The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-11-19 00:00:00

ODD FELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY.

On Wedneedey, the members of the two lodges of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows (MU.) of this town,
es • fitting proof of the amicable feeling which exists
between them, joined in celebrating their anniversary
festival. Unfortunately the weather was very unpro-
pitious, and the place selected for the entertainment
(the Corn Exchange) not at all suitable; in consequence
of which many absented themselves who would other-
wise have been present; indeed, it was remarked that
"it was enough to freeze one to look at the assembled
guests." Everything, however, which could be devised
to give the room • pleasing and enlivening appearance,
was pet into requisition. At the back of the chairman
was suspended, on either side of the Dorchester tiorou4ll
Arms, the handsome dispensations of the order,belonging
to the Hand-in-Land and Bud of Hope Lodges, whilst
banners, flags, and mottoes, blendod with evergreens,
oniamented the room. Before passing to notice the
beanies' of the evening, we cannot but express • regret
that for such excellent societies Es the Odd Fellows,
Foresters ace., the Town Council do not make some
abatement in their charge for the use of the Townliall.
especially as it is by such societies the poor rates are ,
considerably relieved, and many • working man who
otherwise would be obliged to have assistance in the
time of sickness and distress, is, by beconiiiig a member,
enabled to weather the dark and stormy clays without
having recourse to the humilirting necessity of seeking
parish relief. We certainly hope that the employers
in the town and neighbourhood will do their utmost to
assist and encourage their workmen in this matter, so
that provident habits may be formed, and carried out;
and we are certain of this, that by so doing, masters
will not only have the satisfaction of securing the good.
will and respect of those employed, but also n once a
considerable benefit themselves. lint to return from
this digression. The chair was ably filled on the
occasion by the medical officer of the Bud of Hope
Ledge, Dr. Aldridge, supported on his right by W. W.
Aldridge, Esq., of Southampton, and on, his left by
the CA. of the district. Councillor Bennett, hon.
member, acted as vicerchsirman, supported by Mr.
Councillor Stanton, and the P.O. and other
officers of the order. About 100 brothers and
friends sat down to an excellent supper supplied
by Mr. Higgs, of the Bull's Head Inn, Fordington,
and Mr. Loveless, of the George Inn, Dorchester, which
reflected great credit upon those gentlemen. After
ample justice had bete done to the good thiugs pre.
tided, and the cloth removed,

The CHAIRMAN gave the Health of Her Majesty,
remarking that we were especially favoured in Imsing
as our Severign • lady who in the several positions %lie
occupied as ruler, wife, and mother, was an example to
all, and be was cure that from the present company the
health of the Queen would he most heartily received,
(Drank with three times three.)
The National Anthem was then sung by a party of
flee singers (members of the order) thu whole company
joining in the chorus.
The healtha of Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales,
and the rest of the Royal Family, was then given and
responded to with enthusiaein.
The Cualettax said that he was sure they would
perfectly (agree with him that to no body of men were
they inure indebted than to these brave men who had
fought our betties in times gone by, and that it ITU
mainly to the Army and Navy we owed that proud
position among the nations of the earth which we at
present enjoyed To those who had come forward
voluntarily and at much personal sacrifice for the
welfare of their country must be given all honour
and prsiw• ; they had proved what Englishmen
were made of, and were an honour
to their country. He called upon them to join in a
hamper to the "Army and Navy and Ride Volunteers,"
and called upon Sergeant-Major Collins to respond.
Glee—" Rule Britannia."

