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r The Orphans' Friend. FRIDAY, - JULY 6, 1883. THE aBADED-SCHOOLTEACHEE ’'Pwas Saturday night, and a teacher sat Alone her task pursuing; She averaged this and 8h.> averaged that, Of al^ her class was doing, She reckoned percentage so many boys, And so many girls all coanted, And marked all the tardy and ab sentees. And to what all the absence amounted. blames and re.ddences wrote in full, Over many columns and pages; Canadian, Teutonic, African, Celt, And averaged all their ages. The date of admission of every one, And cases of flagellation ; And prepared a list of graduates For tlie county examination. Her weary head sank low on her • book, And her weary “heart still lower 1 For some of her pupils had little brain, And she could not furnish more. She slept, {she dreamed; it seemed she died, And her spiiit went to Hades, And they met her there with a ques tion fair, “State what the per cent of your grade is?” Ages had slowly rolled away, Leaving but partud traces; And the teacher’s spirit walked one day In the old familiar places. A mound of fossilized school reports Attracted her observation. As high as the State House dome, and wide As Boston s'uoe annex(tion. She came to tlie spot where they buried her bones; And the ground was well built over; But laborers! threw out a skull, Once planted beneath the clover. A disciple of Galen, wandering by, Paused to look at the diggers. And plucking the skull up, looked through the eye, And saw it was lined with fig ures. “Just as I thonght,” said the young M. D., “How easy it is to kill ’em! Statistics ossified every fold Of cerebrum and cerebellum !” “It’s a great curiosity, sure,** Siid Pat, “By the bones you can teU the creature!’’ “Oh, nothing strange,” said the Dr., “that Was a nineteenth oentury teach- —Boston Times. }&ALAY PBOVEBBS. Our northern proverb, ‘Out of the frying^pan into the fire,’ is ‘Free from the alligator’s laws to fall into the tigers claw.’ ‘It’s an ill wind that blows no bod); good,’ is ‘When the junk is wrecked the shark gets its fill.' ‘The creel tells the basket it is coarsely plait ed,’ is equivalent to ‘The ket tle calling the pot black,’ ‘For dread of the ghost to clasp the corpse,’ has a grim irony about it that I like. Certain Scriptural proverb ial phrases have their Malay counterparts. Thus, the im possibility of the Ethiopian changing his skin ortho leop ard his spots is represented by ‘Though you may feed a jungle fowl off a gold plate, it will make for the jungle all the same:’ ‘Casting pearls before swine,^ by ‘What is'.the use of the peacock strutting in the jungle?’ ‘Can these stones become bread!’ by ‘Can the earth become grain!’ — Miss Bird^s Golden Gherson'^ Mr. L. Brown, Durham N. C., says: “I arose everj' morning with a had qeadache. 1 used Brown’s Iron Bitters ami found relief.” EVEBY HEMBEB. In the family not the strong brothers or sisters only may be useful, but every member —the tender children that perform light errands, the babe in the cradle that daily stimulates our better nature by its very innocence, and the patient invalid that sits all day in the- weary chair performing delicate needle work, and ever saying ‘thanks’ for the thousand kindnesses received—these are useful, so tenderly useful that none could be more missed than they. Likewise in the Church family, every member, wheth er rich or poor, learned or un- Iparned, child or adult, should be so positively useful that his removal by death or oth erwise, would sensibly affect the whole Church.-TAe Young Chwrch Member. THE MAN WHO BID MOST &00D. ‘There is a man,’ said a neighbor speaking of a village carpenter, “who has done more good, I really believe, in this community, than any other person who ever lived in it. He cannot talk very well in prayer meeting, and doesn’t very often try. He isn’t worth two thousand dol lars, and it’s very little be can put down on subscription pa pers for any good object. But a family never moves into the village, that he does not find them out, to give them a neighborly welcome, and of fer any little service he can render. He is usually on the lookout* to give strangers a seat in his pew at church. He is always ready to watch with a sick neighbor, and look after his affairs for him, and I’ve sometimes thought he and his wife keep house plants in win ter just for the sake of being able to send little bouquets to invalids. He finds time for a pleasant word for every child he meets, and you’ll always see them climbing in his one- horse wagon when he has no other load. He really seem:! to have ,a genius for helping folks in all sorts of common ways, and it does me good ev ery day just to meet him on the streets.’—Ex. FBOM THE TALMUD. Kahlti Joebanan, the eon of Braka, and Eahhi Eleazer, the son of Chismay, visited their teacher Bahhi Josab,aDd he said to them: “What is the news at the college; what is going on?’ ‘Nay,’ they an~ swered, ‘we are thy scholars; it is for thee to speak, for us to listen,’ ‘Nevertheless,’re plied Josah, ‘no day passes without some occurreace of note at the college. Who lec* tured to-day?’ ‘Rabbi Elea^ zer, the son of Azaryah.’ ‘And what was his subject?’ ‘He chose this verse from Deuter onomy,’ replied the scholar, ‘Assemble the people togeth er, the men, the women and the children;” and thus he ex plained it: ‘The men came to learn, the women to listen, but wherefore the children? In order that those who brought them might receive ^ reward for training their chil ■ dreii in the fear of the Lord.’ The lily is «ny symbol of fortitude, white and pure and royal, even as I have seen some dear children of Grod triumphant, though in dark, ened chambers and on beds of pain. The mignonette, most unobtrusive, yet most tender ly subtle, of all things in the moral world, is my emblem of patience. Its perfume per** vades its neighborhood.—M. K. Bangsier. A BUSSIAN FABLE. A peasant was one day driving some geesij to a neighboring town where he hoped to sell them. He had a long stick in his hand, and, to say the truth, he did not treat his flock of geese with much consideration. I do not blame him, however; he was anxious to get to the market in time to make a profit, and not only geese but men must expect to suffer if they hinder gain. The geese, however, did not look upon the matter in this light, and happening to meet a traveler walking along the road they poured forth their com plaints against the peasant who was driving them. “Where can you find geese more * unhappy than we are? See how this peasant is hurrying on this way and that, and driv-; ing us just as though we were only common geese. Ignorant fellow as he is, he never thinks how he is bound to honor and respect us; for we are the descen dants of those very geese to whom Rome once owed its sal vation, so that a festival was es tablished in their honor.” “But for what do you expect to be distinguished yourselves?’* ^ked the traveller. “Because our ancestors—” “Yes, I know; I have read all about it. What I want to know is what good have you yourselves done?'' “Why, our ancestors saved Rome." “Yes, yes; but what have you done of the kind?" “We.^ Nothing." “Of what good are you, then? Do leave your ancestors at peace. They were honored for their deeds; but you, my friends, are only fit for roasting.” FAITH ILLUSTBATED, Sam Jones was talking to a man of weak faith the other day. The doubter asked if Mr. JonSs could not ^Ve him a demonstra tion of Religion. ^‘None,” was the reply. “You must get in.ide the fold, and the demonstration will come of itself. Humble yourself, have faith and you shall know the truth.” other words, I must be lieve, accept it before it is proved, and believe it without proof.’’ “Now, hold on right here. Out West they have a place for watering cattle • The cattle have to mount a platform their weight presses a lever, and this throws the water into the troughs. They have to get on the platform through faith, and this act pro vides the water and leads them to it. You are like asmart steer that slips around to the barn yard and peeps in the trough without getting on the platform. He finds the trough dry, of course, for it needs his weight on the platform to force the water up- He turns away disgusted, and tells everybody there’s no use getting on the platform for there’s nov ater in the trough. Another steer not so smart but with more faith, steps on the platform, the water springs into the trough, and he marches up and drinks. That’s the way with religion. You’ve got to get on the platform. You can’t even examine it intelligently until you get on the platform. If you sidle around the back way you will find the i rough dry. But step on the platform, and the water and faith come together without any trouble—certain and sure and abundant.”—Detroit Free Press. JOHN A. WILLIAMS. OXFORD, N. C. Dealer in Beal Estate. He solioits the i)atronage ol persons having land, mlniag wroperty or Town lots to sell or who may wish to purchase the same. 61-tl tiib omliai Asjln IS LOCATED AT OXFORD, the County-seat of Granville, forty-five miles North of Raleigh; tvpelve miles from Henderson on the R. & G. R. R. The Orphan Asylum belongs to (and, of course, is conducted according to the regulations adopted by) the Grand Lodge of Masons. Its benefits are extended to the'most needy orphans, without, 'ever asking whether their fathers were masons or not. Children are received between the ages of eight and twelve, and discharg ed between the'’ag08 oftourteen and sixteen. The average cash expenses for each orphan Is five dollars a month, but the sum required varies according to tbe seasons, and does not Include what is spent for repairs, fUmiture and im provement of the premises. The Grand Lodge gives the building and grounds, and $2000 a year. The State gives $5000 a year. For the remainder of its support, and for enlargement, the Or phan Asylum Is dependent on volun tary contributions from subordinate Lodges, churches of all denominations, benevolent societies, and charitable in dividuals; and their co-operation Is earnestly solicited. EXTRACTS FBOM THE PBOOBEDINSS OP THE GRAND DODGE OF MASONS: The design of the Orphan Asylum shall he to protect, tndn and edneate in digent and promising orphan children, to be received between the ages of 8 and 12 years, who have no parents, nor property, nor near relations able to as sist them. They shall not be received for a shorter time than two years. In