The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-12-23 00:00:00

spell social

institutions; but, in -ibis case, the); •
moved. (Hear, hear.) The aivantages to be derived from the
establishment of an institution of this kind, would be felt
-throughout all parts of society. It was a movement by
which every human being who joined the society should
necessarily be benefitted ; for, when a man contributed a
single penny a week, for the purpose of securing decent
interment, it showed that he was beginning to practice
those economical habits which were so necessary to the
sa ety of society. It had been felt that a sufficient amount
of proteetion or security was not afforded under existing
circumstances, to parties contribrting to these societies ;
but here, a guardian committee stepped in, and obviated all
the difficulties hitherto complained of on that bead; for, as
had been r '

•ely re-

mentioned to them, everything would be done in
n open, above board manner ; free discussion would be
always invited on the management of the society, and by
that means those differences which ranccd an ninny entire in

other societies, would be avoided. If any suggestion could
be given by any party present, wishing to see the institution
carried into effect, such suggestion would be thankfully
received. He hoped that all parties would give their
assistance, but particularly the working-classes ; because
after al, the battle was to be fought by the working mere
Let them think then, seriously, what they were doing; let
them think when joining the society, that its welfare de-
pended on them ; and that, althoug'i the contribution might
be small, yet, that every man had a right to see that it
was properly spent—as if were a large amount. (Hear,
hear.) Let each man attend its meetings,
,and demand to
see the reports and accounts, and it they aid not do that,
they
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they all had confidence. (Cheers.) Gentlemen to whom
they looked up for protection in all matters, snd that they
would not be passed unless approved by such committee.
(Cheers.) If, with all these means of correction within
their power, abuses crept into the society, they would have
themselves to blame for it for T. t looking after their own
business ; for, if a man wanted his business done well, he
should either do it himself, or sea that others did it. He
would like to see the working classes study this matter
better. A greater virtue could riot bo practised by any man
than making provision for his family and their decent inter-
ment. He knew what it was to work for a day's wages, and
that. if the exnenses were ever so economical, it would be a
long " pull" in the family for a considerable time a
wards, unless the father had made provision for such an
event by joining a society. (Hear, hear.) The working
classes should consider that, and they and the middle classes
should join such societies ; for, as they knew that such
associations would exist, it was the duty of every right
minded man to try and raise them in the social scale—to
make them what they ought to he, and to see that every
person contributing to them would derive the benefits they
were calculated to bestow. (Hear, bear.) Such an oppor-
tunity was now afforded to the working classes, and he
hoped they would avail themselves of it. (Hear, hear.)
In conclusion Mr. Shepherd said, that had it not been for
the chairman they weuld have never been able to command
the power, in regard of a guardian committee, which they
now did. No gentleman could have at
straightforward manner than he did, or with a more
since- n.nnle. He acted, not as a

,cted in a more

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lawyer to the society—,
—l3 It he acted as the wizen, the
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mist—(cheers)—and 1
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