Sergeant•Mejor Cohidse, of the Dorset Militia-staff,
in responding to the toast, Reid that lie sincerely
thanked them for the high honour they had conferred
upon him tolreply to the toilet. Re was, he believed,
one of the oldest soldiers in the service ; he had been
27 years in the army, and had been • naii.reeninissiotied
offleer since 18,38, without leaving a mingle bresksalown.
The army awl navy had always done thrir duty and he
believed always would. (Cheers.)
The (uatematc, in proposing the meet toast, said
that lie was sure those gentlemen who were placed in
the position of their spiritual guides, hail the temporal,
morsl, and spiritual welfare of the le-ople at heart,
and lie had much pleasure in giving 'Me Bishop and
Clergy of the Diocese, and Ministers of all denoinina-
lions.' (l)rank with cheers.)
P. G. WAILLAND then gave "the Mayor and Garen!,
alien of the Borough," welding with the toast the
name of Mr. Stanton. —(Drank with appleus.•.)
Mr. STANTON, in responding, said that on behalf of the
Town Council lie sincerely thanked them for the
manner they had received the toast. Had lie been at
all aware he should have been called upon to make •
speech, he would have come better prepared. (.1
Voice : You wonlil have studied,a speech.)---Mr.
Stantion : Yes, like sot..e of our Town Conecil, I aliould
have Ii .d my apecch tea ly. He beli,ved the Town
I Council hail the best interests of the borough at heart.
I They had many difficulties, which those Getable {mew
nothing of, and therefore could not enter into them.
He considered there heti been much money wasted by
their late engineer, hut lie believed art they were now
going on with a due regard to economy. In the handsof
their present Mayor might be left with full eolith-I.nm
the affairs of Vie horough : he was a thorough business
man, and would look well after their iatereete. (Lead
Cheers.)
N.G. OLD then gave "The Merry Bells of England.
The CidainblAN, in proposiug the neat toast, said that
it had been truly remarked that man was truly • social
being. Through this feeling men formed themselves
into community as villages, towns, and cities. In there
were to be found three classes, the aristocracy, which
was formed of those having no necessity to work ; the
middle classes, comprising the various wolossions and
merchant*, and the artisan and labouring class. Now
the latter, not having the advantages of the former,
were in theilaye of sickness eulujeetto muchileprivation,
and it must he evident that this is one if thelinks of the
great social claim, because from any cause weakened,
the whole must suffer. To provide against this they,
with the otisistance of benevolent friends, had formed
themselves into societies, whose special °Wert is by
combin dion to assist each other in the day of adversity;
and of these perhaps none have done more good than
the society if Odd Fellows. From a pamphlet put int.,
his baud he found that this society numbered 32E000
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members, in 3.4(.0 lodges, and that thretefourths of
these were registered outer the Friendly Societies Act.
From this it was evident that a vast amount of good
was effected. He now propotuni 'The Nl.inclierter
ITnity of Indepeneent Order of Odd Fellows," calling
upon a Lrentleruan well qualified to respond to the toast,
the ('orresponding Secretary of the Poole
(Di ank with great enthusiasm.)
Ohio—" Glorious Apollo."
Bro. M. WESTUN. C.S. of the Poole ilistrict, said he
had 1110 Cit pleasure in rising to re .pond to the toast.
lie certainly much regretted the absentee of the
who he believed had been hindered
From attending by the stormy weather.
The Hanchester Unity was, lie believed, not ruily the
largest but the best benefit society a workinan
could belong to. Not only were its principles excent.
but the executive power }being lodged in the hands of
those who fit an iuterest in Its welfare, all that could
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be done for the welfare of its members was as far a.,
possible rarried out. He was happy to say that the
Manchester Unity was progressing. Lodges were being
formed in various parts of the world, and as regards Poole,
where the first lodge consisted of 13 iudividiuda, the)
had now between 700 and 800 members belonging to
lodges ; 23 lodges had been opened in the district, and
they lood now an application to open one in Ringwood.
(Loud cheers.) He trusted they would ever rewenilwr
that " Un ty is strength ;" an 1 lie especially wished
to impress upon them this at the present time, be-
cause be knew there were some who were for dividing
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the district.- biev.r- those societies which bad broket''.
away from the Manchester Unity were not doing so
well; and be was sure that if the Poole district wt.,
broken up the Vllrio,S lodges would not be so pros-
perous as they had been. There bed, lie believed,
been grievances. but when these were represented to
the district officers, they were remedied, and now at
the suggestion of the Dorchester brothers, mainly by
their senclisig parties delegated to represent the matter,
the district committees would hold their meetings in
various towns where there were lodges. To divide the
district would be • great evil, for as all the money sub.
scribed for funeral expenses WAS paid by each lode
into the district, so a claim was borne, not by • single
lodge but by the whole district. Suppose the district
broken uo, and a small lodge had 10 members die
during the year, the sum of £lOO would be drawn from
the funds, -ad no rnall lodge eould stand such • drain
upon its funds, but if they kept well together the
sum would be made up by the whole of the lodges it.
the district. There was one thing in Odd Fellowship h.
especially liked, and that WU that a man, whether
poor or rich, or whatever his position, was esteems
among them, and if he had passed through the varioam
°dices of the order, if he came to him, he highly

esteemed bite, for be knew lee lead been chosen by bil
brother members to fill thus.: offieei because of hi, up-
rightness awl g.ssl character. After some utl.cr excel-
lent resusrks, Brother M. Western he wit highly
gratified ii se, the Used-in-If end and the Bud of
1 Holm nOW joining togeth, r to celebrate their mini-
s ersary. showed an excellent feeiiirr htt sreen the
two lodges. which lie sincerely horst', tuiht contitrac.
(Loud and iOlll4 cotilinuel cher:nig.)
$o) by by V.U. "yo—" kly Ancestors were English-
men.

nu next Ixotet SUCCI,4I6 te tLe
awl Bud of hope
Glee —"Li,ghtly Tae:.d."

