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r The Orphans’ Friend. FllIDAY. - - -NOVEMBER 16, 188;!. TEE LAST KOLL-CALL, Th’’ougli the c owded ranks of the hospital. Where the sick and the wounded 'ay> (Slowly, at niglit-fall, the surgeon Slade liis last slow round for the day. And ho paused a moment in sii re By a bed where a boyish face, With a death-white loot, said plaiu- 1.V, Here will soon be an i mpty place Poor boy I how fast he is going! He thought as he turned, when a clear, Unfaltering voico, through the still- Ringing out like ‘‘Here!” •Ah, my boy, what is it you wisli fo: r‘ “Nettling.” faintly the came; But with-eyes all alight with glory, ‘‘1 was only answering to iny naine.” Ill the Iranquil face of the soldier There was never a doubt or a fear— “They we: e calling the roll in heaven I was onlj' answering, “Here,* ’’ The soft, dim rays of the lamp-light vd down on tlie dead boy’s face; cri nmorning the ranks were un- iies'S, , . her had taken his place. the.piiLi*- :the -,(3’g beautiful heaven, the roll each day; loot! ^ b ips into the places ‘Yes, cou'^ are summoned s.iisvs’ere . , \ crv lor^’ —Exchange. bas doiiectioN OHTJECH. again? ares' „ , in * bad preached siaiple i'* bliinai-ch, watched out head o:j tl.o street in deference to a passing ncquaintaiice will not, by a sign or gesture, ac' knowledgo^tbe presence of bis his Creator in His temple. This may be regarded as a trifle, but it is of importance as One sign of that growing neglect oi all outward relig ious habits among our young people. A man is not necessarily a Christian because ho goes to church, or kneels to ask God’s protection at night or morn ing, But thesv^ hab ts are de*^ tensive. He is not necessari ly virtuous because he keeps bis lace clean and bis hair in order; but if he ceases to wash his face and comb his hair, he will have wade it easier for virtue to escape him. outsid‘-ho mi^ ^urrounde n ladies, tlien ■“ce of amuse- Pi influence,sj-ch ? ” lie ask cd toget' jire drej-sed for camps.o- ,ewton, an Episcopal .iiiui8’..6V, called attention lately to the common breech oi K’ood taste in the showy sixN’i of dress adopted by wottbl-be-fashionable women church. It is the custom in the high er circles of ail our Eastern cities to wear plain, quiet cos tumes when going to the house of' God. Display of rich (loihes, jewelry, etc., is kept fur the reception-r'om and ])lac(?s of aumsement An overdressed woman who en- levs a clmrcli is suppooed te be either ■ ingularly defici' nt in good taste, or to have no other placf- where she can ( x- liibit her linery. There are other pcculiaji- lies in t) e beltavior >[ Ameri cans in •ii place ol wi rship which would startle and sur prise a EL;ro})ea Among these is the modern habit of remaining seated dur ing the whole service This is due not to any religious scrujfle. such as that of the Friends to outward form, but to simple laziness. 'L'liirty years ago, in the same churches, the whole con- gregatioM knelt or stood while engaged in pr; yer. Now the grotesque and indecent spec tacle is presented of a single man in the pulpit addressing Ahii’tridy God on behalf of a min s of people who sit bolt upright, staring at each oth- er’.' bonnets,or at bin), as if he were a performer in som ; kind of a show for tlo.ii' amusement. Tiie man or boy who would bend his body or uncover liis £i beli, calic'l, The marriage and death of a lady were recently announced in a Brooklyn journal. The lady was the victim of consumption. When travelling in Illinois two an wei she’made theacquain- lance of a [ibysician. llermauy attractions made a deep impress- ii n on his mind, which culmi nated in a declaration of love. The two were engaged, and the young Indy went to Florida for her liealtn. Recently she became worse, and at her earnest entreaty was brought' back to the North to die. On her arrival, her lover was sent for.He at once endeav ored to persuade her to marry him, in ordo: that he might more fittingly do all in his power to make her last moments couifurt- able. She finally consented, and the ceremony was performed, in spite of constant attention .and medical