your own, whose object is to administer mutual aid in time of need, will not the less have fulfilled that object because, as in the present instance, they may administer aid where there is little prospect of its being reciprocated-to those who are among the most destitute children of humanity. Again, gentlemen, I beg to thank you for your kind donation, and to say that the Committee and Children are exceedingly obliged to you." In addition to this very pleasing and highly gratifying acknowledgment of our kind feeling for the future welfare and prosperity of the Institution, the Chairman (the above named Rev. Gentleman) in his address to the highly respectable audience (who were assembled to hear the examination of the children) after acknowledging various contributions to the funds of the charity, spoke in the following terms of ours :"Lastly, I would allude to another munificent contribution, of which mention has just been made out of doors, and which came from a body who, I hardly know why, choose to designate themselves "Odd Fellows."-(Laughter.) A deputation from them recently waited on the Committee, and expressed a wish to be allowed to join the intended procession. Some inquiry was, of course, made into their constitution and their object; the deputation replied that they were a philanthropic body, and that their object was to contribute to the funds of the charity. Of course, the Committee felt no difficulty in acceding to their request; and if contributing to the charity the handsome sum of near five hundred pounds, is a symptom of Odd Fellowship, I can only say, they hope there are some more Odd Fellows to be found in the world."(Cheers and laughter.) The Procession then retired to the Dog and Partridge Bowling Green, on the Stretford road, where a collection amounting to £26. 3s. 94d. was made, in aid of the subscription, which amounted in the whole (and for particulars see below) to £406. 18s. 1d. The bands took the centre of the green, and after an appropriate air had been played the members separated and partook of refreshment. After the procession had again been formed, it proceeded, accompanied by the firemen and special constables, to St. Ann's Square, where, after the bands had played a national air, it broke up. Upon the whole this procession has had a most favourable effect in Manchester, considering the unpleasantness that has for some time been existing; but we are most happy to say, now entirely done away with; and we feel convinced that it will have a tendency to make our Institution more generally known, and, of course, more duly appreciated. It appears the Committee for the Deaf and Dumb School felt deeply obliged for our endeavours to aid the charity, as, on the very day it took place, they held an Extraordinary Committee Meeting, at which the following Resolution was unanimously agreed to, which, together with the name and amount contributed by each individual Lodge, was published in the newspapers, and they likewise sent a copy of the Resolution to each Lodge: : At an extraordinary Meeting of the Committee of the Deaf and Dumb, held in the New School, at Old Trafford, this 21st day of June, 1837, The Rev. R. PARKINSON, M. A., in the Chair; Contributions from the various Lodges of the Manchester District of the Manchester Unity of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, amounting in the whole to £406. 18s. 14d. having been announced, It was moved by JAMES COLLIER HARTER, Esq., seconded by JOHN "That the sincere and grateful thanks of this Committee be presented to the Manchester District of the Manchester Unity of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, for their munificent contribution to the funds of the Deaf and Dumb School; and that the Secretary be requested to convey the expression of the same to the several Lodges." (Signed) 7 R. PARKINSON, Chairman. £. s. d. 10 10 0 10 10 0 10 10 0 Contributions from the following Lodges of the Manchester Unity of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Name of Lodge. Where held. Saint Peter Do. 10 10 0 Sir John Moore.. Do. 4 6 6 6 11 6 Do..... Do 10 10 U .... Regulator Veteran Do . ...... Salford. 10 10 0 Duke of Sussex.. Do. 5 5 0 5 5 0 0 12 6 Do 4 17 0 1 10 0 .... Trafford 0 Good Intent 10 0 Miners.. Peel Green . Blackley.... 