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The Orphans’ Friend.
FRIDAY,
APRIL 20, 1883.
AN INCIDENT AND ITS LESSONS
We had occaaiouonce to go
to a neighbonng railroad de
pf)t to meet some friends who
were expected by the next
train. Our horse being some-
wh:il nervous, was .stopped at
a safe distance, and we sat
quietly in the carriage, leis-
nr(>ly coutemplatingsurround
ing scenes and objects. A
colored stripling of about
twelve years passed by and
inquiringly said: “Waitin'fur
de train to go by?’’ ‘Wes.”
“Whe-e-ew, de kyars won’t
come in fifteen minits yit 1”
He evidently thought we were
traveling, and had halted for
the train to pass. He was dis
posed to make light of the
caution which had projnpted
us to stop so long before train
time. He supposed he had
founda very simpleton,aiidtbat
it was his prerogative and his
duty to enlighten us. He
passed by, but in a few mo
ments returned. He was in
terested. He had found a
case. “ Dat fifteen minits
done gone now, and de train
haiii’t cum yit I" We were
amused, but dismissing the
lad with thanks for his inter
est in our welfare, we fell into
this train of reflection : How
exactly illustrative is this little
negro of the very many far
more intelligent persons who
think they understand the af
fairs of neighbor better than
neighbor understands those
affairs himself, and who criti
cise neighbor’s management
and volunteer advice to him,
which would be very good
under certain conditions, but
which is in reality extremely
ridiculous. If he occupied
tlio same standpoint his neigh
bor does, he would see the
same thing in the same light
and would conduct the same
affairs in a similar maimer.
Lesson first: Every man
understands his own business
best, and has the privilege of
coiuluctipg it in tlie way that
seems to him best, if it do not
interfere with the interests of
others.
' Lesson second: Before you
give advice, acquaint your-
sell thoroughly with all the
siuTOundiugs.
Lesson third : Be not hasty
to criticise the actions of your
follows; they may be right
and you wrong.
Lesson fourth: Those who
criticise you or who advise
to a different course in any
affair, are not necessarily your
enemies. They may think
they are rendering an excel
lent service, and may bo
prompted by the best of mo
tives.
I
ARCHBISHOP HOWLEY.
He was a very bad speaker.
With a most delicate and al
most fastidious taste as to
style, he was always making
corrections in his speaking as
some writers do on their man
uscript,a fatal fault in a speak
er, and one which occasion
ally led the good archbishop
into, fearful bathos. Thus,
presiding at an anniversary
of tiie Clergy Orphan GriiTs
School at St. John’s Wood,
he delivered, himself thus:
“No one can see—{corre is
himself')— can look «iipon—
these respectable-looking girls
—{corrects himself)--these
ir’ce'-looking girls— {corrects
Idriisef)--these good girls---
{co)reels’ himself)—1 hese ff■ -
male girls /’ Here there-
was a suppressed t’lter, und^r
cover of wiiicii the speak ir
Imiiiedon to the conclusion
of hi.s sentence, not recorded.
He used to rub his hands
anxiouslv together whilst
speaking, as if he were wash^
ing them. I have scon him
twice, and once saw a bishop
imitate him to the life. There
is a story that he used to be
wail his own nervousness as a
speaker, and that one of his
chaplains recommended him
to shut himself up in the Ad
dington dining room and ad
dress himself to the chairs,
imagining people in them.
“How did your grace get on?”
he was asked after the first
experiment. “Well, you see,
I think I got on very nicely
at first, but all at once 1
caught sight of that high*'
backed chair there in the cor
ner, and he looked so formi
dable that he put me out, and
then I broke down.”
JOHN RANDOLPH IN OONaRESS.
Ben Perley Poor contributes
to the April “Century” an an
ecdotal, richly illustrated,
paper on “The Capitol at
Washington,from which he
quote the following:
The despot of the debates
for many years was the ec
centric John Randolph, wlio
would ride on horseback from
his lodgings in Georgetown
to the Capitol and enter tlie
house, wearing a fur cap with
a large visor, a heavy great
coat over a suit of Virginia
home-spun, and white topped
boots with jingling silver
spurs. Striding down the
aisle, followed by his 1 race
of pointer-dogs, he would
stop before Ids desk, upon
which he would deliberately
[)lace his cap, liis gloves, and
his riding-whip, listening
meanwhile to the debate. If
ho took any interest in it, he
would begin to speak at the
first opportunity, without any
regard to what had previously
been said. After he had ut
tered a few sentences (and had
drunk a glass of porter, wlucli
an assistant door-keeper had
orders to bring whenever ho
rose to speak), his tall, meager
form would writhe with pas
sion ; his long, bony index-
finger would be pointed at
tliose on whom he poured his
wrath; and the expression of
his beardless, high-cheeked
and sallow countenance would
give additional force to the
brilliant and beautiful sen
tences which be would rapidly
utter, full of stinging witti
cism and angry sarcasm. So
distinct was his enunciation,
that his shrill voice could be
heard in Jevery part of the
hall; his words were select
f nd strictly grammatical, and
tlie arrangement of liis re
marks was always harmoni
ous and effective.
