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The Orphans’ Friend. WJi;Dfc:ESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, . -1 ONS OF THESE EAVS. F. O. II., IN inilLA.. TIMES. Mabel stood up in the window seat; Dear little Mabel, dimpled and sweet. Down the rain pattered in the dark street, Teople were hurryin" past thro* the sleet; SunUght and music and flowers were all dead. Oh, for the country to which they have fled. AUibcl looked up witli unquestioning gaze, “Hoses will bloom again, one of these days.” Dear litllo Mabel, the winter has gone, JHrds ea'ol blithely all tlie glad mom, Sunlight and music are Hooding the air, Flowers bold and beautiful, spring ey- crywhcro. Sweet little pvoplietess, now thon are (lead, Grateail they clamber above thy bright head. So thou lias taught mo the dilUculti plivase, “Roses will bloom again, (>ne of tlic.se days.” Once for a season, in darkness and gloom, Slumbered the Son of the world in the tomb Till the bright morning :>n angel came down, Holding His scepter and bearing His crown. Wiilo arc wo severed, Love, only in dreams. Wo may cross mountains or swim the- swift streams. Yet we repeat, with our hearts strong and brave, “Faith hath no sepulchre, Love hath no grave.” Long is the winter and cold my sweet heart, Oft to my eyelids the burning drops’ start, Yet In the copses the nightingales sing. Deep in the hollow the crocuses spring, Violets purple the untrodden, ways, We shall be happy, Love, one of these days. goe-s~obe5ient1bevants. KY .TKNNIE HARRISON. Johnny was shut up, all by himself, in a very quiot room,i away off from everybody, where he could not hear little Elsie at her play, nor hear the cook sing-» ing cheerfully in the kitchen, nor hear the big hall clock tick,, nor—oh dear! worst of all, to Johnny!—he could not even smell way up there!:—couldn’t tell what cook was getting ready for dinner, nor what there might be in that niceslooking erj^te,' which papa had left in the hall,to be opened before be came home. ‘Oranges^ may-bei!’ said Jobn^: ny to himself; ‘or else* lemons, ’cause mamma says lemonade is good for ‘milarya’—and that’s what the doctor said Susan had. Oh, dear! what made me so bad?’ His mouth watered, thinking of lemonade and oranges! Sure enough! what was the trouble? It really did seem as^if somebody or something had “made” Johnny go in wrong ways that day I It began, on the A^ay home from school, when Allen Wier ‘dared’ him .to reach over the hedge and pull one of Judge Warren’s beautiful roses. Inhere were not many, and the old Judge was proud of them, and liked to walk out and show them to a friend, now and then. But ‘you daren’t!' said naughty littlo Allan, and then Johnny did dare. What a mean thing it was—to dare to steal! And suddenly he heard the Judge’s sorry voice, from behind tlie bush, ‘Your mother would feel badly to see you take my pretty rose Johnny!’ So gentle, and su sadl ‘Why, if he had hit me with his cane, or called me a thief, I could have stood it better, ever so much!’ said Johnny to him self, feeling very much ashamed as he laid the flower down on the lawn, and went on, with cheeks redder than any rose. He could not. rid himself teasing Allan till be reached his own gate. And there was laugh ing little Elsie, wanting to be played with. At most times Johnny was ready for that; for he loved the baby sister. But that day he felt cross, and saidj ‘Oh, i’m tired. Elsie! run and play by yourself. ‘Poor brother! all ti’ed! all sick! baby called out, patting him with her gentle fat hand, as he threw himself on the grass; and then, running to mamma, she repeated the news: ‘Foot broth er ti’ed—sick—no play with ba by! Then the loving mother- - thinking that Jo mny might be getting thatjdreadful disease for which he thought lemonade was good'-'went out to see her boy. But it was a very cross boy that the kind hearted mother found ‘Nothin’s the matter with me. I'm only tired, and baby always wants a fellow to be racing ’round after her! I guess if she had to go to school, and— Nam!' he changed his tone sud denly, as another boy walked slowly past the garden, and look ed in. It was not treating his mother very respectful, was it boys? Ripe berries in the field across the load.’ called Sam ‘Are they?’ said Johnny, for getting bow VQYY tired he was, and jumping up briskly. ‘You must not go, my boy, said mother, in a low voice. Then she called pleasantly to Sam: ‘1 cannot let Johnny go. You must go without him.’ Sam went off, and mother said: ‘You know, Johnny. I do not like you to be with Sam. He is too old for you, and is not. a good boy, either* Then Johnny felt more cross than ever, and his little heart grew all muddled, just as a clear ittle pond of water becomes when a stone is thrown into it. You have all seen that. I dare say» you have often thrown a stone into water, just ‘on purpose’ to see it ripple up and become all muddy. Well, then, just think of a heart like that inside of you! Naughty words came ouN ude words'-to tlie good careful mother. Then she said: ‘I am very sorry, my boy, but you must go away by yourself, until all the bad spirit is out of you. Come, dear.’ She look bis hand and went with him, all the way up those long stairs, and back to the big trunk^room with great windows, where you could see far over to the mountains and down to the low, green valley. Then she said a little prayer, and left Johnny to himself and his naugli- ty spirit. After trying, by the key-hole, to smell something good, he walked across the bare floor to the big window, wliere the sun was peeping in as if to say: ‘Hur ry up, Johnnie! I am going down pretty fast, and Mrs. Moon has gone to pay her visit to the other boys, you know!’ He leaned o i his elbow and sniffed the sweet, warm air. How lovely everything was! so quiet, and yet so bright anu beautiful! ‘Oh, yes, T know you!’ he said, lookingatthe sun, drawing clos er and closer to the mouniaiii-* tons, and making all ihe valley, below, golden and glittering. ‘I know you! you never make a mistake. I almost wish _ you would, for once, just to see how it would seem!’ Then he began thinking earnestly, There was all nature, spread out be fore his eyes—sun, clouds, trees, mountains, river, birds ; and by-and- by there would be stars, and—well, no moon for him, because other hoys were having their turn looking up at her—but there would be those gay little fire-flies, or flightning bugs,’ as we call them, which amus ed him so, flitting in such numbers among'the trees and bushes. Then, too, when the birds had done, the crickets and katydids would begin* How nice and orderly it all vi asl ‘They never do make any mistakes,' said Johnny to himself; ‘not one of them!’ 'rhen, after another long deep thought, ‘I know they’re all good and obedient servants to God, who made them, and tells them what to do! They never disobey! Oh, oh! but we do! naughty boys —and girls, too I s’pose! Well, I,m glad that God has some good children that mind! The sun is the oldest of them all, I guess.’ Johnny’s thoughts led him on and on, until he had examined every beautiful thing within reach of his eyes; and calculated how obedient it was; and by that time the sun, which God made to ‘rule the day,’ had gone away to tixose ‘other boys,’ as Johnny would have said; and the dark ness began to call forth the spark ling bugs, and the crickets. Then the door opened, and mamma found her own good boy ouce more! The obedient serv ant of God had shamed away Ihe naughty spirit! and Johnny ran quickly to his mother to kiss her and to say how sorry he was for his naughty behavior. iShe sat down there by the win dow, and he told her ail about bow he had watched everything doing what God had sent it to do. “But you see, mamma, I must tell you how it was I began to be naughty to-day.’ And he told her about Judge Warren’s 1 eautiful rose,and how ‘mean he was to be‘dared’ byAllen and what the Judge bad said;— that was ‘worst of all,’ because it made him think how God, the great Judge In heaven, must be sorry too at having such a naugh ty boy! ‘But I asked him to forgive me -I did mother! ’fore you came in! And to-morrow mornin’ I’m going to Jndge Warren to take him that splendid lily out of my garden.’ TE TS r.O'JATED AT OXFO. Uj-5 I). Sayings, however excellent, which do not convey in them any self-portraiture are seldom vividly associated with their true authors How many of onr readers will remember who it was that said ‘Nothing is certain but. death and taxes;” or, “We must all hang together, else we shall all hang separately;” or even, “It is better to wear out the rust out,’ which last does represent the en-. ergy of a certain kind of temper ament, but energy so comuiou that it marks rather a class tiiaii an individual. Benjaman Frank-. lin said the two first sayings, and Bishop Cumberland the last but we should be surprised to find any one in a company of literary men who could have pronounced on the spot to whom :iny one of the three was to be attributed. They who^are ignorantly devo ted to the mere ceremonies of reli gion are falleri'into thick darkness but they are in still thicker gloom who are solely attached to fruit loss speculation. theComity-.seat of Granvillf;, forl;j’--five miles North ()V Raleigh; twelve miles from Hen derson on the K. & G. R. R. The Orphan Asylum belongs to (and, of course, is conducted according to tlie regu lations adopted by) the Grand Lodge of Ma sons. Its benefits ai'e extended to the most needy orp!iaas,\vithout, ev(!r askiiig whether their fathers wt^re masons or not. Children