Newspaper Page Text
THK Cfll HUH and
THE LODGE.
The Fatherhood of God and f|,e
krotherbood of man is the dis-
tilled essence of the charges of
the lodges and the creeds of the
churches. The churches and the
lodges are grappled together with
fraternal books just, like the
different lodge* and the different
churches. All over the land are
men who can see no beauty in
u ything but what is theirs, and
they denounce the nations for
seeing with their eyes and feel¬
ing with their fingers. Chiirsh-
members vilify lodges and
members vilify churches, If re-
bnke were condemnation they
would all be consigned to the bot-
tomless pit,, for there was never an
institution that met the approval
of all classes.
It is true, however, that an act¬
ive church-member is seldom
aetive lodge-member, and
versa. It is also true that a good
physician is seldom a good law-
yer. If a man masters one
he is sure to neglect other tilings,
but that is no sign that everthing
but his profession is a failure.
“T.’iere is but one way to get to
heaven,” says the prophet, “and
that is through the Savour.” With
equal emphasis we can unsure you
that there is but one way t, 0
wealth, and that is through accu
mutation, and accumulation comes
from a thousand sources.
The church and the lodge have
the same faith. An expressed be¬
lief in the existance of God is
rock on which the church is
founded, and is the corner stone
in the lodge temple. If what the
critics say is true, the lodge is a
rain and the church a failure,
they teach the same truths—faith,
hope, charity.
The church has its discipline;
the lodge has its ritual. Narri-
tives iu th. Bible are dreams in
the lodge room. Their work is to
educate man, improve his
and save his soul.
The lodge is not a purely social
institution, and has no social po-
sitions to sustain. Fashion has
not, 7>cnetrated its mysteries.
. ,
Money is collected to sustain its
organization and for charity, grand-1
In the lodge is enacted the
. of , history, and .
ost traged es are
repeated the subliiuest thoughts |
of literature. Men get ac-:
quainted with each other and
learn to be brothers. The naked
are clad, the sick visited, the
tressed relieved, the widow pro-
tected, the orphans educated.
Members are not, only required to ,
“eive,” but to “do.”
Infidelity, the most subtile aud |
powerful force in popular thought, j
is the enemy alike of the church
and the lodge, It is nihilistic,
and threatens all of the powers
that be.
The church and the lodge are
not too strong for this modern
Hlah. Science disputes some of
the facts of religious history.
Philosophy, by its limitation of
mind, doubts some of the attri¬
butes of God.
Materialism and egotism form
the snow-crested height of civi¬
lization. There may be a land¬
slide sometime but they will nev¬
er obliterate the old land-marks
of religion. In the defensive
fight for existance, the church and
the lodge a'e natural allies. The
church is the temple; the lodge is
the bulwark of religion.
Active church-members would
make good lodge-members, l et
doctrine be discussed in the
church and charity done in
lodge.
They are not untaironeetic.
Members of one should be mem¬
bers of the other, the lodge should
be a part of the church and the
church a part of the lodge.
The lodge might say with sin¬
cerity, what Ruth said to Neonii,
“Intreat me not to leuve thee,
return from following after thee,
for whither thou go<\-l 1 will go,
wher**,thou lodges! I wil,
li*,| tliv people shall, be my people, thy
,1” '
,,,. With ; apologies . , to .... i lie H, .. lines.-
ASHBURN, GEORGIA., FRIDAY JINK, 4th, 1897.
Advocate, some of our most zeal¬
ous religous workers are making
tlie serious blunders of trying to
pull down secret societies. Ma-
sonry was born nearly <-ix thous-
years before Methodism, and
*' a « the storms of all the
generations, Kji to the time
wh *» time shall be no more, the
Masonic Lodge will stand as a
temple on earth, Pull down the
lodge ami the church will tumble
with it. What God has refused
destroy man need not attempt
*° destroy. Masonry is the old-
est sociot y iu ^xistanc*. Were it
an evil it, would have been dis-
covere( l long ago. Those who are
tryito lead souls to repentance
are unconciously standing be-
tween toe penitent, and the light
whc " the y aUf!in P t to operate
Masonry lrom religion.
'Die cry is “worldliness in the
lodge.” Sift the church and yon
will find a hundred sinners to
ver y Christian. I here is a lar-
S er P er ce,,t of Christians in the
lod K e toda y U,a " in the church.
'I'heri discard the church?' Never!
8ave every soul through every
agency possible.