Bt.. P Sriexi_lND responded OR behalf of the I
Hamlin-Hand Lodge L
They oao at toe present time 64
members ; paid for nickness and incidental expense', I
during the year, £32 94. 4d. ; receipts, .4:64 1.
and amount in hank, 1:50 ; and PAL flowhxs, 00
behalf of the Itud-uf-Hope Lodge, atate.l that the
nuoilisy of neinhers were 10ii good ou the books! ;
£lB Ilts. 61. ci heeu paid oat during ae year for
14•kue-is, and they now hint v. 13 in the Lisiik. lie
was proud to belong to jejoha jo,hge g. the HurLof-
!lope, and lie should be exceedingly glad for loony
tort to join their welleut society, for if • Inas be-
longed to it lie was to a great extent independent, and
he couaiderod that limiters ought to assist their work.
net when, from any cause over which they hail no con-
'nail, their contributions were behind. Mr. Itsiwles, ii
the course of his speech, made some rather strong re-
marks on the Resistance given to the working-claieca by
the Poor law t; • avid said he believed if master*
would only assist their men, such institutions might be
almost done away with.

Tile TICE-CIIAIIIMAN proposed "The health of the I
Medical Officers of the Lodge, coupling with it their
excelloit Chairman, Or. Aldridge."
The CHAD:NAN said it always gave hint great pleasure
in assisting in any way he could the excellent society of
(liii Fillaws. For hinised. and in behalf of his col- I
league, lie !returned them sincere thanks. They gave
their attendance a. medical men from a much higher
feeling than that of I.ecuniary •dvantsge. Ile must
IHASe A remark or two tin the observations made by
Bro. Bowles. He could not agree with him as regarded
the Poor LAM Unions. which, while the necessity for
such institutions existed, lie considered were most ex-
cellent. The guardians Im was sure del everything they
could for the benefit of the inor, but at the SAMS time
they hail the interests if the ratepayers to look to also,
and therefore wete obliged to shape their course accor-
dingly. Foor-housea were for those who were not able
to belong to such societies as the Odil Fellows, who
could not afford to pay out of their weekly earnings the
contributions of the order, sad though he for one would
be glad indeed to see the necessity for such institutions
poSI away, yet, while it existed, he could not hut be
I favourably inclined towards the Poor Law Unions.

(Cheers.)
The health of the " Honorary Members" was then
given by Bro. STICKLAND, and responded to by Bro.
councillor itENN•TT, who maid he sincerely hoped to
long remain a member of this excellent society.
(Cheers.)
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Mr. Councillor STANTON said that sitting there aa one
of the guests, he was somewhat abashed in not being a
mender, and he should be most happy if they would
admit him into one of their lodges, no that he might tic
out of them, an announcement which was received with
great pleasure and euthusiasin.
The slicernim of the " Ancient Order of Foreaters" arna
then proposed by F.G. WARLAND, and responded to by
Chief Rangel JORDAN.
Glee—" Mynheur Van Dunk."
" Abnot Friend." wail then given from the chair.
Song by P.G. WARLAND—" Erin-go•brall."
The neat tosat the CHAIRMAN PAW VMS one which he
was mum they would all receive witk the warmest feel-
ing: of pleasure, and there would perhopi be a jealottelr
55 to who should respond to it. It was—" The Ladiew. '
Glce—" Here's a health to all good lassies."
Ilio. W. A bintiDGe, in replying on the ladies' behalf,
gave a very neat and appropriate speech, in the course
of which he said that in the proportion as females were
rentweted and esteemed in a country, so civilization and
the hest interesto of naankind liourialied, instancing our
own highly-favoured laud as an instance of the truth of
this.

Other toasts and sentitucnts. including the llorough
Meinlwrs sod the Prew, were givr n and responded to,
and the company 'operated about the usual time for con-
vivial parties.

