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1 L The Orphans’ Friend. FRIUAY, NOVBMEEK 23, 1583. Bear Little Heads in the Bews- BY MBS. MARGABET E. SANGSTEE, In the morn of the holy Sabbath I like in tlie ehurch to see ■j he dear lit'le children clustered Wo.-shiping there with me. I am sure that the gentle pastor, Wiiose words arc like Summer dew, Is cheereil as he gazes over Dear liltle iicads in the pew. Face ^ earnest and thoughtful, Innocent, grave and sweet, They look in the ongregation, Li’’ e lilies among the wheat, And I think that the tender Master, Wlioso mercies are ever new, Has a special benediction, For de -r little heads in the pew. Clear in the hymns resounding, To orga I’s swelling chord, iViingle the fresh young voices Eager to praise the Lord, And trust that the rising anthem Has a meaning deep and true, The thought a d the music blended, For t'.ie dear little heads ia the pew, ‘‘The Lord is my When they“iiear, Sh pherd,’' ‘ Or suff.T the babes to come,” They are glad-that the loving Jesus, Has given the lambs a home ; A place ot I'leir own with His peo ple, He ca; cs fer me and for y m But close in Uis arm He gathers The de.ar little heads in the pew. leg. 1 bad to shoot the pret ty I'ttle thing to put an end to its suffering.” Gregory lifted his hand in a humiliated way. '‘Nest I gave you a letter to mail. You loitered ti‘ watch a man with n tame bear. ‘The 9 o’clock mail will do,’ you thought. But it did not, be ing a way mail and not a through mail. On the follow ing day I wo'.t fifty miles to keep the appointment I had made. The Gentleman was not there to meet rae, bteauso he had not received my letter. 1 lost my ti«e,aud missed all the benefit of what would have been to me a very prof" itable transaction. It is not too late for you to reform, and unless you do leform your life will prove a failuie.’' 'This lesson was not lost up- on Gregory, He succeeded in getting rid of his heedless ways, and became prompt, precise, trustworthy School Times He oigliaii isyin S't I love in the great assembly On the Sabbath morn to see, T le dear little'children clustered And worshiping there with me: F T know that my precious Sa viour, Whose mere es are ever new, Hu.s a special benediction I'or the dear little heads in the pew ITOT TEUSTWORTHY. One afternoon a gentleman wc.« shown into Mr. Lamar's library. ‘ Mr. Lamar,” asked the v'sitor, “do you know a lad i. y the nam’e of Gregory Bas- Al^OIENT WIT AHD WISDOU- An iiiustratioii of Solomon’s saying that “ There is nothing new under the sun,” is forced upon U8 in the frequent reap- •T guess so, ’ replied Mr. Lurnar, with a smile. “That i-, the youug man,’’ he added, n .idding toward Gregory. ‘•A bright boy, 1 should judge,” commented the yisi looking over the top of glasses. “He applied for I'.lerkship in my mill, and riiterred me to you. His leU i. !• of application shows th n I'G is a good penman. How • he at figures!” ’•Rapid and correct,” was i: I.,, reply. “That’s good! Honest, is ir. r ‘•Oh, yes,” answered Mr. L unar. “The work is^not hard ,and lie will be rapidly promoted, should be deserve it. Oh ! one question more, Mr. La mar; IS the boy trustworthy?” ‘T regret to say that he is iiot/^ was the grave repL • ‘•Eh?’ cried the visitor. “Then .1 don’t want him"' That ended the interview. “Oh, uncle!” cried Gregory, bursting into tears. He had set his heart upon obtaining the situation, and was very mucJi fli«;ippointed in the re- suit, “Gregory, I could not de ceive the gentleman,"" M” L imar said, in a low tone, moie regretful than stern. ‘•You ai© not trustworthy, and it is a serious failing; nay, a fault rather. Three instan ces occurred, within as many weeks, which ssrely tried my patience, and cost me loss of time and money ” Mr. Lamar's tone changed into one of reproach, and his fawe was dark wuth displeas ure. “I gave you some money lo d' posit in bank,” be resum ed' “You loitered until the back was closed, and my note V, (-ntto 1 rotest. One even ing i t(ild you to close the gate !.l the barn. You neg- *id 10 do so- The colt pearance of sersps of humor or happy