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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (July 27, 1917)
The Henry Qounty Weekly A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of McDonough and Henry County. VOL. XLIU. SIXTH MASONIC DISTRICT CONVENTION AT McDONODGH Reported by Fred E. Smith. It is estimated that between six hundred and fifty and seven hun dred masons assembled themselves in Convention Tuesday morning at McDonough. The sessions of the Convention were held in the regular Lodge room of Fraternal Lodge number 37. The room being large and airy the visitors enjoyed perfect freedom. Promptly at 10:30 o’clock the Convention was called to order by Asa Lemon, Master of the enter taining Lodge. R. L. Swatts, of Barnesyille, Master of the Sixth District then declared the Twelfth Annual Session of the Sixth Ma sonic District opened for the dis patch of any business to come be fore it. The Master of Ceremon ies, J. E. Hooten, then took the chair. Rev. M. C. Liddell led the Con vention in prayer and played the instrument which he so much en joys during the rendering of the songs sung by the Convention. The music of the Convention was one of the features. Remarks of the most highly complimentary nature were heard on every hand. Miss Annie L. Nolan and Miss Ida Lou Tarpley were charming in their solo work. The response to the addresses of welcome was made by Rev. Fred E. Smith of Locust Grove. He touched lightly on the facts that Masonry was born in dreams, grew by the occupation of men, thrives on the knowledge and is oftimes the victim of ignorance, is born of religion, is full of tradi tion, lives only through the death of the wrong and the life of the right, never fails where tried and is known as a synonym for suc cess in a community, and that when the principle of love is taken from it nothing worth while re mains. In a few short sentences, Jud R. 0. Jackson was introduced. Judge Jackson exolained that the speech he was to make was to have been made by the Mayor E. M. Smith. He was so good hum ored that the audience was filled with those who understood his position. Judge Jackson explain ed that the city of McDonough has the best spring water in the coun ty. He referred to the draught that has swept the state. He suggested that it originat ed in the State Capitol and has spread trom the Blue Ridge Moun tains on the north to the Gulf or Mexico on the south: to the Atlan tic on the east and to the Chatta hoochee on the west. Col. T. J. Brown was as usual his own jolly self. He arose to the occasion as he always does. His flow of wit is the envy of less at tractive orators and the delight of those who hear him. He paid a glorious tribute to the W. M. of the McDonough Lodge. He said, “The Master of this Lodge has shown by his mind, by the words that he has said, and by the life that he has lived that he is truly a Mason. The principles of Mason ry have found an abiding place in his heart.” McDonough, Georgia* Friday, july 27, 1917, In introducing the speaker of the morning, he was full of the usual wit. He said that the speak er came from the newest county in the state. They called it Wil son. He said that it should have been called Peach as that was all that he saw when he visited the county a few days ago. But, he said, “I guess that Wilson is a Peach.” Grand Master Frank O. Miller from Fort Valiev then arose. He brought the house down with laughter when told of the great orators who w’ere dead. “Cicero is dead, Patrick Henry is dead, Webster is dead —all the great or ators are dead it seems,” he said, “Clay is dead, and I am not feel ing well myself.” In a speech that was full of the most beautiful figures and similies of rhetorical eloquence he displayed the virtues of free masonry to those who have followed it up to the admiring eyes of the inner man. Among other things he said that Freemasonry had taught, and yet teaches, the essential equality of man; the fatherhood of God; the brotherhood of Man; it repudiates ostarcism and helps on its onward march sociallbility; by virtue of humanity it exists, for it has dignified labor. He pointed out the work of God in natureand showed that the natural order of a Masons’ life is that ot be ing useful in his community. “An idle man is a nuisance to the com munity and should be regarded as a criminal.” In the Lodge room he asserted every Mason learned the realit / of God; and the authority of'the Bible. Our covenant car ries us by virtue of the Loye we have for, not only ourselves, but for humanity, into the prisons as well as in the places; to the orph ans and to the windows; to the poor and to the rich; to the cities and to the country; to the central parts of the governments and to the most remote pioneer. After all has been said the great Mason ic principle that is the Religion of the world expressed in one word — Love, will in time cover the earth as the waters cover the sea. The morning session of the Convention was closed with a word of prayer by Rev. H. L. Byrd, of Locust Grove, At 1:00 o’clock there was a magnificent spread consisting of all the nicest things that the la dies could think about and what the men could study up. It was held at the Big Spring a short way from the Court house in the northern part of town. The bar becue and Brunswick stew were much enjoyed by those who are given to the making of the day a great success. At three o’clock the Convention met in the Lodge room for an ex ecutive session. At which time the following district officers were elected: J. E. Hooten, W. M. T. D. Harkins, Dept. W. M. H. J. Garland, S. W. J. T. Waldrop, J. W. T. J. Brown, Sec. and Treas. Asa A. Lemon, S. D. ; J. D. Owen, J. D. 1 H. L. Cross. S. S. One of the * Inching incidents of the meetin# vpas the appear ance of Uncle Harper in reponse to calif He is possibly the oldest Mason in Georgia, h as served different lodges 30 years as W’orshipfuFMaster, and is deep ly loved by the entire Craft. Proudly has the Fraternal Lodge adorned its wall in the East with a handsome picture of him. Not far behind Uncle Wesley in point of serjgce is Uncle John Boatner, who was in attendance to the Convention. Without a single hint of oppo sition the next