subject, and concluded with assuring the members that whenever they required his services, they were entirely at their disposal.

"The Officers of the Manchester District,"-The Countess of Wilton Lodge.""The Lancashire Witches,"-"The Strangers," -The Stewards,”. "The Host," and many other toasts followed, which were duly acknowleged; and the conviviality of the meeting was kept up till a late hour.

TEMPERANCE LODGES.-EXERTIONS FOR THE INCREASE OF MEMBERS.-The following particulars have been furnished by a member of the Lodge to which they refer, and we give them in the writer's own words:

There is an old saying, that "where there is a will there is a way," and I believe to a great extent this may be carried out in the increase of members in our Lodges. I have frequently noticed the deplorable smallness of the numbers of many of them, and also their remaining in the same stagnant state for years, without any apparent increase. It is a well known fact that there is existing a prejudice in the minds of many against Lodges meeting in public houses, and it has been no unfrequent occurrence for parties to assign this as a reason for not joining our ranks; but in order to meet the wishes of those who had scruples of this kind in Manchester, a Lodge was opened by the District nearly two years ago. For a long time, owing to a prevailing opinion that no one could become members but those who were "total abstainers," or "teetotallers," it had to labour under no small disadvantage. Its founders, however, proceeded with steady perseverance, feeling assured that their undertaking would ultimately succeed; and well have their expectations been realized, for the little barque thus launched upon the sea of public opinion, and expected by many to go down, has gallantly made its way over the tempestuous billows, and is now manned with a goodly crew of ninety-two steady and respectable members. Sickness, which is one of the many "evils which flesh is heir to," has been little felt, whilst of deaths they have had none. As an instance of the persevering efforts of its present principal officer and host, they each undertook to produce ten members in six weeks, under a forfeiture of ten shillings and sixpence. The time expired on the 3rd of February last, when the N. G. proposed no less than twelve, and also paid their money; but what was the surprise of all when "mine host" produced his list, and it was found to double his engagement. All in the Lodge were convinced of his persevering energies, and led to admire the interest he takes in its welfare. Two other individuals were also proposed by separate members, making, in the whole, thirty-four persons proposed for admission on one night! It is gratifying to observe that their average age is only twenty-five years. This extraordinary effort of individual exertion is pleasing and commendable, and shews what great objects may be achieved by perseverance. The Lodge has been eminently successful, and by due carefulness and attention, it may become numerous, prosperous, and happy.

ODD FELLOWSHIP AND LITERATURE.-The reproach which at one time attached itself to the members of our Institution, with respect to their want of literary taste, though it might some years ago, perhaps, be made with justice, cannot be applied to us at the present day. We have, in another part of the Magazine, alluded to the exertions which are being made in different Districts for the formation of libraries and schools, and we may here congratulate our members on the capability which has of late been manifested amongst them for the improvement and entertainment of society in a literary point of view. We purpose, shortly, to notice some of the productions which have been latterly issued from the press by members of the Order, and which will have the effect of convincing the most sceptical that our principles are properly appreciated by those whose pursuits and attainments eminently fit them for judging of the soundness of the objects we aim at. We have had our attention called to several publications established by our brethren in Districts which have hitherto been unable to support a periodical, and we cannot but express our approbation of the Yorkshire Miscellany, which is edited and published by a member of the Order in Stokesley, and is got up with great care and judgment. Mr. George Tweddell is well entitled to the support of all who value sound periodical literature, his chief object being "to amuse without contaminating-to interest without seducing from the path of rectitude—to instruct the mind in every branch of useful knowledge, and at the same time to amend the heart.' We trust that such an object may be fully realized, and that the energetic labours of the Editor may meet with a corresponding reward. There is a healthy and invigorating tone about the work, and many of the articles are contributed by authors who rank deservedly high in the literary

world. We sincerely wish we had many such contemporaries. It may be as well to mention that this work has no connexion with Odd Fellowship, but is purely of a literary character.