care she died in ioi ty-eigh.t hours afterward. The funeral of the bride of two days, attended by tbo berenred bride groom of two dayi^ wai ft touch- ic.g sight. The marriage rela tion is used in the Bible to typi- i'y the connection between Christ and His people. As m this sad case, the union is one formed for the solo benefit of the bride, but, u’llike it, death means, not sep aration, but closer union. The name “Artesian” is ap plied to deep wells, comes from Artois (ancient Arte- smm,) an old province of Fiance, where many such wells w'ere sunk. Many wells of tho same description have been bored in this country, and there are quite a number in Philadelphia. One of the deepest in this country, is in the city ot Charleston, S. C* Tfiey are required to be sunk to a depth that will give water of the quality desired and in the quantity desired. This Vi ries from, say one hundred feet to over two thousand feet Every oil well in the oil re gion is an Artesian well. School committeemen ex amining scholar:—‘‘Where is the North poleT’ “I don t know, sir.” “Don’t know ! Are you not ashamed that you ilon’t know' where the north pole is?” “Why, si , if Sir John Franklir, and Dr. Kane iind Capt DeLong couldn’t fir;d it how . should I know where it is ? ” A wu, was awfully bored by a stupid fellow who per sisted in talking to him on iiiifural history. “There^stlie oyster/^ at last said the bore, “what’s your notion as to the idea that the oyster is pos sessed of reason T “I think it may he true,'' said the wit: “because the oyster knows enough to keep his mouth shut.” IS LOCATED AT OXFORD, the County-seat ol Granville, forty-five miles North of Raleigh; twelve 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 Giand 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- el between the ages oi'fourteen and sixteen. The average cash expenses for each orphan is five dollars a month, but the sum required varies according to tlie seasons, and does not include what is spent for repairs, furniture and im- provciuent of the premises. The Grand Lodge gives the building and grounds, anil $2000 a year. The State gives $o000 a year. For the remainder of its support, and for enlargement, the Or phan Asylum is dependent on volun tary contributions from subr.v:i Lodges, churches of ail donemfoatiOnB, benevolent societies, and charitable in dividuals; and their co-operation is earnestly solicited. ilKTBACTS FKOM THE PROCEEDINGS OF 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 iiave no parents, nor propel ly, nor near relati nis able to as sist them. They shall not be received for a sliorter time than two years. In extraordinary cases the Superintendent may receive children outside tlie ages specified. The larger girls shall assist in the ordinary house work, and in making and mending tho bedclothes, their own clothes and the clothes of the boj>. The larger boys shall assist in the preparation of fuel, the care of tiie stock, and the cultivation of the soil. At leastfour religious denominations shall be represented among the officers of the Asylum, and the representatives of all religious creeds and of all po litical parties sliall be treated alike, T’he Institution shall be conducted on tlie cash system, and its operations enlarged or curtailed according to the funds received. Orphan cl-il Iron In the said Asylum .sliail be fed and clothed, and sliall re ceive such preparatory training and education as will prepare them for use ful occupations and for the usual busi ness tiansactlons of life. Resolved, That the sincere thanks of this Grand Lodg-: are liereby tendered to many benevolent ladies and gen tlemen, to theministers of the Gospel, to churches of various denominations. Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythia.s, Good Templars, Friends of Temperance and otlier benevolent societies whose hearty co-operation and liberal contributions have rendered timely and valuable as sistance in the great work of ameliora ting tlie condition of the orphan chil dren of theState. Resolved, That all benevolent soci eties and individuals are hereby cordi ally invited and requested to co-operate witli us in providing funds and supplies for feeding, clothing and educating indi gent and promising orphan children at the Asylum in Ojdord. Resolved, That the Masterof 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 and the funds re ceived be forwarded monthly to the Siii>erintendent 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 iu the negative. ‘Should children 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 tliought uiiadvisable to admit the parties in the present condition of the Asylum. ‘Should boys learn trades at the Asy lum?’ Decided in 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 apnts 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. to inquire in^'o the circumstances and treatment of children already discharg ed, rt'id ’ivi; ;■ in their jurisdiction, and use tlicir bvst efforts to secure good treatnn nl. ‘ir tl;c return of the chil dren. 3. It shall be the duty every secretary of a Lodge to send the names ol 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 Cini.DREN ARE ADMITTED Very often th’ Superintendent hunts up poor and promising orphans, and informs them of the advantages offered at tho Orphan House, and induces them to return with him. Genemllylt is best that he shouldsee them l - fore they start. When thisisimpractioible, a formal application shouldbe inude by a friend. Here is one in proper form: N. C :88... This is to certify that ...b ..ri 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 appUcation for h ad mission into the Asylum at Oxford. I ilso relinquish and convey to the offi cers of the Asylum the management and control of the said orphan till years of age, in order that may be trained 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 the said orphan to leave without the approval of the Superintendent Approved by \V. M. of - The application should be sent to the Superintendent, and he will either go lor the children or provide for their transportation. In 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. i.lSTETENS&CO,, NORFOLK, Va. FURNITURE CARPETS, Window Shades, Lace Curtains, i For twenty years we have stood at thi^ head of our business, >nd*this sea son our assortment'exceeds in'volume and variety any former display. fi^^Our.immense warcrooms contain an area’of over 30,000 square foet.“^a We import and buy from FIRST HANDS, and for CASH DOWN. No concern in this country possesses su perior faeilities'to ourselves, and .we guarantee to'sell as ‘low. as;,a]iy house the North. Our assortment jof/PIANOS -AND ORGANS is the LARGEST BN :THE SOUTH, and we sell at Lowest Factory Prices Our Agency enibrace8*the]veryrflne8t and best Pianos manufactured. We are sole agent for— STEINWAY & SONS, CHICKERING & SONS, . HENRY F. MILLER, EMERSON PIANO CO. Don’t fail fo come and see us or write to us if needing anytliing in our line. S. A. STEVENS & CO., NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, O’^o evening our family Invd de villed liam for supper. Rulli liked it very mucli, but after being helped 1.0 it orce she forgot the name. She sat tiiinking to-- a moment, and t. en her foee i-riglitor.ed up as she exclaimed.“Papa, I’d like some more ‘Satan’s hash,’please I” THE ADOPTION OP 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,!. The Superintendent of the Orplian Asylum shall not consider any application for an orphan until the same Ims been approved and endorsed by the Orphan Asylum Committee of tho 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 ftu application; and also J. L. H. MISSILLIER, Dealer in General Hardware, STOVES, SASH. BLINDS, BOOKS, PAINTS, OILS, VAKNISHES, BREECH-LOADING SHOT GUNS, CROCKERY, CUTLERY,&c Manufacturers of Sheet Iron and Tin Ware. TOBACCO FLUES A SPECIALTY. HENDERSON, N. C. oc5-3m COAL COAL All parties 'wanting- COAL will do well to write to us before pur chasing, as we keep the best grades, give full weight, and sell as close as anybody in the "business. McBLAIE&CO., PORTSMOUTH, VA. DYSPEPSIA! WfiATIS IT? IT IS ONE OR MORE OP THE FOLLOWING: Heartburn, Sick Stomach, Headache, Tasting your Pood after Eating, Spit ting up Your