Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-28
Affiliated Societies.

The heart-rending suferings and Affections
which New Orleans has passed through, af-
fords the strongest testimony of the value
of Benevolent Associations, formed for the
elevation of man and to afford mutual assis-
tanee in the hour of distress and need
Thousands have felt their soothing influence
and thousands through their care and alton
ton hanA-haan detyereu from the greedy
Jaws of the devourcr. Kindly Offices, frater-
nal sympathy have been showered upon the
pathways of the unfortunate and the bereav-
ed, and they have been made to feel that
this is not so bad a world, after all.
The Ancient Order Of Free Masons have
attended to the members of their Brother
hood-their necessities have been supplied
the mystic signs and tokens have been given
and assurances received that q Brother is to
hand, to relieve, aid and succor. No Stran-
gers hand is needed-the Brotherhood are
blythe sacred Family-to minister, cheer
and comfort. Charity's aid is not invoked,
but every Mason's purse is common to his
brother in such an hour. Noble, time-hon-
ored Institution! 1t has lived through the
ravages of accumulated ages, and will contin-
ne to survive all commissions, all revolutions,
all decay.
The noble Order of Odd Fellowship, too,
has performed a sublime part in this time Of
great trial and suffering. We see it stated
that among the thousands of Odd Fellow
who have suffered and died in New Orleans
not one was relieved in any other way thar
by the regular ministrations of the Order
1t was a heavy charge, but it was performed
with an alacrity and c~heerfulness worthy 0
those who worship at the sublime shrine 0
Friendship, Lore and Truth" All homo
to the Philanthropic Bands of Odd Fellow
kof New Orleans, and may they receive no
only the high rewards ola good conscience
here, but the glorious rewards of the Gran
Master who shall say to thcm-"Itis enough
come up higher"
By the way, speaking of Odd FELLOWSHIP
and its beautiful, faithful practical working
it will not be considered amiss, we trust,
!, say a word to the Brethren of old "Manteo
Of that Fraternity, by way of rousing the
from their lethargy. No city can boast of
better membership than ours; none, perhap
: more devoted to the sublime principles of Il
Order-but We have allowed yourselves
become Indifferent and remiss in your attel
S dance upon your meetings-you do not brir
: to bear those sublime precepts so eloquent
t and forcibly impressed upon you in IL
|. Lodge Room-long absence has estrang,
e your interest in the good work. This oug
e not so to be-let us resolve it shall not tn
be, but determine to wipe out the reproat
by faithfulness and diligence in the futur
Let there be a full and general attendance
l. Friday night next, ind let each pledge hi
ID self before the altar of our Order, to pro
n more worthy of the high calling to which
d have been chosen.
IT, Our beautiful though simple Fraternit
H. the Sons of Temperance, have also perforI
y. ed a conspicuous mart in tho GrAat and hn
work Of Bene Violence so largely demanded
ID the devastating scourge. The stranger
n name and countenance, but a brother
y heart and hand, as we'll as the neighbor a
"- personal friend of the Brotherhood the
y have each am all felt, seen and received
rs beneiccnt operations Of the Order. CO
TO- mittees of Visitation and Investigation W
IT. constantly and industriously employed
'ig ministering to the afflicted and hunting
GU cases of distress and suffering. The oil
err consolation was poured into many a bleed
heart, and many rescued from the yawn
ew s%epulture which swallowed its thousand:
by They performed their melancholy work '
lso a prompt hand, though bowed down wit
ers bruised spirit. God bless and prosper
.ov Sons of the Crescent City, is the aspira
- of thousands of distant ones, who haveht
OF of their faithfulness to the absent loved
our in that fated City. Verify, they shall |
ted their reward.
And yet there arc some who croak al
{" secret societies" and their fears that
: will "subvert the liberties of the countr
Miserable Pharisees, can no good thing c
md out of Nazareth ? Croak on verify,
reward is sure.