The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

The Orphans Home at Lauderdale has
not only elected from the Grand Lodge a
kind ex preston and hearty endorsement
annually, since the great charity was first
brought to the attention of that body, but
the contributions toward the support of the
Home, from the Craft generally, have been
liberal and continuous. Our distinguished
brother, Thos. S. Gathright, as Grand Mas
ter, first aroused the attention of the frater-
nifty to the claims Of the Home on Masons
wheresoever dispersed; and our present NJ.
W.. Grand Master, Geo. r. Fearn, in his
address at the recent Annual Communica-
ton of the Grand Lodge, made the follow
ing practical, timely and eloquent remarks
In reference to the institution:
l again call your attention to the "Or-
Dhanss Home" A year ago this Institution
wss in danger of being lost to the little ones
whom it sheltered, and to whom it was not
only in name, but in deed and in truth, a
Home. That crisis has passed. BY the ex-
ertions of few of the orphans themselves,
guided by kind friends, funds sufficient to
pay for the property have been raised. and a
good title is now vested in the Trustees
But though relieved in this respect, its ne
cessities are still great. The inmates of the
Alone" must be fed, clothed and educated.
Many of them are the children of our broth
ers; all of them .are helpless, destitute or
phans. On whom have they q stronger
claim than upon the members of an Institu-
ton whose corner stone is Charity? LII you
turn n deaf ear to their appeals, who will
heed them? Can you not assist them? 1t
Is truG that in the aggregate the expenses of
the Home" are heavy, but the sum neces-
sary for the maintenance and education of
each child is bit light, and within the pow
er of almost every Lodge in this jurisdic-
ton TO contribute. Let me suggest, then.
ANnA IL
the support of one of these children, place
its name upon the book of the Lodge, adopt
it. and see that the pledge is made good by a
prompt remittance to the Treasurer of the
required amount. Do this, and the result
will be that every member will be better
man and Mason, and there will be such a
flame kindled upon your affairs as will illu-
mine this entire jurisdiction, and your
Lodges will be filled with the best men of
your community.
ain Faith and Hope the world will disa-
But ali mankind's concerned in Charitv.~
All must be false that thwart thisone great
end,
And all OF God, that bless mankind. or
mend"
The recommendations of the Grand Mas
ter having been referred to special COM
mittee, the same were heartily approved
and commended to all the Subordinate
Lodges.
The Grand Secretary will shortly trans
init these recommendations to the Lodges in
official form, accompanied with tabular
statement oft children now at the Home,
In the meantime, however, we should be
glad to have an expression from such of the
Lodges as may observe this article. We
understand, through our excellent Bro
VIM. French, that Vicksburg Lodge, No.
20, has expressed readiness to assume
the expense of taking care of at least one
orphan. Who nextg The total expense.
per annum, need not exceed sixty-five dol
lars. Here is something in the way of prac-
teal charitF---here are objects worthy our
frAternal and tenderest regard. There
are nearly three hundred Lodges in Mis-
sissippi There are less than two hundred
orphans at the Home. They are all the
children of the 'I.oss Cause. and about one
half the number are the children of our
deceased brethren. They were left to rs in
faith and trust. Let us accept the charge,
In tho simple and systematic manner sug-
gessed by the Grand Master.