The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-06-02 00:00:00

THE DORSET COUNTY EXPRESS AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE, TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1863

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WILTS FRIENDLY SOCIETY.

lALLSBUILY BRANCII.

The members of this branch of the County Friendly
Society celebrated their anniversary on Monday last,
by dining together at the Amenably Rooms. It was
at first proposed that the dinner should take place on
the Race plain, but the unfavourable weather of lest
week induced the committee to alter their arrange-
ment& The members numbered about 60, and they
sat down to a very suniptuoeui repeat, which was ably
presided over by Mr. Thornton, the honorary steward
of the breach. The vice-chair was tilled by Mr. F.
A. Blake, of Salisbury. The usual loyal, patriotic,
and complimentary toasts were proposed, and
responded to. and altogether the company spent a.
most agreeable evening. A hell took plane in the
evening, at the Market-lause, which had been kindly
placed at the disposal of the committee by the
directors. The company numbered upwards of 400,
and unsay of the tradesmen of the town attended.
Dancing was kept up with the natal spirit, until the
head played "God save the Queen." The festival
was • most stiocemful one, and there ia little doubt
that this society, which offers advantages not
premmed by any other, will gain strength, and that
messy new members will be assailed.

The annual festival of this branch of the association
took place 011 Monday, but owing to various causes
it did not crests that interest that usually character-
ises it. The absence of Mr. Sotheron Fatocurt,M.P.,
who has been at the head of this society, was greatly
deplored. As is well known the bon. gentleman has
latterly been suffering from • serious illness, but
from the recant accounts there is now every
probability of his recovery, although it is very
doubtful whether be will be enabled to take that
active part in the conduct of the businem of the
county, sad more especially of this society, as
formerly. The number of benefit members was Dot
so numerous, in peel years, in ommequance of the
Salisbury branch having resolved upon having a
festival of their own. The nonattendance of the
yen. Archdale:lon Houy. the Rev. Prebendary Fano,
and mher gentlemen, was also lamented, and thus it
will be mesa that the festival was shorn of many of
its attraction& The inhabitant., however, had not
forgotten them annual holiday, and they decorated
:their dwellings with flags and evergreens, and of
,course business was suspended. A great number of
;people from the adjaanuig villages attended, and
,consequestly the little town of Wilton looked very
gay. Brads of musk paraded the streets; and the
exam was very animating. The members of the
society mustered shortly after ten, and headed by
several of the honorary members and the Wilton
borough band, walked in procession to Wilton
Church, where an excellent sermon was preached by
the Rev. G. R. Portal. The members of the Lonl's
Arms and Ditollempton Chiba also attended at the
service. The annual dinner took place at the Tem-
perance Hall, at one o'clock, under the presidency
of E. A IltrObaa• Eeq., there being 1110 L'einnt the
Rev. Prebendary Cbermside, Rev. G. Portal,
Rev. D. Olivier, Rev. A. 8. Bennett, Mr. F. Robson,
Mr. C. Nightingale, Mr. .1. Nightingale, Mr. F.
Treble, Mr. F. Rawlesios, itc. The vioe-chair was
occupied by be Mayor of the borough, Mr. H.
Blaokmore. _ _

On the ninoval of the cloth the CHAIRMAN gave
the " Health of the Queen." and, in doing so, said
be was sure that he should be expressing the senti-
ments of all prisenkand of evenly one throughout the
realm, if he ventured to hope that the happy
marriage which bad lately been contracted would
bring with it some consolation, and some alleviation
of the sorrows which Her Majesty bad recently
undergone. (Cheers.)
The Rev. Prebendary CHERMSIDE proposed the
" Health of the Prinoe and Princess of Wales." He
said: Although they could not boast of them exactly
perhaps as member" of their county club, yet be
thought they could toast them with greater hearti-
Deli, because they had lately entered into the very
oldest, the most constant, the tenderest, the best,
and the most beneficent of all friendly societies—the
holy estate of matrimony. (laughter and applause.)
The Cuanimax, in giving the tout of the
"Army, Navy, an Volunteers," said he believed
the army and Davy were never more efficient than
at the present moment, and he was certain that if
the former had ever been inefficient it WOA simply in
point of numbers. This deficiency, however, the
volunteers would now supply, should their services
ever be required. He be/loved there area not •
member of either service then present, but he was
.cosficket that they would not receive the toast leis
.wilhogly on that account. (Applause.)
The CHAIRMAN then gave the "Health of the
Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese," and coupled
with the toast the name of the Rev. C. R. Portal,
whom he thanked for his eloollent sermon. (Cheers.)
The Rev. 0. R. PORTAL returned thanks He
said it gave him very great satisfaction to find him-
self 011011 more at Wilton, after an absence of so
many years, reoignising as be did so many old faces
and so many kind friends. It was the misfortune of
the inhabitants of the parish in which he wee at
present engaged, to have a club to themselves, end
not to belong to • county society. The consequence
was that there was never an attack of scarlet fever,
sore throe; measles, or even whooping cough, with-
out its being_ said—" Here's an epidemic coming,
what • terrible blow it will be to our club!" (Hear
bear.) Of course he wanted his parishioners to
belong to • county society like this, and therefore he
always said to them—" If you were ooly to belong
to • county, instead of to a parish club, you need not
fear about the ineaske, the whooping cough, dip-
theria, or the other dimness to which doctors now
give new sad grind nameL" (Applause.) The rev.
ruches= expressed his regret that the cold wind
had prevented way from attending; bath/said be was
glad to find that the female members were atoning,
as far as possible, for may diortcominp in this re-
by each taking up the room of two persona.
(Laeghter.) Supposing that there should be • fine
spring next year, and • prospect of a hot day for the
Wilton festival, he woiud suggest the adoption, by
the committee of management, of the plan which,
be was told, prevailed in some of the cotton mills,
of erecting • row of pegs outside the door, on which
crispness might be hung during the dinner. (Loud
'amebic)
The CHAIRMAN, in pinpoint the tout, "Success
and prosperity to the County lab." said he trusted
that if any new runs were even introduced into the'
eacietYr they would prove as soccemful, or at any
rate be received, as kindly as the proposition which
the rev, gentleman had just made, and to which they
bad given such unanimous acquiescence. (Laughter.)
The wooers of the club, although the number present
to-day was mailer than on previous occasions, there
was no reesonable ground to doubt. (Applause.)
He regretted the absence of Mr. &Sharon Eioourt,
whom untiring pains had so long been devoted to
the working of the society, end to whose valuable
attention not a little of its moors" was owing. They
had, however, • gentleman present who had con-
ducted that particular branch with great satisfaction
to every one ; and, therefore, with the toast he had
introduced, be should couple the name of Mr.
Goulds", who would explain to them any changes
that had taken plies in the position of the society,
and lay before them say details which, as members,
it was to their intermit* know. (Applause.)
Mr. J. T. GOULDIN, in replying, said he would
bay before the meeting • brief report of the present
side and condition of the breach. The report for
the past year showed a considerable increase in the
amount of sick pay. In 1881 they had 32 members
sick, to whom they paid £64 18s. In the past year
they bad 48 members sick, to whom they paid
£9O lOs. 86. One of the members had been re
ceiling full sick pay for nearly three years, having
first become chargeable on the lit of June, 1880, and
the payments which the society had made him up to
the present tame, amounted to ,C 54 Bs. (Applause.)
Another member had bad • vary lengthened sick-
ness, and had received sick pay for more than 12
months, whilst a third wee still ill, and was likely to
connate," so for some time. They had further lost
Pee member by death, to whose representatives they
had paid the sum of £lO. He was glad to say, how-
ever, after meeting all demanis, the balance in
fewest of the Wilton Branch amounted to £8 Oa. Bd.