Let us do more praying “within
closed doors.” Counsel your
brother “inside the walls. » »
Teach him a “lesson of li istory
with a practicle example.”
When you go to break up the
'"allow ground, it, is well to move
the chips and let the mountain
f d a,, d.
Homo folks never think to dust
the Bible till they see the preach¬
er coming.
The time may never come when
*t will be customary for the wo-
men to treat the men. Eve sat
A,|:nn "P to an apple once and got
whole human race into a ivon-
,le,1 '"l lot of trouble. Ever since
then men have done the irenting.
If a man fails to surrender his
- seat >'i a crowded car to a woman
s ‘ ie W *H think he is a dirty cur
void of all politeness, Tlien she
will put. a satchel or hat box by
l ,e r and let a man stand ii: flit*
«i«le a hundred miles before she
wi.Jinvif.e him to a seat by her.
uotrt . negleo! cou^li because ihe
a
weather is pleasant ‘ before 'be n<xi
-torm roll- uround it m iy develop
\ Dt " a m \ aa "y 1
# One Minute ( ougli (.are is «:i»v io
i.ike and will do what its name nn-
plies.--,!, s. Beits A (?<>.
Ait Appeal For Aid
0
To Uni Bin- 111 isi:\ And Frienhh:
The tneibodisl ol'thi-place i small
Ikhi. 1 —have deckled lo ereco to the
- re! , t (; ot » 0 f us all a suit table church
edifice in which to wm-hip Hun. \Ye
already haye some money sub-cribed;
w ‘‘ l,a ve done all we cou d ourselves,
an '' we la,,k , " n ls -
'Ve make this ;ipp*ul io y<m dear
friend- and ft-k Dial you aid u- lo Ibis
grand ean-e.
The town ot Meld.ini Is located at
the jiunetion of i lie t'enrial and the
Geo'gia A Alabama railroads 17 miles
from Savannah, and is rapidly grow¬
ing- H e feel sure 1 1 1 ai a suitable
building here w ou'd do a great deal
of good for South-rn Me li dism
Will you not help in Ibis great work?
G"d gram ilmt you may.
If you >o not li*el able to ,1 much.
every little will help and w wiil glad¬
ly receive any amount you may b able
to give,
He have sent out chain let rs to
this end, and if you have re< eivedone
please un-wei it «t once, u- w<* need
\ our help.
•"end the amount you can : u express
order, post office money order, (paya¬
ble in tsa\ auuah, Gs..) draft, , h,. e .g or
cash, aud we " ill acknowledge re'eipt
ol -ame*
Direct all remittances to M U.
Morgan, treasurer, or \\ A. Mallory,
pa-tor in charge, Melcbim. <wi.
This is a plan by which J'*u c.-m
gloi:f.\ God with >our mite, W o .-end
out tin- appeal for aid h c iuse \vc are
ill need. Ph-sse help p otupiy.
Y our- to, Oltri
\V. A Mall ,,-v.
l-n.-tu iii ell rge.
B F, < Jiilcc, Steward
11 t 1 I r ist, l\
Mi klrini. G i . May L’O. IS97
s "ni'- for O'li. -nine for rw- ici and
s- ffci-ed
froin pi ,. s (|lBU h:iVt , q >it*kly
nut pel-man,-nili cure 1 by u-ni ; l*e
H'lt.r- Wiu-li llazi-l Halve, t,■** great
rclrtedy ft"- pile- »i„l ill to,, U s ot
-km Uisc.-i---J H Ikuis t ,,
i from fhftil pay**.
are 16 In number, amt Hi ‘exhibit* hav#
b«en divided into 15 specific cuss-s.
The buildings are covered with staff,
and the White City of Chicago, that
has lingered soiling in the memory
with the gorgeousness of a dream, will
have a rivalui another White City that
has risen on the banks of the Camber-
land to charm for a brief s<-asou the
vision of hundreds of thousands.
Exhibit of Fjo«» Art*,
The largest and mod elaborate build-
lug is the Parthenon. It is the center-
piece of the exposition and is an exact J|
reproduction of the Parthenon at
A then*. The naves are ui the shape of
the great Greek crosses, forming a
square gallery at either - end aud two
apartments, or alcoves, in the center,
At these ends broad floors open out upon
the double columned porticoes. There
are no windows in the building. The
light furnished comes from the roof,
which is, in fact, one long win low, or
skylight, of itself.