WEY M Oti TH. —Gila sti Mc,: 'cleat PROCESSION.
—On Sunday meek a remnant only of the worthy
"Body Corporate" met according to ancient custom
at the Guildhall, in order to firm a procession to St.
Mary's Church, it being the first salibath after the
election of the "New Marc," a title we understand
with which he was complimented by one of the body
at the "Grand civic breakfast" held at the
Royal Hotel on Saturday last, given by the outgoing
mayor, Captain Prowse, R.N., previous to their
proceeding to the Council Chamber for the purpose
of electing the new chief nue;istrato for the ensuing
year. Wp confess we are much surprised at the very
meagre and sorry display of what used to be a grand
and imposing affair; instead of the whole "batch'
—twenty•four in number—we are informed there
were not more than eleven present, including the
town clerk. On making a few inquiries as to the
cause, we learned that much dissatisfaction had
arisen in the Tory camp, where they go for their
future displays, there being hut three Liberals—if
they may be socalled.—at present in the Council. We
were not in any way surprised at hearing that some
of the absentees are so much disgusted with the
shameful proceedings of their own party at the late
municipal election, in resorting to the barefaced
bribery they did to ensure the election of the
new Tory members, that they have resolved
never more to enter the Council Chamber. It
is also supposed that some have taken umbrage
at the " right man" not being put in the " right
place," they being of opinion that the honour
of chief magistrate should have fallen on one more
experienced by age, awl wore capable of carrying .
out the onerous duties iif the office. These can only
console themselves in the wi,dom and counsel they
hope the present Mayor will avail himself of in
the able and he% experienced alelities of
our much respected town clerk. Great
disappointment is also felt by one of the
I, ely who, notwithstanding his having made an early
and active canvass for civic houours, had the mis-
fortune to find his want of swamis in not being made
Mayor on the present occasion. The town too, we
fear, will sustain a great loss by that gentleman being
passed over, especially when we remember his well
known abilities and constant zeal and attention to his
duties!as Borough Magistrate which have, by the kind
assistance of our esteemed Magistrates' Clerk, been so
wisely carried out. However, we are pleased to
hear that the hero and leader of the young party,
regardless of cash, has dune his best to interfere and
. pacify the heart.buruings and ill.feelings indulged in
by his minions, and proposes giving at the Royal
I Hotel a grand musical soiree to all the members, and
1 their wives and friends, thus availing himself of
, the long experienced and renowned Went of one of
' the "Newly Created Sugar Plumes" lately elected,
, with the pleasing awl flattering hove that '' music
were sent to soothe the savage breast. ' And we hope
sincerely-hut doubt-that he may succeed in restoring
and that in future they will have tranquillity,
' instead of the party wranylilw and Grote/in!, which
' has so long been the custoui, and,have disgraced their
meetings within the walls of the Council Chamber of
ancieot le,roiolli f Veymuuth and Sleleutube
Regiii.—Congraiimicated.
or: lieu rsiA. —The Portsmouth Town Council
had a meeting on Saturday week to petition the
Lords ot the Admiralty not to remove the Britannia,
useil as a training ship, to Portland, or, if so re-
alloyed, that it shall be only for a season.
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BOKOVaII Potics, Too;day, November 12th.— i
Before the Mayor, Captain Prowse, ex-mayor, Alder-
men Ayling and Bower, and It. Cottrell, Essi.
Witticism Blake, • bricklayer, was charged with steal-
ing a quantity of lead. It appeared that Mr. Mar-
shall is a COlit ractor for the alteration and repair of
the Crown Howl, and that the prisoner was engaged
by him to work on the roof. He took the opportu-
nity,while so engaged. to remove some portion of the
lead at the back of the chimney, whieh was dis-
covered by the foreman, and the prisoner was given
into custody. The Mayor, addressing the prisoner
,iti his being placed in the box, said that although
ho was given into custody by his master, he did not
wish to press the ease ; else, if lie had, he would
probably have been convicted, and the stigma have
rcimitine,l with him for the rerneimler of his life. lie
trusted he would be careful of his future conduct.
He would now be discharged.-- Janice Piiimus was
charged with stealing two top-knots, value Is. each,
belonging to Mr. Henry Grove,. It ap-
peared that the prisoner went into Mr. Csroves •
stable, and took them into tho stable belonging to
Mr. Dennis. The prisoner's sister was present, and
said she hoped the Bench would deal as lightly with
the case as they could—they had no father, and she
had never heard of his doing such • thing before. The
praioner pleaded guilty. Ile said he was 13 years of
age, illd had worked for Mr. Dennis 4 years, and
had ss. • week. He took the top-knots to put on
his master's horses' heads. —The Mayor said the Bench
would be very sorry to corrupt him by sending him
to gaol. They were disposed to question whether his
had &felonious intent in taking the articles, and to
give him the benefit accordingly. At the same time
they would re.mininend him to be very cautious in
futiirs.—He was accordingly discharged.

