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'4i ..Pli' fiiSi The Orphans’ Friend. FRIDAY, - - - SEPTEMBER 7, 1883. OPF THE LINE. The boy stood up in the reading class, A dozen or so—and each one said That those at the foot should never pass, Or find it easy to get up head. Harry was studious; so were Jake, Jim, and Robert, and Tom, andJack; For men of business they meant to make, ; And it wouldn’t do to be dull or slack. There wasn’t another boy on the line More anxious than Jimmy to keep his place; For to be at the head was veiy fine, But to go down foot was a sad dis grace. But Jim delighted in games of ball, Polo, tennis, or tame croquet, And his mind was not on his books at all When he took his place in the class that day. ’Twas his turn to read, and he started off With an air attentive-a vainpretense; For the boys around him began to cough And nudge and chuckle at Jim’s ex pense. “You’ve skipped a line,” whispered generous Ben Who often had helped in this way before. “You’ve skipped a line!” shouted Jim; and then, Of course, the school-room was in a roar. As down to the foot Jim went that day He learned a lesson that any dunce Might have known; for we’re sure to stray If we try to be in two places at once. Sport, when you sport, in an earnest way, With a merry heart and and a cheer ful face; But when at your books think not of your play, Or else you’ll certainly lose your place. —Josephine Pollard. pereoBe may converse, he called the prisoner hy name, saying, “Here is a lady who wishes to see you.'’' - The woman’s cour age and voice entirely failed her as she stood face to face wHh the hard, daek-visaged murdeier. She could not utter a single word, but, handing him the bouquet, she burst into tears. The flowers and the weeping woman brought a flood of mem- orie*s long buried—a home em bosomed in flowers across the sea, and of a -Christian mother who wept over him at the part ing. And while the woman wept outside of the cell, he cried with a great, deep, bitter cry, as the tears rained over his face, ‘Qod be merciful to me, a sin ner!” And God heard the cry, and came to the heart of the murderer with forgiveness' and peace. Human sympathy and tears had broken bis heart, and he was led like a little child to Christ. Go forth even weepii'ig, bear ing precious seed, and doubtless you too shall come again rejoic ing, bringing your sheaves with you. If we have nothing to give to Christ, let us give Him our tears. A WOMAN’S LOVE, A murderer sat in his cell dn the jail, repeating over and over again to himself the sentence pronounced by thejudge. “You are to be hanged by the neck till you are dead, dead, !dbad, and may God have mercy on your H'JUl.'’ But there were no tears in hie eyes, aud no - penitence in his heart. His dark visage, marred by many a scar from the sahrjB of sin, looked blacker and viler as he repeated the words, curs ing God and man. i Ministers had come ta hiiji with gospel messages of divine mercy, but ho spurned their words, and told them to come no more into his presence. “ W hy, man," said one, “you are condemned to die, and ^n a few weeks yon will be Iaun(flied into eternity—how can you stand before God with all your unforgiven sins on your soul?'"' “That’s my business, not yours. I wish no further conversation with yon,” was his answer, as he waved his hand impatiently for them to depart. A report of the interview was published in the papers next day. Among those who read the ac count was a timid, delicate Christian woman. The tears dropped upon the paper as she read, and a great desire came into her heart to tell the poor condemned man that she ^as sorry for him. But she said checking herself: i “I can’t do it. I was never in jail in my life, and I wouldn’t know what to say. And then I would be sure to cry. Oh, I wish I could go and speak a few words to him without weep ing!'’ Her desire grew into a pur pose, and one morning she, gath ered a delicate bouquet from her house plants, and went to the jail over the crisp, snowy road. The jailer who admitted her conducted her to the cell, and thi’owing open a window, through which without entering TRUE POLITENESS. A poor Arab going through a desert met with a sparkling spring. Accustomed to brack ish water, a draught from this sweet well in the wilderness seemed, in his simple mind, i fit present to the caliph. Sij) be filled the leather bottle,andj, after a weary tramp, laid his gift at his sovereign’s feet. | The monarch, with a mag nanimity that may put many a Ghrislian to blush, called fora cup and drank freely* and then with a smile thankf ed the Arab and presentei^ liim with a reward. The courtiers pressed eager ly around for a draught of th0 wonderful water which wai regarded as worthy such » princely acknowledgement. To their surprise, the caliph forbade Ibwi td touch a dropl Then after the simple-hearte^ giver left the royal presence with a new spring of joy weilf ing up in bis heart, the monf arch explained his motive of prohibition. t “During tbe long journeyl the water in his leather bottle had become impure aud disj- tasteful; but it was an ofiering of love, and as such I accepj- ted it with pleasure. I fearf ed, however, that if I allowedi another to taste it, he woul(| notconceal his disgust. There fore it was that I forbade you partake lest the heart of tbe poor man would be wounded.” —Illustrated Chris. Weekly. A STAR IN HER CROWN. A young lady was preparing for a dancing party and standing before a large mirror, placed a light crown ornamented with silver stars up;‘.n her head. "While thus standing, a little fair-haired sister climbed into a chair, and put up her tiny fin- i to examine the beautiful head-dress, and was accosted thus: “Sister, what are you doing? You should not touch that own!" Said the little one : was looking at that, aud tlmMng of something else.'^ ■Tray tell me what you are thinking about—you a little child.*' “I was remembering that my Sabbath-schooJ teacher said that if we saved sinners by o.ir in fluence we should "win stars for our crown in heaven; and when I saw those stars in your crown, I wished I could save some souls.” The elder sister went to the dance, but in solemn meditation; the words of the innocent child found a lo Igment in her heart and she could not- enjoy the as sociation of her friends in the dance. At a seasonable hour she left the hall and returned to her home and going to the chamber where her dear little sister was sleeping, imprinted a kiss u^ on her soft cheek, aud said : “Pre cious sister, you hove won one star for your crown,” and kneel ing at the bedside, oflered a fer- vent prayer to God for mercy. Selected. Brother, why do you stay out in the yard of the churcli after the worship begins? You ought not to do it. You set an evil example before others It is a grief to your pastor,and an annoyance to yourbrethren. It cripples your own devo tions. Your late entrance is an interruption to others. In fact, your behavior is in ever- ent and sinful, and you ought to have piety enough to stop it. “Ninety years ago,'* says the Free Church Beport, “the first English missionary offered him self, and now the whole number of evangelical foreign mis ion- aries is five thousand, and they are leaders of a native host of thirty thousand helpers of all kmds.’' No more pernicious Idea can be cherished by the young grad uate than that because he is a graduate, 'therefore the desti nies of the country are commit ted to his care above all others. It does not at all follow; indeed some of the greatest men, whose influence has l-een immanent in the oounvils of the nation, have not been college^graduatos at all Nearly $25,000,000 have.been invested in the search for gold in India, and not $2,500 have been realized after three years' labor. The money invested in missionary labors there, which some short-sighted business men pronounced a waste, has brought substantial and permanent re turns. Missions pay, if mines do not. Tlie Oipta Asylin IS LOCATED AT OXFORD, the County-seat of Granville, forty-five miles North of Raleigh; twelve miles from Henderson on the R. & Q-. R. E. 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, over asking whether their fathers were-masons or not. Children are received between the ages of eight and twelve, and discharg ed between the ages oftourteen and sixteen. The a'verage 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, ftimiture 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. KXTBAOTS FROM THE PBOOBEDINGS OF THE GRAHD LODGE OF MASONS : The design of the Orphan Asylum shall be to protect, train and educate in digent and promising orphan children, to he 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 assist In the ordinary house work, and in making and mending the bed clothes, their own clothes aud the clothes of the boys. The larger boys shall assist In the preparation of fuel, the care of the stock, and the cultivation of tbe