good sense that are oldi r than the Cltristain era. Some of the following inci lenti are fa miliar, a .,d have been attributed to various modern authors; but it is interesting to trace them to their ancient source The loquacity of barbers is proverbial. It it evident that there is something in the profes sion which conduces to it, or how shall we account for the follow ing anecdote, "whioh dates several centuries before 0 ? Arch- elaus of Alaccdonia, going to have his h\ir cut, was asked by the artist, “How will you have it cut? ' “Ill silence,” said the monarch. Do 'we not all sym pathize with him ? The same king had some dirty water thrown over i.im. Ilia courtiers would havethe ofleudor puaished.. “No,'’ said Archelaus, “he d.da’Lthrow it over me, bat the man-he thought I w'as."’ This rBYhiiKls' us of Maeauky inono'of t^he Town and Gown Camiitridge riots, when a dead cat cittne full in. his- face. The man who had thrown it came up to him and- wa# pt’ofose in his apologicB-^ “I didn't rneanit^for you,' b it for Mr. Adoano.’" “Oh, very well, my good friend; but I wish you had meant it forme, and hit .Mr. Adeane.” Hardly any saying is better known than that “Speech is sil ver, sileucegolden.” Simonides used to »;iy th|it ho never regret ted holding his tongu), but very often was sorry for having spoken. Every oue koows the modern parallel loathe saying of Socratea: “The w icked live to eat and drink; t ie good eat and drink in order to live.” Some one remarked to Socrates tnat it was a great thing to have one’s desires. “It is still greater,’^ said the philosopher, “to have no desires.” This is very like the well-known saying of Brotherton, M. B., of Salford, Eng., which deserves to be written in letters of gold : “ .My riches consist not in the ex tent of my possessioni, but the fewness of my wants.’" We all kiaow the rich man who, finding fault with an ex travagant son, told him that at his ago he did not squander money. “No; but you hadn’t a rich old hunks of a father like I.’" We can go back to Plutarch for this. Dionysius, reproving bis son for bad conduct, said, “You never knew me to do so.” “No,’" replied the youth,“but you hadn’t a king for a father.” “And you IS LOCATED AT OXFORD, the County-seat of Granville, forty-five miles North of Raleigh; twelve miles from Henderson on the R. & G. R. li. The Orpiian 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 ages ol'fourteen and sixteen. The average cash expenses for each orphan is five dollars a nionth, but the sum required varies according to the seasons, and does not include what ia spent for repairs, furniture 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 depende-at on volun tary contributions from sul'oi Lodges, churches of all dencmiD benevolent societies, and charitable in dividuals; and their co-operation Is earnestly solicited. EXTRACTS FROM 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 cliildreii, 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 he received lor 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 tlie bed clothes, their own clothes and the clothes of the boys. The larger boys shall assist in r.lie preparation of fuel, the care of the stock, and the cultivation of the soil. At leastfour religious denominations shall be represented among the offle>*r3 of the Asylum, and the reprascntatlvcs of all religious creeds and of all po litical parties sliall be treated alike. The Institution shall he conducted on the cash system, and its operations enlarged or curtailed according to the funds received. Orphan chUdren 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 u'ual 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 theminlsters of the Gospel, to churches of various denominations. Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Good I'emplars, Friends of Temperance and other benevolent societies whose hepty 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 of theState. Resolved, That all benevolent soci eties and Individuals are hereby cordi ally Invited and requested to co-operate with us in providing funds and supplies for feeding, clothing and educating indi gent and promising orphan children at the Asylum In Oxford. Resolved, That the Master of each sub- oixUnate Lodge appoint a Standing Committee upon raising funds for the Orphan Asylum, end require said com mittee to report in writing each montli, and that said reports and the funds ceived be forwarded monthly to the Superintendent of the Asylum, and that the support of the Orphan Asylum he 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 having step-fathers be admitted?’ was also decided in the ^^‘^ould deformed children be admit ted?’ This was left to the discretion of the Superintendent. "Wlien 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 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 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. to inquire iii^^o t)ie circumstances and treatment of children already dlpcliarg- ed, arid living in their Jurisdiction, and use their best efforts to secure good treaiuieiiL, or the return of the chil dren. 3. It shall be the duty every secretary of a Lodge to send the names of tiie Committee of the Orphan Asylum to the Orphans’ Friend for publication, in order that persons wishing to em ploy orphans may know the stejis ur be taken. COAL COAL HOW CHILDREN ARE ADMITTED Very often th 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. Gene rally it is best that he shouldsee them ' efore. they start. When this is imprac:.' able, a formal application shouldhe made by a friend. Here is one in proper form: N.C .ISS..- This Is to certify that 1’ an or phan, without estate, sound in body and mind, and years of age. H father dkld in 18 ; h mother in 18 I being h hereby make application for h al- mission Into the Asylum at Oxford. I also relinquish and convey to the offi cers of the Asylum the managemeni and control of the said orphan till 16 year! of age, In order that may be tralnM and educated according to the regulatfoBS prescribed by the Grand L^ge of North Carolina. 1 also promise not to annoy the Orphan Asylum, and not to encourago tl» said orphan to leave without the approval of the Superintendent .... Approved by The application should be sent to tLe Superintendent, and he will either go for the children or provide for their transportatlws.^In no case should a community take op a collection to send a man with the children, nor send the children before theSaperlntendent has been consulted. .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. ^ CO., PORTSMOUTH, VA. _ DYSPEPSIA! wMTIS” IT? IT IS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: Heartburn, Sick Stomach, Ileadache, Tasting j’-our Food after EaUng, Spit- ■ pio Your Food, Couftipation, Torpid Indigestion, Tri-lrahilitv. Uiz'/.inos.s. I'istnrbed Sleen. with Nervous Irritability, Dizziness, 1 'istiirbeti Sleep, with DISTRESSING BREAMS AND UNTOLD SUFFERING. Beckwith’s Anti-Dyspeptic Pills have cured thousands of such sutrerers, and will do it egain. No medicine^ was ever sustnined by such undoubted ttstiiuony. Try tluun. Sold by Drugists. S.A.STim&C(l, NORFOLK, Va. FURNITURE CARPETS, ■Window Shades, Lace Curtains, PIASOSaiitOBliJillS HYMAN St DANCY’S HIGH GRADE PREMIUM PhOSPHATE C.Td'eful attention to Consignments and prompt returns. Quotations and Market. Reports furnished regularly to our patroiLS. Orders for future deli^ry For twenty^eara we-bave stood at the head of our business,*and*this sea son onr ^assortment’exceeds in'volume and variety any former display. asrouv .'immense warerooms contain an area'of over.30,000 square.feet.-^fl We import and buy from FIRST HANDS, and for CASH DOWN. No concern in this country possesses perior faeilities;;to ourselves, and'ue guarantee to'sell as •low. asgany house in the North. Our assortment |of|lPIANOS AND ORGANS is the LARGEST IN :THE SOUTH and we sell at Lowest Factory Prices Our Agency embraces]the|very^finest 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 gee us or write CO us if needing anything in our line. S. A. STEVENS & 00., NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, Market. Reports furnished regularly to our palroiLS. Orders lor future delivery execuced Having direct telegrapiiic comniuiiity with New York Cotton Ex change, orders sent to us will have prompt dispatch. Correspondence solicited. 