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OFFICERS OF GRAND LODGE.
Hom.J. W. H. Umberwood, G. W. C.T Rome, Ga
Hom. L. r. UIvtusHTOK, G. W. »X....CoTtngton, «
Mis« M*soie Blakeley, G. VV. V. T Aug ist*, “
Samuel C. R<» bii . B om, G. W. 8 Rome, ’ •'
W. H. Kmmbam, g. W. A. S Calhoun, »
Kbv. W.JI. Jtuuann, Q. W. T Marietta, «
Rev. VV. C. Duhlae, G. W. Chaplain...Carrollton, “
J. R. McComb, c. W. M Jadr»on, •<
Mtaa Abmllm Means*, G. VV. D. M “
G. W. i.G
WTNX, G. W. o. G. a Atlanta, **
Rar. W. D. Araiaaow, GranS Lecturer, Greett»boro,“
The next session will be held in Au
gusta; commencing on the last Wed
nesday in September, 1873, at 10
o’clock, x M.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
The following is a list of the name, and
number, of all Lodges of Good Templars in
thia State, with the name of each .Lodge
Deputy.imd.their Post Office address:
1, Atlanta, H C Dunlop, Atlanta.
2, Floral, George Dunlop, Atlanta.
7, Thrower, \V F Roberts, Fairburn.
9, Conyers. 0 J Duncan, Conyers.
14, Price, J Lott Price, Americus.
21, Rechabite, Ker. J B Hanson, Barnes
ville.
23. Walton, James W Jordan, Macon.
24, Good Samaritan, J II Kendrick Haw
kinsville.
28, Banner, J C F Clark, Dawson.
29, Excelsior, J J Palmer. Cuthbert.
30, Monticello, W L Zachery, Monticello.
36, Uncle Dabney, J C Smith, Palmetto.
37, Dozier, Jas. VV Mathews, Grantville.
38, Eureka, J H Coram. Morgan.
39, Friendship, A J Williams, Americus.
42, Colaparchee, John Howard, Colapar
ohee, Monroe county.
43, Richmond, Mat. L Kean, Augusta.
47, Milner, J M Mcßride, Milner, Pike Co
49, Pine Grove, T J Biasingame, Barnes
ville.
51, Fincher, W J Fincher, Zebulon.
52, Rylunder, L B Glass, Plains of Dura.
53, Preston, J W A Hawkins, Preston,
54, Culloden, J H Smith, Culloden,
55, Jackson, John L Barkley, Jackson,
58, Zebulon, R Y Beckham, Zebulon,
59, Beuoa Vista, VV B Butt, Beuna Vista,
64, Eatonton, J H Adams, Eatonton, i
66, Fidelity, John L Walker, Talbotton, i
67, Live Oak, T J Thompson, Bainbridge. '
68, R E Lee, Dr. R VV Hubert. Warrenton i
74, Aurora. Mathew Parker, Drayton. j
76, Evans, Jas. A Grant, Athens.
78, J T Smith, J E Washington, Augusta '
80, Simmons, W T Hackaby, Griffin.
81, Glade, C M Witcher, Point Peter
82, Elberton, R Hester, Elberton.
83, Osho, Z J Edmonson, Eatonton,
84, Phusnix, J U Johnson, Eatonton.
85, Harmony, A M Marshall, Eaton ton.
89. Aurora, HA Hannon, Macon.
91, Blakeley Smith, J M Richardson Car
rollton-
93, White Plains, Janigan, White
Plains.
95, Hogansville. T D Norton, Hogansville
96, Exoelsior, R T Bivins, Ellaville.
97, Chattooga, N II Coker. Trion Factory
I<)3, Minehaha, A VV’ York. Marietta.
106, Forrestvilie, J L McGinnis, Rome.
107, Mercer, T. PJa<cs. Penfield.
110, Ciawfordville, L R L Jennings, Craw- ’
fordrille.
112, Roswell, A J Hansell, Roswell,
116, Mount Airy, S M Brannon, Waverly
Hall.
