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BY-LAWS

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LOYAL MONTREAL LODGE,

OF TUB

MANCHESTER UNITY

OP THE

INDEPENDENT ORDER

ODD FELLOWS,

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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

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

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,

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 ?

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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<r
liscont-nted
made to the

PBELL.

true copy.
M,
&. M.

BY-LAWS

or TUB

LOYAL MONTREAL LODGE,

OF THE

MANCHESTER UNITY

OF TUB

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.

1 — That the Lodge shalj meet every alternate Mon-
day, at half -past seven o'clock, and at eight o'clock the
Secretary shall read over the officers' names. Every prin-
cipal officer absent at that time, shall be fined sixpence ;
every minor officer threepence ; should a principal offi-
cer absent himself the entire evening he shall be fined
one shilling, and a minor officer sixpence, except a suffi-
cient apology is given.

2 — The use of tobacco or intoxicating drinks is
strictly prohibited in the Lodge, nor are they permitted
therein on any pretence whatever.

3 — That every member of this Lodge pay the sum
of one shilling per fortnight into the funds thereof, and
that each member have a book in which shall be inser-
ted an account of all monies paid and all arrears due.

4 — That the Secretary shall receive no money later
than half past nine o'clock in the evening, so that he

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may be ready with the accounts and minutes of the
evening.

5— That the Lodge shall appoint a surgeon to in-
spect individuals intending to join the Order and to at-
tend sick members, and that eveiy declaration of sick-
ness and vecoveiy shall be signed by the Lod-e
ourgeon. °

6— That if any member, being sick, should employ a
physician Ox surgeon not provided by the Lod-e then
the surgeon of this Lodge shall visit such membe°ronce a
week, and certify to the Lodge ivhen such member is
capable of following his employment.

7— That a visiting Committee of six members be
appointed to visit sick members who sliali be appointed
as they come in rotation on the books, who shall visit
sick brothers at least once a week, or be subject to a
fine of threepence; the visiting Committee to continue
in office one month.

8— That any brother on being by disease or bodily
hurt SIX successive days unable to follow his re-ular
employment be entitled to receive a sick aift of ten
shillings per week, and for any number of ^days more
than a week in the same propcrtion.

9— That any member declaring off the funds of the
Lodge must give notice of tlie same to the K G. or
Secretary before commencing his work, or be subject to
a fine of five shillings.

10— That any member receiving the sick gift of the
Lodge, who shall be out of his house after nine o'clock
m the evening in summer, andiivc o'clock in the even-
ing in winter, shall forfeit one week's sick gift, except
he can shew a just cause for being out.

-AlVer the death of a brother, his wife or those

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taking charge of his funaral, on applying to the N. G.
!*nd satisfying him of the justice of the claim, shall re-
ceive an order to draw from the Treasurer the sum of
ten pounds currency ; on the death of a brother's wife,
on applying to the N. G. and satisfying him in like
manner, he shall receive the sum of ten pounds curren-
cy ; if the wife or relative of tlie deceased brother be
of unworthy character, or if a brother die without any
near relatives, the Lodge sh^ll take the management of
his funeral and defray all necessary expenses.

I2~That the Secretary shall be required to register
the members' names, residences, and numbers of their
doors, and should hefrom neglect make improper entries
or no entry at all, he shall be fined sixpence for each
neglect ; every member, after changing his residence,
shall inform the Secretary in two Lodge nights after
such removal or be fined the sum of sixpence, and every
member neglecting to give notice to the Secretary of
his residence, within one month after the adoption of
these By-Laws, shall be fined sixpence; as regards houses
not already numbered, brothers are to give the best des-
cription they possibly can, so that the officers of the
Lodge will be able to find them wh^n wanted.

13— That £7 10s. currency per year be paid to the
host for the use of the Lodge room— to be paid half
yearly on the first Lodge night after change of officers.

14— That any officer or brother neglecting to take
up his degree the first lecture night after he has been
proposed shall be fined the sum of threepence ; and res-
pecting first degree see general law.

lo— That the presiding officers shall have charges
and duties given to them, and if any officer lose his
charges or duties he shall make good the set.

16— That any member wishing to throw his card or
clearance into this Lodge, before he be admitted shall
obtain a certificate of his fitness from the Surgeon of
the Lodge.

17— That the form at the side of the Secretary's desk be
reserved for the use of those member's wishing to pay
their pence, and that each members pence will be taken
by the Secretary as they succeed each other ; when a
member receives his book from the Secretary he shaU
take his seat in some other part of the room. The War-
den shall enforce this law.

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idmitted shall
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ishing to pay
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her ; when a
itary he shall
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