are laiceived between the ages of eight and twelve, and discharged between the ages of fourte(!n and sixteen. The average cash expenses for eacli orj phan is five dollars a month, but the sum required varies according to the seasons, and does not include what Is spent for re pairs, furniture and improvement ‘of the premises. Tlie Grand Lodge gives the building and grounds, ami $2000 a year. Th(? State gives $5000 a year. For the re mainder of its .support, and for enlargement, the Orphan Asylum is dependent oii voL untary contributions froni subordinate Lodges, churches of all denominations, be nevolent societies, and charitable individ uals; and their co-operation is earnestly so licited. EX'J'RAOTS FROM THE PROCEEDIN(5S OP THE ORAND LODGE OP MASONS : The design of the Orphan Asylnn; shall be to protect, train and educate indigent and promising orphan children, to be received between the ages of 8 and 12 years, who have no parents, nor property, nor near re lations able to assist them. The}' shall not be received for a shorter time than two years. In extraordinary cases the Superin tendent jnay receive children outside the ages specified. Tlie larger girls shall assist in the ordi nary house work, and in maUng and mend ing the bed clothes, their o^vu clothes and the (ilothes of the boys. The larger boys shall assist in the preparation of fuel, the care of the stock, and the cultivation of the soil. At least four religious denominations shall be respresented among’the officers of the Asylum, and the representatives of all reli- gious creeds and of all political parties shall be treated alike. The Institution shall .be conducted on the cash system, and its operations enlarged oi' curtailed according to the funds reiieived. Orphan children in the said Asylum shall be fed and clothed, and shall receive such preparatory training and education as will prepare them for useful occupations and for the usual business transactions of life. Ri'solved, That the sincere thanks oi this Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to many benevolent ladies and gentlemen, to the rninisters of the Gospel, to churches of v^ rioufi denominations, Odd Fellows, Knights of Rythias,Good Templars, Friends of Tem- jerance and other benevolent societies whose learty co-operation and libei-al contribu tions liave rendered timely and valuable as sistance in the great work of ameliorating the condition of the orphan children of the State. Resolved, That all benevolent societies and individuals are hereby cordially invited and requested to co-operate with us in pro vlding funds and supplies for feeding, cloth ing and educating indigent and promising orphan children at the Asylum in Oxford. Resolved, That the Master of each subordi nate Lodge appoint a Standing Committee upon raising funds for the Orphan Asylum, and require said committee to report in wri ting each month, and that said reports and the funds received be forwarded monthly to the Superintendent of the Asylum, and that the support of the Orphan Asylum be a regular order of business in each subordi- nato Lodge at each Communication. ‘Should deserted children be admitted?’ was decided in the negative. ‘Sliould children having step-fathers be comitted?’ was also decided in the negative. ‘Sliould deformed children he admitted?’ This* was left to the discretion of the Super intendent. When the deformity is of such a character as to require extra attention, it was thonglit unadvisable to admit the par ties in the present condition of the Asylum. ‘Should boys learn trades ac tlie Asylum?’ Decided in the negative, it being impracti cable at this time to employ skilled me chanics in the various trades, erect suitable work-shops and purchase necessaiy tools. ‘Should collecting agents be appointed in different parts of the State; and if so, what wages should they receive ?’ This was loft to the discretion of the Superintendent r but the meeting advised against employing and paying agents. THE ADOPTION OF ORPHANS. Wc arc always glad to accommodate child less couples who wish to adopt children as tlieir own; but greatly prefer that they should come and make their own selections. APPLICATION FOR CHILDREN. Correspondents are requested to read (and regulate applications for children by) the follotving resolutions of the Grand Lodge of ilasons; Resolved, 1 - The Superintendent of the Orphan Asylum shall not consider any ap- plical ion for an orphan until the same has been approved and endorsed by the Orphan Asylum Committee of the Lodge in whose jurisdiction the applicant resides. 