OLDHAM.-INDEPENDENT ODD FELLOWS' BALL.-A ball took place on Thursday evening, January 2nd, 1845, at the Town Hall, in aid of the Widow and Orphans' Fund, when upwards of 700 persons were present. The receipts were £47., and a handsome surplus will be left at the disposal of the charitable fund, on whose behalf the ball was got up. An address on the principles and objects of the Order was delivered by Mr. J. B. Rogerson, in the course of the evening, and was received with great attention and applause. The company was highly respectable in appearance, and the bright eyes of the Lancashire witches were not without their due share of influence on the male portion of the assembly. Refreshments were provided by Mr. Davis, of the Lyceum, and his arrangements gave every satisfaction. Dancing was kept up until a late hour, and the utmost harmony and good-will prevailed to the last.

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MORTALITY OF ODD FELLOWS IN MANCHESTER COMPARED WITH THAT OF THE GENERAL POPULATION.-We copy the following statement from a phamphlet on the sanatory condition of Manchester, and other large towns, by John Leigh, Esq., M.R.C.S., The work reached us at too late a period to enable us to quote from it more largely, but we shall recur to it again in our next. Mr. Leigh is professionally connected with the Order, and the production before us is highly creditable to his talents. It displays very considerable labour and research, and much useful and valuable matter is brought together, which cannot fail to be read with interest by all who are desirous of investigating the causes that operate upon the health and comfort of society:

The average number of Odd Fellows in Manchester, from July 31st, 1841, to July 31st, 1842, was 8,409; from July 31st, 1842, to July 31st, 1843, 8,620; and from July 31st, 1843, to July 31st, 1844, 8,978.

The deaths of Odd Fellows in Manchester, from July 31st, 1841, to July 31st, 1842, were 110; from July, 1842, to July, 1843, 106; and from July, 1843. to July, 1844, 108.

Mean number of members in Manchester, in the three years, 8,689.

Mean number of deaths, per annum, 108.

Annual deaths of Odd Fellows in Manchester, per 1,000 members, 13.1.

The number of male adults in the Manchester Union, in 1841, from twenty to fifty years of age, was 41,572; the whole population, according to the census, being 192,408.

The total number of deaths in the Manchester Union, in 1839, of males. between twenty and fifty years of age, was 716; and in 1841, 674, the mean being 695; being at the annual rate of 16.7 per 1,000.

Presentations.

On Tuesday evening, October 15, 1844, the numerous members of the Nelson Lodge, No. 7, assembled at the house of host Hughes, Hen and Chickens, Oldham street, on which occasion it was intended to present a substantial token of their esteem, to P. G. William Hays, one of their officers, (now N. G. of the Loyal Cricketters' Lodge.) The testimonial, being a handsome silver patent lever watch, with an appropriate inscription engraved thereon, a silver guard chain, and gold seal attached, and also the engraved emblem of the Order, in an elegant frame, was presented to P. G. Hays by P. G. Seddon, of the Nelson Lodge, (and G. M. of the Cricketters') who, in the course of his address, bore ample testimony to the praiseworthy conduct and valuable services rendered to the Nelson Lodge by P. G. Hays, and expressed his pleasure in conveying to him the marked approbation of his brethren P. G. Hays, much affected, returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him by so great a mark of respect, and assured them he should endeavour to show his gratitude, by furthering, to the utmost of his ability, the interests of the Lodge, and the welfare of the Order generally. The gratifying proceedings then concluded with much applause. -January 25, 1845, a handsome silver medal, to P. P. G. M. Peter Wilkinson, by the Rose of the Valley Lodge, Pateley Bridge District.- July 13, 1844, a patent silver lever watch, to P. G. William Green, of the Trafalgar Lodge, Manchester District.-December 28, 1844, a silver lever watch, to P. P. G. M. and C. S. Joseph Waterhouse, by the New Mills District. -December 14, 1844, a handsome silver snuff box, to P. Prov. G. M. Henry Webster. by the Philanthropic Lodge, Bedale District. -November 30, 1844, a handsome silver snuff box, to P. G. Joseph Bamford, by the Park Gate Lodge, Rotherham.-November 22, 1844, a handsome patent lever watch, value £7. 7s. od, to P. G. M. S. Richards, by the Saint Peter, Miners, Wynnstay, King Oswald, and Chirk Castle Lodges, Wrexham District. October, 1844, a handsome silver medal, to P. G. John Bradley: also, a handsome silver medal, to P. G. J. Tomkins; both by the Miners Lodge, Wrexham District.-October 21, 1844, a valuable silver medal, to P. G. George Broomhead, by the Rose of England Lodge, Wakefield District.-A purse of five sovereigns, to P. P. G. M. Joseph Lowe, by the Burton-on-Trent District. A patent lever watch, to P. G. William Nicholson, by the Benevolent Lodge, Hull District. -October 21, a valuable silver medal, to P. G. George Broomhead, by the Rose of England Lodge, Wakefield District.