(Applause.)
The Rev. Prebetidery CHZIII.IIIDS said he rose to I
t= the next toast, and he had been racking his
to ooeceive why the sing of a number of I
phrases to express their good wishes for the health of
a friend should be called • toast. His ffflOetiOUS
upon the word had Isepplied him with what wee
often the beet thing an orator meld gm bold of, who
was in want of a subject, cis., • figure of speech.
His toast was a capital one, and in order that be
might bring about that result, the Ant eassniiii yes
for him to know that his slice of breed was; solid and
subetantiaL That if it was so, they would me if
(pointing to the Chairman) they would only do him
Ik. favour of looking at it. (Lattilistor.) Then, it
must be good, wholesome, horns-baked breed, raised
without a partial* of sour leaven, and without • dash
of any bitter Rayon, whatever. Such he mewed
them was the ere with the tout he was shoat to
propose. Having obtained hie shoe, the next pro-
ms yea, be behoved, to submit it to a j•diesies
coons of grilling, for +Waver good flavour, whatever
excellent qualities there might be previously in it,
that good &your and those excellent qualities were
oertslily developed by being presented to • balsa
dia, sad hrouot into • fullness of operation which
did sot exist before. Their steeliest vim-chairman
ido diessity of May or would bear him out in
the Matemest which he made in his rapacity of
Teeter, that they had already submitted the eubjett
oldie toast to • coseiderable amount of grilling in
the shape of requests of one kind or another, to
serve this or that other neceinary and friendly
parpose ; and be could truly my that under the
operation of those frequent demands they had
observed that although it had become crisp, it had
never yet get musty. (Laughter and cheers.) fi•
had thee got his dim, and le had pilled it. The
oat proem —and the ladies would sweet him if
hew.. not in erder—was to butter it. .)
He Gould eedy say that the gestlenea th
he was about to propose was the beet of neighbours,

the kindest of (fiends, the most coasistent of politi•
can., and in every way the most &desirable
representative the town of Wilton ever had, ever
could have, or ever would have. (Cheery.) Haring
gone so far. be thought they would allow that be
had treated the toast pretty well in the way of
butter. (Laughter.) He would therefore conclude
this somewhat *bang, and incougrnous oration.
His toast was now capital, and thoroughly fit ; but
stop! the next pmoese was to eat it, but he could
not allow them to do that (Laughter.) Unfortu*
nately here, as was often the case when any one
launched into a figure of speech, it snapped in his
hand. But though they could not eat it, they
mightdrink it, and therefore he proposed that they
drink " the health of E. A ntrobus, Esq., M.P.,
with three times three. (The toast was drunk with
musical honours.)

The CHAIIMAN said it was now his "turn" to
thank them very sincerely for the kind manner
in which they had been pleased to receive the
"toast" of his rev. friend. Mr. Chermaide had coin•
pared him to a piece of broad ; bat be hoped that
after having roasted and toasted him, he would
not "cut" him OA he would do the "slier,' which
had formed the ground of the comparison. He
sincerely trusted that the friendship that now
existed between them and their rector, and the
inhabitants of Wilton generally, would long continue.
(Cheers.) He trusted he should experience on every
future occasion a similar reception at their beads.
(Applause.)
Rev. Prebendary CIIMUIAIDI assured his hoc.
friend that when they got bold of material of his
sort, if they once cut it, it would bee case of "cut
and come again." (Laughter.)
The " Health of the Mayor of Wilton" was next
given from the chair, and suitably acknowledged.
I "The ladies" was responded to in a humenrous spec&
by Mr. J. Nightingale.
Cheers baying been given for Mr. F. Tabor for
the use of the Hall, the company separated.
The members then re-fos mad, and marched is pro.
ceerion to Wilton Park, which Lady Herbert had
kindly thrown open for their enjoyment, and various
1 amusements were indulged in.

&AIICM.

The annual festival of this branch of the Wilts
County Friendly Society took place on Whit-Tues-
day. This meeting has always enjoyed the pre-
eminence over any other in the county ;and this,
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perhaps, may in a'gres- t measure be attributable to
the central position of the town of Warminster.
There are, -however, other causes which have

rendered this anniversary so important as well u
interesting. It is well known with what assiduity
and earnestness the Rev. Prebendary Fans has
assisted in the management of this society for so
many years, and it is mainly owing to his exertions
that this meeting has attained each a high position
among the county meetings On this occasion there
were several matters that called for regret rather
than rejoicing. First and foremost was the abuses
of Mr. Sotheron EU:mut who has nuer before been
absent from either of its festivals; secondly, the mem •
bees had to deplore the lan of Captain Gladstone, the
late member for Devizes who always evinced great
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interest in the working of this society ; and thinily,
the members had greeter mime for sorrow as it was
well known that the Rev. Prebendary Fans, whose
heart and soul has been raised up in this matter, was
about to leave the neighbourhood fore very distant

county. These three very great drawbicks out
almost a gloom over the rejoicings, for all ware full
of regret when it was known thoroughly that they
would so soon lore their late pastor from their midst.
However, the members decked themselves off for the
occasion in holiday garb, and the town was well
filled. Bands paraded the streeta, the bells of the
parish church rang forth their merry peals, and the
town looked as nay as formerly. The members
formed shortly after ten, and marched in procession
to the church, where a full choral serviette was gone
through. The sermon was preached by the Rev.
Prebendary Fans, who made an excellent discourse
very suitable to the occasion, and pointed
out the benefit of such friendly societies. The

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address was delivered with ireat earnestness,
and it must leave • lasting impression upon
its hearers. At the conclusion of the service
the members reformed, and, accompanied by the
bands, marched round the town, and Own proceeded
to the schoolroom, where an excellent dinner was

provided for them t y the muimittee. The room was
beautifully decorated with evergreens and dOWSTS,
and must have occupied • considerable time. Pisces
of Critlllloo paper were fastened to the well—and
round this were wreaths of evergreens-300 yards
of which were used in decorating the room. Suitable
mottoes were placed at each end of the rxim. the gas
burners were trimmed with dowers. tic., and the room

