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THE FLOWERS COLLECT ' A. ;HB;; 2 EIEMD f . vol: xi: i -no. 32. Tie Friend and Templar. li. IL WHITAKLE, E iitor A Froprier6r: I Subscription Steeled. "-. Kmprs Jlorntain XriDciIi; S 150 G (! Edwards, II'oerton. r. .. ... 25 UrT trn Ford's Detot, Vi.,. 1 00 Jot.Z. Pritt, Edentcn, ......... .100 T J Sawyer for N U Cursoi and V C ' . . Taris, Pamlico . y . . . . . ...1.. 12 00 Mrs. S N Dick for SE ard '2 00 V Bill yd for J Brown, Charlotte. ... 1 00 T H Twiford,' East Lake,. . . ... 1 00r F L HarrtU1, ; ' " ' 1 Orf W-H.& E aTacbt r Pleigb,?. ... 1 00 J M Davis. ....'.... 1 O) . , Behind. ' This paper is a whole week be hind in publication; The reason is, that a press of job work same upon us during the Christmas holidays which had to be done at once. " : -.!:- But, our readers shall not be the losers by it. We shall give them two papers this week insiead of one; and next week we shall en deavor to be out on time. .. Mrs. Whitaker sent out a hand some' set of Regalia a few days ago from which she received the following return: ' " Woodland, Is. C., Jan. 2nd, 1830. Dear Sihtee: I Lave just received the Reyalia and am well pleased with it. I t bink the Lodge - D eputy's l'ealia very pretty. Yours Truly, . ' Paul. Hakbeix. Mrs. Whitaker is prepared at all times to fill orders promptly. ; CsL Villis T7hitaer. - . This gentleman die ailiires f dence, six miles soutji of Ral eigh, in the 89th year of his age, on the morning of the 10th inst, After along and very distressing illness. He was the last survi vor of a large family of . sons and daughters of John Whitaker, one of the early settleiss of Wake county . V Col. Willis Whitaker's life is intimately associated, with the history of 'his country from the -war of 1812 to the day of his death, and in every relation of life he w as faithful, and just.' -He leaves a good record -as a rich legacy to his "children and sur viving friends. - He was buried on last Sab bath by his neighbors, who came out in great numbers to do him this last, sad service. ... "Ohxistmas. Gifts In the behalf of Miss Salije Cannon, the little queen of our social circle, thanks are hereby returned for Christmas presents received by her: To Mr. S. N Cannon, Wiimmston, N. T!., for a large box of bananas, a fine cro tched sasqne and hood, aiid a- ten dollar bilk ' To Mrs. S. F. Koonce, of Wake, for a ' handsome gold S sh pin. To Mr. S. B. I)odd, fir a handsome Breast pin of coral and gold. To Mrs Juds;e Upchurch, K ileigh, for a China tea Set a large cornucopce of French candies, and a basket ot Malaga grapes. To'MissJosie Bryaa of JoaeHboro, for a china Motto Cup and Saucer, and silk motto. To Mrs Amelia A- Whitaker of Wake for a pair of beautiful Muscovey ducks. ; An attempt was made in Mad rid 31st ult , to assassinate Al fonso, King of Spain. He was shot at twice while driving in his carriage with the Queen, one of the balls cheek. whizzing close to her miij? ITerr Year. Friends and Templars, wo es teem it a great privilege to be permitted to address jou once more. We devotedly thank God that he has spared our .lives through the old year, and through the Christmas season; to see the commencement of a New Year Many who. were living when we issued the, last' .nnoiber- of this paper, who were looking forward to a 'Merry Christmas seas9n and a Happy New Year, are gone from our midst to be seen no more... They are dead. y Butj we are still spared, and are permitted to look out upon the New Year with hope. May it be a successful one to our cause! May it be noted for peace and general prosperity in all our bor-J A New Year's greeting to all ! The Journal q Industry t a very interesting paper, published in this city by the brothers Hunter, speaking of the colored exodus, says: ' ' . . "North Carolina is the last place in the South in whicli such a desperate scheme could find any adequate justification in the condition . of our . people. Here partizaii asperities have, in great measure, given way', to an era of good feeling and friendly interest; here our people, white and blaek1 are quite peaceable ; and are xutnitig'Witrteu0uiginglBnergy to the development of their edu cational and material resources: here the colored people are doing as well as they are in Indiana or any other State; and yet we find the miserable emisaries of this emigration craze prowling around among us, taking advantage of the unsuspecting credulity of the less thoughtful, and persuading them off to become objects of pity in order that they may enrich themselves from the fund?Taised for their relief. We again urge our people to stay at home and work. This is the surest way of curing any ill from which we may be suffering." . - T Brother Joseph E. Piatt of Edenton says : 'Seeing the cross mark deno ting the death of the issue of '79, please find enclosed one dollar for the Friend and Templar. I want to start the new year with my name for the Friend, hopiug it may have great success in cir culation; and I sincerely, hope all Lodges Will take it I am very poor out lor the sate ol having it in my Family, if needs be I will cut down rations.' - Brother J. A Parker, of Bath, Ya., speaks of the Friend ami Tern pin r thus: "For my part, I think mere of it than any other paper I take." All really truehearted tern per- ance people will take interest in ! their paper. An editor soon finds out who are the earnest workers. . The.Durham Becorder learns that efforts are being made by those interested to raise a fund ; for the purchase of a lot for the building of an Episcopal church. 