occupied the chair, and was most ably supported by Captain Roberts, as his Vice. About fifty gentlemen and tradesmen honoured the company with their presence to dinner; and a table, amply furnished, was laid out for the widows and orphans. The whole company exceeded 500. The usual loyal and appropriate toasts were given and responded to most heartily. In reply to the toast-"The Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the Manchester Unity," the C. S. of the District, Mr. Ford, brought before the company the peculiar advantages possessed by the Order-its acts of charity, benevolence, and brotherly love; and stated, that although theirs was but a small District, composed of little more than five hundred members, they had been the means of doing much good to the neighbourhood; for during the last two years, a sum exceeding fourteen hundred pounds, had been distributed amongst its members, in relieving want, sickness, and paying funeral expences. A variety of glees and tunes, by the members of the several bands engaged for the procession, added much to the enjoyment of the day, and the company separated highly gratified.

On the following evening the fireworks took place on the Bell Hotel bowling green, which was kindly lent for the occasion, and which proved a benefit in every sense of the word. The committee had a very substantial gallery erected on one side of the green, calculated to seat 500 persons, and it was soon filled to an overflow, and many were not able to get a seat. The affair went off extremely well-every one expressing themselves highly delighted. The Brierley Hill band gave their services, and added much to the amusements of the evening, by playing several favourite airs, and singing some beautiful glees. But the most important part now remains to be mentioned, namely, that of pounds, shillings and pence. The committee met to settle their accounts, and were not more pleased than astonished to find what had been done. Messrs. Round, timber merchants, who erected the gallery, sent their compliments, and said they should not make any charge for it, and that they were perfectly welcome to it. Mr. Meller gave the whole of the fireworks entirely free from charge, and Mr. Ford, the whole of the printing, &c., for the occasion. The liberality of these gentlemen rendering the expences very small, the committee found they had netted nearly sixty pounds, which included some handsome donations from several of the iron founders in the neighbourhood; and many of them proffering to become annual subscribers to the fund. This being the first attempt to do anything for the Widow and Orphans' Fund since the formation of the District, and it answering so well, will, no doubt, stimulate the committee to go on with greater spirit at some future time; and Mr. Meller has promised to give another display at any time the committee may think proper.

WEST HOUGHTON.-On Saturday, October 26th, 1844, a new Lodge was opened here under the name of the "Useful Friend Lodge," at the house of Mr. Thomas Pitt, the Wheat Sheaf Inn. There were present, on the occasion, Mr. Henry Whaite, G. M., Mr. John Dickinson, D. G. M., Mr. William Ratcliffe, C. S., Mr. J. B. Rogerson, Editor of the Odd Fellows' Magazine, Mr. J. S. Nelson, P. Prov. C. S. (one of the Auditors,) and several Officers from the neighbouring Districts. The ceremony was of a very interesting character, and about 180 members of the Order were in the room to witness the opening of the Lodge. The Grand Master, after having gone through the customary formula, proceeded to address the newly initiated members on the importance of the trusts which they had undertaken, and concluded with some appropriate remarks on the influence which Odd Fellowship was calculated to exercise in rural Districts, in creating a spirit of providence and good will in the inhabitants, and teaching them to seek for gratification in pursuits of a benevolent and intellectual nature. addresses and sentiments suited to the occasion were also delivered by Mr. Dickinson, Mr. Ratcliffe, Mr. J. B. Rogerson, and others, and the whole of the proceedings were of such a character as to leave a pleasing remembrance in the minds of all present.