convention went to Lizella, whose splendid delega tion, with their earnest and unique enthusiffthi captured ever thing in sight. , V # A rising votfcf of thanks was heartly given McD'onough’s entire citizens for th<ii*iwferm couresy and especially twvlrictas for their magnificent rejfctSt. The Work o|*the Convention closed the day the Master’s Degree was exemplified by the regular officers ‘of Fraternal Lodge with beautiful work in the Third. Not one of tl?fs.e who came has a doubt in the grind that this Con vention was the. Ifest held by the Sixth District. -We are going to ask that McDonoUglv tra’in our Reception Committee and teach our officers how< tfr *0 the real work of a Masonic Lodge,” is the remark 01 a brother who is short lv to be of importance in wie re ception of another Convention in the state. Unstinted praise went to the lodge committees having charge for their splendid management and complete success of the oc casion. Kaiser Fears Prophesy. A gypsy’s prophesy of the fate or the German empire is said to have worked so successfully as to cause the kaiser to fear the end of his rule has come. It is said in 1849 the kaiser’s grandfather, Prince William of Prussia, who had made himself unpopular during the Berlin revo lution of a year before, was in Mainz, disguised as a civilian and attended only by an aid. A gypsy woman addressed him as “Imperial Majesty” and offered to tell his fortune. Amused, be cause at the time he thought his chance of succeeding even to the Prussian throne was slight, the prince asked: “ ‘lmperial majesty!’ and of what eirmire, pray ?” “Of the new German empire,” was the reply. “And when is this empire to be formed ?” he inquired. On a scrap or paper, the gypsy wrote 1849, added each of the four numbers to the year and ob tained the total 1871. “And how long am 1 to rule over this empire?” he asked. The woman repeated the opera tion with the year 1871 and ob tained 1888. Astonished by her confidence, the prince then asked, “And how long is this fine empire to last?” Again the woman performed the same operation, this time with 1888 and obtained 1913. Sure enough, the Prince Will iam became German emperor in 1871 and died in 1888. And the year 1913 was the last complete year of the kaiser’s unchallenged supremacy. It is said the effect of the prophesy thus far on the kaiser’s mind has caused him to fear its further fulfillment.. LOCUST GROVE LOCALS. The most enjoyable party of the summer was given by Miss Eunice Pitts Friday evening. The veran da was decorated with flowers and lanterns, and after the game delightful refreshments were serv ed. The same evening, Miss Eliza beth Reynolds entertained a num ber of the younger set m honor of Miss Sara Webb of Atlanta, the. guest of Mrs. Bannie Mahone. Dr. Robert E. Latta, dentist, has located in Locust Grove. He has his office over Mr. R. C. Brown’s store. We wish for Dr, Latta great success. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Eubanks and children, of Elko, were with Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Smith the past week. Mr. Joel Price of Atlanta spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Price. Mrs. Julian McKnight is spend ing some time with her sister, Miss Lorena Combs, at Brenau College in Gainesville. Mrs. Jennie Mitchell and Miss Matt Smith of Griffin are spending some time with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. A. 8. % Combs of Albany are with Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Combs. Miss Jennie Bearden has re turned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Mary Cleveland, in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith have .returned* from a visit UxVheir spns at Camp Harris, ip Ivlacou.. , , Miss Floy Cook of College Park is spending some time with Miss Audry Wall. Rev. Frank Fleming is conduct ing a series of meetings at the church this week. Had Trouble Four or Five Years No one appreciates good health like those who are ill. W. J. Furry, R. F. D. 2, Salem, Mo., writes: “I have been bothered with bladder trouble four or five years. It gave me a great deal of pain. I took different medicines, but nothing did me any good until I got Foley Kidney Pills.” Many persons suffer from kidney and bladder trouble when they can be relieved. Backache, dizziness, rheumatic pains, stiff or sore joints and other symptoms yield to Foley Kidney Pills. McDonough Drug Co. TO THE PUBLIC On account of my health, I will sell my entire of goods and fixtures at Absolute Cost Will Continue This Sale Until Stock Is Exhausted NOTHING CHARGED NOTHING DELIVERED SALE COMMENCES AUGUST 1 W. O. WELCH Groceries —Meats —Soda Fount —Tobaccos OLDFIELD AND PALMA RACE IN ATLANTA IDLY 28 Atlanta is to have a preat automo bile racing classic this year, as liar -11 Oldfield, master driver of the wuiid, and Ralph He Palma, idol ol the speed saucers, will meet there in three racing duels of 25, 15 and 10 miles next Saturday afternoon, July 28, at tlie Southeastern Fair Grounds, to decide the world’s dirt track cham pionship The Atlanta clash of these bitter enemies of the racing realm will be the third and final one in a series of three match-races. Harney defeated his Italian rival at Milwaukee two weeks ago, and Ralph made Oldfield eat his dust at Detroit July Fourth. Both would sacrifice almost anything to vanquish the other in this last meet irpt which will crown a new dirt track champion, and racing fans all over the country are looking for sensational de velopments when the pair of speed kings meet in Atlanta next Saturday. New Flag. At the request of Hon. J. Wal ter Wise, M. C., the government sent the postmaster a beautiful 5% by 9 foot United States flag, which now’ proudly floats in the breezes on a 55 foot pole in the public square. In behalf of the postmaster and citizens, we thank Mr. Wise most heartily for his kindness. Revival at Bethany. The Pastor, Rev. H. V. Adam son, will begin a revival at Beth any next Sunday, and a general invation is extended all to attend. Mr. Murray Copeland entertain -150 guests with a “Prom” party Monday evening, complimentary to his guests, Miss Alice Murray and Sam Murray. At a late hour cream and cake was served. $1.50 A YEAR