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looked like a complete bower. The 'chair wee oc-
cupied by the Right Hon. Lord Heytesbury, and
among those present were Lord H. Thynne, M.P.
Rev. Prebendary Pane. Hon. and Rev. S. Best,
Rev. J. Philippe, J. Ravenhill, Esq., V. Fine,
Benett, Esq., G. Temple, Esq., Rev. W. Slater,
Major Gibney, Rev. Mr. Ravenbill, C. Bleeck, Erg.,
Rev. T. E. Crallan, E. Fano, FAq., Rev. Mr.
Wetherbay. Rev. Welter, Rev. T. Gary. Meson.
G. M. White, T. Harrell, F. Nelson, E. Wilkinson,
—Grubb, S. C. Chapman, U. Elling, Lush, sew.,

La. Le.
After the repast the noble CHAIRM•N gave the
usual loyal toasts, which were enthusiastically re.

mired.
His Loammir then gave the "Bishop and Clergy
of the Diocese." He said this dimes) was very
fortunate in being presided over by a prelate of so
much ability, so much kindness, and consideration,
and who so efficiently discharged the duties of his
sacred office, and they all felt, he was sure, how
closely indebted they were to the clergy who de-
voted their time to their respective parishes, and
not only were the staunch supporters of this society,
but of every society that had for its object the aUle-
lionstion of the condition of their fellow-men. With
the toast he begged to couple the name of the Rev.
Prebendary Fans, with thanks to him for his ex.
saint Dorman. That sermon, like all those de-
livered by him, was very appropriate and suitable
to the occasion He knew the cordial asid warm.
bowled feelings that was felt towards him, both in
this town and district, and therefore he knew well
with what enthusiasm the toast would be received.
(Applause.) He could not avoid giving expression
to Mat regret he felt, which he was sore was shared
in by them all, at his approaching departure from
this neighbourhood. He did not wish to enter into
any personalities, but he would may that he did sot
know a warmer and kinder friend, or a more able
and useful man, in the county of Wilts. He was ewe
he (Prebendary Fans) earned with him the best
wishes of them all for his family's future happiness
and prosperity, and he could not help hoping that
this separation would be only a temporary one, and
that they might again look forward to the time
when he would again take up his residence amongst
them. (Loud applause.)
The Rev. Prebendary Faxi, on rising, was
received with cheers. He said be should not
address them at any great lesgth; as forth, intonate
of the society it would presently devolve upon him,
as one of the trustees, and one of the managing
committee, who were appointed to manage the
society at the desire of Mr. 8. F•stoourt, with regard
to the state of the society. He very much preferred
that his friend the vicar of Warminster should have
re/monied to this toast; but as they had so kindly
coupled his name with the toast, he thought it
would have been a want of °carboy and, a want of
whet be hoped he never should be guilty of,
gratitude for their very kind reception of his name.
For 18 long years soda half he served this pariah,
and it was Ms inexpressible pleasure and privilege
to see many works rise and prosper during that
time. If he were to attribute to his own energoe
that success, he °mild assure them he should be
deceiving himself and them. It had been the sup-
port and encouragement that others had given him
that bad mainly contributed to his MOON& With
regard to the parish he dared not trust himself to
speak of. When he left them, some four years
since, he thought it passible his stay might be pro-
longed other than the vicar of this parish.
It had plumed God otherwise, and his desire
was that he should walk in the path which God had
set before him. His duties had'een het ill accom-
plished, but he had endeavoured so perform his duty
in that station of life into which it had pleased God
to call him. That station had been that of • minister
of God. He might have continued in this county
in a more secular condition, bat his 061114116 and
hearty desire was that be Amalfi hold the position of a
clergyman. It had not been so ordered, and he
shdhave to leave both his diocese and county ;
but he should carry with him a grateful heart for ffie
natold kindnesses he had received from them. With
regard to the kind expressions his lordship had spoken
towards him, he could entirely reciprocate them.
He, from being so near a neighbour, had always
found him the best of friends, and he was one of
those noblemen who was endeavouring to develops,
in the most full and accomplished manner, the auties
of an English country gentleman. As he had mid
'upon another occasion, he had nothing but regret
with regard to himself. But he was not going to be
;caddish, or wominly. There were fur bsffim men
in the Church than himself, and therefore he cheer-
fully what he took to be God's command,
and be would readily go by that path which it
seemed to him had been pointed out to him.
Whilst be was preaching to them he raw mound
him many old faces that he had MKS before,
sad to. thousand feelings crowded into
his mind. To them he accorded his grateful
' thanks for the kind way they had accepted his
health. He was sure that whenever it pleased God
to send him, he should saver meet with a more
kind, mare indulgent, mars liberal, and • more
kind-beaded population than they had in this
pariah of Warmismer. No oee is his profeamon
had ever met with greeter tisaness from his
lay brethren, of all clams; more especially from
the Dews lord, who owned ccesidenble property
in the town, the Marquis of Bath, whose ekes
seighboureip he should esorilloe. Is emiclusion,
the rev. gentlemen acaumented upon the besutiful
service they bad in the okra that day, and con-
cluded by slating that if seer his services ware re-
quired by them be "braid be most willing to reader
tiss• (Applause.)
Mr. H. Fax' proposed the health of the" Army,
Navy, sad Valuator'," which was acknowledged

by Major Gibney, who, in the coarse of his re-
marks, mid of the volunteers, they bad a very good
specimen in the town of Warminster. Lt was

misted that we-s.rer-e-a- natio- u of shopkeepers; but
when those shops were in danger they osme for.
ward to defend those shops, and they would defend.
He bad been long enough in the force to know that
the mere assembling of • body of men would not
make soldiers. A body of volunteers, who assembled
and learnt their drill as they liked, and did what
they liked, would be nothing more than a mob.
(Applause.) Discipline was equally necessary for
the volunteer as for the soldier. They would then
he able to do their duty. They must learn one
thing, and that was to be under perfect command,
they would then be an honour to England. A
volunteer when he puts on his uniform should be
a soldier, and when he puts it off • civilian.

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(Loud applause.)
The lion. and Hey. S. Barr .aid: Although al-
most a stranger amongst them, be had been entrusted
to propose a toast which he could not help feeling
embodied in itself the whole spirit of this meeting.
They assembled there together as a great society—
and he was happy to say a thriving and a successful
society—and to whom, he need hardly ask the quern-
tion, did they owe that success? Mainly, in Um
first instance, to one whom he had been proud to
call his friend now for many years, Mr. Sotheron
Eatoourt, who had given his undivided and anxious
thmght and attention to the working out the
elaborate and successful operations of this society.
He could himself testify to the anxiety, the trouble,
and care that he had given himself in working out
this which bad been a " pet" in his hands, It grieved
no one more than himself that Mr. Sotheron Fat-

court was not there to-day to answer for himself.
They all knew and deplored the cause of it, and he
did earnestly hope that it might be permitted to him
again to take his usual place in this county, at the
festive board, and all the operations of your society.
(Hear, hear.) As he had said belied himself been •

