THE SON OF TEMPERANCE. brethren to take up the work of the Order and give permanency to the labours of veterans like Bro. Ralph Ford. He also dwelt at length upon such service as the highest form of selfblessedness, the surest method of establishing one's own feet in the way. Bros. Cunliffe, Clarke, Ford, and others added hearty speeches, and a right good meeting was brought to a close in the usual manner. On Saturday morning, thanks to Bro. Clarke, an opportunity was afforded of visiting the engine works of a north country railway. In the afternoon another trip to Bolton brought Bro. Clarke and his companion face to face with brethren from Another long speech, this Rochdale, Salford, and Bolton. time dealing with centralisation, its methods, and advantages in wearisome detail, opened the conference. Bros. M. Macleod, P.M.W.P., Clarke, M.W.S., and Mitchell, M.W.T., ably assisted, as did another good brother from Rochdale. Local brethren joined in the discussion, in the midst of which adjournment was made for tea. Questions were asked and "bit answered, and even Bro. Horrex confessed himself a shaken" in his opposition. Some sharp questioning took place upon investments, when it was distinctly pointed out that the Act did not recognise loan societies as legal or even suitable methods of investment. In the evening, Bro. Cunliffe presided over a public meeting which he opened with a hearty genial speech, saying that he saw no reason for antagomism between the Sons and Rechabites. He thought that they might both work together, and out of their joint experience produce a weight of unimpeachable testimony in favour of total abstinence. Really excellent speeches were made by Bros. M. Macleod, Mitchell, W. Clarke, and Ralph Ford, the southerner again chiming in. A notable feature of the evening were the well-chosen and excellently delivered recitations by Bros. Yates and Hilton. These recitations not only did credit to the brethren's memory, but to their hearts also, for they were of a kind far too rare, and were profitable alike to hearer and reciter. A hearty vote of thanks closed a pleasant visit to Bolton, snd then a journey to Miles Platting brought the traveller to the hospitable roof of Bro. Clarke, where rest was taken until Sunday afternoon. On Sunday afternoon a journey, was made with the M.W.S. to Rochdale, where a hearty greeting was waiting at the hands of Bros. Jackson. In the evening a full meeting assembled in the Temperance-hall, Smith-street. There was some excellent singing. Bro. Burt, G.W.P., of Rochdale, presided. Capital speeches were made by Bros. Mitchell, M.W.T., and Clarke, M.W.S. The southerner finished up the time, and then returned to Miles Platting, where the New Year was welcomed in orthodox fashion. New Year's Day, more like Easter Monday in point of weather, found the M.W.P. and M.W.S. going by express to Carlisle. On arrival, Bros. Thompson, of North Shields, and Bro. J. Gibson, M.W.A., of Newcastle, with local brethren, were waiting to give welcome, and, after a brief interval, the Young Men's Christian Association room was the rendezvous where the work of the day was to be completed. There was indeed an excellent muster of the brethren, a muster which promised a bright future for the Grand Division that day to be instituted. At the conclusion of necessary formalities, the brethren named, with the assistance of worthy Bro. Wilson, P.G.W.P., of Newcastle, formally opened the Grand Division. An excellent set of Officers were installed, Bro. Hodgson securing the unanimous suffrages of his brethren for the office of Grand Scribe, and Bro. Thistlethwaite that of Grand TreaIt had been intended to utilise the energy and zeal of the latter as G.W.P., but compulsory attention to a new business venture-which, it is hoped, will prove most successfulrendered another choice necessary. A word or two might justly be said for all the officers, for they were chosen amid good feeling, and with every regard for the claims of the district. There was a little contention as to how the Grand Division surer. should be christened-whether Carlisle or Cumberland and Westmoreland. The latter finally won approval. Speeches from the instituting officers carried the proceedings on until tea time, and the Grand Division was then closed, to meet in Penrith on Easter Monday. All the arrangements reflected the highest credit on the joint committee, and the new G.D. started without a hitch, with graduated scales as the basis, and centralisation as the backbone of what it is hoped will prove one of the most flourishing districts of the Order. -8 In the evening a pleasant tea meeting was held, notwithstanding a heavy shower of rain, and afterwards a public gathering, which was fairly well attended. The chairman was R. MacInnes, Esq.