Food, Constipation, Torpid Liver, Indigestion, Nervous Irritability, Dizziness, Disturbed Sleep, with DISTRESSING DREAMS AND UNTOLD SUFFERING. Beckwith’s Anti-Dyspeptic Pills have cured thousands of such sufferers, and will do it again. No medicine was ever sustained by such undoubted testimony. Try them. Sold by Dru^sts. BEFORE YOU BUY ANT SCHOOL BOOKS, —OR— SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOKS, Be sure to examine the NewiCatalogue of ALFRED WILLIAMS & CO., Raleigh, N. C. HYMAN & DANCY, COTTON COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND PROPRIETORS OP HYMAN 85 DANCY’S HIGH GRADE PRElfilUM PHOSPHATE NO. 61 WATER STREET, NORFOLK VA. Careful attention to Consignments and prompt returns. Quotations and Market Reports furnished regularly to our patrons. Orders for future delivery executed Having direct telegraphic cominimity with New York Cotton Ex change, orders sent to us will h ave prompt dispatch. Correspondence solicited. wBUCKWELL’S-1 TOBACCO I HONEST, ..... POPULAR, Is the Mosti UNIFORM, RELIABLE, (satisfactory SMOKING TOBACCO EVER PUT UPON THE MARKET, Hence Dealers and Consumers always pro nounce it THE BEST. situated In the immediate section of country that produces a grade of Tobacco that In texture, flavor and qualltyls not grown elsewhere In the world, the popiuarlty o* .r’ ed by the quantity produced. We are In poa«''" nnr»>,v,oT,/i .-ko offerings upon tnia market, and spare no pain THE NEW LDTHEKSHBIDOH, DEALER IN SASHES, DOORS, BLINDS, MOULDINGS, BRACKETS, STAIR RAILS, NEWELS, BUILDERS’ HARDWARE, Putty AND B1JILDINO MATERIAI. OF EVBaY OBSCllIPTION. Nos. 16 W. Side Market Sqr. aud 49 Roanoke Ave. fehTyl NORFOLK, Va. REV. F. S. SX'AKBETVE, Lately in chp.rge of Richmond Acad emy, at Rockingham, has bought out Branson’s Book SI ore, and become the successor of Rev. L. Branson in the Book Business. Special attention given to all orders for books or news. A full supply of sheet music. Polite Clerks- Tommie Williams and Charlie Alexan der. 8ep2S-6m "Wheeler & Wilson SEWING MAGHINB With Straight Needle' and Improved Bobbin, is, beyond all doubt, the Most Perfect and Sat isfactory Sewing Machme in the WORLD. l^rSold on easy terms. Agents an Dealers wanted. Address WHEELER 4 WILSON; M’F»G CO., 1 Raleigh, N. C. NORFOLK COLLEGE, FOB VOVNG EADIE8 Ofert more advantagee than any other CoUege for yovmg XadAet in the Sovih. Modern in all'^ts^appolntments, fine S -ounds, new and* elegant buildings, e. Under Protestant influence, but undenominational. Full collegiate course of study .^Special pro visions for best instruction in Music, Art, Ancient and Modern Languages; conversation in French land German daily. Three- hundred and thirteen pupils^last-ses sion. Charges very low when superiw advantages are considered. For cata logue containing full information, ad dress R. H. Wynne, Secreta^, or Rbv. R. M. Satindebs, Principal, 8ep21-2m Norfolk, Va R P. Richardson & Co., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in CARPETINGS, OIL OLOTHS, OURTAIN MATEBIALS, WINDOW SHADES, CANTON AND COCOA MATTINGS, No. 809, East Main St., Pace “Block,” RICHMOND, "VIRGINIA, ang 31-ly BRANSON HOUSET RALEIGH, N. C. Good transient board by the day, week or month, at reasonable rates. Omnibuses and carriages meet all the trains. A good porter and attentive dining room servants always on hand. This House is located near the Capi tol Square. THE ORPHANS’PRIENi,. Organ of the Orphan Asylum at Oxf«-r 1 and of the Grand Lodge of i sons in North Carolina.) IS PUBLISHED EVERY WEDHMT. A J .h I* One Dollar a Year. It Is designed to promote thr entt r. tainment, instruction and intewfitf ol THE YOUm, • especially those deprived of tho Iv fits of parental and scholastic ttfiiaibg. It also seeks to increase the a-.»ih* growth of the prosperous by suggostn g proper objects of charity and truouhv.- nels of benevolence, in order that tl>vv' may, by doing good to others, ©niarvy their own hearts and extend tl'c hu-U zon of their human sympathies, ascend to a higher plane of clirisrb.a observation. Address ORPHANS’ FBIXND. Ozroft»,N.O:
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