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The Orphans’ Friend. FRIDAY, -AUGUST 17, 1883. HYMNS OF PBAISE. .Sweet flowers their incense raise, Glad birds slnij out their praise, 0 God, to tlieo : They all can something bring To serve their God and King; So, Lord, would we. All saints around thy throne, Who now thy truth have known, Give praise to ihee : They still thy love adore, And long to serve the more ; So, Lord, would we. All men who call thee Lord, And live by thy true word, Give praise to thee : They find, who serve thee best. Eternal joy and rest; So, Lord, wou'd we. EICH DUNCES AND POOE SCHOLARS. There is one thing worse than ignorance. It is to de*- spise knowledge. Ignorance may be a misfortune, but the man who reviles the knowN edge he does not possess, shows an ignoble nature. An article is going the rounds of the newspapers, en^* titled “Results of Education,” the object of which is to show how much better it is to be a rich ignoramus than a poor scholar The author selects cases to prove his point. A rich Cat tle King, who had a year’s schooling, and who still thinks William the Conqueror and William the Fourth were one and the same person, is worth two millions of dollars, and has three clerks in his employ ment who were college grad uates. Another man, whose doting parents scrimped and slaved to send him to college, and wno graduated with honors, is now forty years of age ,and makes school-books for a rich publisher for fifteen dollars a week. Imagine a long string of such examples given to show that he who would thrive in this world must abandon his school, throw aside his books and go into the streets to struggle for pennies! Every statement in this ar- tide may be true, and yet the article itself be a falsehood, for nothing lies with such iorce as truth. That is, truth perverted and misused, can be made to convey an im pression completely errone ous. Now there actually was a college graduate employed by a publisher of school-books at a salary something like that named above. That is truth. But.not the whole truth—for the reason why the man work ed in an inferior position was not because he graduated from college, but because his habits were bad. He was an occasional drunkard. In his subordinate position he was safer and better off than he had ever been when working for himself. Colleges do not teach young men how lobuy cheap and to sell dear. Education is that which mahes success worth having. It cannot impart the quality of mastership, which makes one man go forward and take the lead, and the want of which makes it far better for most men to lollow. In New York there are many ot these wealthy, igno rant men, whom unfortunate ly onr youth are advised to imitate. As a class, they are well known to be both redic^ ulous, restless, and coarse in speech and habits. They do not know what to do with their money, unless it be to go grinding on,adding to their preposterous burthens. Some of them try to con quer ennui and to place them selves above the position to which their lack of education assigns them, by building beautiful palaces, or by mak ing art collections, of which they really appreciate nothing but the cost. Others parade their littleness in the harbors of the world, protected by a flag to which their lives have added no lustre. One of the absurdest, nay, one of the most threatening and terrible spectacles which our imperfect civilization af fords, is an ignorant, common, vulgar man, with millions of dollars at his command—mil lions which spoil him, corrupt his relations, and blast his oliildren!—Youth's Comjpaniou. THE CHILD IN A PRINTING OFFICE. Who is the man that is look ing so hard at the piece of paper ? He is an intelligent compositor. Why does he hold the paper so close to his eyes? Because the corres pondent who wrote it makes hen tracks. What is he say ing ? He is saying, “I can’t make out this stuff.’’ And who is the other man going to the case? That is the fu rious foreman. What does he want? He is going to help the intelligent compositor de cipher the ben tracks. Do you think he can do it? I don’t know; he can do most any thing, but I guess that will be too much for him. Now I see another man coming; what is he going to do ? That is the precise proof reader. He is going to cast his eagle eye over the hen tracks to see where they lead to. Do you think he can find out? No, not without a guide or a cal cium light. Now here comes another man; who is this man? That is the able editor. Where does he come from? From his den. Now all the men are closetogether—8ee,their heads must touch- -and they are leaning, every one, at the piece of paper What are they doing that for ? Because they are concentrating their giant iutellects upon the piece of paper to see what the hen track correspondent means by his hieroglyphics. Have they found out f No, they are go ing away from the case. Yes. And one of the men chucked the piece of paper into the stove. Why does he do that? Because he can’t read the hen tracks. Who is the small boy that has a grin on his face and his hat turned up in front ? He is the office boy. What is the able editor saying to him? Pie is telling him to go after the long range shot gun ? What for ? Because the able editor wants to go hunting ^ f^ ter the hen-track correspon dent, even if he is a stated contributor. Will he hurt him? Yea, he will if he catches him. Do you think the correspon dent ought to be killed. Cer tainly.— Universal Ex. Christ hath porfumttd the cross and the grave, and made all sweet. The pardoned man finds himself light, skips and leaps, and, through Christ strengthening him, he can en counter with any trouble. It you think to shut up his spirit within outward sufteringa, he is now, as Sampson in his strength able to carry away on his back the gates with which you would enclose him; yea, can submit patiently to the Lord’s hand in iny correction.