bv two boyish gamin—one which bears aloft the lyre of Apollo,and the otlier tests the purity of the strain with a tuning fork. This is a master piece of metal carving and is valued at $30,000. We see specimens of carpets, books, prints, cotton, silk, cutlery, drugs, everything—from the Uni ted States; but in the German department, I think, we see two alum caves that are beautiful, and I know it is Germany that has the finest display of doll babies— a whole case of wax dolls of ev ery age and size. The little baby with long dresses on, and the young lady on hoiseback are looking placidly on the crowded aisle. Switzerland is well repre sented. See those beautifully carved clocks. One represents the cathedral at Berne, and the exhibitor goes to another and touches some spring, and a little door opens, and there stands a man with a brass horn to his mouth and a dog standing by his side. He immediately commences to blow a tune on his horn, and very sweet, and clear, and nat ural it sounds. When he has fin ished the door closes and all is still. Here are watches of won derful beauty—enambled watches studded with diamonds. One watch is only a little over a quar ter of an inch in diameter, and is valued at $1200 ; then liere is a watch in the end of a gold pen cil. There are beautiful straw fans and liats and ornaments from Bermudas; shell work of exqui site design from Bahama ; mace, nutmegs and cloves from Trine- dad ; porcupine skins with tlie quills on them from Tasmania ; ostrich eggs and young ostriches and a model to show how the eggs are hatched from Cape Col ony. From the Hanau islands minerals and sea weed and flv brushes that belong to Queen Emma, also two straw hats sent over by her majesty; but very plain straw hats, such as you see every day. The mummies—we must not forget the mummies—which are here from Peru, and are over 3,000 years old. I think a group in plaster from France very in teresting. The figures are all full size and very life-like. The in fant Jesus lies in the manger—to the right kneels his mother, and Joseph is on the other side, a donkey is a little in the back ground looking on, while the wise men are there with their offerings of gold, frankincense and myrrh, and the shepherd too is there. Over the door of the stable is written, “ Glory to God in the highest,” and we would add, “ Peace on earth and good will to tion. Frederick—Rich, peace. Hugh—High, lofty. Isaac—Laughter. Patrick—Nobleman. Robert—Famous in council. Edward—A truth keeper. Edwin—Wins all hearts. Joseph—He trusts in God. Gilbert—Light of many. Samuel—Called of God, an swer of prayer. Frank—Indomitable, self-will. Henry—A hero. Thomas—A sun god. John—Gracious in the sight of the Lord. Contributions to the Orphan Asy lum at Oxford for the week end ing: July 2nd 1876. IN CASH. Paid $15.25, Ml. Moriah Lodge. No. 350. if lO ten T • . T s -.T® 12.50, Lenoir Lodge, No. 233. 10.00 each, A D Campbell for Black Rock Lodge, No. 1.35, and Stu dents of Sawyer's Academy. 3.50 each, Rockahock Church, Wil mington Lodge, No. 319. 3.40, Perseverance Lodge, No. 59. 2.00, Orphans’ Friend. 1.00 each, J Y Landis, W A Davis. 40 cts, Mt. Olive Lodge, No. 208. 25 cts, J W Grandy, of Norfolk. IN KIND. Mrs Mary Harris, 1 apron. Mrs Martha Byrum, 1 pr drawers, 1 apron. Mrs S A Perry, 1 pr. sooks. Misses Orphaa Aid Society of Goldsboro, 1 bundle clothing. Mrs J A Henley, 2 prs pants, 1 coat. Hawkins & Co., .506 lbs bacon. Unknown Friend, X side bacon, (tag torn off) The following persons have paid for The Orphans’ Friend for one vear: Daesie Peed, Mary E. Lunsford, HOW CHIEHREIV ARE ADMIX- TED. Very often the Superintendent hunts up poor and promising or phans and informs them of the advantages offered at the Orphan Houses, and induces them to re turn with him. Generally it is best that he should see them be fore they start. When this is im practicable, a formal application should be made hv some friend Here is one in proper form : Sclent on, N. C., ) June 2d, 1876. j This is to