- coming candidate for parliamentary honours. He proved the right man in the right place, for he led off the meeting with a sound and practical speech, just suited to the occasion, and suggested various points upon which he desired information. Then Carlisle proved strong in music. Some ladies and gentlemen sang charmingly, while another gentleman wielded the violin bow in such fashion, that the audience seemed never tired of hearing, and gave him, as he deserved, unstinted applause. Among all these good things were speeches interspersed by Bros. Wm. Clarke, John Thompson, and James Gibson. The southerner also held forth at some length, sketching in detail the financial basis, and the collateral aids to security. And-tell it not in London-he was actually complimented by the chairman upon his “moderation !" The meeting was really a fitting wind-up to the proceedings of the day, and not the least gratifying features were the manly speech and evident interest evinced by the chairman. Late to bed and early to rise are of course the conditions of travelling as a deputation. They were not departed from at Carlisle. On the Tuesday, along with Bros. Thompson and Clarke, for the latter had been persuaded to extend his journey while Bro. Gibson had flitted by the earliest train, a pleasant ride brought the holiday-spender on the way to Newcastle-onTyne. There Manchester and Cockneydom representatives were placed in the keeping of the wife of Bro. Veitch, the latter in the afternoon taking holiday to point out the chief sights in the Tyneside city. In the evening there was an informal muster. of brethren to talk over matters of serious import to the district. Much time was spent in debating how best to promote unity of action, and, as those present practically represented all the phases of thought in connection with It is only fair to the work, it is hoped that good may accrue. add that the opportunity was availed of at the last moment, as the day was to have been one of rest, and the fixture was not made until the Monday at Carlisle. Wednesday morning found the two brethren taking leave of Bro. Veitch's genial hospitality, and on their way south-one to Manchester, the other to Darlington. At the latter place a conference was arranged for the afternoon. A capital gathering it proved. Bro. Stewart, G.W.P., occupied the chair, supported by Bros. Gladwin, Binns, Reed, and Moseley. There was the usual long speech from the visitor, dealing with the progress of the Order, and how best to promote it, with a glance at London, Portsmouth, South Wales, and Sunderland, as thriving districts, and the excellent impressions derived from contact with the brethren during the days from home. The company suffered meekly the infliction, and afterwards gave evidence that their own district was not going to be low on list when the record had to be made up for year. One thing is always cheering, and that is to hear Bro. Stewart speak up for the Cadets. He did so on this occasion, telling how he had recently installed officers of a Division, the bulk of whom had Well done, Bro., been members of the Cadet Section. Stewart! and well done, indeed, the Grand Division of Bishop Auckland, of which Darlington forms part, for there is nothing that will ensure permanency and solid success like a A capitally provided tea followed little care of the young ones. the conference, every seat being occupied. The good things being despatched, another informal meeting was held to dispose of the interval until the public meeting. Some songs were sung, and then the company followed the Sons of Temperance Brass Band to the Mechanics' Hall for the public meeting. A word is due to the band, not only for really excellent playing and smart