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witness, although he did not live in the county to the
anxieties of Mr. S. Estcourt on the subject. and
perhaps he should not be presumptuous if be
&d it in the pregame of his friend, Mr. Palle,
who would correct him if ha was wrong, if he
laid some little claim to owe of the branches,

v7hich—Tis; w;iT-iiippy to 1.1; in tit-eir —paper was
prosperous branch, viz., the Deposit elms. (Hear,
hear.) He earnestly hoped, from what be there
read, that they were going to have some of the most
valuable members that the society could receive—be
meant the female members of the society. Speaking
of that clam, he believed he was right in saying that
it wee found impracticable to admit adult females into
the other class; but it bad been found poen ble,and with
emcees to receive them into the deposit clams. He
might, therefore, hope, that at all events, that what- ,
ever share or part be had hid in that branch of their
society, he at least might love the approbation of
his female friends. (Applause.) From a society
' which had been thriving many yearn amoopt
them in his own openly, the idea at leut of the de-
posit branch was taken. it was to that he cow re-
ferred, and be might perhaps be permitted to say,
that he recollected receiving • letter from his friend
Mr. Fans, who appeared to have been actually
frightened at the ides of • deposit class being intro-
duced into the society, and he requested him (Mr.
Bed) to give an explanation of the matter.
He was happy to say that the answer was re-
corded in for he found that durin,q
the Ire yams tVier;ranch had been connected
with the society, there were 1,600 members.

That wee a large number, but at all events
it was sufficient to satisfy themselves that the breach
had succeisfuL That subject had always been
the "pet" subject to him; he was using the ex-
pression h. applied previously to Mr. Sotheron
Estonia, and he took it to himself. He had always
felt that their anxiety must be not to pick here and
there a plum, but that they should train both women
and children in each a system as weald make them
provident, that would raise them to independence.
He warn quite sure, and be was most pertly con-
vinced of the matter, that they never should put
labour and industry on its proper footing in this
country until it was independent, until it could stand

by its Own exertions, ail not to have to recur on
every trial and difficulty to what was called, but
min-called, charity. Now he made those remarks
because, valuing bow highly this society, and rejoic-
ing greatly in tire success that had attended it, and
be should beg of them to assist the society in every
way they possibly could. In his own parish, num-
bering a population of 600, he had 600 members in
the society. He did not mean to tell them that
every individual person in the wish was a member,
but that the 600 are connected with the parish and
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neighbourhood. He was anxious that that system
should be followed, their children as they entered
their schools should be taught not merely the moral
lemons, but such as would fit them to go out into
the world; to teach them to provide such means and
such provision as would enable them to struggle
with the world and its difficulties; if unhappily
from their schools they were compelled to send out
highly-educated boys or girls, without any provision
made for them, then they might perhaps be charged.
by those who were ready enough to do it, with over-
educating the classes. If they could work out such
• system with the educated, children would go into
the world with DOM provision that have them a de-
gree of independence—and it would then be im-
possible for them to over-educate. He had ventured
those remarks, and he would now in conclusion pro-
pose the toathwhichwas— "The better health of Mr.
Sotheron Futcourt, semen to the Wilts Friendly
Society, and the health of those gentlemen who
acted for them as trustees," and he would beg to
couple with the toed the name of Mr. Vane, who
bad already stated that be had been appointed by
Mr. Sotheron Estoourt to superintend the manage-
ment of the society, and also that of Mr. Ravindull.
—The toast was drunk amid great cheering.
Rev. Prebendary Flint, in returning thanks, said he
was entrusted with • letter from Mr. Sotheron Fateourt,
which he would read to them. Mr. Ratenbill and him-
self represented at that moment their worthy asid ex-
cellent friend. Mr. Fotoourt, and before he left this
country he directed him, and several other gentlemen,
one of whom wae now gone to a better world, to become
trustees, and undertake the task of representing him
is the management of this society. They had had
wonderful little trouble in its management, the only
case he had had was in reference to a gentleman of the
medical profession, who had practised without his
having paned the necessary examinations. He believed
now, however, he had passed that examination satis-
factorily, so there would be no further difficulty in the
matter. There wee also one other little complaint in
reference to a surgeon who appeared to mix a little
spirit with his medicine ; but he had seen an old lady,
and she told him that she would rather be doctored by
this man if he was ever so drunk, than by anybody else.
(Loud Musliter.) They had had no difficulty in
managing this society, because it had been all pros-
perous. Their difficulties had been relieved by this
sheet, sentence, "We have bad everything prosperous."
At the present moment they stood in this position.—
They bad laid by in stook when the report was drawn
up, £24,711, end yesterday, with a gentleman
trustee, the stock was raised by between 11500 and
MO. They bad now in their own hands something
like £25,300. net be thought was sufficient
to show them that the society was not only working
very satisfactory, but that its seems had been far
greater than could have been anticipated. He remain-
tiered the time when they went to church, 14 strong,
and now it had grown into immense proportions, sad
be was bound to say that there was not to be found
I. the whole country, besides a similar institution,
peeeileing no many advantages. By the end of the
year he believed that the stock would be quite £26,000,
and therefore as to money they could net wish for any-
thing better. As for the deposit else., he mind make
an apology to Mr. Beet. He (Mr. Fan.) certainly at
first thought its introduction would sot be of any
advantage, but after • woeful investigation the more
he saw of its workings the snore he was convinced
that there wee not a more valuable *ISM than the
deposit breath, and the more he saw of it, he more be
liked it. He would make norekeence to the Chancellor
of the Exelsequer, because be was • thoroughly clever
man; but be believed that the deposit elan entirely
forestalls the Post Olbos 'Fume. Their society was
quite as onvenient as the Poet Office Savings Banks.
They amid pay in the money, and take it out again, by
making implication to the trustees. In reference to
Mr. Fatoourt, Mr. Fine remarked that hebelieved be bed
never missed attending • single festival before the
present season, and his happy foes and merry
humour we. much missed. Mr. Pane then read
the letter from Mr. Reteourt, which stated that he
was getting on very vrell. and that he was about te try
some mineral water@ to recruit his strength. He trusted
that Kr. Rthiourt would be speedily restored, and that
be would again he enabled intake his part in the man-
agement of this society. During the put year, the
society had lost their patron, the Marquis of Lot/downs.
The late marquis was • very liberal contributor; he
having given two donations to the society of £lOO and
trio. nulrpoutively. He had sines applied to the present
Lord Lieutenant of the County, Lord AileslituT,
requesting him to become the patron of the society, mid
be had the satisfaction of receiving a letter from the
noble lord consenting to accept the appointment. He
wee a nobleman, who admirably discharged his duty:
be wasamost liberal landlord, and in every village where
his lordship had property would be formed schools, par-
hottest, an, and he was a subscriber to all the
rersie t societies in his locality. He was, he believed,
like the noble chairman, endeavouring to NM thoroughly
the duties appertaining to a nobleman and a gentleman.
They had bad many looms this year,—one. who had
presided in that room, one whose name would be always
received with respect. He was taken off in the full
etc:.of UsliWnalia.—He alluded to the late
' Gladden', who use appointed one
of the little body to teenage the society. They had
endeavoured to fill up those looms, and they
had appointed Mr. Marewethet. Recorder of
Deviant. sod the Hon. end Rev. C. Harris, the Arch-
deacon of Wilts, who bad been present at their meet-
ings on more than oree occasion. Be swished to allude
to what had been does during Whiled year. They bad
frequently wished so pact Mr. Fotoonrt, but he never
would he *nted ; they proposed to present him with
• gold medal, but he never scald have • gold medal
they then proposed to give him • dinner, but be never
would have a dinner. They wished in some way
to mike blm an acknowledgment, but be
would cold bloodedly get up and all be would
not receive it. 'An opportunity, however. pre-
sented awn, sod the thought mem into his mind as
he 1/01 lying on his weak sofa, that he wield ask the
members, and allow them to thew their attachment for
Min. They all knew to what be sanded. The peel
year had been one of deep man* to themes& in the
north of England; that suffering._ had been hens „rob
peat patinae until meetly. It wee most *Mal to
Lava olearved bow first luxuries were disposed of to
supply tbmwolves with food; them the !where wee
removed, pies@ by piece, until teething sea=
maimed. It was • fearful sight to Ns this