extraordinary cases the Superintendent may receive children outside the ages specified. The larger girls shall asrist in the ordinary house work, and In making and mending the bed clothes, their own clothes and the clothes of the boys. The larger boys shall assist In the preparation of fuel, the care of the stock, and the oultivation of the soil. At leastfour relli^ous denominations shall be represented among the officers of the Asylum, and the representatives of all peligdouB creeds and of all po litical parties sh'all be treated alike, The Institution shall be conducted on the cash system, and its operations enlarged or curtailed according to the funds received. Orphan ehildren in the said Asylum shall be fed and clothed, and shall re ceive such preparatory training and education as will prepare them for use ful occupations and lor the usual busi ness transactions of life. Resolved, That the sincere thanks ol this Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to many benevolent ladies and gen tlemen, to tbemihisfers of the Gospel, to churches of various denominations, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Good Templars, Friends of Temperance and other benevolent societies whose hearty co-operation and liberal contributions have rendered timely and valuable as sistance in the great work of amelibra- tl^ the coBditlon of the orphan chil dren oltheState. Resolved, That all benevolent soci eties and indiriduals are hereby cordi ally invited and requested to oo-operate with ns in providing funds and gnppltes forfeeding, clothing and educatinglndl- gent And promising orphan children at the Asylum in O^onl. Resolved, ThattheMasterofeachsub- ordluate Lodge appoint a Standing Committee upon raising fobds for the Orphan Asylum, and require said com mittee to report In writli^ each month, and that said reports and the funds re ceived be forwarded monthly to the Superintendent of the Asylum, and that the support of the Orphan Asylom be a regular order of hnsmess in each subordmate Lodge at each Communi- oarion. 'Should deserted children be admit ted?’ was decided In tbe negative. 'Should ehildren having step-fathers be admitted?’ was also decided in the n^atlve. Should deformed children be admit ted?’ lids Was left to the discretion of the Superintendent. When the de formity is of such a character as to re- quiio extra attention, it was thought unadvisable to admit the parties in the present condition of the A^lum. 'Should boys learn trades at the Agy- liun?’ Decided in the negative, it’ be ing impracrioable at this time to em ploy s&led mechanics in the various trades, erect suitable work-shops and purchase necessary tools. 'Should collecting agents be appoin ted in different parts of the State; and It so, what wages should they receive ?’ This was left to the discretion of the Superintendent: but the meeting ad vised ag^st employing and paying agents. THE ADOPTION OF ORPHANS. We are always glad to accommodate Childless' cookies who wish to adopt children as their own; but greatly pre 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 follo'wing resolutions of the Grand Lodge of Masons: Resolved,!. The Superintendent of the Orphan Asylum shall not consider any applicatipn for an orphan untll-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 com mittee to make due inquiry into the do- sirablenestof the situation offered be fore eudorring an appUoatira; and also to inquire into theeircumstances and treatment of ehildren already discbaig- od, and living in their jurisdiction, and use their best efforts to secure good treatment, or the return of the chil dren. 3. It shall be the duty every secretary of a Lodge to send the names of tee Committee of the Orphan Asylum to tee Orphans’ Friend for publication, in order that persons wishing to em ploy oiphans may know tee ^ps to be taken. riOW CHILDREN ARE ADMITTED. Very often the Superintendent hunts up poor promising orphans, and informs them of the'advantages offered at tee Orphan House, and induces them to return with him. Generally it is best that he shouldsee them before they start. When this is Impracticable, a formal application shouldbe made by a friend. Here Is one in proper form: .N.C 188... This Is to certify that is an or phan, without estate, sound in body and mind, and ...... years of age. Hm..,. fO . 1. ! tl.. father dted In 18 ; h mother In 18 I being h hereby make application for h ad mission into the Asylnm at Oiriord. I also relinquish and convey to the offi cers of tee Asvlum the management and control of the said orphan tIU 16 years of age, in order that may be truned and educated accorffing to tee regulations prescribed by the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. I also promise not to annoy the Orphan Asylum, and not to onoonrage tbe said orphan to leave without the approval of the Superintendent. Approved by W. M. of...... The application should be sent to the Superintendent, and he will either go for the children or proride for their transportatiomWln no case should a community take up a collection to send a man with the children, nor send the children before the Superintendent has been consulted. ACTION OP EPISCOPAL COHYSN- TION. Resolution adopted