bearing, but for their readiness in marching round the town, thus drawing special attention to the public meeting. Would that every town were thus heartily served; there would be no lack of enquiry then as to the methods and aims of the Order! The chairman of the public meeting was J. B. Hodgkin, Esq. He opened with an excellent speech, having evidently a firm grip of the principle of thrift based upon self-help, and being equally emphatic upon the question of total abstinence. It was a pleasure to speak under his auspices. A brother then sang an appropriate song, after which the chairman introduced Bro. Binns, formerly of Liverpool, now G. Chaplain of the Bishop Auckland Grand Division. Bro. Binns' speech was pertinent and high-toned, a trumpet-call to action in aid of the down-trodden and drink-cursed, as the surest way of winning peace of mind and joy of heart, while securing immunity from drink influence in one's own life and character. With a good deal of flourish the southerner was introduced, and he talked on matters suggested by the chairman until he was tired. A correspondent suggests that as much of it should be given in this report as possible. He evidently has no regard for one's stock in trade, because if it were given here, no interest would be taken in its next delivery. But, joking aside, the audience gave good attention while the speaker justified the existence of the Order as a pledge-keeping association, and went on to show the financial basis was that which ought to commend itself to sober men. The Order promised nothing in the form of a gift; mutuality was the governing principle; and every member virtually bore his own burden. Only on these lines could an institution be really mutual. But though the order promised nothing, it was able to refrain from promoting lapses, and other dodges to escape financial liability, which really kept open the doors of some so-called provident institutions. He then dwelt upon the educational advantages from a national point of view, winding up with an appeal to his hearers to seize that opportunity of helping themselves. Bro. Stewart, G.W.P., followed with an excellently practical speech on the local experience of the Order, again adverting with marked impression on the meeting, to the work among the young through Cadet Sections, and the pleasantly beneficial results accruing to the children and the Order. Bros. Gladwin. G.S., and Reed, G. Treas., submitted a motion of thanks to the chairman and others, after which the meeting separated. Next morning farewell was said to the brethren, and train taken to Redcar where a solitary ramble was taken along the beach, and return then made to Middlesboro, in time for an afternoon conference. Thanks to Bro. Norman a hearty welcome awaited the deputation, and homely hospitality was afforded during his stay. The afternoon meeting did not look promising at first, but a little delay altered the face of things, and the G.D. got to work. The special business was to hear the visitor deal with the scales, centralisation, and the extension of the Order. In a long speech he showed that the scales were the only equitable basis of a friendly society. He then explained the simplest and most straightforward plan of working centralisation, calling attention to the fact that, thanks to the wisdom of recent changes in contributions through the district of Middlesboro, the brethren there were in a good position for giving effect to the proposal. The occupations of the district too were fairly uniform in point of risk, so it only needed a sense of security on the part of the members, and the district might be made one of the most important in the Order, A set of questions were submitted and replied to, one calling for special remark. It had reference to a heavy guarantee from the Grand Treasurer, and the difficulty of securing officials under such a condition. It was pointed that an account might be opened with a bank into which the G.S. might pay all moneys to the credit of the society. The Treasurer could keep the cheque book, with a small amount for petty cash payments. Further, the Treasurer would draw upon the bank, his signature being attested by one or two other signatures, as the Grand Division might determine. In this way the