idleness' of the North, which wee all awing to that
dreadful, fratricidal, unmerciful, and bloody war, and
that, not between the Norte and the Swath, but between
the North and their own evil mussions and the Southern
Confederacy. He was not there an advocate for slaver. ,
bet the Sottheruers had her arum wide open to receive
her English brethren whilst the North had not. He
trusted that some one could step in between the bell.
dog and the smell dog, and atop this courage. Mr.
Sotheron Bateman suggested that the members, if they
were desirous of giving him • memorial, should eubsuie.
towards the benefit of throe poor sufferers. How that call
was answered will be seen by this feet, that • donation of
£5OO from this society was sent to the North of Reg-
Led. If this somety had done nothing more then
that, they ought to be satisfied. Mr. Estonurt had
desired him to thank the oontribitors, and to inform
them that the money was graciously received by the
Rochdale people. The rev. gentleman then urged the
stewards to greater exertions. He informed them that
this society did not depend upon any great names, such
as their patron, and the noble lord who was then at the
head of the table, although you are glad to see him
present. The society mainly depended epos' the
stewards; it required them to enter heartily into the
matter, and explain the benefits *caving from this
society, which cannot be obtained in any other.
It depended upon their having • personal interest
in the matter, not merely their own individual
prospenty, but of that great nod grand mission
to promote the honour and glory of God, by
promoting his honour by doing their duty to their
fellow men. It was like • ship sailing across tigs sea of
trouble, and they had no right to leave it unless there
wea Kenething really deficient with the timbers, or in
the steerage of it. As to the timber* they were coin.
posed of honest and indestrimui Englishmen, and with
regard to the steerage, as long as Captain Fateourt re-
mained at the helm, and they were all ready to assist
hits when the dorm arose, they need not be afraid of
running upon the rucks, or coming to pieces. Let
them endeavour to proeagate the misty therefore
to the utmost of their power. Let them propagate
it by remaining in it; let them propagate it by
advising their younger friends, and tel it be made
prosperous by all the female, friends saying that they
would marry none that did not belong to it. Let tuem
throw theetaelves into it with heartiness and rood will;
let them feel proud of belonging to it, and then they
would find that it would never decrease, but would, by
Clod's blessing, go on increaring in prosperity year after
year. (Applause.) Cordially thanking them, both in
ids own name and that of Mr. Fateourt, he repeated
ids meanings that he should leave the matter by wishing
the society every prosperity, with all his heart, soul,
and strength. (Applause.)
Mr. Scam, in &lengthy speech in whirls he urged upon
the committee to provide peeler ainummenta for the
benefit memben proposed the `kiligunty Itemberecoti piing
with it the name of Lord H. Thynne, who was present.
Mr. Bleeek 'dated that they had just receiveu • tele-
graph message from Calorie' Batherst, stating that he
would not be able to attend as he bad unfortunately
missed the train. (The toad was duly honoured.)
Lord H. T said after the able speeches made
by Mr. Best and Mr. Fans he would not detain
them long. He had always been in the habit of
attending the meeting, and he bad al ways
experienced great pleasure ic doing so. At all the
public dinners members are expected to give an account
of their stewardship ; but as by • rule or the society he
was precluded from talking politics, he should be con-
tent by merely thanking them. Although they had
done very little good this year, they had stopped • good
deal of harm. (Laughter.) They might always °Wen
that—those that wit on the opposition of the House.
It was owing to their strenuous opposition that they
had stopped the Chancellor of the Exchequer from
taxing those sort of institutions, and that was the only
thing they could say thee had done this year. He
treeted they would be enabled to keep them in order
for the future. (Applause.)
The Rey. J. Pictures dwelt upon the loss the
neighbourhood of Warminster would sustain by the
removal of the Rev. Prebendary Fans to Lincolnshire ;
but said that, although they would be obliged to do
without hie service's daring the greeter portion of the
year, at Whitsmotide be could not be spared. (Ap-
plause,' The balanee-sheet of the Warminster branch
showed that the receipts during the past year had
been £248, which bad exceeded the expecildure by
£72, which sum had been Field over to the general
account. He would let them into • secret in reference
to the manner in which Mr. Best acted at Abbotta
Arm. He deposited the 4:thumbing fee in the some of
the infant, so that the child oornmenced its career with •
&donee at its bankers. He should be walla; todo the same.
so as to further the interests of the society as much as
possible. He bad received • letter from the Marquis of
Bath, Mr. A. Seymour, M.P., Mr. Meredith, and other
gentlemen, regretting their inability to attend the
meeting. He begged to propose "The Honorary
Members, coupling with the toast the name of the
Marquis of Beth."
Lord H. THTNNE briefly acknowledged the compli-
ment on his brother's behalf, stating that in consequence
of ill health, the noble marquis had been unable to be
present.
Mr. J. RAVENHILL proposed the toast of " the Benefit
Members." It was unneceolary for him to state that
they composed the most valuable part of this institu•
tion, because they were the el ale, or leading members,
the best members of the artisan and working classes of
, this piece. He differed • little from Mr. Pane in his
, opinion that the society had accomplished more than
could be expected of it. He thought they hall still
very much yet to do, and lie instanced the parish
belonging to the Hon. and Rev. S. Best, where there
were only 600: inhabitants, his society numbered 600
members. The county of Wilts numbered about
240,000, but the members of this society were only
5.000 in number. If greater exertions were made, if Mr.
Beet's examples were followed, be believed different
results would be obtained. He believed also there
would be • very great diminution in the amount of
sickness if the cottages of the poor were better venti-
lated and improved. From • return, published in 1859,
it was shown that of the deaths that occurred in this
country arose from circumstance* which might have
been prevented. The benefit arising from proper vend.
Laden hail been fully exemplified in the case of the
moldier. The late Lord Herbert took this matter into
i his consideration, and in consequence of the improve-
, manta that have been effected, where there used to be
two deaths there is now only one. He conclude.' by
proposing the toast, which was duly acknowledged.
The VICAIt then proposed the " Health of the Chair-
man," and in doing so commented on the =my ladies
that had been engaged in decorating the room, com-
plimenting them upon the taste displayed. He also
suggested that the chairman for next year should be the
Marquis of Beth.
The CHAIRMAN acknowledged the toast in • brief
speech.
The Rev. Prebendary FANS proposed, in • very
humourous manner, the "Health of the Surgeons."
Mr. GRUBB appropriately returned thanks.
Mr. Fess proposed the "Health of the Vicar of
Warminster," which was responded to by Mr. Phillips.
" The Ladies," and the "Health of Bush, the
steward," concluded the list of toasts, and the company
separated about five o'clock.

