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LOYAL MONTREAL LODGE, OF TUB MANCHESTER UNITY OP THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS, HELD AT HOST M'HARDYS CALEDONUN HOTEL, ST. PAUL STREET, ,.,■,;■..• MONTEEAL. » * ■ 1 » » PRINTED BT LOVELL & GIBSON, ST. [NICHOLAS STREET 1843. ■•■| .■:i' li \'^^T^' K^ 'A CC^15 !955 con( posi cipl acqi to I ges tim tlep 1 &ivi nes To the To kin dec the th£ rig of ]lo\ PREFACE. The importiince of Societies in ameliorating the condition of man, in softening the asperities of his dis- position, and in calling forth the latent benevolent prin- ciples of the mind, is sufficiently obvious to aU acquainted with human nature, and therefore, need not to be urged here. No Society, we presume, combines greater advanta- ges for rendering ourselves happy, and, at the same time, conducing to the welfare of others, than the In- dependent Order of Odd Fellows. Man, in his most prosperous condition, is subject to strange vicissitudes. One day he may revel in the ful- ness of hisriches— the next, be forsaken and penniless. To-day he may walk in the pride of his strength— on the morrow, be helpless on the bed of sickness or death. To obviate in a measure, the evils incident to man- kind, this Order was instituted; and, it has never yet deceived the hope of its most sanguine supporters. By the contribution of small sums of money in the days of health and prosperity, a fund is raised to relieve those wdio are sick or in distress, and it is given to all that are considered worthy, whether rich or poor— as a right, not as a gratuity. By this society being widely disseminated, its sphere of action is broad and useful. If a worthy Odd Fel- low be in a strange land, or at home, and meet with 4 misfortune, his Brethren alleviate hi listressj should he be taken sick, their watchful care smoothes his pil- low and ministers to his necessities; and in case of his death, the last sad duty of man to his fellow man, is properly and solemnly performed. One of the principal objections that has been urged against the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, is, that it is a secret society. Our forms and ceremonies, it is true, are not borne about on every breeze, or proclaimed from the house top, but they arc open to all who are considered worthy, on the same conditions as we re- ceived them ourselves. Our secrecy is not to cloak our sins, but to render more useful those virtues which should characterise every Odd Fellow. Our proceed- ings do not, and cannot, in the least, affect those who are not initiated ; and as acts of benevolence are our prin- cipal business, we do not wish to hold them, or the ob- jects of them, up to the scrutinizing gaze of a cold and unfeeling world. Another objection frequently heard, is, if we relieve the distressed, why do we confine our- selves to a particular portion of the human family, and not give to every one ? And, again, if we have any secrets that benefit us, we are selfish to keep them con- cealed, — why not give them to the world that all may enjoy their advantages? We answer — as our means are limited, we cannot give to all who are in want, lest they " Should run to waste, or water but the desert, — and certainly we ought not to be considered selfish for keeping to ourselves thatwhich concerns only ourselves. Our benevolence does not, however, as has been as- serted, end with ourselves alone; part of our funds are istressj sliould )otIics his pil- in case of his cllow man, is IS been urged ellows, is, til at •emonies, it is or proclaimed ) all who are ns as we re- not to cloak virtues which Our proceed- ct those who e are our prin- jm, or the ob- of a cold and [uently heard, e confine our- m family, and ve have any eep them con- that all may s our means in want, lest set aside as a source from which the widow and the or- phan of a deceased brother are entitled to relief, and it is with unmixed satisfaction that we can point to our society as the only one of such an extended character, that so amply provides for all the cases of suffering hu- manity which are within the range of probability. In the proceedings of our Lodges, the most profound respect is observed. We meet in Friendship, transact our business in Harmony, and depart in Peace. Polit- ical or religious disputes are never permitted among us. We associate as brethren of one and the same family. We guard against any impositions that may be prac- tised towards ms, We hold Honor and Truth as our motto J Charity and Benevolence as our cause; Friend- ship and Peace as our standard; Love and Unity our shield. — Such, and such only, are the principles of Odd Fellowship, — and while it shall please Divine Provi- dence to smile on our benevolent eftbrts, we will conti- nue to practice them, in the hope, that if our actions meet with the approbation of the Author of all Good, we shall be permitted, after being separated from our brethren here, to meet again hereafter, in the celestial regions, of eternal bliss. isert, — 2d selfish for ily ourselves, has been as- lur funds are a2 il OPINION OF SIR JOHN CAMPBELL, HER MAJESTY'S ATTORNEY GENERAL, dn the case submitted to him by the G. M. and Board of Directors of the INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS. Question.— Is the Manchester Unity of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows a legal or an illegal So- ciety ? Answer.— Some little doubt may be entertained whether the Order of Odd Fellows may not be consid- ered as coming within the letter of the provisions of the statutes rei^pecting affiliated societies, but it appears to be a very loyal, moral, useful, and praiseworthy In- stitution,— and I think the members may continue to meet according to the rules of the Order, as they have so long done, without any danger of being called in question for a breach of the law. Question.— If the Manchester Unity is an illegal Society, can a party expelled, or an individual who is desirous of leaving the Order, recover, by an action in the Court of Requests, or any other Court, the amount of money paid by him into his Lodge; and if he can re- cover, is he entitled to more than an equal quota or pro- portion of the surplus fund in possession of the Lodge at the time of his expulsion ? ^al, an expelled any part of the fPBELL, L, and Board ELLOWS. ■ the Inde- i illegal So- entertainod ; be consid- ) visions of : it appears worthy In- ;ontinue to they have \ called in an illegal Lial who is n action in he amount ' he can re- ota or pro- the Lodge Answer.— If the Society were ille member cannot, by law, recover back money paid by him to his Lodge. Question.— If the Manchester Unity is an illegal Society, what proceedings should be adopted to render it a legal one? Answer. — I do not see any necessity for the Society being remodelled. Question.— If the Manchester Unity is an illegal Society, can the Lodge set-off; against any claim amem- ber may make after his expulsion or withjlrawal, sums of money paid him during sickness; as also his propor- tion of the quarterly expenses of the Lodge, from the date of his entrance up to the time of exclusion or withdrawal? Answer.— If the Society were dissolved, no mem- ber could claim more than his share of the surplus; and if an account were taken on the footing of the sums he has paid, there must be a set-off* in respect of the sums he has received. Question.— Could not a rule for a writ of prohibi- tion be obtained from the Court of Queen's Bench, up- on an affidavit of the facts, to restrain the Court of Re-- quests from issuing execution, on the ground that their verdict (if against the Society) is illegal, and contrary to law, and thus bring the whole matter before that Court? Answer. — I think the Court of Conscience has ex- ceeded its jurisdiction, and if it proceeds in such cases, it might be restrained by prohibition. Question^ — And generally to advise ? k T U ~4— ^.-.^TF »«/^rti-\»*-»TM/»Tiff ir(\ vnck iWI/l Fellows to keep clear of law proceedings altogether if poss.ble; lot then, try to go on ,uieti; and ll l! ously as lutherto. But should th. Court of Conscience ajsurcil, attempt to put them down, by encouragin' actions against the Society hy expelled or disconf^ntel members, I think an application should be made to the Court of Queen's Bencli for a prohibition. (Signed) J. J r J.CAMPBELL. lemple, January 10///, 1837. We do hereby certify that the above is a true copy. Edward K. Davies, G. M, Gkokce Richmond, D. G. M. William Ratcliff, C. S. 8, Aytown Street. Manchester, 14th January, 1842.. Itogethcr, if d Iiarnioni- r Conscience 3ncourairin