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INTRODUCTION OF THE ORDER INTO SCOTLAND.-We have received a letter from Mr. Finlayson, of the Lord Byron Lodge, Aberdeen, denying that the members of the Cockermouth District were the introducers of Odd Fellowship into Scotland, as stated by Mr. Richardson at the Supper which took place in the Music Hall, Newcastle-uponTyne, on the occasion of the A. M. C. We have made inquiries on the subject, and find that Mr. Richardson was inadvertently in error. We have received a communication from him, in which he says, "I have been mistaken in saying we first introduced the Order into Scotland, but it was quite unwittingly so on my part. I am sure if I had not been impressed from my first connexion with the Institution that such was the case,

I should have been extremely sorry to have made the statement." The first Lodge opened in Scotland was at Aberdeen, in 1836, and it was not until 1838, that the City of Glasgow Lodge was opened by the Cockermouth District. We may state, however, that the members of the Cockermouth District have been the means of spreading the Order to a great extent in Scotland, and we doubt not that they, as well as our brethren in Aberdeen, will continue to use their best exertions for its increase and prosperity. DUKINFIELD. On Saturday Evening, August 3rd, 1844, the members of the Francis Dukinfield Astley Lodge, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, held their anniversary at the house of Mr. Robert Hall, Queen's Arms, Dukinfield, when upwards of 150 gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner, prepared by the worthy host. After sufficient justice had been done to the good things set before the company, the cloth was withdrawn, and Mr. G. Seddon, the N. G. of the Lodge, was called to the chair, and Messrs. Hadfield, T. Gee, and Henry Gee, were appointed Vice-chairmen. On opening the business, Mr. H. Gee, by direction of the president, read a letter from the officers of the Order, stating their regret at not being able to attend, in consequence of having to prepare for the Appeal Committee, now about to assemble in Manchester. They, however, expressed their determination to pay a visit to the Lodge the very first opportunity that presented itself. The usual loyal toasts were then drank; after which the very excellent band, belonging to the Lodge, played some favourite airs, which called forth the most enthusiastic applause from the gentlemen present. The company were also highly gratified with the services of the glee singers who were in attendance on the occasion, consisting of Messrs. Moss, Moxon, Bamford, Graham, and Woodcock. Mr. Wrigley, of Audenshaw, presided at the piano-forte, and his gratuitous services called forth the warmest thanks of the members: the kindness he has shown towards the above Lodge, for several years past, will not be easily forgotten. After the usual routine of business, the worthy Chairman, Mr. Seddon, called upon Mr. T. Gee to address the company present, who complied, and in the course of his remarks, pointed out the good which had been effected by their proceedings having been made known to the world, through the public press of the country; he, therefore, felt himself in duty bound to conclude his observations, by proposing "The Manchester press, and may every paper that advocates the principles of Odd Fellowship prosper.' The toast was drunk in a bumper, and duly responded to by one of the members present. The whole of the evening was spent in the most agreeable manner, and previous to the company separating, the Chairman expressed great pleasure in seeing so many gentlemen from Manchester and other places in attendance. The Lodge is at present in a very prosperous condition.-Manchester Times.

GREAT BROUGHTON.-The members of the Broughton Pride Lodge, of Independent Odd Fellows, Great Broughton, held their first anniversary on Tuesday last. Prior to which they formed a procession, headed by the brass band of the Loyal Derwent Lodge, Cockermouth, the Rev. Mr. Collins, Joseph Paisley, Esq., and several of the District Officers. Having marched through the villages of Great and Little Broughton, they proceeded to the chapel, where a most eloquent and impressive sermon was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Collins, from Proverbs xxii., v.3. After which they returned to Broughton Hall, where an excellent and substantial dinner was provided by Host Holliday, presided over by Joseph Paisley, Esq., supported by the Rev. Mr. Collins, John Fawcett, Esq., Mr. Smethurst, P. G. Kewley, and P. G. Drummond; the Vicepresident, Jonah Beattie, N. G., was supported by Prov. G. M. Naisbett, and P. G. Clarke. The President, in a very neat and appropriate address, opened the business of the day by proposing the following toasts,-"Our gracious Queen;""Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family;" "Army and Navy." Song, "Old England for ever," by Mr. Smethurst. Mr. Smethurst proposed the health of the Rev. Mr. Collins in a neat speech, to which the Rev. Gentleman responded, expressing the pleasure he felt in meeting on the occasion of their first anniversary. The Chairman then gave in succession the "Officers of the District," responded to by Prov. G. M. Naisbett; the 'Loyal Derwent Lodge, Cockermouth," responded to by P. G. Drummond, in a neat and appropriate speech; the "Stranger's Friend Lodge," responded to by P. G. Kewley in a very feeling manner. The health of P. Prov. G. M. Richardson, Junr., was drunk with all honours, in consideration of the high respect he was held in by the members of the District. Prov. G. M. Naisbett gave the health of Joseph Paisley, Esq., President, who duly responded in an able address, concluding with the health of John Beattie, N. G.,