This building is the only one not con¬
structed with staff. It is built of brick
and is entirely fireproof, as it is the re¬
pository of priceless treasures. Directly
in front of this building stands the col-
lossal fignre of Pallas Athene, by Miss
Amid Yandell, a daughter of the late
Dr. L. P. Yandell of Louisville, who
was a Tennesseean. The figure is an
exact reproduction of the one that
crowned _ the hill of .-^hens. I Ins . copy
is 25 feet high, although the original
was 70 feet. Standing, as it does, in
front of the main entrance to the Par-
tnenon, it occupies, without a doubt, the
finest position in the park. The statue
was made in Paris aud recently shipped.
rh Miss Yaruell has been pursuing ber
studies abroad for the past two years.
The Parthenon is appropriately de¬
voted exclusively to the tine arts. Peo¬
ple who love pictures (and who does
not?) will be pleased to know that the
art exhibit is one of the finest ever seen
in the south, the majority of the can¬
vasses being well worthy of a place uii-
der the classic dome that shelters them,
Many of the old masters are represented,
as well as the modern painters of this
country and abroad, who have distin¬
guished themselves. Here may be seen
pictures by Raphael, Corregio, Titian,
Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Murillo; and of
later date Huguet, Mussouier, Troyou,
Corot and others.
Whether the art exhibit has boon pre-
pared with a special view to attracting
the teachers of the south, whose vaca¬
tions will occur during the exposition,
I do not know: this much is certain.
that thousands of them have already
turned their eyes towards tho Parthe¬
non, and that the resorts they usually
honor with their presence will miss
them this summer.
The hanging of the pictures was di-
rooted by Mr. Loon Roecker of Chicago,
who is in charzo of the collection. Mr.
'0~
-
'!! r.L
'W
.
-w- •y
I n m ■1 a ill > &
CT 1 .1
. . ':---■ “ - ff
4^
**■5^ I 1
0
r' > <nm Tllli PARTHENON.
Mfc
F. Hopklnson Smith, so favorably
known as artist aud author, is one of
the art judges for the exposition.
The Commerce Building.
The Commerce building (happily
named) is oue of the largest on the
grounds. This was called Manufactu-
rers and Liberal Arts at Chicago and
Atlanta, and it will contain the same
character of exhibits. It is situated on
tho western side of tho park. The build-
ing measures 591 by 256 feet, aud a
groat dome rises in the middle to a
height Of 175 feet. The central pavii-
iou is two stories in height, the second
story forming a gallery on either side
141 by i’s 160 feet, overlooking the nave,
and reached by four broad stairways,
one at each end of the four corners,
The general style is based on the Co-
rinthian and Ionic orders of the Greco-
Roman.
Iu this building may be found the
finished products of the leading mauu-
facturers of the world. Utility is
stamped on every article, but so artistic
is the arrangement that one wonders if
manufacturers have all turned artists.
and if they have wrought for pleasure
oulv and not profit.
The Auditor iu in.
Jnst south of the Parthenon ami with¬
in easy reach of the main entrance is the
Auditorium, which is one of the most
impressive buildiugs ou the grounds.
The intention is to use it for the meet-
ings of large bodies. Mauy conven-
lions which are to be held by various
societies have determined to take ad-
vantage of the opportunity to attend
the exposition, and their sessions will
be held in tho Auditorium. It is also
proposed to hold parliaments similai to
those held in Chicago duriug the
World’s Fair. The capacity of the
building is about 7,000 people. The de-
sign is colonial iu form and Ionic in
treatment. Four porticoes, facing the
different points of the coinpass, give
the floor a shape resembling a short
cross, except for the circular colonnades
connecting at each corner, forming a
desirable promenade and restful place
for weary sightseers, while the root
furnishes a beautiful balcony, which
not only adds to the charm of the de-
sigu, but in addition affords a vantage
point for viewing outdoor displays and
pageants. The interior dimensions are
29u oy 110 feet. The tower is 14) feat
high.
