one year and three weeks.-August 15, brother Joseph Hirst, of the Redemption Lodge, Marsden.-November 18, Hannah, aged thirteen years, the eldest daughter of brother Luke Simpson.-Mary, the wife of Prov. D. G. M. Charles Riggot, aged 45 years, both of the King William the Fourth Lodge, Chesterfield.--October 6, in the 38th year of her age, after a long and protracted illness, born with christian fortitude, Betty, the wife of P. G. John Jaggar, of the Loyal Trafalgar Lodge, Halifax District, leaving a disconsolate husband, and three small children to mourn their irreparable loss.-October 10, John, the youngest son of host Thomas Shaw, of the Queen Adelaide Lodge, Wigan.-June 27, brother William Clarkson, aged 33 years, of the Virtue Lodge, Tottington. His melancholy death was occasioned by being run over with a cart, leaving a disconsolate widow and three small children to deplore his irreparable loss. His remains were followed to the grave by a numerous and respectable body of the officers and brothers of the Lodge, wearing black scarfs, white aprons, and white gloves, all new for the occasion; after which an impressive discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Walch, iu the Wesleyan chapel, Tottington.-September 3, much lamented, the wife of late host Welham, of the St. Thomas Lodge, London, aged 36 years.-November 23, in the 38th year of his age, much and deservedly respected, brother James Standring, of the Cumberland Lodge, Manchester.-August 6, William, son of brother Edward Mereweather, of the Philanthropic Lodge, Bedale, aged eight weeks.-October 20, Thomas, son of brother Thomas Harrison, of the Providential Lodge, Northallerton, aged three years and four months.-July 12, aged 26, the wife of brother Nathan Buckley, of the Golden Fleece Lodge, Bradford.— August 29, brother George Baine, aged 24, of the United Brothers' Lodge, Barnard Castle, respected by all who knew him.-July 6, the wife of brother Henry Furnrell, aged 21 years; and November 12, of the measels, Harry, the son of brother John Elliott, aged one year and nine months, both of the Brunswick Lodge, Brighton.— On the 25th of October, aged 32, P. G. William Chappels, of the Farmers' Glory Lodge, Openshaw, and formerly of the Hill's Glory Lodge, both in the Manchester District. He was the first Secretary of the Farmers' Glory Lodge, and went through the various elective offices with great credit to himself, and usefulness to the Lodge; he was an attentive and assiduous teacher in the Openshaw Sunday School, the teachers and children of which attended at the abode of the deceased, previous to the removal of the corpse, and sung several appropriate hymns, thus evincing the sorrow they felt at his death. The officers and members of the Lodge, to the number of upwards of 120, followed the corpse to its last resert place, (Gorton old chapel) and the seriousness of their deportment shewed the high estimation in which the deceased was held by them; to his relatives and friends it is consoling,-that his end was peace.-On Wednesday, the 13th of July, at Battley Carr, near Dewsbury, after a long and severe affliction, in the 38th year of her age, Mrs. Martha Nicholson, wife of P. G. Joseph Nicholson, of the Heroes' Glory Lodge, Halifax, and eldest daughter of the late Mr. Cave, of Battley Carr, leaving an afflicted husband, and five small children to lament their irreparable loss. P. G. Nicholson cannot omit the opportunity of expressing his heartfelt thanks to the officers and brothers of the Dewsbury District, for the kind manner in which they behaved to him on that distressing occasion betwixt thirty and forty having attended the funeral, with the pall, mutes, &c. of the District, which, with the double set of female pall-bearers, all wearing white silk shawls, made the funeral have a very interesting effect. Mrs. Nicholson was sister to the late brother Thomas Cave, of the Amphibious Lodge, in the Huddersfield District, who died about two months before her.-September 20, brother Thompson, of the Saint James' Lodge, Leeds District.-January 29, suddenly, John William Wright, aged 11 years, son of P. Prov. G. M. William Wright, Leeds District.-September 11, at Merthyr Tydvil, of measles, aged three years and two months, Margaret, daughter of P. G. Thomas Thomas, of the Catwg Ddoeth Lodge, No. 651.-October 22, after a long and painful sickness which he bore with patience for eighteen months, P. G. John Hewitt,, of the Queen Adelaide Lodge, Wigan. He was well respected by all who knew him his remains were followed by the officers and brothers of the Queen Adelaide Lodge, from his own home at Wigan, from thence to Warrington. He has left a widow and six children to lament his loss.