117, Herculean, W R Stephenson, Hart
well,
119, Canton, Jabez Galt, Canton -
121, Covington, J T Johnson, Covington. '
122, Golden Fleece, A J Darris, Vienna.
124, Fraternity, Daniel Briggs, Tallmt.ton.
125, Sacred Promise, R VV Roebuck, Rome !
127, Filo Aqua, H L Patterson, Cumming. ;
129, Perry, L M Houser, Perry.
130, McGoehee, (’ Pearce, Henderson.
132, Georgia, E W Manning, Atlanta.
133, Rising Star, P F Burgess. Lincolnton. !
136, Western Star, J A B Mahatly, Ac
worth.
142’ J Ellington. .1 11 Hall, Mayfield.
143, Murphy, M Murphy. Bethany.
144, Bethesda, J C Hewitt, Augusta.
14j, Oak Hill, P G Turner, Conyers;
15t), Carlos Stephens, G F Rhodes, May
field.
The Directory will l>e completed in the
m?xi issue.
Rome, Ga. Saturday, March 1. 1873.
Personal. -Capt. C. A. Hamilton,
Representative from Jones: Jones, of
Chattooga, ami Messrs. Towers and
Hight put in an appearance in our city
ou Wednesday.
The Flood. We would say some
tiling in regard to the late rise in the
river, but as appearances now indicate
a continuance, we will wait until the
waters subside before we particularize.
Tile water lacked about six inches of
reaching high water mark in 1861, and
about two and a half feet of the risu in
1847. Suffice it to say. that many cit
izens of Rome and DeSoto would K'
glad tv postpone another such frtshvl ,
, for and during their natural lives.
■ There is no fun in being ousted out of
bed between midnight and day to make
room for a bedfellow that proves nei
ther welcome nor agreeable. But one
life lost, and the greater portion of
damage done the citizens was simply
the washing away of fences.
New Judge.—Hon. J. W. H. Under
derwood has been appointed Judge of
the Rome circuit vice Hon. R. D.
Harvey, whose term of office had ex
pired.
Judge Harvey was commissioned by
Gov. Bullock for eight years, but it
seems that the law creating the Chero
kee Circuit prescribed that the first
judge was to hold his office for four
years. Held by Gov. Smith that Judge
Harvey was appointed to fill the unex
pired term of Judge Kirby, conse
quently his term of office expired with
i the four years.
In the loss of Judge Harvey, who
has made us an able and impartial
Judge, we have the consolation of
knowing that Gov. Smith has placed
on the bench of this circuit, one of the
ablest lawyers in Georgia. While
Judge Underwood may have his peers,
he has no superiors in point of legal
ability in the State.
[For the People’s Fkiknd.
Some of the Objects of the Good Tem
plars.
No Society of men and women
ever occupied a broader field, or
aimed greater things, than does
the Good Templars. We are ban
ded together in an unceasing war
fare against the giant king—al
cohol. Our grand object is to re
claim the fallen, and to save the
pure and innocent from falling.
What could be nobler than such a
work, when we seriously consider
the blighting and ruinous effects
of* alcoholic stimulants, on lx>th
body and mind ! Think of the
mental imbicility, lying, theft,
fraud, blasphemy, insanity, mur
ders, pauperism, and the poor
wretched women and children,
starving for the necessaries of life.
All traceable to the habitual use
of these drinks, surchargefl with
this poison, and tell me could men
and women engage in a nobler,
grander work ! a work that angles
would rejoice to participate in.
But the objecter will say, “you
place your society above the
church of God.” Not so. We
only try to make the teachings of
our order au auxiliary or stepmg
stone to the church. A man to j
be a Christian, must not only be 1
sober, but remain so. The church
needs no drunkards.
It will not be doubted, that
many men had forsaken the house
of God, had not heard a gospel
sermon for years, until reformed
through the instrumentality of our
noble order, and made to seriously
reflect upon his spiritual condition,
and are to-day humble, happy
Christians.
These are some of the objects
we have accomplished. We hope
to see greater things yet, done in
this Heaven inspired work.