Marriages.

January 15, 1845, brother Edwin Clarke, of the Cinque Port Warden Lodge, Hastings District, to Miss Frances Crapnell: February 2, brother William George Crapnell, of the same Lodge, to Miss Miss Maria Cheeseman.-December 14, 1844, P. G. Robert Hunter, of the Burns Lodge, Heddonon-the Wall, to Miss Jane Maugham: November, P. G. Richard Browel, of the Perseverance Lodge, Leamington to Miss Ann Browel: P. G. Joseph Taylor, of the Ryton Lodge, to Miss Francis Laws; all in the Newcastle District.-June 26, 1844, brother James Sinn, of the Clio Lodge, Glossop District, to Miss Margaret Cooper.- August 24, 1844, brother Joseph William White, of the Star of Hope Lodge, Manchester, to Miss Mary Walker.-January 1, 1845, Secretary Thomas Crawford, of tho Old Broughton Lodge, Edinburgh, to Miss Janet Allan.--February 7, 1845, brother Charles Preston, of the Philanthropic Lodge, Fazeley, to Miss Godderidge.-February 1, 1845, P. G. David Watkin, of the Wrgant Lodge, to Miss Gwelliar Lewis: February 4, 1845, P. G. John Jones, of the Gomer Lodge, to Miss Jennet Evans; both in the Manchester District. - December 9, 1844, P. S. William Kay, of the Sincerity Lodge, Shaw District, to Miss Hannah Blunt. -November, 1844, brother William Dale, of the Rose of Sharon Lodge, New Mills District, to Mrs. Arnfield. -January 7, 1845, brother John Bates, of the Foundation Stone of Truth Lodge, New Mills District, to Miss Grace Waterhouse.--April 19, 1844, Secretary Charles Allen, of the Andrew Marvel Lodge, Hull District, to Miss Coldbeck: October 28, 1844, brother James Petty, of the same Lodge, to Miss Mary Ann Walter.-August 6. 1844, P.S. Miles Birkbeck, to Mrs. Hannah Bairstow: December 26, 1844, brother Thomas Mitchell, to Miss Mary Wright.-January 1, 1845, P. G. Thomas Sharp, to Miss Hannah Scholefield; all of the Industry Lodge, Halifax District.-June 6, 1844, P. G. George Cole Drake, of the Rutland Lodge, Oakham District, to Miss Alice Cannington.-September 5. 1844, brother Charles Beavan, of the Perseverance Lodge, Leominster District, to Miss Mary Lewis.November 20, brother George Thurlow, of the Heart of Honesty Lodge, Stokesley District, to Miss Mary Old. -December 19, 1844, P. G. J. Workman, to Miss Louisa Smith: January 23, 1845, P. G John Gabb, to Miss Ann Maria Workman: Same day, brother John Shipway, to Miss Susannah Workman; all of the Berkeley Lodge, Stonehouse District.-November 25, 1844, Prov. G. M. John Lloyd, of the Wrexham District, to Mrs. Sarah Davies.-August 9, 1844, P. Prov. G. M. Henry Webster, of the Philanthropic Lodge, Bedale District. to Miss Hannah Alice Clarkson.- December 1, 1844, P. P. G. M. Joseph Gregory, Junr., of the Brougham and Vaux Lodge, Wakefield District, to Miss Hannah Brown.-May 29, 1844, brother Charles Deebank, to Miss Gilliver: October 10, brother John Silke, to Miss Elizabeth Bayliss: November 20, host Thomas Lane, of Kinsgbury, to Miss Mitchell; all of the Widow's Protection Lodge, Coleshill, Fazeley District.-November 12, P. V. William Summers, of the Tamworth Hope Lodge, Fazeley District, to Miss Catherine Barnes. -September 8, 1844, brother Joseph Park, of the Lily of the Valley Lodge, Hunslet District, to Miss Elizabeth Wainwright: December 19, 1844, brother Abraham Ackroyd, of the same Lodge, to Miss Sarah Walker.-June 17, 1844, brother John Wortley, of the Durham District, to Elizabeth Green.