(Births, &c. received too late, will be inserted in the next Number.)

Printed by P. G. M. MARK WARDLE, 17, Fennel-street.

GENTLEMEN, Ir is with no ordinary degree of pleasure we have witnessed your successful efforts in withstanding the unjust attempts of men who should have been brothers in heart and soul, in object and love, but who have proved themselves treacherous and base. Whilst we cannot but deprecate the mean and selfish objects of the unworthy, we would no less applaud the zeal and uprightness of the honest and disinterested. We therefore hasten to convey to you the feelings of pleasure and approbation which thrill our bosoms for the prompt steps you have taken in opposing the fraudulent-defending the funds of our Order from the grasp of the mercenary and base-clearing the character of Odd Fellowship from unjust aspersions—and seeking the protection of the law to uphold us in our honest and upright exertions in the cause of human brotherhood and human philanthropy. Too often, alas! is it the case, that the schemes of the benevolent-the exertions of the honest, the worthy and deservingare invaded by the designing and the worthless, and attempts are made to destroy Institutions of a praiseworthy character. Sorry are we that individuals of this stamp should have been found in the ranks of Odd Fellows, and that men who profess to hold even-handed and blindfolded the scales of justice should so readily have aided their nefarious plans. But we are glad that your appeal to an impartial and discerning legal functionary has for a time--nay, we hope for ever-given a precedent that will establish our claim to protection, and leave unquestioned our legality as a Society.Let us hope, Officers and Brothers, that this is the last time such an attempt will be made to injure our funds and uproot our existence. The schemes of the designing are thwarted-let us be more vigilant; their treachery is widely made known-let our honesty be as extensively disseminated; their hatred has been exhibited-let our friendship and love shine as effulgent; their falsehood has been widely circulated-let Truth be our distinguishing motto, Justice our polar star, and all the arts of the cunning and deceitful will prove abortive.

OFFICERS AND BROTHERS, again would we thank you for your exertions on behalf of the Order-our tribute, though small, is sincere: be assured, no officer duly executing his office but what is deserving, and shall receive our thanks. They who promptly put forth their energies for the good of others merit esteem, and therefore do we willingly applaud you, satisfied that our confidence is not misplaced.

We are, OFFICERS AND BROTHERS, on behalf of the Bolton District Quarterly Committee,

VOL. 4-No. 6-2 L.

GEORGE ROBSON, PROV, G. M.
JOSEPH POLLETT, PROV. D. G. M.
JOSEPH RUSHTON, PROV. C. S.

TO THE EDITOR AND COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT OF THE MAGAZINE.

I forward for insertion the Rules for the government of the Widow and Orphans' Fund for the Manchester District, and which will be submitted to the March Committee for approval. By the kindness of P. Prov. G. M. Brown, of the Stockport District, I am enabled to furnish you with their Rules. On such an important occasion I am anxious to give Lodges and Districts an opportunity of choosing the best Code, and perhaps from each something may be gleaned which will suit local circumstances; at the same time advocating the principle, "that every member in a District should pay a proportionate share towards the Fund, and in which, although not directly, it requires no great exertions to prove that he is indirectly interested."

I am,

the Order's well-wisher,

Town Hall Buildings, Manchester, Feb. 23, 1837.

JOHN S. MYERS.

REPORT of the SUB-COMMITTEE for the FORMATION of a WIDOW and ORPHANS' FUND in the MANCHESTER DISTRICT, and Propositions for Laws, &c. for the government of the same.

REPORT.

TO THE OFFICERS AND BRETHREN OF THE MANCHESTER DISTRICT OF THE I. O. OF 0.F.