certify that Susan N. Bradshaw is an orphan, without es tate, sound in body and mind, and ten years of aye. Her father died in 1873 ; her mother in 1867. I be ing her Aunt, hereby make applica tion for her admission into the Asy lum at Oxford. I cdso relinquish and convey to the officers of the Asy lum the management and control of the said orphan for four years, in order that she may be trained and educated according to the regulations prescribed by the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. Martha Scott. Approved bg John Thompson, W. M. of Unanimity Lodge, No. 7. The application should be sent to the Superintendent and he will either go for the children, or pro vide for their transportation. In no case should a community take up a collection to send a” man with the children, nor send the children before the Superintend ent has been consulted. men.” BOY’S NAMES. As a general rule, people give names without knowing or caring what they signify. Forthe amuse ment of curiosity hunters, we have collected a small list of mas culine names, with their defini tions : George—Hu.sbandman. Albert—Noble, bright. Benjamin—The son of the right hand. Charles—Strong and valiant. Richard—Great heart. Herbert—Glory of the army. William—Helmet of Resolu- tution of the State of North Caro lina, and will faithfully discharge his duty as a member of the Sen ate, or House of Representatives.” Both political parties have been in power since the present Con stitution was adopted, and the only appropriation made to tlie orphan work was the gift of the crape used at the funeral of Gov- enor Caldwell. 10-tf. Resolutions of tlie Orund Eodge Adopted Dec. 3d, 1875. Besolved, 1. That St. Jolm’s College shall bo made an asylum for tlie protection, training" and education of indigent orphan chil dren. 2. That this Grand Lodge will appropriate 8 annually for the support of the institution ; but will not assume any additioi.al pecuniary responsibHity. 3. That this Grand Lodge elect XHE EEGISEATERE AND THE ORPHANS. Correspondents so often ask what the Legislature has done for the orphans, that we find it neces sary to keep a standing answer to the inquiry. The Constitution of North Carolina says : ‘There shall also, as soon as practicable, be measm'es devised by the State for the establishment of one or more Orphan Houses, where destitute orphans may be cared for, educated and taught some business or trade.’ Every member of the Legisla ture, before taking his seat, sol emnly swears, “that he will sup port the Constitution and laws of the United States, and the Consti- a Superintendent who shall control the institution and solicit contri butions for its support from all classes of our people. L That orplian children in the said.Asylum sliall receive such preparatory training and educa tion as will prepare them for use ful occupations and for the usual business transactions of life. Adopted Dec. 5th 1875 : Resolved, That the Superinten dent of the said Orphan Asylum shall report at each Annual Com munication an account of his offi cial acts, receipts, disbursement, number of pupils, &c. together with such suggestions as he may see fit to offer. ^'Resolved, That the Master of each subordinate Lodge appoint a Standing Committee upon raising funds for the Orphan Asylum and require said committee to re port in writing eacli month, and that said reports and tlie funds received be fowarded monthly to tlie Superintendent of the Asy lum and that the support of the Orphan Asylum bo a regular or der of business in eaoli subordi nate Lodge at each communica tion. 4. All churches and benevolent organizations are requested to cooperate with us in tlie orphan work and to collect and forward contributions through their own proper officers. Here are the res olutions ; Resolved, That the sincere thanks of this Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to many benev olent ladies and gentlemen, to the ministers of the gospel, to church es of various