Tha Macliiuery Hu tint,:
The Machinery buildiu*. which is
5^6 by i£4 feet, is a happy combination
of soii.Uty ami forca. Ir is a structure
of the ltoman-Doric order. It is the
first building that greets the visitor as
h^enters the grounds. It is situated
on a terrace, and m order that it may
bo pleasant and crxi! on warm days the
boilers and great engines are situated
| n a power house separate from the
main building. The roof is high and
the interior is commodious Shade
trees grow on three sides, aud the
power house is almost hidden from view
i' 1 foliage. I he arrangement of
the floor leads to three main entrances.
marked by imposing porticoes, with six
columns each, crowned b? gabie3 sculp-
tured in high relief in appropriate de-
signs. It is OS feet to the top of the.
roof. The north end of the structure
borders on the lake,
Transportation HuilfJ»«<?♦
Between tlie Commerce aud Agri¬
cultural buildings, west of the Partue-
non, is the Transportation building. On
one side of it lies Lake Watauga, aud
on the other is a long, shady avenue.
The dimensions of this building are 400
by 120 feet. Railroad tracks have been
laid through it, with entrances from
the north for engines and trains, Th0
remainder of the floor space is divided
into blocks of different sizes for the re¬
ception of smaller vehicles and other
displays. Simplicity is the feature of
the design selected for the Transporta-
tion building. A most pleasing effect
hag bo(m ()bt;liliea wit hout the use of
a single column, merely in the group¬
ing of the masses and proper propor¬
tioning. All structural ornamentation
is in the most refined classical style,
brought into strong relief by the wall
service, to which it lends beauty in
charm in return. _
The Agricultural lSuiUIittg.
One of the finest buildings on the
grounds is the Agricultural building,
on a sloping elevation north of Lake
Watauga. Tho principal dome rises 100
feet at the center, and with six smaller
domes, appropriately placed, the pro-
portions appear especially pleasing,
The style of architecture is renaissance,
and the dimensions are 525 by 175 feet.
The principal doors, front aud rear, are
under arch effects, while the end aud
entrances pass through porticoes. Glass
is used in the domes, and thus the light
on tne exhibits will be strong and thor-
oughly diffused, lhe staff on the exte¬
rior lends a charm and brilliaucy to
the design that would not otherwise
have been secured, and the ornamenta¬
tion and statuary, especially over the
south door, are handsome.
Tho state of Tennessee will place its
exhibit under the magnificent dome, a
By the visi- . .
spaciout place. way, tne
1018 mus f look up here, for the dome
is strikingly decorated. The effects,
wrought with grains, are wonderful, ...
Messrs. Allison, tho chief, aud J. lav-
lor Stratton, the assistant chief, have a
department to make them feel proud,
Tennessee is one of the great agricult¬
ural states of the south aud it is ouiy
proper that the farms should take a
leading place in this exposition. There
wil1 be hue displays of fruits, grains,
cotton, tobacco and grasses under the
dome. Liberal prizes are offered by the
department. The people of Davidson,
the capitol county, to whom so mich is
duo for the great success of the exposi-
tion. will have their headquarters and
make their exhibits iu this building,
The state commission, headed by Gov-
eruor Robert L. Taylor, have recog-
nized the superior importance of the
agricultural interests and have provided
handsome headquarters in this build-
ia K ai »d will extend the oldtime south-
eru hospitality to all visitors. The
chief of this department is Colonel T.
F. P. Allison, who has so ably served
tb 0 « t; ite for die last four years as com-
missioner of agriculture.
Sister states will have representation
in this building, The Seaboard Air
Line is making au elaborate display of
cotton, grains, grasses, tobacco and
fruits from the states through which it
passes. One of the novelties here
many visitors will be the outfit of
turpentine farm, still and all.
The Segtra liaUdingr.
Another building that deserves more
than passing mention is the Negro
building, which is situated on the east
side of Lake Watauga. It is a massive
and imposing structure, constructed
with a view of accommodating the vast
variety of exhibits which the negro race
will contribute. Its contents, showiug
specimens of work none by the negro in
ail the walks of life, will ted a
story of moral aud mental progress
the last 50 years. The negroes of the
south have the greatest opportunity
ever offered them to exuibit the history
of the past ani the hopes aud possibilit
ties of the future,
The Children*?* Uaildluff.
The Children’s building occupies an
interval between the Administration
aud tha Woman's buildings. The ohii-
dren ot - Tennessee by their own efforts
ra j se d the raonev to pay for the cou-
strU ction of their building. Tne desige
j S handsome, au i tiie interior arrange-
meilC , s especially aliotei to the uses
for which it is desig i ■ O ilv su -n ex-
h-.bit- as wf aiuu-e and ins met the
YOUHS will be admitted T ae schooi
system of TVanes'v ‘ wiu fuiiy repre-
seated, exceil mg any former exhibit of
qje uo * v ^nu;iuo-^
H v\
u. i i «tu
i*ea i.riis i\
YELLOW PINE LUMBER,
ASHBURN, GA.
