The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-02-11
For the Herald.
THE sLOAFERB' CLUE"

Mr.. EDITOR :--As all great move.
ments, enterprises, and organizations
need publicity TO give them notoriety, l
thought l would put my prolific pen
and stupendouR mind to the task, and
note, briefly, the leading points OF
"Joint Stock Company" in our midst,
composed OF the first intellects OF our
county, more recognizable under the
name of "Loafer's Club" This is q
powerful Institltioni 1 have just Joined
and consequently do not know the ex--
net amount OF capital invested, nor all
the inns and outs of said company. But
1 do know this much: with the great
avidity and untiring energy with which
zach pursues and fills the part assigned
him, that it must strike handsome di-
vidend, and Is a paying institution.
Since the formation Of our Club have
heard it rumored that they are being
spread broadcast all over the land. but
ours will ever claim the distinguished
honor of being irHt in the grand move,
and we think that all others will have to
consult us in regard to first principles
to succeed, and revolve around uH, their
great life-giving centre, as lesser lights,
in our onward march to historical
fame.
Mr.. Editor, spoke of the indefatiga-
BILE energy of the members of our insti-
tuition. Why, sir, have known men,
bers of our Club to watch with tho great
est apparent interest in the thriving in
dustry and growing prosperity of the
community at largo, for a week at a
time, without evincing the slightest de.
gree of fatigue, or desiring for u moment
to be released from the burdens of tho
institution. Chickering's and disagree
ments are unknown and unheard Of in
this institution, OF which am proud to
say am a worthy member, and an in
telligent representative. Some of our
members wore the harness \ good long
time before the institution was resolved
into living organization; but it lives
now, and all its members pull in har-
ness with the most commendabls cour-
age and remarkable adaptation.
This institution, OF which ! just ro-
marked that was highly intelligent
and respectable member, was institut ted
for all agcs, conditions, and colors of
men. Il will just make note here, that
women can't join this institution, as it
would conflict with domestic felicity,
and run the thing into the ground. We
have had several applications. but do
not wish to bo troubled with any more. J
And we think that all men who look ut
life fron proper standpoint, can't help
but subscribe to the resolutions We have
adopted, the most important OF which
give below:
We have resolved to keep our handa
unspotted and without blemish, keeping
thons- from -.heNtacp with tho rouxl,
usages and labors ofthis world.
We will strictly investigate tho bust
ness of every man who is not member
of the institu ion.
Any outsider who waits on n lady
once, and does not want his character to
suffer thereby, must make known his
intentions 10 the institution, whether OF
not they are serious, or the case will he
decided for him.
A three months notice must he given
previous to the contamination of mar
riage, or our investigating committee
might have it published week or sc
| ahead Of lime.
At each weekly meeting Of our insti
tuition, we will make il business to ap
point one member to attend church, IL
see that the members are all orthodox
and to take particular notice of who Ina,
the gallantry to see Miss McFlimsy
safely sheltered under her own paterna
roof.
Mr.. Editor, we will not cnumorate tn,
many other excellent resolutions incor
poratei into our institution, deeminl
this sufficient to awaken the solicitud'
Of all parties, and If we have INSPIRED
you, Mr.. Editor, with a sufficient desir,
to start one in your place, let us hes
from you, and we will give You all no
cessary points upon which to act. Al
our institution gains influence and in
terest, will let you know. These few
lines hsve penned during short 70
prieve from business, but business nov
calls, and must away.
| Yours, devotedly,
| THE SECRETARY.
WELLINGTON, Nd, Feb. Sth, 1871.