Principles, and no!, inoii, is
a Masonic axiom, and any
deviation froni it, is demorali-*
zing.
Pandering to the ambit’on
of those who aim and strive
for popularity is uii-Masonic,
and instead of encouraging
the political dodgers and elec
tioneering ticksters to gain
tlieir end, tlie brethren should
manifest their disapprobation
in the strongest possible man
ner.
’fhe recently famous word
■^diide” has been in common use
in the little town of ISalom, N.
H., for the last twenty years.
Tlie people there apply the w ord
to those bucolic swains who as
pire to be the village fops. All
such ' conceited and brainless
young men are spoken of as
“dudes,” the word being pro
nounced in two syllables. How
the word became transported to
the metropolis, and Avhy it
attained such a sudden
popularaty, are questions that a
philologist alone perhaps can
fully solve.
Lorenzo Dow, with all his
wbimseys and eccentiicities^
was a true Mason, and in the
time that “tried men's souls”
(1826—36) he did yeoman-
service for the Order.
Wlierever he went he was
ready to meet the Masons, lec
ture them, pray with them,
defend them before the pub
lic.
One of the most important
offices of a Lodge, Chapter, or
Oommandery is that which is
filled by the Tyler, Guard, or
Sentinel. He is to know and
welcome the brethren with
becoming Masonic fellowship
and grace. He is to see at a
glance the sojourner, and
cause him to feel at home, un
til the committee approach
him for the service of exami
nation. He is to anticifiate
all airange'nents for the com
fort of the occasion; and it is
wonderful to w at extent his
presence and tone are availa
ble for the pleasure of all who
enter the outer doors into his
apartmeat. It is an impor
tant office, and the officer is a
brother of great influence. A
Tyler has “purchased to him
self a good degree.” To no
officer should the brethren
pay more respect, and by
that respect paid, a good and
efficient officer will be educa-
ted.-'*-ifasomc Review.
I regret to see by the pa
pers that Bro. Wm. H. Allen,
LL. D., so long President of
Girard College, has been con
strained, by the infirmities of
age, to resign the position he
has held with so much honor
for ten years. Brother Allen
is one of those men to whom
we would that God would
vouchsafe a perpetual youth.
Wiiat plummet can sound,
what geometry can measure
the good which that man has
done in all the long years he
has labored as the head of
Girard College? At the eter
nal Bar thousands will “rise
to call him blest.” His name
will go down the long vista of
time as “the orphans’ teacher, ’
“the father of the fatherless,”
grouped within the marble
walls of Girard College. In
common with all who know
him, I express my regret that
“the infirmities of age” should
compel this good Mason and
Christian gentleman to lay
aside any of those charges lie
has held so long and with such
distinguished honor. In a
future paper I propose to re
call some recollections of the
farfamed institution, estab"
lished by the Jpo^sthumous
benefaction of Brother Ste
phen Girard. The Centennial
at Philadelphia, among its
other national benefits, con
ferred-this—tliat many tliou-
sauds of visitors saw lor the :
first time the marble dome
reared upon the foundation of
the great bequest of Girard,
BEAR1N MIND. \
book ever printed —U%(
.... printed' ,
Urge, eight-pa^ illu.trated
and learned to his Masonic at
tachments of forty years the
whole is due.—RoVt. Morris,
LL. D.
' A WITTY JUDGE.
Readers of Shakespear have
always enjoyed the wit of
“Portia,”’ in the Merchant of
Venice, by which she saved
“Antonio” from the knife of
“Shylock.” The pretended
judge affirmed the right of
“Shylock” to • his pound of
flesh, but added, should a drop
of blood be shed in taking it, his
life would be forfeited. A
California judge has shone
equal wit.
A hard character, well-
known as a thief, was indict
ed for entering a miner’s
tent, and stealing a bag of
gold dust. The theft was
proved. He had been seen
to cut a slit in the tent and
reach in and take the bag. A
bright thought occurred to
the councol for the defence.
“How far did he get vylien
he took the dust?”
“About half-way in, as he
reached over,” said the wit-
dess.”
“May it please your honor,”
said the ahrewed lawyer, “I
shall demand the acquittal of
my client. The indictment is
not sustained. He did not
enter the tent. Can a man en-,
ter a house when one-half of
his body is in, and the other
half out.
Tliejury and judge were
equal to the emergency. The
verdict of the jury was, “GuiL
ty as to one-half of his body
and not guilt as to the other
half.” The sentence of the
judge was, “Imprisonment
for the guilty pait of two
years. The prisoner may
leave the other part behind, or
take it with him.” The sharp
lawyer was outwitted.
