The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-11-13 00:00:00

ODD-FELLOWSHIP.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE HANDIN-HAND
LODGE, DORCHESTER.

It requires not now, as formerly, to vindicate tba
principles and general management of this flourish-
ing Society, which, at the present time numbers ita
hundreds of thousands of members, and the funds of
which—the careful savings of the artisan and the
labourer—now amount to more than three millions
sterling. The public journals are ever and anon
bringing before us the progress of different branches,
or lodges of this Institution, and the more its princi-
ples are understoood, and the excellent maxims it in-
culcates carried out in daily life by its members, so
will it gain in public estimation. It is our pleasing
duty to give one more instance of the success of a
branch of this society. The Hand-in• Hand Lodge,
No. 4.1+22, M.U. was opened twelvemonths since,
and, notwithstanding there is in this town another
Lodge, it has continued to progress both in respect
to the number of its members and the general in-
crease of its funds. There are more than 40 sub-
scribing members, and the funds reach to between
£4O and £5O. There has been paid out, for the relief
of sick members £4 10s., and for incidental expenses
about £l6. The latter item may be deemed large,
but it has been caused through the necessary outlay
of opening a new lodge.
The brothers and (rein& of this Society celebrated
their first anniversary at their Lodge-room, Dor-
chester Arms, on Thursday evening lad. The chair
was most ably tilled by Brother burden, honorary
member, and the vice-chair was taken by Brother
Nlaule, acting G.M. for the lodge. About 2' officers
and brothers sat down to a most substantial and boun-
tiful supper, prepared by our worthy host, Brothel.
Miles, G. M. The wines, liqueurs, and viands were
of the most unexceptional character, and were greatly
commended by those who were present.
After the usual loyal toasts bad been given and duly
responded to,.and the "Merry Bells of England" sung

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be more appropriate than at the present. For if ever
the army and navy were high in public estimation it was
now. He alluded to the fear expressed by some that
in cam of invasion by the French (an eventuality
be did not for one moment believe would take lace),
the military forces of this country would nut be able
to repel the invaders. He, for his part, had • far
higher opinion of truth branches of the service. He
believed that the regular fortes of the country, backed
up by the Volunteer Cone' would be alwaya able to
protect our native land. He then' the "Army
' and Navy and the Volunteer forces coupling with it
the name of Mun Mr. Worland. (Drk with load cheers.)
' Mr. W. WAKLAND returned his sincere thanks forth.
honour paid him, and felt proud in being a member of
the 3rd Dorset Volunteer Corps, which, he believed,
had well acouitted themselves.
Song-Brother Bangs: "God bye, sweetheart,
I good bye."
Vice-chair P.G. Maud( proposed " Suave; to
the Manchester Unity." He was very pleased to state
that the society generally was in a moat prosperous
state. In this district five new lodges had been opened
during the past year. Ile would join with the toast the
health of Brother Worland, and would only remark
that he trusted to be present at many such convivial
meetings as the one he was now enjoying.
Song-The Chairman : "The Honest Heart."
Brother If, N./MLA:ill returned thanks for the cordial
manner in which they had drank his health, and pro-
posed the "welfare of the liandin-lland Lodge.*
Here be was first initiated as a member of the Order,
and he felt deep interest in the success of this branch.
1 There was another lodge in the town, and he trusted
they would go on in unity together, for by unity they
would materially assist each other and help forward the
general prosperity of the society.
Brother STICKLAND, NO., returned thanks on behalf
, of the Hand-iti-liand Lodge. They had had great difil•
edifies to contend with. From the commencement they
had all up-hill work, yet, notwithstanding, they prim-
pared. and during the pad year they were privileged
to relieve somewhat of the distress of their fellow-
' members. The first year of a lodge was always the
most expensive one as regarded incidental 'locums,
but having surmounted this, with a nice little balance
in hand, he trusted and believed they would succeed,
and tin. they would hest accontplish by going hand-in-
hard with t Bud of Hope Lodge.
Song. - Broth, rtie-." Who shall be fairest?'
The VICK* IiAIMMAN gave "Th. health of the
medical offi.er. Mr. George Penton," who, he was sorry
to see, ass not present, but believed be deserved thee
heartiest thank.. (Dnuik with cheers.)
The ellAllia.‘a. on Mr. rennin's behalf, returned
thanks. Ile could offer a sufficient apology for Mr.
Penton'. absence, as lie was not able to join in these
festive gatherings, but he believed his heart was with
them.
Song.- Brother C. Ilialges--".The Land we Live in.
Brother STICSLAND gave •' The Poole District-the
last and present offieeni." Ile w..s .ery glad to state
that this oistrict now numbered upwards of 2,000 sub-
scribing in. oilier. a hick am rapidly increasing, as was
also the aniount of its capital. To their brethren in
Poole they mute especiallv indebted, as they were the
first to Cotalueace Old-Fellowslisp in the County of
D.-rset. (Drank will, three times three.)
Song- Bristlier Worland-- The (lipay Party."
r. .Ixs: proposed the" health id then worthy Chair-
man." which uos drank with musical honours, and foe
whieli the Chairman remitted thanks, ina speech replete
with good liutimuinr and Meet remarks, which called
forth much laughter and oppl-dise.
Song-Br. Simile-" There's room enough for all."
Brother I tut gave "The success of the Bud of Hope
Lodge, and the Friendly Societies of the County of
Dorset." I.n.ink with threw times three, and responded
to lit Brother 11. Warlaud.
The I Natio of the worthy Host was next given by
Brother Holmes, and VIM drank with musical honours,
the Chuirmen 'outing in as an addenda, that they
must nut forget " Mule's boy."
Brother MILID4 leturued thanks.
Song-Mr. Illigdeu-"The way through Life,"
Brother Homes proposed "The health of, Brother
Handl," who, in rebounding, gave sonic interesting in-
stances of the brotherly feeling evin.ed by the membms
the adaptability of the general working of the society to
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