Vice-president, than whom, he said. it was impossible to find a more zealous, or worthy Odd Fellow, in the Order. The room being cleared, the ball was kept up to a late hour; and the whole affair passed off with great good feeling. SALFORD.-OPENING OF NEW ROOM.-A handsome and commodious room has been provided for the members of the Spring of Providence Lodge, Salford District, by their worthy hostess Mrs. Hunstone, and the opening dinner took place on Monday, last, November 18th, 1844, at the King William the Fourth, Springfield Lane. The room is exceedingly well adapted for Lodge and other meetings, and is 45 feet three inches in length, and 20 feet six inches broad. It is 12 feet in height, and is excellently ventilated. Upwards of two hundred persons sat down to dinner, and the fare was ample and choice. The chair was occupied by Mr. Swinscoe, and the Vice-chair by Mr. Hyde. The company was addressed in the course of the evening by the Grand Master and deputy Grand Master of the District, M. J. B. Rogerson, Mr. Denny, and others; and some gratifying and appropriate remarks were made on the progress and prosperity of the Order. The Grand Master presented Mr. Richard Pover, on behalf of the Lodge, with a patent skeleton lever watch, guard, and key, of the value of £8., as an acknowledgment for the services which he had rendered to the Lodge, and Mr. Pover briefly, but feelingly responded. The whole of the proceedings were conducted in a spirit of brotherly kindness, and the room was graced after dinner by a considerable number of the fair sex, the wives and sweethearts of the members. A small band of music enlivened the company at intervals; and Mr. W. Bowers and others, contributed to the hilarity of the occasion by some excellent songs. After the toasts were disposed of, the room was cleared for dancing, and the lovers of that amusment were gratified to the fullest extent. -Manchester Times.

IMPORTANCE OF ODD FELLOWSHIP.-However frugal and industrious an individual may be, he may not be able to insure his independence. The occurrence of some crushing accident, or lasting sickness, may, by throwing him out of employment, force him to consume the savings he had accumulated against old age, reduce him to beggary, and oblige him to become dependant on the bounty of others; and that this must often be the case, is apparent from the fact, that in manhood when one person in one hundred dies annually, two are constantly sick. It is a startling fact, that in the British Islands, the total number constantly disabled by sickness, at least amounts to 1,130,000 persons. (M'Culloch on Vital Statistics.) But as times are, labouring men cannot hoard up money against the day of adversity. They, generally speaking, meet sickness unprepared; and the want of nourishing food, and mental anxiety consequent on the wants of a family deprived of the very means of life, are often aggravating causes of their malady, and, in many a case, of their fatal termination. If the sickness is lingering,

and of any considerable duration, the furniture is from time to time parted with; the manly spirit is obliged to cower; the charity of neighbours and of the rich is solicited; and, at last, the Union Workhouse-the honest poor man's prison-must receive himself and family. And when he recovers, they issue forth-without a home, for the parish auctioneer's hammer will have made it desolate-to begin the world anew; and, with a burden on the back, of future years, that may be felt to the end of life. These statements are not fictitious-but rough, fearful realities, that too often stare us in the face, until our heart drops blood on the rude turnpike road of a poor man's life. And yet these cannot happen to an Odd Fellow-he has provided against these with prudent forethought, and at a trifling sacrifice.-Berwick and Kelso Warder.

WHO WOU'DN'T BE AN "ODD FELLOW."-A few days since a fishing boat belonging to Aberystwith, was driven by stress of weather to Pwllhell. a sea port in North Wales, distant 52 miles from the former place. Having neither meat, drink, nor money on board, the boat's crew were at their wit's end how to raise the "ways and means." Luckily, two of them happened to be "Odd Fellows," and they immediately made inquiries whether there was a Lodge of that honourable brotherhood in Pwillhelli; and finding there was, they made application to it. The claim was instantly responded to; and it is with infinite gratification we state, that not only the two brother members were carefully and cordially received, but the whole boat's crew were supported for nearly a week at the Lodge's expense, and on their departure money was put into their pockets amply sufficient to defray their expenses home. "Who wou'dn't be an Odd

Fellow."-Times.