NiILBORNE ST. ANl'lliEW.—On Friday even-
ing a public 'netting we* bell in the schoolroom, for
the promotion of the cause of Total Abstinence. J.
C. Mansel, Fag., presided, and, in a neat speech,
gave his reasons for attending. It was to promote
the happiness and welfare of the working classes.
lie was at all times most willing to do anything
which lay in his power to help them, and he urged
parents and children to do all in their power to help
such a cause, fie then called on Mr. C. Young,
of Piddletown, to address the meeting. Mr. Young
delivered a forcible address on what may be termed
the chemical properties of beer."—With experi-
ments on a pint of the best beer that could be ob-
tained in the neighbourhood, he extracted the alco-
hol from it, and burned it, and showed the nutri-
ment that was left atter the spirit and water was
extracted, and invited the audience to taste and
ascertain for themselves. Ile then concluded by de-
scribing the different processes of malting, brewing,
And fermenting. Mr. Young is thoroughly in
earnest, and believe what he says—these are the men
to do the work of the present day. It seems tolera-
bly clear that if ths object aimed at could be ob-
tained, viz., that tif =king the people sober, the
greatest individual and national benefits might be
inticipated; and if the plans recommended and so
"ealously enforced by the advixates of total absti-
nence and the suppression of the liquor traffic be
founded in error, it is cartel:lly time that those

gentlemen should be fairly met, and their arguments
answered. A vote of thanks was proisestel and car-
ried unanimously to the chairman and lecturer, and
to the !lee. iL.r, who,in rAurti gave a christiala•
Ilk.. address, exhortioz, his hearers t-s rally round the
tray: temperanze st eiedas.l to night. ::even names
w.r. a.i. tot t tie 11.:,t1Au book, and the Whitubureb
Temperance Dr., which had played sev eta
'el, Lions of 11111-iie deirin,; the evehin.z. then played
Nat:on:el Anthem, mei thus couch it .1 AI hat see
hop• may b.: the begiening of better days for
Millirem.. St. A iolrew.
WAItEI I 1 M. —Da Friday, the Sid' inst., the
Court Lect if .1. 11. Caleraft Esq. was held at the
Red Lion Dotel. The Mgyor, l'anton Esq., and
the Town Clerk, C. D. 'Utica Esq., were pre e it.
After the constables for the ensuing year were sworn
in, and the other oniends appointed, the company,
under the able chairmanship of Mr. C. Groves,
thoroughly enjoy, I themselves' in the usual hearty
and suciable manner.
CURVE CASTLE.—ConoN te's INCA/ iner.—On
iaturday an inquest was lichl before Mr. Charles
Hibbs, one te: the coroners of this ancient
borough and a respectable jowl, of whom Robert
Taylor, Esq., was foicinan, on the body a hlary
, Susan Auelfey, aged 15 weeks. It appeared from
I the evidence that the mother gave the child half a
spoonful of laudanum, when it became convulsed.
MA she sent for hr. Dyer, who applied the usual
antidotes for poison but without effect.
It was ascertained that the laudanum was
obtained at a grocer's shop in the town
by a child twelve veers of age. Mr, Johnson, the
grocer, who sold it was accordingly sent (sir, and
cautioned to be more careful in futme, not to sell
landanum to children without labelling the bottle
" Laudanum, poison." The jury, after inqug
into all the eireumstrices of the case, returned a
verdict to the elket teat death had resulted from
accidental poisoning by laudanum, administered by
• its mother, who was not acquainted with the narcotic
whiele she administered. We may here remark that
the borough of Corfu Castle possesses taut coroners,
appointed annually by the Court Lcet, and that Mr.
Fidel ei has bad the honour of being re-appointed one
• of them somewhere about thirty tim. 8, and that on
one occasi..n during the period of holding this officer
! he had to hold an inquest on the body of his brothe,
coroner.