'and "RALEIGH, &-. C.V JAII. 7, 1880. A ITffW Leaf. With the New Year, we should turn over 'a new leaf as temper ance workers. ,. We have closed the Ledger of the last year, struck the balance and know, or ought to know, just he w the matter stands. - Now we open new. books or it be tho -grand .Vim of us all to irig you will pardon the delay have no blots on this year's page as I always like to obey orders; but, if possible, to 'make a clean, and never wish to be Cehind in spotless record, v -r ii ' l i i -i ' : 1 . In tnenrst plac3, we must keen i r " ; r the pledge, in all its bearings, County ; Lodge, I intended to prominently before our minds, make an effort to procure a few and'try to keep it sacredly. more subscribers there, but Bro. In the second place, we should K Tatum, the District Deputy i : ' i being on hand, said he was taen systematize as much as possiWe; i u F engaged m the same -business, .for as the years;. pass and pur and wanted me to attend to my days on earth become fewer, we owy business, and not to be sail should learn to save all the mo- ing in his waters. I told hmj. all 'ments. . right, provided he would see" T j.1 - r ' " , it. That I had no intention of In the third place, we must , i . . , i . -r make improvement upon the ef- that some one must manage the forts of the past' year. . Experi- helm. That it would uot do to ehce is a'good teacher, and if e let the little boat go,-: ashore, &c. have been watchful and thought- He promised we he would car . . " t . ... - , tamly attend to it. 1 told him 1 ml we have notyjfailed to see the ;e was going to inform you .oiit, causes of many- of our failures and to see to it that I did not and successes. . Lbt us profit by experience, and looking to heav- en for health and strength, go - i, . i forward!. . ' , - xa, are jouu-irinuu oi lem- perance-., : .. . 1 , Iesmy son; but why do you nsk ? 'liecause, 1 heard Mr. lnte say that every mend ol temper- ance ought to take a. temperance paper for his children to read; and vou don't.' Bro.T. C. Williams, G. W. C. T, was in our city during several days this week, and llid us the honor of taking tea with us oue evening. v e grea iv emoved . .T . . -. - liis vim't : State Clippings Peace Institute, Raleigh, has 112 pupils. A most excellent school. ; John It. Day & Co., of Dur ham, have made an assignment. f . . ' The Newbern people 'pounded' the Bev. J. B. Brooks one night last wee1-. , The Fayetteville . (Gazette re- cuius iue uurmugoi meresiaence i , t.1. t :.. . f n i ol the late Col. Alexander Mur- chison, of Harnett county, De cern oer lbth. A vouug man named Stewart was burned to death? in the house. . . The Methodist Advance, an eight page weekly newspaper, will be published in the town of Durham, N. C, beginning on 20th of this month, by Frank H. Wood. Terms of subscription $1.50 per annum in advance. The Cape Fear Banner is the title of a new ; Democratic candi date for popular f aver, which will make jits , appearance in Fayetteville on the third Wednes of this month, Mr. H. J. McDuf fie, proprietor and publisher. Communications, short and to the point, are always in order. COMMUNICATIONS: For the Friend and Templar. Fort Landing, N. C. ) ' Dec. 22nd, 1879. ' "Df.ar Bro. Wiiitaker:T no- ticed your reminder placed in pencil brackets, (to send two new subscribers uy tne next man;, l was too busy'to attenl to it at the time, so 1 had to deter it un til now. Here thev come hon- any gooa wotk. iUoix - xJeiiiSi' iu vuiuiuuia uu iub iota . ri : i' t insr... lit the oro-nTiization of the catch him nappitfg. r Bro. Tatum is a whole-soul man, and.there is ? Ke 9??.d Templar,;but he is a little inclined to be careless, u..v un disisiiiovithe 1 ' 1 . t are contending against is craftv and powerful, and to subdue him will require united action. ye must be united, not j?nly in 0ur corporate capacity, but in our deeds. There is boisterous weather ahead of us, and it be- comes us to hold up the hamls of our noble Editor, so that be can successfully stem the current, and ride through all opposition. It is well known he cannot do it principally within himself. All must lend a helping, hand. Our I ' . 