WE, the Sub-Committee appointed by the last September Quarterly Committee, to frame a Code of Laws for the government of the Widow and Orphans' Fund, beg respectfully to lay before you the result of our labours, for your sanction and approval; and, in doing so, beg to congratulate the members of the District upon the good likely to accrue from the formation of a Fund for the relief of the Widows and Orphans of deceased brothers, conscious that such an Institution will have a tendency to elevate our beloved Order, for its acts of benevolence will raise us in the estimation of the public, and bind us more closely together in the pleasing bonds of charity.

We would beg to recommend to your serious consideration that portion of our code which makes it imperative upon all Lodges in the District to contribute to such fund, being assured it would tend, ultimately, to the benefit of all, as it will be shewn, at the forthcoming Committee, that from June, 1832, to October, 1836, more than £300. was granted to widows alone; and that £104. of this was granted from February to October, 1836, a period of eight months only. This affords a convincing proof, that as the District has increased in point of members, the applicants have been more numerous-consequently, if the proportion for eight months were £104., the proportion for one year would be £156.

These petitions realize from some Lodges considerably more than their fair share, or more than the state of their funds will warrant them in giving, this evil would be avoided by all cases being relieved out of the general fund, according to the nature of their distress. All Lodges would then contribute alike, and the weak would then have an opportunity of joining in the good work, of contributing an equal proportion according to their numbers, "to purchase the last fond hope, the only consolation of the lonely widow-a sure and certain source from whence she can derive pecuniary aid to maintain herself and her helpless offspring." As it now is, they have not an opportunity of contributing as much as they would probably like to give, without injury to themselves.

The formation of this Fund will enable its Officers to make every necessary inquiry into the nature of each case, and also enable the Committee to grant prompt relief, without the loss of time consequent upon the Officers having to go the rounds of the Lodges, as it too frequently happens that the money, being collected and paid over in small sums, is expended, without that aid having been administered which would not

only tend to secure them from present distress, but also be a means of providing for their future comfort.

The Sub-Committee leave the matter in your hands, feeling conscious that the Code of Laws framed by them have had their mature consideration, and, though they may not meet the approbation of all, yet feel assured that the District, in making any alterations they may deem necessary, will only have the same object as ourselves in view, viz:-The establishment of a Fund, which will be a lasting ornament to the District, and a blessing to those whom it is intended to serve.

"The means we have-then let us all unite
In this good cause, and give our little mite;
The generous mind 'twill always cheer,
To dry the Widow and the Orphan's tear."

JOHN ASHHURST, P. G. M. CHAIRMAN.

JOHN ORMOND, P. G. M.

JAMES MANSFIELD, P. G. M.
JAMES DAVIES, PROV. G. M.

E. K. DAVIS, PROV. D. G. M.
WILLIAM PEYTON, PROV. C. S.
THOMAS PRATT, P. PROV. G. M.

PETER CATTERALL, P. G.

JOHN PEISER, P. G.

JAMES DUNCAN, P. G.

WILLIAM RICHARDS, P. G.

JOHN S. MYERS, HONORARY SECRETARY.

PROPOSITIONS FOR LAWS, &c.

1.-Object of the Institution.-That the object of this Institution is to form a Fund for the relief of the Widows and Orphans of Odd Fellows, as may be left in a state to require pecuniary assistance.

2.-Members.-That the whole of the members of the Manchester District be subscribing members to this Fund.

3.-Funds and how to be raised.-That the profits on the sale of the Magazine be appropriated in assisting to raise a Fund.

4. That the Non-subscribers to the Magazine pay twopence per quarter as an equivalent to the amount paid by a subscriber.

5.-That one shilling be paid to this Fund for every brother made on or after the first of April, 1837. Lodges to have power to add such money to the member's initiation, or pay the same out of the Lodge funds.

6.-Government and Officers.-That the affairs of this Fund shall be governed and conducted by a President and Vice President, Secretary, five Trustees, and Committee, as above-named, who shall remain in office twelve calendar months, when they may be re-appointed, or fresh ones chosen in their stead.