soil. At leastfour rell^^ous denominations shall be represented among the oflBc«rs of the Asylum, and the representatives of all reli^ous creeds and ■ of all po litical parties shall be treated alike. The Institution 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 lor 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 aU benevolent soci eties and individuals are hereby cordi ally Invited and requested to eo-operate with us in provi^ng funds and supplies forfeeding, clothing and educating indi gent and promising orphan eWdren at the Asylum in OSord. Resolved, That the Master of each sub ordinate 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 regular order of business in each subordinate Lodge at each Communi cation. ‘Should deserted children be admit ted?’ was decided in the negative. 'Should children haviug step-fathers to inquire into the circumstances and treatment of children already discharg ed, and living in their jurisdiction, and use their best efforts to secure good treatment, or the returii of the chil dren. 3. It shall be the duty every secretary of a Lodge to send the names of tbe Committee of the Orphan Asylum to the Orphans’Friend for publication, in order that persons wishing to em ploy orphans may know the stepe 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 Orphan House, and induces them^ to return with him. Generallylt is best that he shouldsce them before they start. When this is .impractiealile, a formal application shouldbe made by a friend. Here Is one In proper form: N. C 188... This is toeertlfy that Jsan or phan, without estate, sound in body and mind, and years of age. H father died in 18 ; h mother in 18 I being h.. hereby make appUeation for h ad mission into the Asylum at Oxford. 1 also relinquish and convey to the offi* cersof the Asylum the management and control of the. said orphan till Itf years of age, in order that may be trmued and educated according to the regulatlcms prescribed by the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. I also promise not to annoy the Orphan Asylum, and not to encourage the said orphan to leave •without the approval of the Superintendent Approvedhy ...... W. M. of Tbe application should be sent to the Superintendent, and he will either go for the children or provide for their transportation.ho case should a community.take up a collection to send a man with the cmldren, nor send the children before the Superintendent has been consulted. That they are 'die FinMt and It^URBST goods upon th* market; They ARE FREE from DMKMtlil CHEMICALS of any land; They contist of tiie FinMt Tntftft iitd Purest Rice-Paper made. OOR SALES EXCEED A low condition of health is common with many who allow themselves to worry. Mental anguish causes bodily sufferings. Anxiety and care has bro ken down many constitutions. A train of disorders unually follow mental dis tress. Heart affections, nervousness, sleeplessness, dyspepsia, liver com plaint, kidney troubles, etc., are among the list. A sure remedy for relieving all mental and physical distress is Brown’s Iron Bitters. It at once strengthens everj part of the body making work a pleasure and care un known. Growth in grace manifests itself by simplicity, that is, a greater naturalness of charac ter. There will be more use fulness and less noise, more tenderness of conscience and less sciupulosity; there will be more peace, more humility. When the full corn is in the ear, it bends down because it is full.— Mrs. M. E. Nicholson, Oxford, Jf. C„ says : ‘'Brown’s Iron Bitters have a soothing effect on my nerves and ai^ an exc^ent appetizer.” One hundred years hence, as we moulder in our graves, other forms will tread the checkered floor,. the same lessons will be taught by them as they have been taught by us to-day in the then long ago. Newspapers, the periodical manifestations of the power of the pen, next to the pulpit, rep resent the greatest power in the world. No people can keep pace in greatness and goodness, with the progressive legions of tills age without the elevation and purifying influence of the Christian press. Mrs. E. S. Williams, Greenshoro, N^ C., says: “Bro\vn’8 Iron Bitters cured mq of an obstinate case of dyspepsia.” be admitted?’ was also decided in the negative. Should deformed children he 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 unadvisahle 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. ‘Sliould collecting agents be appoin ted In different parts of the State; and if so, what wages should they receive ?’ This was left to tbe 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. ACTION OP EPISCOPAL CONVEN- TION. Resolution adopted by the last an- nnal Convention of the Protestant Si^scopal 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 helpless orphans of'North'Caroli na ; andthatwe commend to the imita tion of all, the example of this spirit of active charity and benefleehoe on the part of the Masonic fraternity Iz thns fulfilling the Apostolic injunction to re member the poor.” ACTION OF 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 of his Excellen cy Gov. Jarvis," brlnglne 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 heartUy commend it to the liberal support of all our people. 2. That our pastors are hereby le- quested to take a collection In all tiieir congregations at such time dvriag 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 Annual conference the omounts collected under the head of “For the Orphan Asylum.’ Jno R. Brooke, 1 E. A. Yates, ) Committee. of ALL leading tnu None Genuine without the of the BULL. Take no ottitr. W. T. BLACKWELL &(R Sole Mtno&ctiaerf- HlQi THE ORPHANS’FRUi^P. Oqganof the Orphan Asylum at Ox Curd, and of the Grand Lodge of A'a.- sons in North Carolina.) IS PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AT One Dollar a Ye? ?. APPLICATION FOR CHILDBEN. Correspondents are r^uested to read and regulate applications for children by) the following resolutions of the Grand Lodge of Masons; Resolved,!. The Superintendent of tbe Orphan Asylum shall not consider any application 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 com mittee to make due Inquiry into the de sirableness of the tituation offered be fore endoMng an application; and also ACTION OF PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD. Repcinti''nB adopted by the Synod of North Carolina in session at lial- eigh, N. 0., November 13tb. ^380:' “Whereas the Oxford Orphan Asylam 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 ite purposes and suggest that the congre gations within our bounds take up at their own convenience an aiuuial col lection in behalf of that institution and forward the same collected, in connection with any articlesof food aud raiment which may 2 be oontrrbu- ted, to the Supeilntendeut. 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, hut a privilege, to con tribute regularly to Its support; there fore Resolved, That all our pastom ore hereby earnestly requested to take up a collection at each of their churches at least once a year in behalf of this great aud important work. Elder F. H. Ivey submitted the fol lowing resolution, which was adopted at the Convention held in Winston lii 1881: “Resolved, That this Convention feels an undiminished interest In tlie work of the Orphan Asylum: and that we repeat, ■with earnestness and emphasis, the recommen datlon to qll Qur pastors to take up at least one ■ collection during the year in ^d of Uie Oxfo^ Orptum Aivlotn, It is designed to promote tht c? U tainmeut, instruction aud intercr.L;. ui THE YOUNG; especially those 'deprived of the fits of parental and scholastic tiaiAivg, It also seeks to increase the s..>3il growth of the prosperous by suggesting proper objects of charity and tnie chan nels of benevolence. It* order that they may, by doing good to others, e.'ilsu'.o tiielr own hearts and extend the hori zon of their human sympathies, tboy ascend to a higher plane of chr^8^i^•,i^ observation. Address ORPHANS’ FRIEND, Oxford, N; C: J-. W. DENMARK. EDWARDS, BROUGHTON CO., J.W.DEIIIIARR&CO., No. 2, Recorder Building, Raleigh, N. C.,'. Booksellersland Station CTS. Full lino School, I..aw, Eehoioos and Miscellaneous Plain and Fancy SUtioiiory, 1" lank Books, &c. REASONABLE ■ RaL,[A3[.E The Valley Mutual Ltfe Association of Virginia. For particulars address GEORGE 0, JORDAN, State Agent, No, 6, Mahler Building, Raleigh,; N.O ON TBE ASSESSMENT AND MESEBVE FUND PLAN. 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 60 years of age, $12.60. At 60 years of age, $20,00. ty'Only three thousand dollars written on one risk. 0. D. H. FORT, M. D. SURGEON DENTIST, OXFORD, N. C. I haye permanently located In the town 6f Oxford, N. C., and respectful ly tender my services to the citizens of the place and surrounding country up on the most reasonable and satisfaotenT enns. OIBoe over G^dy A
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