The Republican journal., 1874-01-01

when | was ut last an orphan. my protect
ors took me away All felt that / was q
sacred charge. | was placed under the
care of the most reliable instructors, and
my health was carefully guarded. | lived
my father, and ! believe he loved me as
his child When l arrived at the age of
twenty years, was married-with the full
appreciation Of my guardians-to Mr Her.
bert, confidential clerk in dry goods
house. The young man was Mason; he
was honest and attentive TO his business.
That was not quite ten years ago Now he
is partner in the same house We have an
elegant home. and wide circle oftrends !;
but none are so dearly priced as the tried
and true; and once every year our parlOrs
are opened, to receive with their families
the few who remain of those who at the
time of my father sdeath, We're 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 He was looking at her
so wsttnllY 50 pleadingly
My dear wife, he sald 'A[rS Her
bert's story is but one of thousands 1t is
the aim Of Masonry to relieve the dis
treSsed everywhere, and to elevate and en-
noble ourselves Our labors take us often
from the home circle but it would not he
manly in us TO spread 4 knowledge of the
good we do. 10 many of the recipients of
our charity 1t would be bitter relief, if
trumpetcd lol III to the world Mrs Hen
dcrson placed both her hands in those of
her husband, and said, her eyes filing with
tears, Il will learn to play that piece for
you. and think can give it some of Mrs.
llcrbcrt's expression, for | think different
ly Of Masonry than | have ever done
before The next morning, when break
fast was over, Mrs IIerbert's said. "Now.
Mr.. Henderson, | must send an immediate
telegram to my husband for | am very
anxious to meet him. and must not tres
pass upon your genuine hospitality longer
than necessary" VIII You entrUst me with
the messagc?' Yes, sir and ii was soon
ready. "Ah | was about sending you the
an 7Wer to your telegram to Boston, said
the operator to Mr.. Henderson, rs he
entered the office He took the paper ex-
tended toward him, and found the message
to read as follows: &c. w. Herbert is a
worthy Knight Templar He stands well
socially and financially. His wife is in
Wisconsin," Mr.. Henderson called upon a
few of his Masonic friends, and then
fastened 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. Adeposit made
by your husband for your benefit
The Bank OF Masonrym A deposit lor
my benefit | co not understand YOU"
well, then | will explain. Every dol
lar Il man contributes toward the support
OF the Masonic institution, is deposit to
be drawn upon any time he or his family
may require it. | know. positively, that
your husband is a worthy Mason, and this
money-one hundred dollars-is as really
and truly yours as if he handed il to You
himself. II on wish to continue Your
journey to-day viii see YOU safely on the
one o'clock train
Mrs Herbert lip quyered, but she only
said, 80, shall be 50 glad to go
''Now, | have only to say. beware of
pick pockets" I" said Mr.. Henderson. smil-
ING. as the train began to move,
A week later, the Secretary of the E,u-
reEa Commandery announced to his
brothers, in regular conclave assembled.
the receipt Of a letter which he proceeded
to re.u.
M l., Henderson, f. land Sir knights
Of Eureka Commandery No. u:
II enclose yon 4 check for one hundred
dollars, the amount SO kindly furnished lly
you to my wife, who arrived at home in
safety yesterday My gratitude to you tor
Your timely sympathy and care is only
eqnalcd by her own She says that her eX-
perience in your city has added new chap
ter to her Reasons for loving Masonry
Should any OF yul visit Boston, do not
tail TO call upon Us, that we may return
You our thanks in person and invite von
to the hOqpitaite1 of our home