Brothersand sisters, think of
the thousands of widowsand or
phans in our land, made so by this
curse of mankind. Think of the
good already accomplished by our
beloved order, —the thousands of
degraded mortals, who had sunk
low in the scale oi human degra
dation, even below the brute;
poisoned by the “Serpents Sting,’’
lost to society and friends, hasten
ing along the downward road to i
distruction, soon to fill a drunk
ards grave, and feel the pangs of
a drunkards hell. God has said,
“No drunkard shall inherit the
kingdom of God.”
Good Templars you have ac
complished much. Already our
i sacred banner has been unfurled
to Heavens breezes in many
climes. Already Europe rejoices
in the teachings of our glorious
principles. Our field is from pole
to pole, wherever the accursed
poison has been presented to the
fallen sons and daughters of man.
Then brothers ami sisters let us
emulate the example of the busy
world around us, where all is life
and earnestness. Let your zeal
glow and 1 urn with an inextin
-1 guishuble flame. A. T. ,
DON’T FORGET THE CHILDREN.
When providing your supply of
reading for next year do not for
get the children. Nothing better
can be found for them than the
weekly Bright Side and Family
Circle, which is designed especial
ly for them. It is edited by C.
G. G. Paine, A. M., a teacher in
the Chicago High School, and has
among its contributors some of
the best writers in the country,
such as Rev. Dr. Alden, Pres, of
the N. Y. State Norman School,
Prof. Sanborn Tenney, of Wil
liams College, Mrs. A. E. Sher
wood, Ina Clayton, Amelia E.
Daley and others. It is designed
to interest as well as instruct, and
is such a paper as any parent or
teacher may give to his children or
pupils, assured that they will be
benefited by it. It is furnished at
the low price of $1.60 per year,
every subscriber receives a hand
some Chromo, the Galla Lillies.—
Published by the Bright Side Co.,
Chicago.
GOD PitVtHE MAN.
BI W, P. B.
A song writtea by request and inscribed
to the Good Templars.
God pity the man, for his brain is on fire,
With the flames of uuquenchable, hellish
desire 1
The poison of serpents is coursing his veins,
And he nurses the adder that giveth his
pains! -
[chobus] Oh pity the man—
And save if you can I
Oh pity and save—
’Ere he goes to his grave !
Ere downward he sinks to his desperate
doom —
The drunkard’s grave, cheerless and hope
less in gloom!
God pity the man, —’neath a tyrant’s com
mand !
Whose slaves are all blind to the whips in
his hand —
Whose wages are sorrows, and wounds, at
hii will,
Whose favors oppress, and whose love is to
kill!
God pity the man, who still thirsts for
strong drink—
Who clings to his bowl on the grave’s
crumbling brink—
Whose passion is quenching his intellect’s
light,
And shrowding his mind in the blackness j
of night !
God pity the man, who a maniac raves,
Whose reason is wrecked by his passion’s
dark waves—
Whose heart with its wealth of affection is
dead,
And his doves like the angels affrighted 1
are fled!
God pity the man, when his manhood is
crushed —
His conscience is scared, and its voices are
hushed!
No longer a man, with the will of a king,
But a brute, ora beast, or a chattel, or
thing 1
God pity the man,—for his heart is as steel,
Besotted, and blinded, his soul cannot feel—
Dishonored, debased, impoverished slave,
Still plunging his brain in the Lethean wave
|
God pity the man, —for his home is a name,
Its comforts consumed by bis passion’s red
flame !
Whose wile in despair, weeps her heart
broken tears,
And toils for her children in poverty’s fears.
God pity the man, and in mercy defend!
Unstop his dull cars to the voice of a friend!
Ere he hears the last echo oi l ime’s ward-
ing bell,
That rings out his fate in the solemn death
knell.
The Cause In Atlanta.
Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 5, 1873.
Editors The People’s Friend:
Believing that a review of the cause
in Atlanta, ami of the present attain
ments of the diffi rent lodges in the
eitv would be interesting to your rend
ers, hence this letter. And we would
urge upon the writing brethren of the
lodges hi all parts of the State the im
portance of weekly communications to
the official organ, as to their progrsss.
etc., as an aid in the advancement of
the cause and the enhancement of the
value and interest of your journal.