by the last an- nnal Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church, at Winston, May 13, ''Resolved, That this Convention does heartily approve the efforts of the Oxford Asylum to alleviate the suffer ings and to provide for the welfare of tee helpleM orphans of North Caroli na; andthat'we omimend to the imita tion of all, tee example of this spirit of active charity and beneflceilce on the part of the Masonic fraternity li tiina fulfilling the Apostolic injunction tore- member the poor.” ACTION OP THE N. C. CONFER ENCE. On motion of Rev. J. B. Brooks, the following resolutions were adopted at the Annual Conference held at Dnr* ham, in 1881. “The Committee to whom was refer red the communication of his Excellen cy Gov. Jarvis, bringing to our notice and commending to our favor, the Ox ford Orphan Asylum, recommend the adoption of the following resolutions: 1. That we reiterate'our oft-repeated expression of sympathy with this noble charity, and heartily dommend It to tee liberal support of all our people. 2. That our pastors are hereby re quested to take«a collection in all their congregations at such time during the ensuing Conference year as they may think most appropriate and best, and to forward the same to the Superinten dent of the Asylum. 3. That the Recording Stewards of our Several pastoral charges are reques- tkd to report; to our Anuual conference the omounts collected under the head of “For the Orphan Asylum.’ JnoR. Brooks, 1 E. A. Yates, f Committee. ACTION OF PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD. Repcir\tt''aB adopted by the Synod of North Oarolina in session at Ral eigh, N. 0., November J9tb. ’380: “Whereas the Oxford Orphan Asylum of North Carolina is a purely benev olent mstftutlon, and is doing great f Dod for the needy Orphans of our tate, therefore, Besolved, That we approve fof its purposes and suggest that the congre gations within our bounds take up at their own oonvenience an annual col lection in behalf of that institution and forward the same oolleoted, In connection with any articlesof food and raiment which may ) be oontrrbn- ted, to the Superintendent. ACTION OP BAPTIST STATE CON VENTION. At tee Baptist State Co’nventlou, held in Goldsboro, November 17te, 1880, tee follovring resolution was adopted: Whereas, 'We feel a deep interest in the work of the Oxford Orphan Asylum, and believe it is doing ahmes- timable amount of good; ana WheBcas, We believe that the Bap tist people of the State will feel it to be not only a duty, but a privilege, to con tribute regulvly to Its support; there fore Resolved, That all our pastors are hereby earnestly requested to take up a collection at each of their churches at least' once a year in behalf of this great and important work. Elder F. H. Ivey submitted the fol lowing resolution, which was adopted at the Convention held in Winston in 1881: “Resolved, That this Convention feeU an.undlmiuished interest in the work of the Orohan Asylum; and that we repeat, with earnestness and emphasis, the recommen dation to all ouv pastors to take up at least one eolleotlon during the year lu aid of the Oxford OvpbMi Aajrli^ T‘.u't tii'.y ai j the’Fineat and 'PUREST gi-oels u^on the' ticket; Tiity AKB FREE fiom'DROOS sidl CHElv^lCALS of any kiad{ I';.--; cciisiit of the Finest TobMCw aiidl Rice-Paper made. of ALL leading manufactoiietceoMaed None Genuine without the cf the BULL. Take no W, T. BLAeKWELLiCa Sole Ivianafactiireti DlirfaMH* lit 4B» THE ORPHANS’FRIEili' Organ of the Oiphan Asylum afOx k i'd, aud of the Grand Lodge of h ' sons in North Carolina.) IS PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNB8DKi A One Dollar a Yefer. It is designed to promote th c‘ U r- tainment, instruotioh and interosU' ol THE YOUNG; especially those deprived of the beu:‘-> fits of parental and scholastic traj.\iM:>.. It also seeks to increase the s.uu growth of the prosperous by suggestiug proper objects of charily and true ebaj;-' nels of benevolence, in order-teat t)iev may, by doing good to others, erjlatj^’o their own hearts and extend tbe hfri> zon of their human sympatUes, ft»thoy ascend to a higher plane of obristiuu observation. Address ORPHAN8’ FRIEND, OZFOBD, N! D: J. W. DENMARK. BDWABDS, BROUGHTON A CA’.. J.W. No. 2, Recorder Building, Raleigh, N. C., BooksellerS:and Stationers. Full line S(fliool, Law, KjiipitHife and Miscellaneons BOOKS BEASONABLE AlsrDBEi:.[ABt.E C. D. H. FC)ST7l3fT5r Plain and Fancy StationeiV) BluMi Books, jcc. TheVaRey MutnalDfe Associatum of Virginia. For particulars ad'dress GEORGE Oi JORDAN. State Agent, No, 6, Mahler Building, Raleigh, N.O OJV THE ASSBSSMXSI lAND RESERVE FUND PLAN. One Thousand Dollars Will cost upon an average at follows: At 21 years of age, |6.25, At 30 years of age, $7.20. At 40 years, of age, $9.50. At 60 years of age, $12.60. At 60 years of age, $20.00. fc^Only thiee thousand dollars written on-one risk. SURGEON DENTIST, OXFORD, N. C. I have permanently located In-tbe town of Oxford,.N. C., and respectful ly tender my services to the cititens of the place and surrounding coontaynH on the mMt reasonable and MtistaetoiT terms. Office over Grandy dl' Bki.4 ■aAMk. * ”
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