Deaths.

December 8, 1844, P. G Thomas Lees Wardle, eldest son of P. G. M. Mark Wardle. Mr. Wardle was well known to a large circle of the members of the Order, and long had had their regard and esteem. His early departure from amongst us is felt with the hidden sincerity of long-cherished acquaintance, and with the sorrow and sadness of real, steadfast, and respected friendship. There are few men whose death is not deeply felt by some relative, and sincerely regretted by some friend; but there are none whose decease gives keener anguish to the one than is felt at the death of Mr. Wardle, or who are remembered by the other with a kinder tear than falls over his grave.October 7, 1844, brother James Whitehead: November 2, 1844, the wife of brother Abraham Butterworth: November 14, the wife of brother James Jaques Yew; all of the Welcome Visit Lodge: November 21, the wife of P G. William Johnson: the wife of brother Joseph Pratt; both of the Sincerity Lodge: January 2, 1845, the wife of P. P. G. M. John Meadowcroft; all in the Shaw District.-November 4, 1844, brother Robert Stacey, of the Rock of Hope Lodge, Leicester District. -September 1, 1844, brother Samuel Parkin: February 6, 1845, the wife of brother Walker Nicholson; both of the Victoria Lodge, Goole District.-August 29, 1844, the of brother Richard Smith, of the Foundation Stone of Truth Lodge: October 27, 1844, brother James Godfrey, of the Hand of Friendship Lodge: November 16, 1844, brother Joseph Taylor, of the Foundation Stone of Truth Lodge: December 21, 1844, brother Henry Rowbottom, of the Hand of Friendship Lodge; all in New Mills District.-June 16, 1844, brother Wilson, of the Philanthropic Lodge; and brother Thomas Mc Anley: September 1, 1844, brother George Morrell: November 5, 1844, brother Parkinson; all of the Andrew Marvel Lodge: December 5, 1844, host Briggs, of the Humber Lodge: November 4, 1844, the wife of P. S. Hoyland, of the Victory Lodge; all in the Hull District.- December 8, 1844, the wife of P. G. William Roberts, of the Russell Lodge, Birmingham District.-August 14, 1844, P. G. Richard Butler, of the Invincible Lodge, Ludlow. - November 21, 1844, the wife of Sec. John Eastham. of the Prince of Wales Lodge, Blackburn District-December 15, 1844, the wife of N. G. Stephen Knowles, of the Philanthropic Lodge, Exeter District. -October 3, P Prov. C. S. Thompson, of the Cleveland Lodge, Stokesley District. - December 23, 1844, host Thomas Jennings, of the Lily of the Valley Lodge, Hunslet.- December 18, 1844, brother John Williams, of the Gower Lodge: December 22, 1844, brother William Evans. of the Wrgant Lodge: January 20, 1845, brother Thomas Evans, of the same Lodge; both in the Merthyr District.-December 15, 1844, the wife of P. G. C. Malaney, of the St. Peter Lodge, Wrexham District.-May 31, 1844, P. G. Joseph Williams: December 16, P. S. John Homer; both of the Widows' Protection Lodge, Fazeley District.- Brother Charles Daft, of the Tame Lodge, Kingsbury.

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

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