—Leighton. Mr. Henrj C. Pool, Yew Berne, N.C., says: “I tried Brown’s Iron Bitters for general debility and received great beneflt.” NAUTICAL ELOaUBNCE. A speaker who attempts to use nautical metaphors should be thoroughly familiar with the sea and the working of a ship, or he will strand his speech. A clergyman was once supplying a pulpit by sea side. Thinking to im** press the truth more distinct ly upon the congregration, many of whom were seamen, he drew the figure of a ship trying to enter a harbor against a head-wind. Unfortunately for the suCh cess of his metaphor, he knew little of seamanship. After putting the ship j^inlo several singular positions, he cried out in a tone intended to be empathetic, — What shall we do next?’^ “The Lord only knows,’’ exclaimed a disgusted old tar, “unless you let her driftstarn- foremost!’’ That prince of sailor- preachers, Father Taylor, was once silenced by a compli- met to his eloquence. He had depicted the impenitent sin ner, under the figure of a storm-tossed ship, with her sails split, and driven by the gale towards the rock-bound coast of Cape Ann. “Oh, how,” he exclaimed, in tones of despair, “shall this poor sinhtossed sinner be saved?^’ Instantly, an old salt in the gallery, who had listened with open mouth and strain- i:g eyes to the preacher, jumped to his feel, and in a voice that would have sound ed above a hurricane,shouted, . “Let him put his helm hard down, and hear away for SquamY A young lady rose in a meeting recently and in a low, clear voice, betraying profound feeling, said, “I have taken for my New Year text these words of Scripture: 'Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.’ I have taken thiS; not only to apply to testifying in a place like this as opportunity offers, but also to the performance of little home and household duties every day— a task not always so easy in these days of attractive Christian activ ities in the outside world. To this text I have added this, ‘Strength ened with all might, according to bis glorious power.’ Obeying, in his strength, the first, and trust ing implicitly the second, I enter with a glad heart the unknown path of the new year.” “If your boarding-house should take fire at night what would you do to get the people out?” asked the fire marshal of an experienced matron. “Oh, there would be no trouble about that,” was the reply; ‘T would just ring the breakfast bellj and all the boarders would be in the dining-room in three min utes.” The resurrection of our Lord fills UB with elation, because, as He triumphed over death and the grave, so shall we. They who sleep shall rise again. Be yond tho “smiling and the weep ing” there is laid up for those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ an eternity of bliss with their risen Lord,—Aunt Marjorie. If I have faith in Christ,! shall love him; if I love him, I shall keep his commandmonls; if I do not Ijcep his commandments, I do not love him, I do not believe in him.—Thomas Adam. MOSELEY’S Js the place for ladies and gentlemen to take refreshments. Oysters and Ice Cream Call and see what is in store, as we cat>»- to first-class trade, and furnish fa r.llies, pic-nies and parties at short notice with all the delicacies of tho season; Soda water and ice cream will be specialties this season. 90*Everytliing on the European Plan. A few rooms to let. M. J. MOSELEY, Proprietor, Fayetteville SL, Balelgb, N. C. IS LOCATED AT OXFORD, the County-seat of Granville, forty-five miles North of Raleigh; twelve miles from Henderson on the R. & G. E. 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 tho 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'ages offourteen and sixteen. The average cash expenses for each orphan Is five dollars a month, but the sum required varies according to the seasons, and does not include what is spent for repairs, furulture and Im provement ofthe 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 FROM THE PROCEEDINGS OP THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS: The design of the Orphan Asylum shall be to protect, train and educate 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 ^Is shall assist 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 Tn the preparation of fuel, the care of the stock, and the cultivation of the soil. At least four rell^ous denominations shall be represented among the officers of the Asylum, and the representatives of all religious creeds and of all po litical parties shall be treated alike, The lusbitution .shall be conducted on the cash system, and its operations enlarged or curtailed according to the funds received. Orphan children 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 for the usual busi ness transactions of life. Resolved, That the sincere thanks of this Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to many benevolent ladies and gen tlemen, to theministers 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 ameliora ting the condition of the orphan chil dren oftheState. Resolved, That all benevolent soci eties and indlvidiials are hereby cordi ally invited and requested to co-operate with us in providing fimds and supplies for feeding, clothing and educating indi gent and promising orphan chBdren at the Asylum in O^aord. Resolved, That the Master of each sub- oi-dinate Lodge appoint a Standing Committee upon raising funds for the Orphan Asylum, and require said com mittee to report in writing each month, and that said reports ana the funds re ceived be forwarded monthly to the Superintendent of the Asylum, and that the support of the Orphan Asylum be a re^ar order of business in each subordinate Lodge at each Communi cation. ‘Should deserted children he admit ted?’ was decided in the negative. ‘Should childreii having step-fathers be admitted?’ was also decided in the negative. ‘Should deformed children be admit ted?’ This was left to the discretion of the Superintendent. When the de formity is of such a character as to re quire extra attention, it was thought unadvisable to admit the parties in the present condition of the Asylum. ‘Should boys learn trades at the Asy lum?’ Decided m the negative, it be ing impracticable at this time to em ploy skilled 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 if so, what wages should they receive ?’ This was left to the discretion of the Superintendent: but the meeting ad vised against employing and paying agents. THE ADOPTION OF ORPHANS. We are always glad to accommodate childless couples 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 following resolutions of the Grand Lodge of Masons: Resolved, 1- The Superintendent of the Orphan Asylum shall not consider any application for an orphan until tlie 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 de sirableness of the situation offered be fore endorsing an application; and al?i> to inquire into thecircumstances and treatment of children already discharg ed, 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 the Committee of the Orphan Asylum to the Orphans’ Friend for publication, in order that persons wishing to em ploy orphans may know the steps tO be taken. ' HOW CHILDREN ARE ADMITTED. Very often tht; Superintendent hunts up poor and promising orphans, and informs them of the advantages offered at the 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 ofage. H father died in 18. ; h mother in 18 I being h hereby make application for h ad mission into the Asylum at Oxford. I also relinquish and convey to the offi cers of the Asylum the management and control of the said orphan till 16 years of age, in order that may be trmned and educated according to the regulations prescribed by the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. I also promise not to annoy the Orphan Asylum, and not to encourage toe 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 toe children or provide for their tran8portatlon.1|In no case should a community take-up a collection to send a man with the children, nor send the children before the Superintendent lias been consulted. ACTION OP EPISCOPAL CONVEN TION. Resolution adopted by the last an nual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church, at Winston, May 13, 1880; “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 the belpioss orphans of North Caroli na; and that we commend to the imita tion of all, the example of this spirit of active charity and beceflf enoe on the part of the Masonic fraternity ii thus fulfilling the Apostolic injunction to r©« member the poor.” ACTION OP THE N, C. CONFER ENCE. On motion of Rev. J. R. Brooks, the following resolutions were adopted at the Annual Conference held at Dur ham, In 1881. “The Committee to whom was refer red the communication ofhis Excellen cy Gov. Jams, 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, ami heartily commend it to toe 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 game 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. ’ Jno R. Brooks, 1 E. A. Yates, / Committee. ACTION OF PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD. Resclnt>''n8 adopted by the Synod of North Carolina in session at Eal- eigh, N. 0., November 1 ?tb. ^580: “Whereas the Oxford Orphan Asylum of North Carolina is a purely benev olent institution, and is doing great f ood for the needy Orphans of oar tate, therefore, Resolved, That we approve ^of its purposes and suggest that the congre gations within our bounds take up at their own convenience an annual col lection in behalf of that institution and forward the same collected, in connection with any articlesof food and rwment which may ^be contrrbu- ted, to the Superintendent. ACTION OF BAPTIST STATE CON VENTION. At the Baptist State Convention, held in Goldsboro, November 17th, 1880, the following resolution was adopted: * Whereas, We feel a deep interest in the work.of the Oxford Orphan Asylum, and believe it is doing an ines timable amount of good; and Whereas, 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 regularly 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 feels an undiminished interest in the work of the Orphan Asylum: and that we repeat, with earnestness and emphasis, the recommen dation to all our pastors to take up at least one collection during the year In aid of the Oxford Oiqduui Asylum, v^CIGMTTES. 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Office over Grandy A Broil It is designed to promote the eij U /* tainment, instruction and IntereoU.' oi THE YOUNG; especially those deprived of the bei'.v- fits of parental and scholastic tralni'.s. It also seeks to increase toe suui growth of the prosperous by suggest h g properobjects of charity and trim cliaj:- nels of benevolence, in order that tiioy may, by doing good to others, enlaige their own hearts and extend the hori zon of their human sympathies, as tboy ascend to a higher plane of christiurj observation. Address ORPHANS’ FBJBND. Oxford, N j O: J. w. dehisArk, EDWARDS, BBOUGHTOM J.W.IIEIIIItARK&CO., No. 2, Recorder Building, Raleigh, N. C., Booksellers^and Stationers. Full line School, Law, RoiigiooB and Miscellaneous BOOKB, Plain and Fancy Stationery, Blimk Books, &c. reIsonable AbID EERIABLE The Valley Mutual Life Association of Virginia. For particulars address GEORGE 0. JORDAN. State Agent, No, 6, Mahler Building, Raleigh, N.O ON TSE AS8ES8MBN1 lAND BESEMVE FUNDPLAN. One Thousand Dollars Will cost upon an average as follows: At 21 years of age, $6.25, At 30 years of age, $7.20. At 40 years of age, $9.50. At 50 years ofage, $12.50. At 60 years of age, $20.00.' B^-Only three, thousand dollars written on ore risk.
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