Treasurer would not be troubled with the money, check could be kept upon payments to the G.S., and the position of the Treasurer would be in no way a sinecure. At the close, a resolution was taken to have a special meeting to consider the proposals, and the meeting separated. Bro. Rigby, G.S., evidently a capable and zealous officer, rendered good service both in the afternoon and at the subsequent evening meeting. The second gathering was held in the same room and comprised mainly the members of the Erimus Division. Again the visitor held forth at considerable length, this time dealing with the obligations of subordinate division members in reference to management, and showed how they virtually held in their hands the destinies of the Order. Again he went over the financial arrangements as at the Grand Division meeting, and the members were evidently interested in the plans laid before them. When it came to questions, some very pertinent ones were put, one member being anxious to know why some of the blame for their want of progress was not to be apportioned to N.D. officers, who had neglected to give them directions earlier. This of course was bringing the matter rather closely home, and the brother who was undergoing heckling mildly answered that he saw no reason why some of them might not have a little of it. A pleasing feature as in all the other places visited, was the manifest delight of the early and still faithful members of the Order at the signs of a marked advance all along the line. This was the case here, and opportunity was found for the expression of it before the meeting was formally closed. Next morning (Friday) some time was spent in framing amendments to the local rules to meet the altered conditions, in the event of the members going in for the new lines. Study then had to be made of the railway guide to see how Stockton could be taken that night, and Manchester reached on Saturday morning by eleven, to meet the N.D. committee. The only way seemed to be by a night journey. Stockton had been unable to call a meeting of members, so had contented itself with a tea and public meeting, at which "one of the greatest was to speak. As this description did not apply to the visitor, he thought it hardly fair, after ten days' travelling and fourteen meetings, to say nothing of work meanwhile, to travel in the night to prove its non-application. So a telegram was sent to Stockton, where as our columnsshow the brethren made up amply for the disappointment, while the deserter was making a weary wet track through Leeds to Manchester; subsequently getting a night's refreshing rest, instead of a railway journey. From shortly after 11 a.m. till nearly 6 p.m. on Saturday, a busy meeting was held of the N.D. Committee of Management, and it was late the night following before the holiday and the journey were finished together. If one may venture an opinion on what is most probably the last holiday tour in an official capacity, there has been abundant reason for satisfaction. The work of consolidation is evidently progressing rapidly. Brethren are everywhere taking a livelier interest in the Order. They appear now to look out of their own districts with scrutinising eyes, and are really glad to recognise and quick to apply any improvement. They have everywhere extended a fraternal reception; have suffered fierce attacks without smiting again; and the brethren named as specially charged with personal entertainment, have laid the recipient under obligations by their unstinted kindness which he fears he will be unable to discharge. DIVISION DIRECTORY. [Where not otherwise stated, the Meetings commence at Eight. Applicants for admission may apply on the night of meeting, or address a note to the Financial Scribe. Divisions advertised as under at Five Shillings per annum.] 