BEDFORD DISTRICT.-COLLECTION FOR THE NEW SCHOOL.-On Thursday last,

there was an important gathering of the Odd Fellows at the interesting village of Ashwell, for two objects, first, to celebrate the anniversary of the Egbert Lodge, and secondly, to do homage to the exertions of that very excellent lady, Miss Charlotte Morrice, the founder of the new school. It may be as well to state that the school in question was not only designed, but erected by Miss C. Morrice, at a very considerable expense, and is now capable of receiving 150 children. A large number are already in the course of education there, the children of all classes of the parishioners, who pay a trifle per week in order to support the establishment. The exertions of Miss C. Morrice were so highly estimated, that the Odd Fellows requested to be allowed to assist in paying off the large debt that was still owing upon the building, and offered to have the collection at church on their festival appropriated to this purpose, instead of giving it to their own Widow and Orphans' Fund as heretofore; and it will be seen that this liberality was met with the same good spirit on the part of the public. The members of the Egbert Lodge, attended by several visitors from neighbouring Lodges, proceeded to church, where a sermon was preached by the Rev. Henry Morrice, M. A., vicar, and a member of the Lodge; at the conclusion of the service, the sum of £28. 10s. 10d., was collected at the church doors, which was afterwards paid over in aid of the school, A dinner was prepared in a spacious booth, erected for the purpose, and about 150 sat down to it. After dinner the chair was taken by brother the Rev. H. Morrice, and the Vice-chair by Mr. Tindall, the surgeon and N. G. of the Lodge.

The Rev. Chairman gave the usual toasts, accompanying each with some appropriate remarks, and they were drank with the full honours. He then gave the toast, Prosperity to the Order," which received the honours of the Order. Mr. Mackaness, P. G. M., responded to the toast, and gave some interesting details as to the practical working of the Order. The Chairman gave "Prosperity to the Egbert Lodge." He remarked that the members of the Lodge had given it that name out of respect to the early Saxon monarch, Egbert, who had been so great a benefactor to the place. He granted the privilege of a market, and three chartered fairs; and humble as were the pretensions of this little place at the present time, yet, at an early period of our history, it sent two Members to Parliament.

The Chairman gave the health of the Officers of the Lodge.

Mr. Thomas, the V. G., returned thanks, and concluded by proposing the health of the Chairman in very flattering terms.

The Rev. Gentleman returned thanks with much sincerity, and stated that he had taken a very lively interest in the Order, for he found, upon inquiry, that it was calculated to advance the intererts and elevate the morals of all who became enrolled in it. He concluded by giving "Prosperity to the Widow and Orphan's Fund."

Mr. Blower, P. P. G. M., as the treasurer of the Widow and Orphan's Fund, acknowledged the toast, and stated that he had already invested £400. belonging to this fund alone, and would shortly be enabled to invest a further amount.

Mr. Wyatt being called on by the Chairman for a toast, said, he would avail himself of the privilege by giving one which always received full honours from the members of this Order, "The Ladies;" but, in giving that toast at the present time, he should venture to couple with it the health of Miss Charlotte Morrice, the founder of that excellent institution now in their view. It was most gratifying to see a lady relinquish the ordinary amusements of the day, many of them too trifling at the best, and enter upon so useful and philanthrophic an undertaking. She had erected that building (which was to be the means of disseminating the blessings of education to all classes of the parishioners) at a great expense, and had made herself personally responsible; and it was additionally gratifying to him to find the public, and his brother Odd Fellows, appreciating the motives and exertions of the lady as they had done that day.

The toast was drunk with enthusiasm, and the Rev. H. Morrice acknowledged it, on behalf of his daughter, in eloquent terms. Several toasts followed, and glees were sung, and when the evening was advanced, the company, highly gratified, broke up.