0 6 0 } Farmers Humanity Gortonian Croft's Bank 2 1 Eccles Gorton 00100 2 1230 0 0 10 0 ...... JOSHUA LINGARD, M. A., Honorary Secretary. The 22 Lodges first on the list are entitled to 22 votes, and the money contributed in addition will give 14 votes more to the Manchester and Salford District Officers, for the time being, so long as the charity or the Institution is in being. Thus an opportunity is afforded of their assisting any of their brethren who may be so unfortunately situated as to have any of their children claimants for the benefits of the charity, which is not confined alone to this county, but extends to all the neighbouring We remain, Gentlemen, yours, fraternally, EDWARD K. DAVIS, PROV. G. M. *We have also the gratification of stating, that at the election which took place on that occa sion of the additional number of children, the five candidates of the six that were supported by the 22 Lodges, and the Manchester and Salford District Officers, were elected. This, of course, could not have been done by our individual votes, but Mr. Bateman said the Committee would have great pleasure, at any time, in using every endeavour, on their parts, to procure the election of any candidates recommended by our Society. Bud of Clarence.. Do. 3 15 0 1 14 0 1 7 0 Cavendish Do. . Do... 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 12 6 CAUTION AGAINST BURNING EFFIGIES. [As a convincing proof that our Institution is held in some degree of estimation by Government, and that as long as we act upon our present philanthropic principles, we may not only be able to meet peaceably in our Lodges, and free from any unwarranted interruption, but that we may, at all times, safely calculate upon being protected by the laws of our country, we insert a placard, given under the authority of the Magistrates of Huddersfield. The deputies present at the last A. M. C. will, no doubt, remember that several dissatisfied persons in the Huddersfield District, carried their opposition to the District Officers so far, as to do all in their power to intimidate them,-nay, even formed processions to carry their effigies to be burnt at a funeral pile; this caution was issued by the Magistrates to prevent a recurrence of such disgraceful practices in future.-N. B. On Tuesday, July 4th, one person was fined £5. 10s. for the non-observance of such caution. We are happy to say, since which time, the disturbance has ceased to exist.] WHEREAS, crowds of people have assembled opposite the houses of several individuals in the Neighbourhood of HUDDERSFIELD, and have put such individuals in great bodily fear, by carrying in Procession EFFIGIES of their persons, and afterwards Burning them in the street, WE, (the Magistrates acting in this Division) do hereby Give Notice, that all persons doing any such acts, or taking part therein, are Rioters and Disturbers of the Public Peace, and liable to be proceeded against as such: And we further Give Notice, that in case any person or persons shall hereafter be found joining in such Unlawful Processions, or making or burning any such Effigies, we shall immediately cause such person or persons to be taken into custody, and dealt with according to Law, as Rioters and Disturbers of the Public Peace. Given under our Hands at Huddersfield, this twenty-seventh day of June, 1837. JOSEPH WALKER. TO THE EDITOR AND COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE GENTLEMEN, MAGAZINE. ALLOW me, through the medium of your very excellent, interesting, and instructive periodical, to make a few remarks, or rather a short ESSAY ON THE WORD LOVE. There is hardly a word in our English vocabulary, that possesses such a happy combination of meaning and effect, as is associated and attendant on the word Love. I know of none that is so well adapted, and so admirably calculated to work upon the mind, and to touch the heart, with such power, effect, and forcibility, as when we come to speak on something connected with love, whatever be its nature, whether relating to the gentle sex, country, friends, or whatever object we love sincerely, affectionately, ardently, and intensely. I shall, in a very brief and cursory manner, look at the most formidable suggestions that may naturally occur to every rational and philosophical mind, in contemplating the different bearings of this word. The first sense in which we may look at this word, and which so many think it is directly and almost exclusively to refer to, is that of love, affection, esteem, respect, admiration, and intimacy that may exist between two of the opposite sexes in their friendship and attachment to each other; by their friendly and social converse; or in their sequestered and retired walk over the verdant mead, or by the rippling rill; in the shady grove, or by the side of some pleasant and translucent water. Who, that has arrived at manhood, cannot call to mind occurrences similar to these, when he has been smitten by Cupid's dart, and when the sweet pleasures of love have throbbed in his heart, when he was wont to admire some fair, cheerful and blooming maiden, and who possessed such fascinating charms, and almost persuaded himself that without her company he would never be able to make himself happy and comfortable,—and when an intimacy has been gained, I say what words would be adequate to describe