The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1867-06-05
J. 1892 CADIZ OHIO, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8. 1867

receipts, as a widows and OrphanS' fund
for the exclusive benefit of the widows and
orr hans Of deceased brothers, to be ex.
pended under the instruction of the Trus-
tees of the Lodges In addition to the pc
cuniary benefits, which We are bound to
render to all such as are entitled thereto.
not as favor to the recipients, but as a
right secured to them by our laws, the Or
der is in The constant habit of making large
donations for charitable purposes, both with
in and without the Order. Yet, nofhwth
standing the almost constant draft upon the
Treasury for benefits and charity, so well
and iudieously are the finances OF our in
stitutiOn managed, that, out OF the 324
Lodges an174 encampments in the State
Of Ohio, not one, hut has ample means at
all times to meet all its pecuniary obliga-
tions, and most of them have considerable
sums invested which yield handsome reve-
| nuCs. -.
We are commanded by our laws, to visit
the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the
dead. and educate the orphan. The faith
tul discharge of these duties, is imperative
ly enjoined by Odd Fellows hip, and are
never neglected D well regulated Lodges.
Who but an Odd Fellow, or a member of
some similar and kindred socati0n-who
has been Frustrated upon bed Of sickness
! by some malignant ender'ic, far from
home perhaps, and kindred, where faithful
attendance could not be procured with gold
can fully appreciate the advantages con
fered bv our Order. His wants are sunpIi-
ed by no hirelng hand; but every comfort
that is required or can be suggested by the
warm aud sympathetic hearts of brothers,
is tenderly administered bv those whose du-
ty it is to watch by his bedside. He can
| banish from his mind, all anxiety and care
fort, knowing that this ''cOmmittCe of re-
lief, : is always vigilant in the discharge of
their sacred obligations to visit the sick
| But the benefits of our beloved Order, in
this regard, do not cease upon attending to,
and supplying all the material wants of the
sick brotV rs; but by kind and brotherly
department, cheerful, inspiring. and hope
ful conversation OF the attending brothers,
his soul is cheercd and comforted continual
ly, and his mind is always kept in that state
| and condition most conductive to his recov-
cry. Our obligations strictly ard sacredly
require us to minister not only to the ma
| torial but the spiritual wants and comforts
OF our afflicted brothers.
| And when it becomes apparent that all
human efforts are about ITO fail, while the
sick brothers body is racked with pain,
and his brain is hot with fever, and he is
conscious that his time On earth is Of short
duration, has the sublime and heart felt
consolation Of knowing that his tender and
devoted wife and helpless little ones, whom
he 50 fondly loves, will not be thrown upon
the charities of cold and heartless world;
for in becoming an Ode Fellow he has laid
up a store for them in the warm and affcc-
tionate hearts Of his brethren, who will
care for and comfort his bereaved family in
the hour of their deepest trouble and dis
tresS; ard in the treasury OF the Lodge, to
which he has contributed, he knows that
there is a. widows and orphans fund sac
redly pledged for the pecunlary aid, i need
be- Of the dear ones, whom he leaves be-
hind; nd when the grim monster, death.
shall come and bear the brothers spirit
away to the celestial world, and time with
him on earth ''shall be no more, then
shall his eyes be closed his body clothed in
the hahjliments OF the grave and his mortal
remains consigned to the tomb by warm
hearted kind sympathetic brethren.
Our duties in this behalf do not tcrmln-
ate at the grave OF the teloved brother
We are to return with the stricken family,
to the house Of mourning-nOw tenantless,
dark and dreary. Relentless death has
made vacant forever, in that household, the
accustomed place OF the k1nd husband and
indalgent father; his voice shall never more
be heard there nor his presence seen. 1t is
ours, by brothcrly love aud beneiactions' IN
so far as human efforts can accomplish 1t, to
fill that place, to soften the widow S woe
and dry the orphan tear.
The relief Of distress incident to human
nature, in all its forms Is one..o Of the leading
objects Of our afhllahon. We live III a
world of change, so row and dlsappolnt-
ment. The ills that flesh is heir to- are
innumerahle, The man Of wealth to-day
being in health and luXuriant atfiuence and
ease, is beggar in RAGS tomorrow. The |
Stalwart form in the full yigor OF manhood,
in the possession of all the powers OF our
nature, Of to day, is strainhtened corse to
morrow. None are exempt from the
vicissiudes OF lite. and none so highly favor
ed as nor at some tin'G 10 reIu'ie .ile aqVicG'
couSGi n' ala Vi 'llehu,. ~ Nul nio'neinuou'
at all slieS anu unIei al Jllcu'i,s. a'lcGH'
chccriuily, anu o. alu ~ an "h' coAnc Will
I'D ~, us colhtrt.elslsrt, ,'nueIoe.
in' eouG"elon VI wv ~ =, p',an 70 uo ioSo
leaaihg ana inipor'lH' Iga.u'g' Vi OUT oroeI'
1js' - ntI d. n bo-r - ~, WOW,
ioVely tnou arr! Dut " nov peset on every
s'dG' ana ilapie nc 10 DC leu array ny t1e wlley
ana dgceltiul a'!ulelentS u d wickeu WITlo,
when bereit OF It's natural projectors lio"
susceptible the young ana tender m'nd 70
good or eVll impressions ana now lhestllna,
bly, important that fghr impressions Shail
prevail NO em3tloh OF the human heaf' IS
SO Stfohg as the rove VI parents lot 'he'i
every good ana perfect glIt, that they may
tram them, Tor uSeIulness ana Tor G2d.
Have you stood by the 1y'ng ne, eouch OF the
fond and tender mother! What IS the an
guish that wrlngS Ger hearte 1t Is not the
fear OF death; 1he pFave We, heart m oil the wo' We
pan y conquers aedtn an1 ano M .ne 10y love OF the