4th Tu. St. George's Sch., Gt. Russell-st Alt. Sat. Cong. School, Union-st. Foresters' Hall, Charlotte-st... T. H., Belinda-st., Hunslet.. Alt. Sat. Alt. F. 8.15 Th., 28 days Alt. Tu. Alt. S. 6.30 Alt. Tu. 7 Alt. M. Alt. W. 8 Alt. Sat. & M. Alt. M. Tu. 1st & 3rd Alt. W. 7.30 Alt. F. Alt. M. Alt. Th. 4th Wed Alt. Sat., 7. Alt. F. Alt. Sat., 7. Alt. Sat. 6 2nd & 4th Th. castle. W Roffey, 20. Wheeler-street. John Booth, Church-street W. Reed, 26, West Powlat-st. A. Rossiter, 3, Sussex-ter., Pagnell-st. H. Tait, 36, Cowlairs-road J. Fanning, 30, Newhall-st, Bridgeton R. T. Barnett, 21, Welby-street H. Douglas, Willington-ter., Willington W. Ramskir, 45, High-street. J. P. Gill, 69, Fore-street R. J. Bird, 19, Newmarch-street. British Workman, 126, Mill-st. Mon. Camberwell C. M. Collier, 148, Hackney-road, E. H.W.Yelland, 36, Chs-st., Horselydown Fox & K. Sch., Charterhouse-st W. 1st & 3rd J. Vincent, 77A, Little Britain, E.C. Cadogan-terrace Chapel, E. W. 1st & 3rd 3rd W. G. Central Hall, Bishopsgate.. Alt. Tu. 8.30 W. Tranter, 9, Bridgewater-sq., E.C. S. Inst., Mercer-st., Shadwell.. Star of Hope Club R., Lower Alt. Tu. Alt. Tu. 1st & 3rd Tu. Alt. F. M. Alt. F. Alt. Tu. Tollington Hall, Hornsey-rd. Temperance Hall, Swanscombe- 2nd & 4th Th. st., Canning Town ... C.Tav., 13, Gt.Ormond-st.W.C. 1st & 3rd W. 333, Hyde-road, Ardwick T. H., Ashton-rd., Openshaw.. S. of T. Hall, Upper Duke-st. St. Phillip's British Workman Chester-st., Hulme Sir Henry Havelock Bapt. School, Ainsworth-st.,.. Beacon-on-the-Hill Templars' Hall City of Refuge Happy Home... ... Erimus .... Alt. Wed. Tu. 2nd Tu. Northbrook-bls, Linthorpe-rd. Alt. M. 7.30 W. Cove, 2, Westminster-blgs., Pye-st. T. Evans, 114, Copenhagen-st., N. W. Wyatt, 9A, Hethpool-st., Maidahill, W. W. Carter, 20, Ravensdon-st., Kennington-park, S.E. J.P. Budd, 28, Giesbach-rd., UprHollwy R. F. Passmore, 1, Woburn-bldgs, W.C Jno. Brooks, 127, Clowes-st., W. Gorton DIVISION DIRECTORY.-Continued. [Where not otherwise stated, the Meetings commence at Eight. Applicants for admission may apply on the night of meeting, or address a note to the Financial Scribe. Divisions advertised as under at Five Shillings per annum. Excelsior ... Lily of the Valley Tynemouth ...... Anthony Brown City of Oxford Penge Penrith Oak .... Rose of Sharon. Sceptre of Charity Refuge ..... Workmen's Hall Temp. So. Rooms, 23, Nuns-st. | F. 7.30 W. 7.30 Alt. Sat. 6.30 Alt. Sat. 7 Alt. Tu. .... J. A. Harrison, 91, Church-street. [ham Tu. 2nd & 4th W.Town, Mid-Kent Brickwrks, BeckenAlt. Tu. J. Irving, 3, Great Dockray. 1st Tu. Alt. Sat. 7 Alt. Sat. 6. Alt. Sat. 7. 4th W. Sons of Temperance Hall ....... Life-boat Crew Royal Berks .... ... Star of Hope.... Stockton-on-Tees.. Morning Star ...... Crystal Fount Rescue Salem Self-help. Wallsend-on-Tyne Tyne ... .... .... Weston-in-Runcorn Nil Desperandum.. West Hartlepool Wednesbury Wigan ... Wolverhampton Worcester Woolwich Yardley ORDER OF THE SONS OF TEMPERANCE Of Great Britain and Ireland (American Unity). The objects of this society are to shield its members from the temptation to, and the evils resulting from intemperance, and to afford mutual assistance in time of sickness or accident. The first is effected by the adoption of the total abstinence pledge, avoiding the public-house, and securing its members from the many evils attending upon unabstaining societies holding their meetings in public-houses, which have proved not only injurious to the societies themselves, but to the members individually-wasting the money of the one, and destroying the health, morals, and social standing of the other; the second, by the payment of a stated initiation fee, and a weekly subscription, affording advantages second to none offered by any other society. Societies or bodies of men can obtain a charter to open a new Division of the above Order, provided their ages do not exceed 45 years. Applications for charters to open new divisions. or any other information, can be had by applying to WILLIAM CLARKE, M.W.S., 29, Pitt-terrace, Miles Platting, Manchester. RICHARD D. PETTERSON, 70, Jacob-street, Liverpool. W. H. Lowe, G.S., 136, Bedford-street, Lower Moss-lane, Hulme, Manchester. HENRY GARSTANG, G.S., 23, Charnock-street, Preston. CHARLES KERSHAW, G.S., 28, Norreys-street, Rochdale. HENRY LLOYD, G.S., 4, Commercial-street, Dowlais, Wales, Alt. Tu. 7.30 Last Th. in m Alt. S. 6 Alt. S. 7 Alt. Tu. Alt. Sat. 2nd & last Sat Alt. Fri. Alt. Wed. Alt. F. 2nd. W. Alt. Sat., 7. Alt. Tu., 7.30 Alt. W. 7 Alt. Th. 7.30 Alt. M. Alt. S., 7. Alt. W. 7 Alt. Th. 7 Alt. Tu. 7.30 Alt. M. Alt. M. Alt. M. 2nd & 4th Tu. Wm. Lasseter, 40, Ivy-street, Southsea J. Fothergill, 11, Stratton-street. J. Steel, 24, West Burton-st., Regent-rd