erected for the purpose. We need hardly say that
everything ems of the best, and that ample Justice
was done to the good cheer provided. The chair
wee taken by Hector, Esq., supported on his
right by Sir William Marriott, Bart., Mr. Oakley,
and other gentlemen; and on his left by the Rev.
Mr. Elliott, Mr. Tozer, Ac. On the removal of the
cloth, the usual loyal toasts were given and heartily
responded to. In proposing that of the Prince of
Wales, the chairman dwelt on the many estimable
qualities of the late Prince Consort, and expressed
a (*remit hope that his son would tread in his foot-
steps.
The "Army, Navy, and Rill* Brigade" was then
proposed by the CIIAILMAN. He was sure that
the regular forces of this country had ever striven to
do their duty ; and as to the volunteers, he con-
sidered they were a very useful body of men, but
hoped that their active services would never be re-
quited. (Loud cheers.)
In ProPoeing the toast of tte "Bishop and Clew
of the Diocese," the CHAIRM•II referred to the many
excellent qualities of their diocemen, who ever had
shown a warm interest in the welfare of the working
classes. With the toast he had the pleasure of
calling upon two reverend gentlemen, Sir William
and Mr. Elliot, at the same time thanking the latter
gentleman for the many useful and practical remarks
he had given them that day at church.
The Rev. Sir WILLIAM Altetorr, in responding.
said that he supposed they included in the tout the
whole of the ministers of the Church of England,
with the Archbishop of Canterbury at their bead.
With his lordship be vu not personally acquainted,
but lie believed him to he a most excellent prelate,
and one whom the interests of the Church might with
every confidence be confided. The late archbishop
was universally beloved, and laboured hard for the
welfare of the Church. His benevolence and the

kindness of his disposition were known to all, but
more particularly in his own diocese. Being almost
a stranger among them, he was not so well acquainted
with the clergy of this diocese as be hoped to be;
but he could not but express the very great pleasure
he felt while listening to the aermon preached by
his young friend, Mr. Mick, and be considered it as
one of the best signs of the times that the people
were showing a greater interest in the welfare of the
Church. While that was the cue we had no reasons

to fear for the welfare of the nation. (Cheers.) He
thanked there for the very kind manner in which
they had received the toad. (Loud cheers.)
The Rey. Mr. ELLIor said he had much pleasure
in meeting with them on that occasion, because they
were hardworking men, and the clergy were also
hardworking men, though in a different capacity.
He felt, moreover, considerable pleasure to be pre-
sent, because their society embodied a principle of
economy, • laying by for the time of need. In re-
gard to the remarks he had addressed to them at
church, whatever he had said was with an earnest
desire that they might be benefitted, and that both
for this world and the next they might reoeiveleseons
of instruction. (Loud cheers.)
The Custait•N said that since they last met, the
society had sustained the loss of two very excellent
supporters—their late patron, and Mr. Steel; the
latter gentleman bad rat with them for the last 25
years, and was ever foremost to assist the society.
But while old friends passed away, others kindly
came forward to supply their places, and be had
now to propose the health of a gentleman who, he
behoved, would strive to follow in the footsteps of
th.o. .vho had gone before him, and prove • kind
lanai. d and an excellent friend. He alluded to
Sir William Marriott. (Enthusiastic cheers.)
In responding to the toast, But WILIALX said it
was with very sincere pleasure that he saw them
approaching the Down House that morning, and he
was glad to find that in his parish they had so
excellent a club, and that it was in so prosperous a
condition. It was a great blessing in the time of
Bickner, to have • source to fly to which was their
own, gathered together by their own industry and
carefulness, and which they felt they had a jest
right to. He was glad to be among them, for he
loved the doer's of Dorsetahire, and though he had
other ties in the county of Kent, which would
necessitate his often living there, yet be hoped to
have the pleasure of seeing them year after year. SO
long as it pleased Gad to spare his life, at the Dowsi
House. The worthy baronet then feelingly alluded
to his late excellent father, who was the first to
patronise their club, and expressed an earnest hope
that in his footsteps he should be enabled to follow.
He also thanked them for coupling his lady's name
with the toad. She was as much interested in their
welfare as himself, and experienced the Mlle amount
of pleasure by peeing them that day. Though from
the county of Kent he received the best treasure •
man could have on earth, • good wife; yet when
she was taken from him, he found the loss be
had sustained made up by the very excellent
lady who was one of their own county ; and
therefore he said to the young men present you need
not go out of your own shire to get a good wife.
(Laughter and cheers.) It was his intention to be at
the Down House during the year, and he trusted he
should always be enabled to show them that in their
welfare he took • lively interest. (Loud cheers.) Hs
should now propose the "Health of their esteemed
friend and chairman, Mr. Hector." What be had
heard of that gentleman was greatly in his praise,
and the interest he bad &herrn in the society had
gone and increased from the time he first joined them.
(Cheers.)
Mr. HICTOR, in responding to the toast, said that
the club had even bad his best wishes. He con-
gregulated them on the very prosperous state of the
society. They had 160 subscribing members, and,
their funds were incraming. At the same time they
must not be too sanguine, but be careful of their'
means. A gentleman, well qualified to judge,
gave it as his opinion that the sutras of a club did
not depend upon the number of its members, but
upon having • continual accession of strength by
young men joining it. There was one question which
he wished to bring before them, namely,as te whether
it would not be desirable to engage • surgeon for
the members of the club. This was a very important
step, and one which required some consideration.
(A long conversation ensued, some of the members
being in favour and some against such a course; we
believe, however, that the subject was left over for
a future consideration. )—(He the Chairmen) expressed
a hope that all would go on amicably. They had
gone on well for 20 years, and he trusted that would
be the case for the future. He should now call upon
them to drink the health of a gentleman who
had the most of the work to do in the society, and
who, he was sure, worked well on their behalf—Mr.
Smith, their clerk.
The toad was suitably acknowledged by that
gentleman amid loud cheers.
The "Health of the Visitors" was then given
from the chair, to which Mr. OAKLEY, and Mr.
BrairLsrt returned thanks, the former gentleman
remarking that be thought the mantel of their
esteemed friend Mr. Steel had fallen upon the
chairman.
The health of Mr. Etheridge, their worthy and
excellent purveyor, was then given by the Chairman,
with many thanks for the excellent dinner he had
set before them, to which that gentleman responded.
Mr. Tour's health was then given, with acknow-
ledgments for the use of his Belot.
The chairman and gentlemen then retired, and
the after-part of the day WU spent by the members
and their friends in various amusements, a very
large company of visitors from Blandford arriving
toward the evening, to enjoy • dance on the green-
sward, which was kept up with good spirit WI
about 9 o'clock.
From • printed statement heeded round at the
dinner, we gather the following particulars: Re.
ceipte for the year, £l2l 2s. 4d. ; expenditure,
£ll7 14s. 10a. The total income of the society, in-
cluding £9 received from honorary menthers,amounts
to £1,536 Oa. 30.