.i It Ol ,J,l| . |(|(
Laths Shingles, Stav
C,;ir Sill*, lliidot. Stuff
Flooring, Moulding, Brackets
< 'idling, Mir.
u ill r»‘< *.*i i p |»rv»u*|»f ion
BAN DRESS ANYTHING TO 18X30.
Wre cyry a well selected and
assorted stuck of
IM’V (ioodts, 11 on I \v»m*
(irocerios, Etc*,
it in need of anything in
Clothing,
srcH as
MEN'? AND BOYS' SUITS,
We can fit you
Wk Have a Nice Stock op
LADIES’ DRESS GOODS
AND TRIMMINGS.
lliiit we would be pleased to sin-,,
the ladies of Ashburn and si.r
rounding country.
Tr.nks, Valises, and SatcheJ
Our CANDIES are
FRESH AND FINE,.
I ET FLOUR,
MEAT,
GRITS,
RICE,
€ST SUGAR,
«/“ COFFEE,
er meal,
And in tact any and everything
tnat, is kept, in a first-class grocery
house can be had at our Large,
Brick Store as cheap as the cheap-
est,.
We ' any a f,]j) line of Furniture,
UP STAIRS
Oor stock of Shoes i* Complete,
"’lth a specialty, of Ladies’
a «d Children's Fine
Sunday W ea-r.
a!-" handle the b ' t > • !
i i
Cigars, Tobacco, Scuff, Etc.
Full liup of - the best makes
OF'STOVES NOW ON HANB.
AH kinds of Stock Food at
Reasonable Prices.
The citizens of Ashburn
surrounding anp
country are cordially
in rived to call and inspect
stock. our
We have a Wagon Yard and
Stalls, Feed Troughs, Etc., for the
eonvenienre of oi>** customers es
peeiailv.
Respectfully,
J $ B BTTS& Co
WARREN L. STORY,
Physician and Surgeon,
Sycamore, Ga.
Ihseafes of Nose and Throat.
Dr. J. F. GARDNER.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Calls answered promptly
day and night. i
Special attention given to di*
easas of women and children.
Residerce at the Hicks place.
Ashburn, Georgia.
I)R. W. J. TURNER,
Physician and Sur'geon,
Ashburn, Georgia.
Special Attention Given to Die-*
eases of Women and Children.
Office in Room No. 2. Betts Building
Residence; IV. A. Sldugler's.
« alls Answered I lay or Night.
DR. T. U. THRASHER,
Physician and Surgeon,
Ashburn, Georoia.
General Practice Solle led,
Office In the Christian Building,
C. K. WALKER,
Physician and Surgeon,
Sycamore, Georgia.
GEO. W. COOPER,
DENTIST,
Ashburn, Georgia.
Office, Boom No. 4, Betts Building.
W. B. CONE, D. D. S.
I Make a Specialty of t it v l e
Bridges and Replantations.
Teeth Extracted Without Pain.
Ashburn, . • . Georgia.
-
W. T. WILLIAMS,
Attorney at Law.
Land,and Collections
SVCAMOS-K G COMMA
Z. Base, A. J - Davis.
BASS, & DAV18.
Attortieys-at Law
AsifBCRN, Georgia
It al Estate and Col led ions.
Pr > H'l i . e *r.i 11 i ill . u 111*
placed in our hand-.
B. B. WHITE,
Attorney and Ceuncellor at Law.
Ashburn, Georgia.
Will practice iu all the Courts,
State aud Federal.
J, G POLHILL,
Attorney at Law.
Sylvester, - Georgia.
Bra,cti<;e in all the courts.
Patronage Solicited-.
HAWKINS & McKENZIE,
Attorneys at Law
e Building, Rontflg|
Cordell, - G
t‘r"L;.pt attentionglv. c*
intrutted to m E B
JNO. F. POWELL, J
Vienna, Go.
JNO. F. POWEfJ
Attorney 8 'AHff
We practice in - iff*
Immediate and caiK
given to EtnployitBjj business jw.
hands.
services of both. H|
ited and inquiries
wered. HU
TOM o '.^SL-aj .ii
MINI J ■“Lrf fc -t-— •
t
cure9 quickly. Thl \
made for. Prom pa
7elief Children ; quick Hke cure, j
it
Mothers buy It forj
fc-R T'dfJ.g.l
%