7.-Appointment of President and Trustees.-That, in the first instance, the President, Vice President, and Trustees be appointed by the Committee deputed by the various Lodges; but that in subsequent cases the above Officers be appointed by the deputies present at the Annual Meeting of the Widow and Orphans' Fund.

8.-Parties ineligible to serve Office.-That the G. M., and D. G. M. of the Order, the G. M., and D. G. M. of the District, and the President and Vice President of the Funeral Fund for the time being, be prohibited from serving the office of President or Vice President of this Fund.

9.-Neglect of Officers.-That if the President, Vice President, Secretary, or Trustees, neglect their duties, or shall be suspended, expelled, or in any other way

disqualified to serve, then the Committee shall, on their next Meeting-night, appoint a fresh one in the place of such Officer or Trustee so disqualified.

10. That if any member of the Committee shall neglect his duty, or shall be suspended, expelled, or in any way be disqualified to serve on the Committee, then his Lodge shall, on his next Lodge-night, appoint a fresh one in his place.

11. That in case any of the Committee neglect to attend for three successive Meeting-nights, they shall be disqualified, and their Lodge shall proceed as above, to appoint another.

12.-Annual Meeting.-That there shall be held, annually on the last Friday in April in each year, a Committee, composed of the Officers of the Fund, and an officer or brother from each Lodge, and which shall be held, considered, and called, "The Annual Meeting of the Fund."

13.-Secretary and his Duties.-That the Secretary of this Fund shall keep a register of the names, ages, trade and residence of every member of this Fund, who is not a subscribing member to the Funeral Fund; and in all other cases the register book of the Funeral Fund to be considered as the register-book of this Fund. He shall also keep a book in which shall be recorded the resolutions of the Committee, and another book in which shall be entered the receipts and disbursements of the Fund; and he shall lay before the Auditors his balance sheet, after having been audited, declared correct, and signed by the Auditors, which shall be signed by the President before leaving office.—The Secretary's salary to be paid quarterly.

14.-President, his power to call Secretary to account.-That the President (or Vice in his absence) be empowered to bring the Secretary to account, and shall have free access to his books and accounts, and may require them to be balanced on giving seven days' notice; and that he account to him for all moneys paid and received on account of this Institution, and in case he refuses to obey his reasonable commands, he shall suffer such pains and penalties as a majority of the next Committee may think fit.

15.-Auditors of Accounts.-That there shall be appointed by the Annual Meeting of the Widow and Orphan's Fnnd on their first meeting-night after coming into office, two qualified persons as Auditors of the accounts for the Institution, who shall audit the ensuing twelve months' accounts, previous to the same being laid before the next Annual Meeting of the Widow and Orphans' Fund; such Auditors' remuneration to be taken into consideration by the Yearly Meeting.

16.-Meetings of Committee.-That the meetings of the Committee shall be held the last Friday in each month, at eight o'clock precisely, at such place as the Committee may appoint at their last meeting previous to the District Annual Committeethat every Lodge shall have power to send a person to represent such Lodge on the Committee and that no money or assistance be granted unless twenty members of the Committee are present.

17.-Mode of Application for Relief.-That when application is made for relief from the funds of this Institution, such application shall be made by the Lodge to which the deceased brother belonged, who shall minutely inquire into the circumstances of the parties, and faithfully report the same to the Committee. No application shall be considered which has not previously been before the Lodge for its recommendation; such recommendation must be signed by the presiding Officers of the Lodge, and under the Lodge Seal, and delivered in to the Secretary of the Fund, at least seven days previous to the Committee Meeting, who shall give notice of the application to the President and visiting members of the Committee, who shall make personal inquiry into the case and give in their report at the next meeting of the Committee. No application to be allowed unless the party deceased was entitled to the funeral gift from the Funeral Fund or funds of his Lodge.

18.-Addressing Meeting.-That no officer or brother be allowed to speak more than three times on one subject, except in reply to a question, and by desire of the President.

19.-Good Behaviour at Meeting.—That the President and Vice shall order good behaviour and decorum to be observed at all Committees of this Institution; and the