denominations, to Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Good Templars’ Friends of Tem perance, and other benevolent so cieties, whose hearty cooperation and liberal contributions have ren dered timely and valuable assis tance in the great work of ameli orating the condition of the or phan children of the State. Resolved, That all benevolent societies and individuals are here by cordially invited and request ed to cooperate with us in provi ding funds and supplies for feed ing clothing, and educating indi gent and promising orphan chil dren, at the Asylum in Oxford. vVIL.VlNGTOX &\VELDON HAIL liOAD MAIL TRAINS. Leave Union Depot daily (Sun days excepted) at 7 ^ Arrive at Goldsboro ‘ " “ Rocky Mount 2 00 u m* “ Weldtm q-nJ ■ Leave Weldon daily «+ o’^n ’ Arrive at Rocky Mount.... 7 T "‘i'l o m* /ITIT •••JJ .i>.| III. txWsl’pro ] 37 _ Union Depot fi 0^7 « r.. EXPEESS TKAIX AND THEOUGII ' lELIGHT TKAINS. -Leiive Uniou Depot daily .at 5 n*m Arrive at Goldsboro “ Weldon ; at Leave Weldon daily * * * 7 00 n * Arrive at Rocky Mount.... ' o’on n it* :: “7 v.-Sli- "T ■ 6.30 a. m. Mail I lams make close connection at Wel don tor all points North via Bay Line and At-quia Creek routes. E.\-press Trains connect only with Acquia JOHN DIVINE, General Snperiutendent* SEABOAED & EOANOKE KAIL EOAD. Portsmouth, Va., Jan. I 1875. foihiws . excepted as at4p. m. No. 1 Freight train.d «’ No. 2 Freight train o ' Tuesdays and Fridays at '‘‘at 8 a.'m. ARRIVE AT PORTSMOUTH. Mail train -y ir INo. hreight tram 4 Freight trains have passenger car attached! Sto.nner for Ldenton, Plymouth and landings oil Black water and Chowan Eivers leaves Franklin at 7,40 a. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. E. G. GHIO. Diipt. of Transportation. EALEIGII & GA.STON EAILEOAD. MAIL TEAIN. Loaves Ealeigh.. mo,. Arrives at WddonVV.V.V.V.V/’g”;,^ Loaves Weldon... innn^' Arrives at Ealcigh ago ” ACCOMMODATION TEAIN. Leaves Kaleigh - . . ^ nn« ^ Arrives at Weldon - . . Leaves Weldon - . Arrives at Ealelgh - - . sjOpS Mail train makes close connection at Wei- d. a with the Scahoard and Eoaiioke Eailroad and Bay Line Steamers via Baltimore, to and roil, al points North, West and Northwest, and with 1 etershiirg Earilroad via Petersburg •I c iinond aud Was liugton City, to and fro£ iU points North and Northwest. And .at Ealcigh with the North Carolina Eailroad to and all points South and Ai i 7 & Augusta All-Line to Haywood aud Fayetteville. JNO. C. WINDEE, Gen. Sup’t. KALEIGH & AUGUSTA ATE-LINE. mail TEAIN. Train leaves Raleigh Arrives at Sanford - Arri ves at Cameron Train leaves Cameron Leaves Sanford Arrives at Rafeigh 3 40 p m - 8 19 p in 9 20 p m - 4 15 a m 5 10am - 9 45 a m luail Iram makes close connection at Ral eigh with the lialeigh anl Gaston Railroad, to and from all points North. And at Sanford with the Weston Railroad, to and from Fayetteville and points on Western Railroad. JNO. C. WINDER, Superintendent. Ai) njuT/suMUNm THE MASONIC JOURNAL, GUEENSBOBOf N. C. ~;0:— The only Masonic Weekly but one pnb- lislied IN THE United States ! Eight pages, thirty-two broad columns. Treats of ail topics of interest to the Craft. Literature and is a Household Compan ion of M'hich every Mason in the country may justly feel proud. Terms, One Year, $2; Six Months, $1.25. Remit by P. 0. Order or Registered Letter. Send stamp for specimen and get up a clnb. Address E. A. WILSON, 12- Greensboro, N. C. jq’ OEFLEET HUNTEE, DEALER IN FURNITURE, BLINDS, SASH, DOORS, &C. Furnished at short notice. t^Work warranted as represented. 4- November, 1875. Persons buying Dry Goods, Eeady made Clothing, Boots and Shoos, &o., in Oxford should remember that COOPER & WILLIAMS are leading in low prices. A splendid assort ment of NEW GOODS. TEEMS CASH. 44- COOPER & WIEEIAMS. W. O W E ]¥, DENTAL SURGEON, OXFORD, ar. c. OFFICE AT HIS EESIDENCE Special attention given to replacing full and partial setts of teeth on gold, silver or ruii- k'-T- aiig 9th 1875—1.33ti
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