the feelings, emotions, and proud exultations of his heart-what has given him more joy and pleasure, than being in the company of his beloved friend? Can he forget the kind and reciprocal intercourse they used to enjoy, when in some lovely lawn, where grew the hawthorn, the modest woodbine, the sweet honeysuckle, and the more oderiferous scent of the rose, which exhaled so rich and fragrant a perfume,-and where were seen the towering elm, the stately oak, and the bending willow,-where he used to tell his plaintive tale, his flattering prospects, his daring adventures, and the sincerity of his motives,-but what told so plainly, sincerely, and forcibly to the heart, than the gentle pressure of the hand, accompanied with the simple but affective and successful words," I love." Here is eloquence more persuasive and touching to the heart, than all that talent, erudition, and learning could achieve, or even the rhetorical powers of a Cicero, Demosthenes, or a Brougham, could accomplish by their great powers. Henry Kirke White has beautifully expressed himself on this subject, in one of his miscellaneous poems, the first stanza beginning with "Why should I blush to own I love? That virtue holds my heart in thrall ?" But the delicacy of the subject forbids me to say more, I will hasten to other views of the subject. Love of country! How is it that we feel such respect and preferred veneration for the place of our nativity, and the land of our birth? When called upon to leave it, how acute and sensitive the pain,-how powerful and parylizing the smoke, -how poignant the distress, when about to leave the scenes of fond remembrance, where the sports of childhood, the frolics of youth, and the more daring and impendant adventures of manhood; it has been truly said, "There is a land, of ev'ry land the pride, Beloved by heaven, o'er all the world beside." What is the feelings of our mind when called upon to leave relations, companions, and friends-those with whom we used to be on such social terms-those to whom we were so closely allied-those whom we have passed so many pleasant, cheerful, and happy hours together, enjoying their sweet converse and instructions,-what makes it so sorrowful in parting with them, but the love we have unto them? "Oh! cutting, trying stroke indeed, When we are called to part." What is that emulates the literary character, and impels him forward in his laborious JOHN CLARK, Junr. SKETCHES OF POETRY AND POETS, BY GEO. P. JENNINGS. No. V.-ALEXANDER POPE. ALEXANDER POPE was born in Lombard-street, London, on the 21st of May, 1688. His father was a linen draper, and had acquired considerable affluence by trade; both father and mother were papists. Pope was from his birth of a remarkably delicate and tender constitution, and the extreme difficulty found in rearing him must account for the small pains taken in early years to provide for his education; and the first rudiments of learning seem to have been bestowed upon him by the kindness of an aunt. About the age of eight, he was placed under the tuition of a Romish Priest, who instructed him in the elements of Latin and Greek: from thence he was removed to another school at Twyford, near Winchester, (also kept by a catholic,) and here the first signs of a poetical disposition showed themselves. He was much struck by reading Ogilby's Homer, and formed a kind of play from some portions of it, intermixed with several verses of his own, which was performed by the boys of the school, the gardener belonging to the establishment taking the part of Ajax. When he was about twelve years of age he quitted school, and went home to Binfield, in Windsor Forest, whither his father had retired from business, with a large fortune; for which, it is said, he found no better means of investment than locking it up in a chest, and taking, from time to time, what he required for various expences, so that it is no wonder that his property was considerably diminished (indeed it was almost consumed) before it came into the possession of his son. Here our poet continued to study Latin and Greek, though his studies were conducted in so desultory a manner, that he never was, properly speaking, a good classical scholar. A great portion of his time was spent in reading English literature, and about this time, when scarcely twelve years old, he wrote his first poetical composition,— In the few following years after this he scribbled in all styles, and upon almost all subjects. He wrote a comedy, a tragedy, an Epic poem, and scraps, ad infinitum ; and, as he afterwards said, he "thought himself the greatest genius that ever was.". But at the age of seventeen his career, as a poet, may be said to have commenced in good earnest; and in 1709, he published his "Pastorals," and began to frequent Will's VOL. 4-No. 8-3 A |