Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-10

ed in the little cottage until my sweet
molher's death. and my fathers Masonic
brothers anticipated our every want
And when | was at last an orphan, my
protectors took me away. All felt that
was sacred charge. was placed un.
der the care of the most reliable nstruc.
tors, and my health was carefully guard.
ed. ] lived in the house OF him whom
had asked TO be my father. and
! believe he loved mo as his child. When
arrived at the age Of twenty years
was married-wi.h the full appreciation
of nv guardians--to Mr.. Herbert, con.
( lidcnlial clerk III dry goods house. The
/ young man was Il Mason; he was atten.
live TO his business. That was not quite
ten years ago. Now he is partner in the
same house We have IN elegant home.
and u wide circle oi friends; but none
ave so dearly priced US the tried and true
aud once every year our parlors are
opened 10 receive with their families The
few who remain oil those who at the
lime of my fathers death, were members
OF the Lodge to which he belonged. -
You understand now. my friends, why |
love Masonry
Mrs. Henderson lifted her eyes To those
OF her husband. lie WAS looking at her
50 wisilulIy, 50 p!cadingly.
"My dear wife," hc said, "Mrs. Her.
herl's story is but one OF thousands. 1t
Is The aim OF Masonry TO relieve the dis.
ircssed everywhere, and to elevate ard
onnoble ourselves. oar laJoIs take Us
often from the home circle; but il would
not be mauly in "a 10 spread knowledge
OF the good we do. To many of the re-
cipients OF our charity it would be bitter
relief, If trumpctcd iorlh 10 the world 60
MI, Henderson placed both her hands
Ia those OF her husband, and said her
eyes hiHs with tc-,ts, Il will learn to
play th.u la,rr irr YOU. aud think | can
gNcit,omrol Ms IIcrbcrt's expression,
for tI.u differently ol Masonry than
have e,r, douc before"
The next mo,ning whcn breakfast was
over, Airs. Herbert said. Now, Mr..
Henderson. | must send an immediate
Telegram To- my husband. lor avn very
auNiou, 10 meet him. aud must not
uc>pn-- against your genuine hospitality
lonsc, than necessary"
"Wil you cnirust me with The mes
sage"
Yes, ,ir," and ii Was soon ready.
All! l was about sending YOU the
answer to yoar telegram 10 Boston, said
,hc operator to Mr.. Henderson, rs he
entered the Office
lie took the paper extended toward
him, and found the message to read as
follows: &C. W. Herbert is 4 worthy
knisht Templar. lie stands well. 50
,ialiy and financially. Ills wife is in
Wisconsin
Mr. Henderson called upon lew OF
his Masonic friends, and then hasicued
home. Taking roll OF bills from his
side pocket. he laid them beside Mrs
Herbert, saying, Il did not send your
message; | have taken the liberty to
draw on the Bank OF Masonry. \ de
posi-, made by Your husband tor your
benefit
Tie Bank OF Masonry! y deposit
lpt my benefit, DO not understand
you.r
"Wcn, then, will explain. Every
dollar man contributes towaid the sup.
port OF the Masonic institution, is q dc
posi-, TO be drawn upon any lime he OF
his family may require il. ] know. pos
itiyely, that your husband is worthy
Mason. and this money-oue hundred
doliars--i. n really and truly yours rs il
he handed il to you himself Ilyou wish
to coulinuc your journey 10 day. will
sec you safely on the one oclock train
MIS-. lIerbcIt', lip quiycred, but she
only said, 30, shall be so glad to GO
Now, have only to say, beware OF
pick pockets. said Mr.. Henderson, Smil-
ing, rs The train began 10 move.
\ week later. the Secretary OF the
Eureka CommanJcry announced to his
brothers, in regular conciave assembled,
the receipt ol letter. which he proceed.
cd to read:
M. /. Henderson, L. C., and Knights
OF Eureka Cummandery No. y;
Il enclose you check for one hundred
dollars, the amount so kindly furnished
by YOU to my wife. who arrived at home
in safety Yesterday. Ny gratitude toy you
foI Your timely sympathy and care. Is
only equaled by her own.-She says that
her experience in your city has added Il
new h,pler TO her Reasons for loving
Masonry Should any OF you visit Bos-
ton, do not fail 10 call upon us, that we
may return you our thanks in person, and
invite YOU to the hospitaliiies OF our
home
Dean of Madame PdTepd Rosa.