Presentations.

August 13, 1844, a silver snuff box, to P. G. Matthew Mc Kean, by the Duke of Richmond Lodge, Salford District.-November 18, 1844, a patent skeleton lever watch, with guard and gold key, value £8, to P. G. Richard Pover, by the Spring of Providence Lodge, Salford District.-July 23, 1842, a splendid silver snuff box, to host Thomas Kelsey: Same day, a handsome patent lever watch, value six guineas, to P. G. Thomas Heslop: Same day, a purse of money, to P. G. Joseph Humphries;

all by the Duke of Richmond Lodge, Salford District.-March 26, 1844, a purse of gold, a gold ring, an emblem and frame, and other valuable articles, to P. G. Edward Wynne, by the Shakspere Lodge, Manchester District.-September 17, 1844, a splendid silver lever watch and guard, to P. P. D. G. M. John Cook, by the Jolly Sailor Lodge, Leeds District.-September 21, 1844, a handsome silver lever watch, to Sec. George Dickinson, by the Allendale Miners Lodge. Chapel District. -September 3, 1844, a handsome silver snuff box, value four guineas, to P. G. W. Glanvile, by the Lord Emlyr Lodge, Llanarthmy, Caermarthen District: also, June 5, 1844, a handsome silver dial lever watch, gold guard chain, and gold briquet, value eleven guineas, to P. G. W. Glanvile, by the Caermarthen District.-August 12, 1844, a handsome silver snuff box, to P. G. Michael Kelly, by the Social Design Lodge, Manchester District. May 18, 1834, a massive silver snuff box, to Prov. G. M. Thomas Peele, by the Queen Bee Lodge, Durham District.-April 27, 1844, a handsome silver medal, to P. G. James Pearson, of the Myrtle Lodge, Bingley District. -March, 1842, a handsome silver snuff box, to P. G. William Leech, by the Lord Portman Lodge, London.-October 7, 1844, a splendid set of scarlet regalia and cap, to P. G. John Pike Yapp: a handsome widow and orphans' emblem and frame, to brother John Griffiths; both by the Prince Albert Lodge, Leominster District.-October 12, 1843, a splendid silver cup, value £12. 5s., to P. G. R. H. Smith, surgeon, by the Good Samaritan, Noah's Ark, Good Intent, and Hand and Heart Lodges, Newark DistrictOctober 17, 1844, a handsome silver watch, with appendages, to P. G. William Beech, Per. Sec., by the Noah's Ark Lodge, Newark District.-November 28, a handsome silver snuff box, to P. G. John Dugard, by the Brierley Hill District.

Marriages.

