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The Orphans’ Friend. FRIDAY. - - - APRIL 20, 1883. Published every Friday at one dollar per annum, in advance. PRESENT ORGANIZATION OF ORPHAN ASYLUM. J, E. MILLS, Miss A. L. FLEMINGr, leacker of First Form, Girls. Miss MARY SEOLAH, Teacher of First Form, Boys. Miss MARY C. DODD, leacher of Second Form, Girls. Miss L. NICHOLSON, Teacher of Second Form, Boys. MISSRM.MACR, Teacher of Third Form, Girls. Miss LULA MARTIN, Teacher of Third Form, Boys. Miss M. F. JORDAN, n Charge of Boohs, Correspon dence and Vocal Music. Mrs. RIVES, In Charge of Hospital. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THB ORPHAN ASTLT7M FOR THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 18TH. Oxford Orphan Asylum. One of the most gifted and original of American speakers, his lecture will of course be admirable— something to be remembered by- all who hear it. Of course he will liave as large an audience as can get in Tucker Hall, The date of the lecture will be here after announced. There is no doubt that he will come, as he has intimated that it would give him pleasure to visit North Car olina.—News and Ohs. A baker in Elgin became ono of the editors of the London daily Journal) the editor of the Witness of that city was formerly a stone mason, and one ot the most pop ular reporters for the famous Times was in early life a weaver in Scotland. IN CASH. Central Cross Lodge No. 187, $10 00 Methodist Church, Clinton, 3 05 JameslThames, 1 00 OoUeoted by a Mend in Fay etteville, 19 75 Mrs. L. £. Reggan, 2 00 Kang Solomon Lodge, No. 343, 14 80 Capt. D. T. Ward, 1 00 Mt. Vernon Lodge, No. 369, 4 35 Chapel of the Holy Innocents, Avoca, Bertie county. Rev. Edward Wootten, Rector. Rev. O. C, Horton, E. City, Dr. Butt, E City, M. J. Norman, Plymouth, W. J. Pearce, Plymouth, L. Bateman, Plymouth, E. L. Bail, Windsor, 6 08 1 00 50 50 50 50 25 IN KIND. Mrs. Wm. A. Harris, 7 pra. socks. Unknown Inend, one sack floui-. SPECIAL MENTION. - Jndge Philips writes his name with one The weather on Monday and Tuesday was any thingjbut Spring like. The Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons will meet in Ral eigh, May 15th. Superintendent Mills returned last Saturday with another or phan for the Asylum. Miss Catherine McHougaid, a faithful teacher in the Orphan Asylum, is now absent for a va cation. The Sotuhem Baptist Conven tion holds its next session at Waco, Texas, beginning on the morning of Wednesday, May 10th, ^‘Golden Days” published by James Elverson, Philadelphia, is on our table. It is issued as a weekly and also as a monthly, and is well suited to the young. From a late report we learn that the Orphan Asylum under the jurisdietioii of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina is in a flourishiug condition, and cer tainly deserves the approbation that is bestowed upon its chari table labors. Its benefits are ex tended to needy orphans with out asking whether their fathers were Masons or not. Children are received between the ages of eight and twelve, and discharged between the ages of fourteen and sixteen. The Grand Lodge gives the buildings and grounds and $2,000 per year. The State gives $5,000 per year. For the re mainder of its support the insti tution is dependent upon volun tary contributions from Lodges, churches of all denominations, benevolent societies and individ uals. Its charitable work, and excellent government was en dorsed at the last session of the Episcopal Convention, the North Carolina Conference, the Presby terian Synod and the Baptist State Convention in the warm est terms of praise and encour agement.—Masonic Review. MISCELLANEOUS. Women are called “the weaker sex,” and yet up to the hour of go ing to press not one of her sex in this country has shown enough intellectual weakness to embark in the weather prophet business, or attempt to eat 60 quails in 30 days. —Rorristown Merald. Josh Billings says: “Most men concede that it looks foolish to see. a boy dragging a heavy sleigh up hill for the fleetin’ pleasure of ridin’ down again; but it appears to me that the boy is a sage by the side of the young man who works hai’d all week, and drinks up his wages on Saturday night.” The eagle feels best soaring hun dreds of feet above the earth ; but the minute you get a man on a platform ten inches high his knees weaken, his face looks like the shell of a boiled crab, and he can’t remember a word beyond “fellow- citizens, ”—Philadelphia Bulletin. The Augusta Chronicle says: ‘’We state positively that most of tue cooks in the South to day are ignorant of the elementary princi ples of the culinary art, and that they are either too stubborn or too stupid to be instructed. A prac tical branch of cookery taught by an expert would be a valuable ad ditiou to our public school system.’ ’ Truer w'ords were never spoken. Mayence, Darmstadt and Giesen may safely be called “too good for this world,” A woman left $100,000 to the Grand Duke of Hesse ten years ago for a found ling hospital in one of the places, but the municipal council of each city has rejected the bequest with indignation as being a slur on their morals.—Review. BRIEF THOU&HTS. The most important part of any business is to know what ought to be done. Sensitive people wish to be lov ed; vain people wish oMyJ.to be preferred. Success leads lo success. One point gained will continue to ac complish. Never strike a horse that is pull ing its best, even if the progress is slow. Drop yourself upon the eveir- lasting arms. That is faith. There are more people who can forget themselves than govern themselves.—Rushin, To select well among old things is almost equal to inventing new ones. Shun the iuquistive person; for he is also a talker.—Horace. He who] foresees calamities suf fers them twice over. If Christians lived nearer to God they would have no diflaculcy m loving one another. Is your reputation fully conse crated? If so, why so sens itiye un der reproach? We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done. The Superior Court is in ses sion this week. Judge Philips of Tarboro, by exchange with Judge Gilmer, is here, Judge G. is holding court in Edgecombe. Mrs. Elisabeth Travis fell dead ut her home near Salem Church, a few miles from Oxford, last Thursday night. She was a mem ber of the Methodist Church. “Be ye also ready.” D. Lothrop & Co., 32 Erank- tin Street, Boston, have favor ed us with “Our Little Men and "Women^’ a juvenile monthly, filled with good reading and handsome illustrations. Miss M. F. Jordan, so long an efficient teacher in the Orphan Asylum, after a pleasant vaca tion of several months, has re turned and is in charge of her department. « Hon. 8. S. Cox, of New York, or “Sunset” Cox, as he is popu larly known, has been im?itcd to lecture in Raleigh in aid of the Were not Homer, Ossiau, Bun- yan, Milton, Prescott and Good rich but so many sightless Sam sons? We believe that it has been tenderly decreed that the compen* satious of the mind shall always be in proportion to the depriva tions or the body; but it is only by heroism of wiW that the feeble hand will cultivate the rich soil that is given, and thus secure the pre cious yield of grain or fruits. Show me a place where there isn’t any meeting-house and where a preacher is never seen, and I’ll show you a place where old hats air stuffed iuto broken winders, where the children air dirty and ragged, where gates have no hin ges, where the women are slip shod, and where maps of the dev il’s wild land air painted on men’s shirt bosums with tobacco-jooce! That’s what ITl sho.w you. Let us consider what the preachers do for us before we aboose ’em.— Artenins Ward. One of the most acceptable missionaries to China was a tailor; the principal of a Missionary Col lege at Hong Kong an English saddler; one ot London’s ablest ministers a blacksmith; while ranking with the most brilliant writers of of his day, and perhaps the best editor of whicli the West- minster Revieiv could ever boast, was a whilom cooper iu Aberdeen. The Persians say ot noisy, un reasonable talk; “I hear the noise of the mill-stones, but I see no A complimentary vote is some thing that is thrown at a man to make him feel bad because he is not quite popular enough to be elected. An expbange says that self-made men have generally a great deal to say in praise of their architects. that will not serve God shall per ish. The old, trite saying'^that “cor porations have no souls” finds confirmation and illustration al most daily. 