The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-30

rlasonry at Henderson, N. c.

rlasonry at Henderson, N. c.
Mr.. n. NJ. Lawrence, Superintepr
dent of the Oxford Orphan Asylum,
who attended the banquet given by
the Masons of Henderson on Friday
night, Jan. 18th, makes the following
kind and complimentary reference
thereto in the lastissue of the Orphans
Friend, incidentally touching upon other
things in connection with his visit:
Henderson is an active, busy, stirring
town. Its push and energy is very per
ceptible to business man. There is a
sOlidity about the town that impresses
you, besides you will be struck with the
cordiality that is extended to you by
almost everybody.
1t was our pleasure to be present last
Friday night at the banquet given by
the Masonic lodge, Henderson, No. 229.
The occasion was most enjoyable. A re-
ception was held in the hall of the lodge,
into which they've just moved, and which
is fitted up most admirably. The recep-
ton was from till 10. The spacious
hall was filled to it's capacity, with ladies
and gentlemen who seemed to heartily
enjoy the occasion.
Bro. Harris, the W. NJ, did the honors
most handsomely, assisted by all the
brethren. 1t was a privilege to meet
with and feel the cordial grasp OF their
hands,-and to know that it came from
true Masonic hearts. Masonry is a big
thing in Henderson. The Lodge is well
differed and is in good working condi-
ton. They have plenty of work on hand
and bright prospect before them. Bro.
7 h~ hno Glad ho Enck
we'll for several years, was our host. 1t
hospitable family. We had the pleasure
of shaking hands with our good friend
Bro. Massenburg who is so popular with
all the drummers and the travelling
public generally, and with Bro. Manning
of the GOLD LEAF, and his most estima-
BILE wife. Bro. Manning has one of our
boys-Eugenc Patterson, who left US last
summer when his time was out. We
were glad to hear such good reports OF
him.
. The supper was simply elegant and we
enjoyed it hugely. The good ladies who
had it in charge were at their best, and
as we looked upon them rendering such
loving service, we said in our heart, God
bless the good women of North Carolina.
MasOns' wives know that Masonry is
one of the best thingsin the world, and
every sensible woman is proud when her
husband belongs to the order. And now
that Masonry is taking such an active
interest in the Oxford Orphan Asylum,
spending their money, and giving their
best thought to make it q Mecca for the
order, and a home for the destitute,
homeless orphans of ole North Carolina,
the hearts of our good women are swell
ing with gratitude to Almighty God be-
cause they know if misfortune should be-
fall them and their children be left Or
phans, that they will be taken care OF
and fitted for LIES duties and RESPONSE
biities. Henderson Lodge is a strong
believer in the Asylum, and has always
been most liberal contributor to all it's
interests. This accounts for the healthy
growth and progress of the order and
the increasing interest taken in it by the
people of that town.
We hope to have the pleasure of meet
ing the brethren again very soon.
n. NJ. L.
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Testimonial.
The following offered by Bro. j. F
Coghill at the recent session of Vance
County Alliance, was unanimously
adopted, viz:
In memory OF B. T. Tucker, late chap
lain of Vance County Alliance, who de-
parted this life on October 9th, 1895.
for the good OF the Alliance, never losing
oil OpPol IuIIC.N W ouS ~ SoOou WI u IL
Its behalf, and ever admonishing his
brethren to he faithful to their obliga
tions. Except on account of sickness he
was never absent from the post Of duty.
His fervent prayer at the opening and
close of our sessions, and his consistent
daily walk made us all to realize that the
religion of Jesus pervaded his whole life
The church of which he was a member
will miss him much, for his labor in the
Lords vineyard was untiring. In fact
other denominations than his own found
in Bro. Tucker one willing to help the
cause of the Master, no matter where
the harvest field.
God, in his infinite wisdom has seen I'll
to call him from his IabOrs here to Ell JOY
the rest that ''remaineth" for him in the
"house not made with hands, eternal in
the heavens
Therefore be it resolved by this ALI
ance:
LIST. That we "sorrOw not as those
(Which have no hope" confidently be
lieving that Ou1 loss is his eternal gain
End. That we tender our sincere sym
pathy to the bereaved family, praying
that God will be their comforter anC
gaide through life and that He will at last
reunite them with him whom they lOve(
so well on earth.
3rd That this testimonial OF our re
gard be entered upon the records OF ou1
Alliance, and that copy be sent to Bro
fuckers family, also copy each to tn
Progressive Farmer, GOLD LEAF and Caucus
ian, with request that they publish it.
B.
When a Woman
flakes Up Her Mind