SART OF THE LOYAL GARIB,
LODGE AT BEER REGIS.

The second annivenary of the above branch of this
wide-spread and nodal organisation was celebrated on
Monday, the With inst., by a public procession and
dinner. The members met at half-paat nine o'clock
In a field opposite the lodge-room, where a tent
was erected for the occimion. Mere they were met by the
excellent band of the Whitchurch Temperance Society,
and, after the usual preliminaries had been done, they
marched through a part of the village to the church in
the following order, carrying the splendid regalia of the
district : .

Band.
District Banner.
Dispensation.
Officers and Brothers of Loyal Garibaldi Lodge.
Wareham Lodge Banner.
Oaken and Brothers of Victoria Lodge, Wareham.
Officers and Brothers Blandford, and Fidelity Lodge,

Bandf.

District Moors, seeompacierl; the Rev. T. M. Stud.
holm*. 8.A., and the Medical Officer, W. Risk Esq.
District Benner.

On arriving at the church the forepart of the procession
opened, allowing the rev. gentleman and his companions
to pass. There was • very good congregation, indepen-
dently of the member'. The service appointed for the
day having been read, the Rev. Mr. Studholme
gave • very suitable sad excellent disooarse, taking his
text from 4th Chapter of Let Epistle John, 21st verse.
—"And this command hays we from Him, that he who
',meth God love his brother also." Thews words, said the
p 'W
reacher, contained the whole duty of man. hatever
igu.ni men adapted, except they peoessded upon this
beau they coal not expect to have the Divine blueing.
The Preacher then gave a description of St. John's
character, of whom it was related, that when he could
not from olekilo preach any more, or take any active
part in the duties of the ministry, be went about and
made use of the ex • " little children, love one
another." One of th. chief ways, indeed the phis/ w
man could show his love to God was by loving his
neigh-
boor. The motive to which the Apostle used to In-
discs as to love one another, mu then commented on
as the only living abiding principles by which such love
could be austnined. To bonsai others u well as them-
selves should be the object of Oddfellowa, and the way
• good •441.0 should be performed should not he for
popularity, or out of envy, or/or fear of a rival, but from
mire motives—to join such • society from °uteri"
of prudence, and to provide support for our families
.in tones of Mokpo's ; but from • higher motive,
namely, tim love of Ood to as. Tble motive was plum
noble, sod permanent. God showed Hie love to us, not
only by prommriss us, sod giving on daily morales; hat
also by PerlaittinClM, as • society, to to=l7a
His bows to ask bill/4/4.