1 1 111 A t 1 own nature aemanas man we neip one another, then let us do it. It is a noble cause we are engaged in. Have you ever thought ot it, what patriotism it Is, to spend cur time, our talents and our means in conquering the great enemy of souls, and giving free dom to those groaning under its cruel tyranny. Then let us go to work more earnestly, and vie with each other and see who can accomplish the most in this good wTork Crnrl -will mnsf neanrifllv bless our efforts if wr, wnli onlv I . . . J nut our trust in him. Fraternally, Eph. Leigh. For the Friend and Templar. Elmixgton, Va., Dec. 29tti, 1879 Beo. Whtaker: I have just learned by reading the last issue of your valnable pa per, Tfte Friend and Templar, that you pro pose to enlarge very soon. I earnestly hope that the brethren will bestir themselves in getting np clubs for the new year, begin iiing at once. ' We cannot get along without a temper ance organ, the proposed enlargment of yonr paper will be ja&t what we need, and more than ever worthy of patronage. Let tbe ready writers arouse themselves and send on items of interest ; I will do all I can in getting and sending subscribers and items of inter.st We will be glid to see yoa in Virginia ' Come over and help Hi" Youw in F., T. & C. Jcs. A. Cbowdee. TERMS. $1.00 a Year. Some people have a fashion of confusing excellent remedies with the largo mass of patent medicines.' and in this they are gailty of a wrong. There are some adver tised medicines fully worth all that is asked for tbem, and oue at least we, know of -Hop Bitters. The writer has had oc casion to use the Bitters in jnst snch a cli mate as we have most of the year in Bay City, and has always found. them to-be first-class and. reliable, doing all that- is claiined for them. Tribune, This paper is a most excellent advertizing medium. It is the only temperance paper in the State. It were needless to do more than simply call attention to the new advertisement of the Messrs. W. H. & B. S. Tucker, which appears,in thisweek's issue.' for they are too wejland favorably- known to the pub lic, to need a word of commendation from us. ; ; ;;" . But, we will take the liberty of saying that at no timej- in their long and success ful career as the lea Jing merchants of this city, have they been 'in a better condition to make it to the interest of buyers to call and see them. Their stock is immense and as varied as are the wants and whims of the men or women; and they keep none bat first class goods, which they can afford to sell and do sell, oftentimes, more cheap ly than inferior goods ofthe "same lines, are sold in many places. Good goods and at the very lowest prices jon can find al ways, at Tucker's. They treat all their customers alike -rich and poor -hence the people like to go there. . They never allow a poor woman,, because she is poor, to sit pr stand for halfan hour without attention; but are prompt, polite and fair , in their uetuiugB, iu u.ru:s mi. x ueix, gruuu. sue-. cess has been the result of their gentle- rainlv condncW:, -- : - ine nnaersigneu respecnuiiy aunoances 10 the public that she can furnish, on short notic. Regalia of any Quality, from finest velvet, trimmed with bullion fringe. - rr'i . . - . , , gold or silver lace and stars, to common Work ing Regalia for Lodges, Councils, Granges, &c, at prices lower than the same can be bought for in the Northern Markets. Having been engaged in the Regalia Business for a number of years, she flatters herself that she can give satisfaction in every case, and make it to the advantage of parties to order from her. She can also furnish Bu lges and Sashes for Marsha. s of Fairs; and: Sunday School Banners will be made at short notice. Address ; Mrs. M. E. WHITAKER Friend and Templar Office, BEST !H THE WORLD! nre Ql-Card soaa in or dirty white color. It may appear vhlte, xaminea , oy ii elr. bnt a COJIPAUISON WITH cutTicrir & ctsx 'akti a no II A 3IMEB " DKAXD will ho W tlie difl'ereuee. See that rf Pfltlne Soda I xvTi'teand PI. II E a should be AXr MJIILAK SUtisr.lSWS timed, for food. : A rimple tnt prTP test cf the com para tire Talue ot different Itran-'s of Fod is tr diwolre a di t Fxonlul cf Mi hliDd with about a pint cf -waXfT thot rmrrerf) m clear Riass, rtirring" until all is Ihoroughi y diolvei. The delete rious inlub!e matter ia tb inferior 8od will be shown tf?t r tiiDome twentr minutes or sooner, by ihe milky hvTa.wi of the eolutioa fed the cuaurity boating; flock 7 matter ao coniing to quiihty. 1 Be rvre and ask for Chnrch k Co.'s SoA and tee that 1 heir name ia on the package and jou. Kill ptt the pa rest and whitest mde. The nea nt this with sour milk, in prelerence to Bakin; See. one pond pac&age f r valuable inform- tion and read rarefully. ' , 1 Imr slightly SHOW THIS TO YCUfl BR0CER: "
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