July 25, 1844, P. G Benjamin Spencer, of the Mother to the Distressed Lodge, Garstang District, to Miss Mary Ann Fielding.-October 15, 1844, P. V. William Hardman, of the Virtute Securus Lodge, Hereford District, to Miss Jane Melling. -November 14, 1844, P. G. Joseph Griffiths, of the Spring of Providence Lodge, Tenbury District, to Miss Ann Bradford-October 18, 1944, N. G John Burdess, of the Prince Albert Lodge, Durham District, to Miss Barbara Naisbett, of Broomside.November 14, 1844, P. G. Joseph Hallas, of the Star of the North Lodge, Durham District, to Miss Margaret Tipley.-June 17, 1844, brother Samuel Banister, to Miss Mary Marshall: Same day, brother Jonathan Booth, to Miss Margaret Bell: November 3, P. G. James Threlfall, to Miss Mary Ann Moon; all of the King George the Fourth Lodge, Leyland District. - November 7, 1844, brother James Davies, of the Orphans' Hope Lodge, Oxford District, to Miss Mary Smart.-February 26, 1844, brother Stephen Robinson, to Miss Sarah Chapman: May 27, 1844, brother William Cooper, to Miss Elizabeth Nobles; both of the Caledonian Lodge: June 18, 1844, P. S. John Warwick, of the Brothers' Return Lodge, to Miss Sarah Watts: July 10, 1844, brother George Hall, of the True Briton Lodge, to hostess Paine: August 27, 1844, brother Thomas Strangewood, to Miss Sarah Cross; all in the Northampton District.-Lately, V. G. W. Woodhall, of the Gaskell Lodge, New Village, to Miss Margaret Brown: Lately, brother Richard Cleminshaw, of the same Lodge, to Miss Crowder -May 31, brother Giles Beard, of the Prospect Lodge, Painswick, to Miss E. C. Gorle: September 2, P. G. John Wood, of the same Lodge, to Miss Charlotte Gardner: June 6, brother Lord Cobham, of the Ledbury Lodge, Ledbury, to Miss Mary Juckes; both in the Gloucester District. December 24, 1843, brother John Rhodes, of the Victoria Lodge, to Miss Elizabeth Binns: August 25, 1844, brother Samuel Whitam, of the Myrtle Lodge, to Miss Esther Varley: August 25, 1844, P. G. John Speight, of the same Lodge, to Miss Elizabeth Longbottom: both in the Bingley District.-August 17, 1844, at Barneston, by the Hon. and Rev. Augustus Phipps, brother George Phipps, Earl of Mulgrave, of the Mulgrave Lodge, Lyth, to Miss Russell, niece to her Grace the Dowager Duchess of Cleveland: Same day, P. V. G. Thomas Stewar, of the St. Helen Lodge, Whitby, to Miss Jane Finley: September 2, 1844, brother Thomas Richardson, of the same Lodge, to Miss Elizabeth Easton - October 5, 1844, P. V. G. William Harris, of the Gwain Lodge, Cardigan District, to Miss Elizabeth Thomas.-September 5, 1844, brother William Picking, of the Egbert Lodge, Ashwell, Bedford District, to Miss Elizabeth Ann Flitton.-June 20, 1844, P. V. John William Thorp, of the General Sir John Moore Lodge, Manchester District, to Miss Elizabeth Ridehout.-October 17, 1844, P. S. Sheppard, of the Bath City Lodge, Bath District, to Miss Sarah Bobbitt.

Deaths.

November 8, 1844, aged 46, P. G. William Kirkham, of the Shakspere Lodge, Manchester District He had been a member nearly seventeen years, and was greatly and deservedly respected; and few there are at whose departure deeper family sorrow was felt, and over whose grave the tear of friendship has more sincerely fallen.-July 29. 1844, brother Theophilus Tranter, of the Spring of Providence Lodge, Tenbury District - August 1, 1844, the wife of brother John Smith, of the Myrtle Lodge, Bingley District.-March 3, P. G. White. of the Ledbury Lodge. Gloucester District. -September 17, 1844, P. S. Thomas Short, of the Allendale Miners Lodge, Chapel District.--June 10, 1844, brother John Bright, of the St. Oswald Lodge: June 27. brother Thomas Musgrove, of the Rose of Coxhoe Lodge: July 7, the wife of brother Henry Harrison, of the Star of the North Lodge: July 19, the wife of brother Thomas Gorbutt, of the Shakspere Lodge: August 10, the wife of brother Joseph Pearson, of the Greenwell Lodge: August 12, brother John Carter, of the Byron Lodge: August 25, brother Thomas Moses, of the Shakspere Lodge; all in the Durham District.August 3, the wife of brother Thomas Wilkinson, of Our Own Delight Lodge: August 31, the wife of P. G. Thomas Harrison, of the Royal Oak Lodge: September 9, the wife of brother Henry Tootell, of the King George the Fourth Lodge: September 23, brother James Lancaster, of the same Lodge: October 6, P. G. Richard Woodruff, of the Queen Victoria Lodge; all in the Leyland District.-July 2, 1844, the wife of brother Charles Labrum, of the Good Intent Lodge, Northampton. -August 10, 1844, the wife of brother Thomas Mackaness, of the Duke of Manchester Lodge, Kimbolton.November 4, 1814, brother Robert Stacey, of the Rock of Hope Lodge, Leicester District.-October 3, 1844, brother Thomas Clough, of the st. Hilda Lodge, Whitby.

[Presentations, &c., too late for this Number will be inserted in the next.]

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