First, then, we commence with
ATLANTA DEGREE TEMPLE, NO. 1
which was organized for a new ami
vigorous campaign during the latter
part of the year just closed, and is now
un the road to prosperity and enlarged
usciuluess. And aj the beauties of <
the Degree work are unfolded to the
admiring gaze of the newly initiated,
it grows in interest, and is a power
for good. It numbers some twenty
five members —representatives of the
talent and intelligence of the different
subordinate lodges to which they be
long. The following are the officers
elect for the coming year:
W. O. ButlerW. D. T.
Mrs. Anna ThrowerW. V. D. T.
James G. ThrowerW. D. S.
John MiddletonD. F. S.
L. P. HigginsD. Treas.
W. R. DimmockD. Chap.
Geo. A. WileyD. M.
Geo. DunlopP. D. S.
Under their faithful administration
we look for the performance of good
work, and the elevation of this branch
of our cause.
It was our pleasure to be present on
Monday evening last, and witness the
installation of the officers elect for the
coming quarter of
ATLANTA LODGE NO 1,
which is the pioneer lodge of Georgia.
Though some of her glory has depart
ed, yet, with the determined hearts that
still rally around her noble standard,
and the splendid corps of efficient offi
cers of the present term to do battle in
her behalf, we anticipate for her a new
era and a record of glorious achieve
ments. In the person of her hand
some and gentlemanly Chief, Mr. H.
H. Dickson, the lodge has an excellent
presiding officer, and it will do well
under his administration. The follow
ing are the officers for the coming
year:
H. H. DicksonW. C. T.
Miss Georgia BishopW. V. T.
O. A. ThrowerW. R. S.
W. E. Powers "W. F. S.
J. K. ThrowerW. Treas.
G. W. DoyleW. C.
J. M. Dickson W. M.
Miss C. BishopW. I. G.
R. E. AtkinsonW. O. G.
Next in order we mention
fLORAL LODGE, NO. 2,
to which once belonged the proud
distinction of the “Banner Lodge” of
the city—when her hulls were crowded
with the youth and beauty of the city
at every meeting. But, like her pre
decessor, she has too, lost some of her
grandeur and glory. Her members
but need a correct appreciation of du
ty, and of the true nobility of the
cause they represent, and with united
hearts, march to the conquest, they
will, in a measure, restore her to her
former station of dignity and useful
ness. The Lodge removes this week
to a portion of the city, where it is
hoped much good may be done by the
proper dissemination of the tried
principles of our order. The follow
ing are the officers elect for the next
quarter:
W. O. Butler:W. C. T.
Miss Mary HolcombeW. V. T.
E. W. MasonW. R. S.
D. A. BovdW. F. S.
F. C. SmithW. Treas.
Geo. DunlopW. C.
Miss Georgia SmithW. I. G.
R. J. AlexanderW. O. G.
W. R. DimmockP. W. C. T.
It is hoped that the next quarter’s
report from this lodge will show a
greatly increased membership, and if
the officers and members are faithful
in the discharge of their duty this end
will be gained.
Tuesday evening of the present week
we were present when the officers of
GEORGIA LODGE, NO. 132
were installed. This lodge is prosper
ing, and with her able and accom
plished Chief, Capt. John Milledge, to
preside over its deliberations, it can
but grow to higher usefulness. Upon
assuming the honored position of Wor
thy Chief Templar, Capt. Milledge
gave to the lodge some wise and time
ly suggestions, and if his counsels are
taken as a chart for the government of
the lodges, it will sail proudly over the
ivaves, and land at last in the haven
of victory. The following are the offi
cers for this term:
John MilledgeW. C. T.
Miss Addie RichardsonW. V. T.
Jos. H. SmithW. R. S. ;
Onan T. DozierW. F. S.
D. W. StallingsW T.
Bro. GrigsbyW. C.