and temperance, were indispensable to the welfare of
society, and he most earnestly urged upon all his
brothers present to.oultivate these excellent virtues, at
the seine time drawing • end picture of the habitation of
the inicmperate. While be, however, meet affec-
tionately urged upon them to join this society on the
grounds of prudence and forethought, be would at the
same time urge upon them to carry out their principles
by acts of love and benevolence, and by cherishing in
their hamts love to God, and prepare for the abiding
lodge in heaven. After scene further remark., the rev.
gentleman closed one of the best aromas to thislfellows
it baa ever been oar privilege to listen to.
The service over the members proceeded through
the village and round by dhillinptone, basic tothe field,
where an excellent and abundant collation was pro-
vided by brother host Knowles, of which brothers and
friends partook. The day being remarkably fine added
greatly to the enjoyments of those present, and the
scene was further enlivened by the presence of a goodly
number of the fair sex. After ample justice bad been
done to the good things provided, and the cloth re.
moved,
The CHAIRMAN gave' The health of her Majesty the
Queen." It was, be considered, unnecessary for him
to dilate upon the many virtues which adorned her
Majesty as a wife, a mother, and • sovereign; for even
in the remote region M Bert, thews excellent qualities
were appreciated. Among all Oddlellows the feeling of
loyalty was • deep-sentod, abiding principle, (The teed
was drank with acclamation, the band playing the
National Anthem.)
Th•Onallidian, then gave the "health of the Prince of
Wales, and the Royal Family." They looked upon the
prince as being destined to be the future king, and
though they trusted it would be long before he wan
Galled to occupy that position, yet be was BO allied with
the country's intestate, that in all meetings of English-
men the bealtb of his royal highness was heartily res-
ponded to. (Loud Cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN then gave "Th. Army and Navy and
British Volunteers," in white he particalarly allotted
to the Yeomanry, who were that day connuencingtheir
annual drill It might be argued that we organism'
these forces in times of peace, and that on that aessmal
they were not neasesary. But what should we do if
war was to break out? Those who now were opposed
to military force would than be glad of the service of
these fortes. On the present occasion they VIM
favoured with the company of • gentleman counseled
with the regular army, on whom he should now call to
»stood to the toast.
Sergeant-Major Brother Grottos Howns. of the
A. H. C., in reply to the toast, said that the noble deeds
achieved by the army were well known to all present. As
• military man it would perhaps not appear well for him
to speak too highly of those service. They were blessed
with an excellent army, and the discipline and efficionoy
of it was seen when at the Alma, under Sir De Lady
Evans. The heights were taken to 2 hours and throe
quarters, which it was thought would take 4 or 5
days. At Balaclava and lnkennan, and also in
India, the same prowess had been shown. Where wet
there ever shown greater bravery and daring than in the
taiga of Lucknow by Havelock and his noble bend?
They owed to a free pees that tbs.e deeds were known,
and he trusted that the good name the army nowhere
would always be theirs. (Loud Cheers.)
W. RIOT, Seq., in proposing the "health of the Bishop
and Clergy of the Diocese," said that it gave hint much
pleasure that on that day they bad as their chairman
• gentleman who had ever stood their fast and de-
voted friend. He came forward at its commencement,
and had ever shown greet interest in its coccosa He
bad done all be could on its behalf, and they were wader
great obligations to him for the very excellent sermon
he bad preached that day, in which their duty, both
to Gad and man, was so slily set forth. Ile was sure
all would join with him in tendering their beat thanks
to the rev, gentleman, and drinking the toast he had
proposed. (Loud cheers.)
The rev, gentleman, in responding to the toast,
after thanking them for the very kind manner in whieh
they had drank his health, said that the reason he was
such • warm supporter of Oddfellowship was beause
it carried out in practice what he, an a minister from
Sunday to Sunday brought before his octognattion. If
to relieve the sick and distressed, to 'moister to the
sufferings of our fellow-creatures, to relieve the father-
less and wife, the tear from the widow's eye, was ac-
cording to the principled of the Christian religion, then
was oddlellowsbip an embodiment of ita principles. It
might, perhaps, be objected by some, that a minister
ought nut to be present us such an occasion ; bat his
answer to this was that the society whose claims he
advocated, and whoa success he desired, was one which
everyone, desirous of the welfare of his fellow-creatures,
would support. On these grounds he sonsidered it his
duty whenever he had an opportunity to do all be
could to further the cause of oddellovrehip. The
nomber of members in the Manchester Unity went on
large, and its branches so numerous, that be bad no
occasion to enumerate its many advantages. He would
only remark on one particular title of the order—
" Independent." They did not use this word in any
vain idle boast., as though they were independent of any
one's assistance, nor as being opposed to all lawful
authority, but as showing that by being members Match
an organisation they maintained an honest indepen-
dence, and showed • desire to provide for their own
support in the time of sizkneas, and for those
near and dear to them when separated by death.
It bad been truly said—" God helps those who help
themselves;' and he was sure this was the case, for he
had always seen that they generally prospered most
who were careful of their means, and by habits of
economy were enabled to put by a part of their daily
earninp.—After a few more remark. the chairman
gave—" Success to the Manchester Unity," coupling
with the toast the name of P.G. Western, the C.S. of
the district, (Load cheers.)
P.G. Waitrons, in acknowledging the toast, said it
was with very great pleasure he replied on behalf of the
Manchester Unity, which was, he believed, the largest
benefit society in the world. England was famed for
Ito benevolent societies, and especially for its benefit
societies ; and therefore as the Ositifellows' society was
the largest in England, no doubt it was the largest In
the world. To say, then, that their society was the
largest, was saying a great deal for it, as it proved that
the principles it inculcated, and the benefit it con-
ferred, were thought much of by the people. Now it
might be urged, in favour of odifellowship over local
clubs. (though he for one would not with in the least to
disparage their usefulness,) that the Manchester Unity
not only premiered in common with them tbe power to
relieve its members in the time of sickness, but also
that if any of its members were obliged to travel in
search of employment, they could have a travelling
card; and as they went from town to town relief was
afforded them; and should they happen to be present
on the lodge-night they met with brothers, who, with
open hearts and ready hands, ministered to their
necessities. Another advantage was that in connection
with the society they had • Widow and Orphans'
Fund, by which, after the death of • member, his
widow and orphan children were to some extent pro-
vided for. The Oddfellows' Society hail also done
much to elevate the morals of those who joined it.
They become better fathers, better husbduida, and better
members of society. Several parties who were opposed
to Oddfollowahip had attempted to prove that it would
not be able to stand—that the rate of payment would
In course of time be found unequal to the expeoditere ;
but he for one was fully satisfied such would not be the
case ; and this belief was supported by the evidenoe of
many eminent actuaries who bad fully examined their
scale of payments, and the relief they gave. One gentle-
man at Poole told him 16 years ago that the society
would be bankrupt in eight years; but what was the
fact 'I
—they were stronger than ever in the Poole dis-
trict. In Poole they expended 000 ii-year for sick
members ; and he contended that not only was the
society a benefit to its members, their wives and families,
but to the parishes at large. They had also opened
lodges in other towns and villages, which were in a very
prosperous coodition, and he was very ple/sod to find
that the one opened in Bert twelvemonths ago had
prospered so well. He would say to the young men
present by MI means join some society,and Oddfellowship
offers numerous advantages not to be met with in others.
The speaker then related the case of • young can, who
in anticipation of being married, had saved up a consi-
derable sum of money ; but who, just previous to the
time be was to be united to the lady of his choice, w&S
taken suddenly ill, and continued so until all be had
saved was gone, and lie had beside • heavy doctor's bill
to meet before he could again commence saving
for his marriage. If he bad been • member of the
Manchester Unity, such • disappointment would not
have occurred,for he would have had he regular weekly
allowance, and a doctor free. To those who were
members he would say, stiffer not your contributions
to fall into arreu ; for if you do, when • day of trial
ONDOS on, you will have cause heartily to regret such
a course. As • proof of the many advantages conferred
by belonging to such • large organisation as the Man-
chester Unity the speaker stated that more than
£6,000 had been subscribed by members of the various
lodges in the kingdom to saint thaw suffering from
the lack of employment in the cotton districts to keep
up their payments. He could now give, with the per-
mission of the chairman—" &MOM to the Garibaldi
Lodge at Here, with the health' at the past and present
officers." (Loud cheers.)
P.C. Flaiddrrr, in responding to the toast, gave a
very striking case of the danger of putting off from
time to time joining such • society, and urged upon all
those young men who had not become members, at
once to do so. T'ndr lodge, formed a twelvemonth
ago, had now 4:1 .embers ; they bad had but little
sickness, and they had an excellent medical officer, who
not only gave them the best medicinal. but also kind
advise. Ile was sure all highly esteemed him.
P.G.OiLrois also responded to the toast. He
that what had been seen and heard that day would ressove
any little prejudice which existed against them. That
many would be induced to bemuse members, and that
the society would go on prosperously. (Cheers.)
In proposing "the health of the medical officer," P.G.
Wocrang took occasion to notice that though the Bare
Regis lodge might not have very much money in band,
being only • young lodge, yet it weld draw OD the Poole
diarist, and had a share in the district funds, there-
fore it was supported and upheld by all tie lodges in
the district. (We may bens note that not only has •
single lodge • share in the funds of etch lodge in the
district, but • district is also supported by the body
at large throughout the kingdom.) In proposing Dr.
Rist's health be was doing • very pleasing duty, for Dr.
Itist nobly came forward on behalf of the lodge in its
infancy as a man and a gentleman. and he was glad bo
find that his services were highly appreciated by the
members.
Dr. Rive suitably returned thanks.
WICIITLIII proposed—" Smear to the Prous."—
The PIUS 00IIld do them either good minim but, he WU
glad to say that it bad been of very groat service to their
seeiedl. We were favoured in having • free. unbiassed
prom in this country, and be (the speaker) trusted it
woutld ever remain so. (Loud cheers.)
The toast was acknowledged by Brother Bartlett on
behalf of the Betadford Repress. and by Brother
Millard on behalf of the Duress Comely r:_rprem and
Peters:sat
'The health of the Bev. Mr. Sendholme am chairman"
was then given and responded to, as were also the
"heaths of the worthy beet," and "the ladles,
and the ports adjourned to the manor
when various amusements, including trlp
It on the light fantastic toe," kissitoth
and geniis were entered into by a goodly comothy who
appeared heartily to enjoy this, the second Odd(
iaww
Fete in Bore ftagis.—We would add to this
thatirverytbing panned off i• • pleasant and harm=
mow, and we trust that the day may not heir
digital when instead of Choir being 40 DO sabers
In
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