'VVe see the proof of it iu the fact that half a dozen men iu concert, or in their corpo rate capacity, will do what each one of them would shrink from iu horror or shame if acting in their individual copaciby. MASTER AND MAN- SHAMS. Of hateful things the affecta tion of piety is most hateful, Far be it from me to say that affectation is a common tbin^ among us; but it ought to be an impossible thing. The ugly thing shows itself in many ways; in tones of voice, attitudes, expres sions of countenance—of the sort that are made by the muscles of the mouth—in so small a thing as a man’s walk, or even in his dress. One drop of “sham” is an acid so sour and virulent that it will poison his whole life. In the long run, it is hard to de ceive people. With some it may be done for a time. I say with some, for the man who is essentially sham in his make-up will, from the first, be detected by a few with quick and subtle intuitions. UNCLi^IMEB RICHES. There is a story told of an old Indian who was welcome w herev- er he was known, who lived a miserable life by begging. A kind settler, who knew him well, asked him what it was that he carried about his neck. He said that it was a charm to keep away evil spirits ami disease. On open ing the old leather cover of the charm, the settler found a regu lar discharge for the Indian from the revolutionary army, and a certificate in the writing of George Washington that would entitle him to a pension every year, and to many years back pay. He supposed himself to be a poor, miserable beggar, and here was a fortune for him. So we go ou. The promises and engagements of God’s word are worthy of princes, They would make us kings and priests and sons of God. And yet we live in pinching spiritual poverty. Let us look up our unclaimed possessions, and inherit the prom- A detected slanderer is like a bottled wasp. He may thrust his sting out, blit his rage and impo tence only amuse. Men who think for themselves do not believe quite so much as those who take what they have trom hearsay; but it is very apt to be a better quality of faith. “Who made the devil?” asked a skeptic of a New England divine. “God made the being, sir,” he an swered, “and he made himself a devil.” If there was a railroad to the sun, and the fare only one cent a mile, none but millionaires could buy a ticket The Beggar, howev er, was rich in the currency that carries men beyond the sun, even to heaven. ONCE MORE. The man in the moon has just as much to do with the mailing and management of the Orphans’ Friend I have. Mr. Lycurgus Thomas and Rev. L. H. Gibbons have en tire control of that paper. All lettters, subscriptions and com plaints should be directed to them. My business is the man agement of the Orphan Asylum. The care of a hundred and fifty children does not allow me any leisure to meddle with the du ties of other people. While I take pleasure in rendering any incidental service to a friend, I am not willing to be responsible for other people’s work. My name will be found under all that I write in the Orphans’ Friend. I am responsible for that and for nothing more. J. H. Mills. Nations have no hearaftor. They are punished for their sins in this world. And God reigns in the midst ot them. Righteousness exalteth a nation. Sin is a re proach to any people. The nation Edward Carswell, the temper ance lecturer who recently visit ed this State, writes: “ I think at the colored meet ings I have heard some as good things said by colored men aa I ever did at a white meeting any • where. At Weldon one or two got up to endorse what I had said. * * * An old man said, “When I sees a man going home wid a gallon of wi-key and a half-poun’ of meat, dat^s temperance lecture ’nuff fur me, and I sees it ebery day ; I knows dat ebery thing in his house is on de same scale— gallon of misery to ebery half- poun’ of comfort.’^ An old Scotch ruinister had a servnat wlio would have the last word and did not like to have any interference from his master. One morn ing driving out the horse harnessed to the cart, themin- ister stopped him and looked the horses over and finally ask ed: “Jack, have you said your prayers ibis morning?” “Deed na, sir; 1 had nae time, and was just gon to say them on the road.” “Hoot toot' mon.” said the minister, “go into the stable and say them before you start, and that will mske ausa work.’’ “Well then,’^ said Jack dryly, “ye’ll hand the horse and I’ll gang in bye and pray.” Meanwhile it began raining; Jack in the stable was in no hurry. The min ister at last, well drenched, began to get impatient, and cried out at last, “Jack are you nearly through!” “Yery near sir!” answered Jack, “but I had two or three sins to blot out yet.” “You had better do it onj the road,” said the mastei. IN niEIflORiAM. At a special commuuicatiou of Atlantic Lodge, No. 294, A. F. and A. M., held the 17th day of March, 1883, at the Lake, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted: Whereas, It has pleased Al mighty God, the supreme ruler of of the Universe, the giver of every good aud perfect gitt, iu the dis pensation of His All-wise Provi dence, to take from as by deatli our beloved and .worthy brother, Thomas M. Joues; therefore be it Resolved. That in the death of our brother the fraternity has lost a zealous member and true Mason, the county a good and- useful citi zen, and the community a most excellent neighbor aud exemplary Christian. Resolved, 2d. That we tender to the bereaved wife and children ot our deceased brother our heartfelt sympathy in this dark hour of trial, with the full assurance that their loss we believe is his gain. Resolved 3d. That the brethren of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, and that these resolutions be spread upon the Minutes of the Lodge, a copy be furnished to the family of the deceased brother, and pub lished iu the Orphan’s Friend aud North Carolina Christian Ad vocate. Joseph M. Waj'scn,) R. W. IIOWARH, [■ Com. H. b. Cas',)n. Committees on Orphan Asylum Lily Valley Lodge, jfo. 252—.Tuhn R. Hill, William H. Kiddick, Eras- tus Bai^ley. Eureka Lodge, No. 283—G. A. J. Sechler, S. G. Patterson, Charles W. Alexander. Fulton Lodge, No. 99—A Parker, W. W, Taylor, J. Samuel McGub- bins. Mount Energy Lodge, No. 140— Henry Haley, Joh i 'Knight, H. F. Pai’rett. Hiiv.m Lodge, No. 40—George M. Smedes, Theodore Joseph, John Nichols. Evergreen Lodge, No. 303—M, Morrison, H. P. Harman, L. MoN. McDonald. Fellowship Lodge, No. 84.—Jo seph Parker, C. S. Powell, John T. Cobb. Im ^ OUlUlhll. Millinery AND Notions. Mrs. R0LFE& BOOTH m\m 1883. WH ERF (TO BtJr YOUR GOODS. I still offer the ’ Bes. Goods for the Least Moneji!” RECEIVED TO-DAY, February 19th, 1883,^' 1,000 yards best 4-4 Percals.J 7,500 yards best New Style Prints. 1,000 yards best New Style Chambray Ginghams. ] 10-4 Brown and Bleached Sheeting. 25 CLilRHOYT QUILTS. 2,000 yards 44 sheetin/. 20 pieces assorted plain' and plaid Pop lins. 20 pieces assorted Cottonades for Pants and Coats. 20 pieces Piques—BIG BARGAINS. 20 pieces cheeked piques—Big Bargain* Spring- 1883. A. LANDIS, Jr., NEW STYLE Corsets, Braids, Hosiery; Needles, Pins, Spool Cotton, Large stock split and single Zephyrs. NEW STOCK OF THE Celebrated Shaw’s Gilt Lustre, Band and Sprig China. Complete Tea and Dinner Sots. Large stock of Wood & Willow Ware, Tinware, Crockery, &e. Large stock of HARDWARE, FARM BELLS, &C. New stock of CENTS’ Hats. Large stock of Spring and Summer Clothing. Over store formerly occupied by Gran- dy & Bro., OXFORD, N. C. Mrs. Rolfe has just returned from Baltimore, where she purchased a com plete, choice and latest styled line of miLLINEBT GOODS AND FANCY NOTIONS, to which the attention of the public is invited. The goods are now being opened, and the ladies should call at once to exam ine them. Prices low, and ail work executed after the most approved order. Terms Cash. Mbs. ROLFE & BOOTH. 46-8 SPRIIG All) 1S83. A. LAilS, JS. By authority I announce that I am SOLE AGENT for this county for the celebrated Connecticut State Peniteatinry Men’s and Women’s Shoes. These goods will be ready for sale by the 15th of March. 1 am authorized to warrant every pair. I will also add that they are the clieapest goods ever offered In this market. Nothing fancy, hut plain, substantial goods. S* Don’t purchase until you see them. —ALSO— I am sole agent In this county for the celebrated ZEIGLER BROS’ LADIES’ and ITIEN’S SHOES, Without doubt the best goods sold any where for the money. A. LANDIS, Jr. f t I 1 ■■4 i';’
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