J. F. Wynn’ W. M.
Miss Ruth M. Larabee... .P. W. C. T. I
During the quarter just passed this
lodge has been presided over by Miss
Larabee, a very intelligent and ac- ;
complished young lady. The only in
stance in which a lady has acted in the
capacity of Chief Templar that is
known to us. The dignified and effi
cient manner in which she has filled !
the position demonstrates the fact that
some of the ladles possess the qualities
that are often denied them.
Among the suburban lodges are
Hamilton and Peachtree. We have
not in our possession a list of the offi
cers of these lodges. They are grow
ing and prospering, and in the com
munities in which they ;ire situated
will do much for the cause.
And now comes the rear-guard, upon
which all our hopes depend, powerful
even in ita weakness.
THE COLD WATER ARMY,
numbering in its train over three hun
dred brave and determined boy»
and girls, who are doing a work that
wiM, in the future, bring forth an hun
dred, yea, a thousand fold. God bless
these noble boys and girls, and pros
per them as they go forth to labor for
the Church, society and all humanity,
for all these are benefitted by their
labors. Good Templars, let us encour
age them, stand by them, for this i»
our hope. When the generation that,
is growing up in Atlanta takes tho
place of those who are now active in
the drama of life, a new order of
things will take the place of the old,
and then it is hoped w r e will have no
station houses and Recorder’s Courts
to punish the poor unfortunates who
drink the poison, and that our jails
and penitentiaries may fall to tho
ground neglected for want of tenants,
and the money now expended in keep
ing them up and their salaried officers
be turned into a fund for the education
of the people. The present Legislature
has been discussing the propriety of
reducing in number the Judicial Cir
cuits of the State, in order to reduce
public expenditures. If they would
get at the root of the matter let them
abate the abominable whiskey traffic,
and then the necessity of such reduc
tion would be apparent.
We are in earnest in Atlanta, and we
nuurf succeed, and with God’s help, we
wUL
Oriel.
Thomaston, Feb. 11,1873.
Rev. L. R. Gwaltney,
Rome, Gb.,
Drar Brother:—ln
closed I send you three names, and
the money for the “People’s Friend.”
Our lodge is working well, no dis
position whatever by any one here to
leave the noble and well tried order
for something new. The move for
the new' order was to my mind, a very
unfortunate one; for it has only crea
ted one more, thereby further divid
ing the temperance army. “I am in
for the war.” Hoping you may have
great success, and praying God’s
blessings on you, I am,
Yours in Christian love,
T. H. STOUT.
Rockland, Maine, >
Feb. 7th, 1873. j
Dear Brother Gwaltney:
I noticed in the Romo Courier,
that yourself and others have
started a Temprance paper. I
feel deeply interested in the cause
of Temprance not only in your
city and the South, but also in
the whole nation. We have had
a wonderful revival in this city
in the interest of Temprance,
during the last six months. We
have two Lodges of Good Tem
plars, and a Reform Club; the
latter numbering upwardsof four
teen hundred members. Please
send me your paper for a few
months. Yours Truly,
B. Franklin Rattray.
The Price of Type;
Messrs. Geo. P. Rowell & Co. an
nounce that they have at their ware
house in New York an assortment of
type from one of the most celebrated
foundries in the world, that of Fig
gins, London, England, which they
will sell at 20 per cent, discount from
the American scale, when ordered in
fontsjof 100 pounds and upwards.
They also offer to impart large fonts
on special orders at a greaterjliscount
from the American scale, and profess
to be able to fill the largest order in
eight weeks from the date of its re
ceipt in New York. They supply
sorts in large or small quaintities from
their stock on hand in New’ York at
the American scale rate. They as
sert that if the present duty on type
shall be removed, the price of the ar
ticle, both at home and foreign manu
facture, will immediately fall 40 pep
cent, below the present scale. Messrs.
Geo. P. Rowell A Co. are known as
conducting the largest advertising
business ever secured by one house,
and are also extensive dealers in print
ing material. They are compelled to
import goods because American foun
ders, governed by a close corporation
or ring, keep the price vastly too high,
and at the same time make it an ex
ception to every other species of mer
chandise by recognizing no wholesale
price ; the same amount per pound
being charged to the purchaser of five
thousand pounds as would be paid by
Urn why ffiuiU Vut