W. Hadlast, A. Brown, 90, Woodhead-rd, London-rd R. Forster, 22, Tower-st., New Hendon J. Fawcett, 10, Claremont-terrace J. Bowie, 24, Lansdowne-street. Alt. M., 7.30. William Shirley, Coventry-road. JAMES GIBSON, G.S., 46, Derby-street, Newcastle-on-Tyne. W. BURLEY, G.S., 5, Imperial-arcade, Granville-st., Newington, Hull. HENRY NICHOLSON, G.S., Rodley, near Leeds. JOHN RICKARDS, G.S., 26, Oxford-street, Wednesbury. WILLIAM SCULLY, G.S., 16, Queen-street, Droylsden, Manchester. NATHAN YATES, G.S., 17, Grafton-street, Bolton. STEPHEN GLADWIN, G.S., 6, Denmark-street, Darlington. THOMAS COOKE, G.S., Y.M.C Association, Camden-buildings, JOHN ANDERSON, G.S., Crown Smith Works, Coatbridge. JOHN GRUBB, G.S., Windmill House, Mill-lane, Stockton-on-Tees. T. C. HOBSON, G.S., 3, America-street, Tunstall, Stoke-on- C. RICHARDSON, F.S., 3, Shandoor-place, Edinburgh. SONS OF TEMPERANCE THE Mutual Permanent Building Society. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' (Incorporated under the Building Societies' Act, 1874.) This Society has been started chiefly for the purpose of enabling Teetotallers, and especially Members of the Order, to Purchase Houses for their own occupation, or to put by a portion of their savings, whether large or small, in a perfectly safe and yet remunerative investment. Shares £25; payments 2/6 per month per share; may be taken up any time. Deposits received at 5 per cent. interest. Office Hours 9 till 6, Saturdays 9 till 2, or subscriptions may be paid on the First Tuesday in the month up till 8.30 p.m. Further information may be had on application either to Bro. J. P. HEATH, 23, Malham Road, Forest Hill, S.E., Chairman; Bro. H. DUNKLEY, 67, Clifton Street, E.C., Deputy Chairman: or Bro. W. JOHNSON, 17, Ironmonger Lane, E.C., Secretary. N.B.-The Rules provide that the entire management of the Society shall rema2 1 in the hands of Members of the Order. AGENTS WANTED in Unrepresented Districts. THE EQUITY Permanent Building Society, (Enrolled pursuant to Building Sooieties Act, 1874.) OFFICES: 7, ELY PLACE, HOLBORN CIRCUS, LONDON, E.C. Chairman of the Board, Mr. SAMUEL E. PLATT. Solicitor, G. READER, Esq. Surveyor, RoWLAND PLUMBE, Esq. The Office is open daily from 10 till 4. Saturday till 2. Subscription Night: 1st Thursday in the Month from 6 till 8. This Society embraces all the features of an Equitable Society, such as commanded the unqualified approval of the Royal Commission; affording on the one hand a reasonable rate of interest to Investors and Depositors, and on the other hand moderate charges to Borrowers. Shares: £60 68. 6d., or in fifths of £12 Is. 4d., may be paid up at any time, or may be realised by a Subscription of 10s. per month. Interest on Shares 5 per cent. compounded monthly, or 5 per cent. payable half-yearly. Interest on Deposits 4 per cent., payable half-yearly. **Subscriptions and Deposits withdrawable at short notice. Local Agents :-JNO. CLARKE, 87, Clarke-street, Stepney, E.; JOHN DUNKLEY, 14, Prothero-road, Fulham New Town, S.W.; W. Rowe, 13, Durhamroad, Holloway, N.; W. J. MAY, 34, Brassey-square, Shaftesbury-park, S.W., of whom every information can be obtained; and of W. WIGHTMAN, Secretary. Journal: The Organ of the Leeds Amalgamated Friendly Society. Edited by T. BALLAN STEAD. Published on the First Friday in each Month. Price One Penny. The "Journal" will be sent to any part of the United Kingdom, post free, for 14d. per month, or 1s. 6d. per annum, prepaid by Postal Order to the Publisher Orders for One Dozen and upwards (9d. per 13 copies) sent to 0. ATTACK, Publisher, 51, Cobourgstreet, Leeds, not later than the 28th of the preceding month, will receive prompt attention. "The Friendly Societies' Journal" has received favourable notice from the Magazines published by the most influential Friendly Societies in England, and also from a large number of popular provincial newspapers. FACT, FUN, AND FICTION. SAVED АТ LAST, And other Original Temperance Readings, Grave and Gay, for the PLATFORM AND FIRESIDE, being EVANS' TEMPERANCE ANNUAL, 1883 (SEVENTH SEASON). CONTENTS. SAVED AT LAST; a Blue Ribbon Ballad. By CRYSTAL PEN. UNNEIGHBOURLY NEIGHBOURS; or, the Unfriendliness of Liquor Selling. 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