The Carrington Men's Literary Club was organized October 16, 1907. The following officers were elected:

P.A. McMillan, president

Rev. R. Paton, vice‑president

Father McDonald, treasurer

George Peabody, Secretary

W.F. Moore, Corporate Secretary

Preamble to Constitutions and by‑laws

"In order to develop the power of logical thought and its expression; to secure by discussion and comparison of ideas and intelligent and balanced concept of all topics of current interest; to gain stimulus to mental action by association with one another; to cultivate love of good literature, and in general to promote the intellectual and moral well being of ourselves and others."

W.F. Moore, corresponding secretary from the very first to the time of his death, was one of the most devoted members, and the continued progress of the club is largely due to his ability. He was ever securing men of unusual ability and talent to appear on programs.

The club was instrumental is securing speakers for various occasions, such as dedication of churches, Memorials, Commencements, and other special gatherings. It also served as host in welcoming visitors of note.

Programs consisted of one paper of thirty minutes' length being read which treats some suitable subject, together with two oral current topics, each of ten minutes' length, being discussed.

The club was limited to 20 active members with the superintendent of public schools and the resident clergyman eligible to membership in addition to the 20 elected to such membership. The limiting of the membership, it was thought and experience seemed to justify, created a deeper interest and a greater feeling of responsibility on the part of the members. The club was in existence in 1940.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 244