A society has been formed in this Parish, by the title of the Thompson Orphanage Guild, consisting at present of forty-seven members. This body has a special aim to further the interest of the Thompson Orphanage, and in other ways to promote the prosperity of the Parish in stirring up an interest in all good works to the glory of God and the increase of his Church. The offices are: The President, Mr. Samuel S. Nash; Vice-President, Miss Minerva Pittman; Recording Secretary, Mr. James S. Paull; Corresponding Secretary, Miss M. Pittman; Treasurer, Mr. T. E. Lewis.
(Source: The Rev. Joseph B. Cheshire, Parochial Report, Calvary Church, Tarboro, 1897)