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. Uebid !0 do 80- ^ gut out tlirough the night,fell | won’t have a sou a king/’ - quarry and broke its ‘ the monach. said into 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 tlie 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 situation offered be- lore.,endorshig an application; and alao J. L. H. MISSILLIER, Dealer in General Hardware, STOVES, SASH. BLINDS, DOORS, PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, BREECH-LOADING SHOT GUNS, CROCKERY, CUTLERY,&c Manufacturers of Sheet Iron and Tin Ware. TOBACCO FLUES A SPECIALTY. HBNDEBSON, N. C. oc5-8m LUTHER SHELDON, nwAT.wn IN SASHES, DOORS, BLINDS, . MOULDINGS, BRACKETS, STAIR RAILS, NEWELS, BUILDERS' HARDWARE, Pai.AU. 0114, Patty AKD BUILDIMO HATERIAE. OF EVEUY DCSCniPnOM. Nob. 16 W. Side Market Sqr. and 49 Roanoke Ave. feb7yl NORFOLK, Va. RET. F. S. STARRETTE, BEFORE YOU BUY ANY SCHOOL 300KS, SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOKS, Be sure to exauiine the NewJ’atalogue of ALFRED WILLIAMS & CO., Raleigh, N. C, HYRSAN & DANCJY, COTTON COMMISSION MEnCHANTS AND PROPRIETORS OP NO. .H WATER STREET, NORFOLK VA. offerljigs upon tills market, and spare no p. THE NEW ITo. 8 Wheeler & Wilson SEWING MACHINE With Straight Needle and Improved Bobbin, is, beyond all doubt, the Most Perfect and Sat isfactory Sewing Machine in the WORLD. B^Sold on easy terms. Agentsai; Dealers wanted. Address WHEELER & WILSON; M’P’G CO., Raleigh, N. C. R. P. Richardson & Co., "Wholesale and Retail Dealers in CARPETINGS, THE ORPHANS’FRIEi'L Organ of tbe On^iban Asylum at« and of the Grand Lodge of ‘.i - song in North Carolina.'; IS PUBUSHKD EA'EKV V-VIllNEfl! / DURHAM T0BAC09 ( HONEST, POPULAR, RELIABLE SATISFACTOHY SIVIOKING TOBACCO EVER PUT UPON THE MARKET, Hence Dealers and Consumers always pro nounce it THE BEST. flavor and quality Is not grown el'^ewherc In the world, the popularity of these goodslson’y!; ■ hy the quantity produced. ■•Ve are In position to command the choice cl all If ” V p ^T '"-"30 pains or expense to give the trade the 9Lt«l iluOf NORFOLK COLLEGE, FOR YOUMG I., A DIES Offers more advantages thorn cmy other College for young ladAes in the South. . Mbderii in all ' its appointments, fine grounds, n> w and elegant buildings, &c. Under Protestant influence, but undenominational. Full collegiate course of ytndy. Special provisionsfor best instruction in Music, Art, Ancient and Modern L.mguages; conversation in Freneh and German daily. Three hundred and thirteen pupils last ses sion. Charges very low when superior advantages are coosidered. For cata logue containing full infonnation, ad dress^ R. If. Wynne, Secretary, or llEy.R.M. Saunders, Principal, sep21-2m Norfolk, Va One Dollar a Yes OIL CLOTHS, CURTAIN MATERIALS, WINDOW SHADES, CANTON AND COCOA MATTINGS, No. 809, East Main St., Pace “Block,” RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, aug 31-ly Lately in charge of Richmond Acad emy, at Rocklngnara, has bought out Branson’s Book Store, 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. —'OO a-. BRANSON HOUSE. RALEIGH, N. C. Good transient board by the day, week or mouth, at reasonable rates. Omnibuses and carriages meet all the trail's. .... A good porter and attentive dining room servants always on hand. This House is located near the Capi tol Square. It is designed to promote tin c tainment, instmetton and hiterrr'.'. THE YOUm> especially those deprived of th' 'o fltso'' parental and scholastictiojn' It also seeks- to increase the h ■ growth of - : ^-rorperouG by siig':--f.' propero!.j .■ i-, e'larityaudtrp- ’■ ■ nels of benevoRnoe. in order th'd-1 may, by doing good to others, e-.lii. their owe h-arts.and exto.ni f i-; zon of i;i i' ;mar. synr athieB, •.•=1. ascend;’- -'d> ’--v me of obicrvui.Lon. ;ia-Jr-..-..- ORPHANS’ FMBl* D. OxFOBO, N.’C:
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