The Masonic Orphan Asy
lum of Oxford, North Caroli^
na, now cares for 150 orphans,
Up to December, 1881, 628
orphans had been admitted.
The Grand Lodges of Con
necticut, California and Now
Hampshire are moving in the
direction of establishing Ma
sonic homes, and the Craft in
Pennsylvania have likewise
taken the initiative in this laud%
able direction. The Mosonic
Widows and Orphans Home,
of Louisville, Ky., since its
incorporation in 1867, has re
ceived nearly 300 beneficia>»
ries, and its disbursements in
the same time have been
$316,600. Last year it ex-1
penses were $9,345' The
15,000 Masons of Kentucky
are doing well for the cause of
Masonic Charity.—Masonic
Review.
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Is the place for ladies and gentlemen
to take refreshments.
Oysters and Ice Cream
Call and see what is in store, as we
cater to first-class trade, and furnish
families, pic-nics and parties at short
notice with all the delicacies of the
season; Soda water and ice cream will
be specialties this season.
S^Everything on the European Plan.
A few rooms to let.
M. J. MOSELEY, Proprietor,
Fayetteville St., Raleigh, N. C,
LUTHER SHELDON,
DEALER IN
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C. D. H. FORT, M. D.
SURGEON DENTIST,
OXFORD, N. C.
I have ponuaiieutly located in tlie
town of Oxford, N. C.,;and respectful
ly tender my services to the citizens of
the place and surrounding country np-
•IV the moat reasoniible and satisfactory
terms. Ofliee over Graiidy & Bro.’s
store. '
Molt Ferizer
—AND —
INSECTICIDE !
$15 PER TON,
Delivered at any of the Depots in (Norfolk
or Portsmouth.
Manufactured by
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NORFOLK, Va.
t^Office, Biggs’ Wharf.
Also Dealers in Charleston Ground Bone
Phosphate and Kainit.
CERTIFICATES;
Nottoway Co„ Va., Sept. 20,1882.
This is to certify that I us^ two tons of
the Nortblk Fertilizer and Insecticide, pur
chased from Sfyron, Whitehurst & Co., Nor
folk, Va., on my crops of cotton and tobac
co this year, and that it acted to my entire
satisfaction. My tobacco is considered equal
to the very best in Nottoway county, and
my cotton much better than where I used the
in equal quantities, say from two to
threehunwedpoundsperacre. Such is my
satisfaction with the Fertilizer that I expect
to use it much more largely in the future.
J. M. HURT.
Hertford, N. C., Nov., 10,1882.
Styron, Wliitehurst & Co., Gentlemen: I
take pleasure in saying that the five tons of
Norfolk Fertilizer purchased of you last
spring I used under cotton, corn, potatoes
and vegetables with decidedly better results
than where I used the high-priced fertilizers
which cost from $35 to $45 per ton. Am
satisfied I will get one-quarter to one-third
more cotton where I used yours. In com
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Very truly,
JOSEPfl A. HUGHES.
Kempsville, Princess Anne Co., Va.,1882.
Messrs. Sfyron, Whitehurst & Co.,Gentle
aen: I used your Norfolk Fertilizer under
Irish potatoes at the rate of 300 lbs. to the
acre, and the yield was abundant, in fact
surprised me. Also used it under com and
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withitshalluseitagmnnextSpring. i
Very reepectfuUy,
N. B. SANDERLIN.
Perquimans Co., N. C ., Nov. 30,1882.'
essrs-Styron, Whitehurst & Co., Gentle-
; The half ton Norfolk Fertilizer pur
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B. F. CITIZEN.
Sebrell’s P. O., Southampton Co., ?
Nov. 30, 1882. (
Gentlemen : The five tons Norfolk Fertili
zer purchased of you last Spring I used under
cotton and /peanuts with very satisfactory
results. Please ship me ten (10) tons bv
Ist February, ’83.
Very respectfully, W. N. SEBRELL.
Winfall, Perquimans Co., N. C ?
Nov. 10,1882. (
Gentlemen: I used l-J tons Norfolk Fer
tilizer under Cotton this year, aide by side
with Peruvian Bone Dust, at the rate of
about 175 pounds per acre. The result was
in favor of your Fertilizer. Will use ii
again next Spring. Respectfully,
W.L. JESSUP & CO.
WinfAll, N C., Nov. 10, 18^.
Gentlemen ; The two tone Norfolk Fertil
izer purchased of you last Spring I used un
der cottou at the rate of about 175 pounds
per acre, which gave better yield than any
other Fertilizer. Will use it more extensively
next year. Yours truly,
iab7m3 R, SJ^Y.
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No. 139 Water St., and 16 Niviaon St.,
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BP^ao ageiita for Roebuck’s Patent
Weather Strips, feb7m6
J.F. EDWARDS. I W.P. ROGERS.
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We invite attention to our stock of
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Paints ^™Oils,
BRUSHES AND VARNISHES.
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