Let us organize ourselves into a powerful and extensive organization and then we shall be in a position to make a systematic and aggressive, as well as harmonious, struggle for our rights. If we do this, we shall command the respect of all men, even if we fail in obtaining what we struggled for. But we shall not fail. Truth and justice sooner or later triumph, if those who champion them are only true to themselves.
DEATH OF MRS. L. A. ORR.
In the rest and quiet of vacation, death has come to the little band left at Talladega.
On July 15th, Mrs. Orr passed suddenly away from earth. The day before, while riding with a friend, the horse stumbled, and falling forward pulled her out of the buggy to the ground. It was not supposed she was seriously hurt, but later it was found that the fall had produced concussion of the brain. In about two hours she became unconscious, and lay in that condition through all the hours of the night. At 9:30 on Sabbath morning, without a word or look of recognition, she passed away. Thus has ended a most useful and consecrated life. She was president of our W.C.T.U., and none will be more missed. Tired teachers ever found a warm welcome, rest and quiet in her pleasant rooms, and guests of the college will remember with gratitude Mrs. Orr’s careful thoughtfulness for their comfort.
Leaving a pleasant home at the North and remunerative occupation, Mr. and Mrs. Orr came into this missionary work with but a single aim, that of doing good, and nobly has it been accomplished. By their efforts, mission schools in two out-stations have been established and funds obtained for a school and church in one, to be called Clinton Chapel in honor of the donors, most of whom lived in Clinton, Mass. Mrs. Orr visited these schools. Her personal presence cheered and encouraged them, and she gave from her own means with no unsparing hand to further the work. The death of their friend brings great sorrow to the people of these neighborhoods, and they are greatly cast down. “Shall we have to give up our new chapel?” and “What can we do without Mrs. Orr?” are questions asked on all sides.
Dear friend! God help us to more faithfully and prayerfully carry on the work you have laid down.
A. R. D.