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POOLE. —YOUNG Mares n 1 STI AN Assoc' A -
Taos. --The annual tea of the member* and friends
of this institution was held at the Townhall
on Monday, when the room was crowded by a very
respectable assemblage. The repast gave great
satisfaction to all who partook of it, and the wholc
of the arrangements were carried out with entire
success. Al. K. Welch, Esq., President of the
Association, occupied the chair, and after the eat-
ables had been well discussed, some interesting ad•
dresses were delivered by the Revs. Talbot Oreaves,
A. Wilkinson, H. Mc Alillan, J. 11. Verrall, J. H
Osborne, S. Knill, and Warren, which were re•
plete with excellent advice, and were listened to
with deep attention. The proceedings were also
pleasingly varied by the performance of a selection
of sacred music by the members of the Poole Choral
Society. We are happy to learn that the institution
alluded to maintains its flourishing condition, and
there has been a considerable accession of members
during the past year. A library has also been
formed in connection with it, which will shortly be
of great use to the young men who belong to the
association. _ _

At a meeting of the Town Council on Saturday,
Mr. William Lewis Cuckram Adcy was mut ll ill musly
elected Mayor for the ensuing year, and Mr. Alfred
Baliton, the Sheriff. The ward alderman are
Alderman Goose for the south-east ward, and
Alderman J. Adey for the north.west ward.

TARRANT Ji()NCKTON.—INQUW.T.—An in•
quest was held last week before W. Atkinson, Esq.,
on the laxly of a child, named Sarah Woodsford,
aged I year and 3 ths, who was found drowned
in a ditch at the shove place. The jury returned a
verdict of "Accidental Death."
Sli ER 11011 NE. —Sumas DEATH. r. M. W.
Sherrill, fur some years a butcher in Sherborne, went
to Pinford Farm on Alunalay, the 4th inst., for the
purpose of purchasing some cattle. On his return
he commenced smoking a pipe, when he was struck
with paralysis. Dr. Surrage, of Wintanton, anal
Mr. Turner, surgeon, of Sherb.,rne, were quickly in
attendance, but both pronounced the case beyond
human skill. The patient expired at three o'clock
oat Wednesday morning, having remained insensible
front the time he was first taken Deceaseal, who
was much respected by a large number of friends,
leaves a wife and family.
LWTVIEE ON ITALY, I'•AT AND PIIYARNT,"—The
Rev. .1. Drury delivered a lecture at the Institution
last week, the Rev. K N. Honing in the chair.
The meeting was opened by prayer, after which the
lecturer gave a very interesting sketch of Italy in
past ages, when the temporal and spiritual power of
the Pope were greater than anything presumed even
by the illustrious Emperors of the earth, then the
greatest crowned bead did not dare brave the dis-
pleasure of his Holiness, It was the Pope who sent ,
! the Spanish armada against our native shores ; but
' even at that tune there were men inspired by the
' truth of God to war against the superstitions of
! Rome. In our own land came men, whose names
! are connected with the Reformation began by Luther
in Germany ; these wells Hooper, Ridley, Latimer,
and many others. Italy could boast of great as well
as good wen, from Julius Caesar down to Garibaldi.
'The rev, lecturer said that papacy was being driven
alt of every country, anal fast expiring in Italy.
England was now the only place of shelter it had,
anal lie saw with regret that it was making alarming
strides, as the Itoniain Catholics possessed thirty•tive
nunneries anal 10110 chuiches and chapels, anal were
endeavouring to estahlish papal power again in this
country: Ile stated that he was there to represent
the Protestant alliance, who send missionaries to
warn the people of England against the Ileum
Catholic religion. After explaining tl,e excellent
objects of the Society, the rev, gentleman concluded
lay soliciting the contributions of the audience to.
wards the fund for its support. The chairman ten-
dered the thanks of the meeting to the rev, lecturer,
anal the singing of the " Doxology" terminated the
meeting.
Rums Convs.—The members met at the new
orderly room, adjoining the Abbey-house, on Friday
evening last. Captain Falwasser, in addressing
them, said lie wished them to consider the propriety
of using the room, so kindly allowed them by Mr.
not only as an orderly room, but an one
where they might enjoy their pipe. read the news-
papers, penodicals, &c.. in a social manner during
the winter evenings. By the meml era agreeing to
pay a quarterly aubecription of Is. this could be
done. room could also be used as a lecture
room, &c., if it should be deemed desirable. 'rhe
gallant captain read a code of rules for their approval,
amongst which was one prohibiting the consumption
of intoxicating drinks therein. It SS then ar-
ranged that the room should continue open until the
25th of March. A committee was formed to carry
the rules into effect, and to canvass for subscribers,
On Tuesday a field telescope was to be shot foe by
twelve metnbers of the corps, live rounils at tach
range of '2UO anal 4100 yards.