2. It shall be the duty of the said commit tee to make due inquiry into tins desirable ness of the situation ollei*ed before endorsing an aBolication: and also to inouire into thA good treatment, or the return of the chil* dreu, 3. It shall the duty of every secretniy of a Lodge to send the names of the Cora* mittee of the Orphan Asylum to the Or phans’ Friend for publication, in order that persons wishing to employ orphans may know the steps to be taken. HOW CHILDREN ARE ADMITTED. Very often the Superintendent hunts up poor and promising orphans, and informs them of the advantages offered at the Or phan House, and induces them to return with Iiim. Generally it is best that he should see them before they start. When this is impracticable, a formal application should be made by a friend. Here is one in proper form: X. C 188..1 This IS to certify that is an orphan, without estate, sound in body and mind, yeJirs of age. H father died in 18 ; h mother in 18 I being hereby make applieatl^ loi' h admission into the Asylum at Ox- f^d. I also rcJinquisli and convey to the officers of the Asylum the management and control of the said orphan till 16 years of age, in order tliat may be trained and cdncaf.ed according to the regulations prescribed by the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. I also promise not to annoy the Orplian Asylum, and not to eneonrage the said orphan to leave without the anoroval of the Superintendent Approved by ***** w. M. of The application should be sent to the Su perintendent, and he will either go for the children or provide 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 Superin tendent has been consulted. ACTION OP EPISCOPAL CONVEN TION. Resolution adopted by the last annua] Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Churcli, at Winston, May 13, 1880: “Resolved, That this Convention does heartily approve the efforts of the Oxford Asylum to alleviate the sufferings and to provide for the welfare of the helpless or- phans of North Carolina; andthatwe com mend to the imitation of all, the example of this spirit of active charity and benefleenoo on the part of the Masonic fraternity Ii thna f uMlling the Apostolic injunction to remem ber the poor.” ACTION OF THE N. C. CONFEBEKCl, On motion of Rev. J. R. Brooks, the fol- lowing resolutions were adopted at the An- nual Conference held at Durham, in 18811 “The Committee to whom was referred the communication of hisExcelleney, Gtoy. d arvis, bringing to our notice and comn end ing to our favor, the Oxford Oryhan Asy lum, recommend the adoption of th ) fol lowing resolutions: 1. That we reiterate our oft-repeated ex pression of sympathy with this noble chaiv ity, and heartily commend it to the libera? support of all our people. 2. That our pastors are hereby requested to take a collection in all their congreirtions at such time during the ensuing Confmtjice yea,r as they may think most appropiiate and best, and to forward the same to ths Superintendent of the Asylum. 3. That the Recording Stewards of our several pastoral charges are requested t ie> port to our Anuual conference the amotints collected under the head of “For the Or phan Asylum.’ Jno R. Brooks, •> E. A. Yates, Committee. ACTION OF PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD. Resolutions adopted by the Synod of North Carolina in session at Raleigh, N C., Noven^ 13tb. :i80: “Wheiaas the Oxford O^ai Asylum of North Oa- rolina-is a {mrely benevolent institution, and IS doing great good for the needy Oi- phans of our State, therefore, Resolved, That we approve of its puN pcjses and suggest that the congregations within our bounds take up at their own convenience an annual collection in behalf of that institution, and forward the same collected, in connection with any artioloe of food and raiment which may be contribo • ted, to the Superintendent. an application; and also to inquire into the circumstances and treatment of children al ready discharged, and living in their juris diction, and um their beet efforts to secure ACTION OP BAPTIST STATE CON VENTION. At the Baptist State Convention, held In Goldsboro, November 17th, 1880, the follow ing resolution was adopted: "Wiii^EAS, We feel a deep interest in tbe work oi the OrfoM OrphaS Asylum! aS good^and* inestimable amount of We believe that the Baptist people of the State will feel it to be notSuly a duty, but a privUege, to contribute reei larly to its support; therefore Resolved, That all our pastors are herebr earnestly requested to take up a oolleetlou at each of their churches at least onee a woTk™’’”'"*’* important Eider F._H Ivey submitted theloUowiug resolution, which was adopted at the Coi£ vention held m Winston in 1881: “Resolved, Tliat this Convention feels an undimmished interest in the work of tbe Orphan Asylum: and that we repeat, with earnestness and emphasis, the recommen dation to an our pastors to take up at least orfSd
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