Prov. G. M. Ashfield, of Pimlico, seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously.

Other speakers followed. The next business was the presentation of the testimonial to Mr. Rough.

The Chairman, in a feeling and appropriate address presented to Mr. Rough a patent lever gold watch, valued at twenty guineas, purchased by the voluntary subscriptions of members of the district. It bore the following inscription:-" Presented to James Rough, P.P.G.M., by the members of the N.L.D.M.U, as a testimony of their esteem, April, 30, 1861." At the request of the Chairman,

Mr. Hardwick read this inscription, beautifully engrossed on vellum, and inclosed in a handsome gilt frame,-"This testimonial records the presentation, on Tuesday, the 30th of April, 1861, of a valuable gold watch, to Past Provincial Grand Master James Rough, by the members of the North London District of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society, as a token of the kind remembrance and high esteem in which he is held by the members of that fraternity.

"JOHN HARRIS, P.G.M., JOHN DIPROSE, P.D.G.M., JAMES ROE, P.C.S." The watch was made by Mr. Samuel A. Brooks, of Northampton-square. It was a beautiful specimen of workmanship, "rimmed, capped, and jewelled in eight holes, with compensation balance, gold cases, dial," &c.

Mr. Rough, who was too much overcome to speak with his usual fluency, acknowledged the present, and trusted that as his brothers in the Order had thought his services worthy of record, he might always be found able and willing to do the work of the Society, and bear his testimony to its immense usefulness and paramount importance to working men.

P.G. Brooks moved, and P.D.G.M. Diprose seconded, a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which was carried by acclamation.

The Chairman returned thanks, and assured the meeting that he should be found ready, on all and every occasion, to advocate the Manchester Unity Friendly Society of Odd Fellows.

The choir then sung the national anthem, after which dancing commenced. The gay uniforms of the numerous volunteer members added greatly to the effect of the display.

P.P.G.M. Rough joined the Order in February, 1847, served as delegate at the district meetings for thirteen years past, on the Widow and Orphan Fund Committee for seven years, and acted as G.M. of the District in 1860 He represented his District at the Shrewsbury and Bolton A.M.C., and has on all occasions given satisfaction as lodge officer, and in all other capacities. He carried out succesfully a system of visiting all the lodges in the district, far and near, and is universally respected.

ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN AUSTRALIA.-Mr. John Coverlid, jun., P.G. of the Loyal Industry Lodge, Richmond, Victoria, has forwarded us a most interesting account of the progress of Odd-Fellowship at the Antipodes, together with a long-too long for our space-report of the anniversary fête held in the Port Philip District on February the 4th, and an account of an anniversary dinner of the members and friends of the Loyal Industry Lodge, Richmond, on February 14th. He says:-The colony of Victoria is divided into six Districts-viz., the Port Philip, the Corio, the Bendigo, the Castlemain, the Ballarat, and the Port Fairy. We have our G.M. and Board of Directors, and our A.M.C.s. We style ourselves the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Victoria, a title we have had some difficulty in getting recognized by the home authorities, who will persist in calling us the Victoria District, and which does not seem to sufficiently recognize our independence as a

state coequal, while desiring to remain on terms of strictest unity with yourselves. We have about five thousand members in the colony, about two thousand two hundred of whom belong to the Port Philip District. The Order is increasing rapidly, and our funds are in so satisfactory a position, that last year the interest from funds invested alone more than met all demands upon the Sick and Funeral Fund. I enclose you an account of the first anniversary of a new Lodge, which may help to give you some idea of how we are going a-head at this time, notwithstanding we are very particular whom we admit into our society. The name of every person proposed to become a member is bound by law to be sent to every Lodge within three miles, and upon the ballot being taken, one black ball in ten will exclude. The Forester's Society is also making extraordinary progress. Their low entrance fee, and absence of any such check as that we have, tends to bring great numbers into their rank. Our subscriptions are for the most part 1s. per week, and which insures £1 a week in sickness, £10 for a wife's, and £20 for a member's death, with medical attendance and medicine for members, their wives, and families. I dare say, a great deal of what I am telling you is known to you already, but my interest in the Order is such, and my desire to gain and communicate information so great I often fall into the belief that others feel the same. If this has been my fault on the present occasion, I must beg your kind indulgence.

SOUTH LONDON QUARTERLY MEETING.-The Quarterly Meeting of the South London District was held on Monday, March 25th, P.G.M. Burton in the chair. After the usual formal business, it was resolved that the experience of the district, as contained in the quinquennial returns, be compiled and published for the information of the members; and that the annual report of the experience of the District, prepared by C. S. Burgess, be printed, and a sufficient number sent to each Lodge in the District, to furnish every member thereof with a copy. The following is a summary of the state of the District funds: Incidental, £33 11s. 4d.; funeral, £3,160 14s. 6d.; widows and orphans, £5,477 1s. 8d.; distress, £134 15s. 5d.; total, £8,806 2s. 114d.

ANNIVERSARIES AND PRESENTATIONS.

ABERYSTWITH.-On Tuesday evening, April 2, a large and influential meeting of the members of the Rhydol and St. David's Lodges, was held for the purpose of presenting a testimonial to G.M. Henry Ogle Holmes. The presentation consisted of a handsome silver tray, furnished by N.G. Edward Mason, bearing the following inscription :-" Presented by the Brothers of the St. David's and Rhydol Lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, M.U., Aberystwith, to G.M. Henry Ogle Holmes, as a token of their marked approbation of his conduct as an officer, and in testimony of valuable services rendered by him to both Lodges.-January 24th, 1861." P.P.C.S. David Jenkins presided, and presented the testimony in a speech of much power and feeling. Mr. Holmes expressed his gratitude for the handsome compliment paid to him; and the evening was spent most pleasantly.

BOLTON. We have received the balance-sheet of the Orthodox Lodge for the six months ending June 27th, 1860, and are happy to perceive that the Lodge is in a good and improving state. It possesses 118 members, with a paid-up capital of £1835, being an average of upwards of £12 8s. per member. The sickness and mortality during the half-year have been considerably below the expected average, while the general rate of management expenses is on the most economical scale. We doubt not the forthcoming balance-sheet will exhibit equally satisfactory results.

BRYMBO, WREXHAM.-At the Prince of Wales Lodge, John James Mumford, Esq., M.D., was lately presented with a beautiful past officer's certificate, framed in a rich but neatly adorned gilt frame, voluntarily subscribed for by the members.

DUMFRIES.-On Friday, March 22, the members and friends of the Robert Burns Lodge celebrated their second anniversary, P.G. Kirk in the chair. In the course of the evening a presentation was made to P.P.G.M. Armstrong, the originator of the Lodge, consisting of a gold medal and massive chain. On the medal are the words-"Presented to P.P.G.M. John Armstrong, Penrith District, by the Loyal Robert Burns Lodge, Dumfries, I.O.F.M.U.F.S., as a token of respect for his invaluable services to the Lodge: March 22, 1861." The medal is partially clasped by a wreath of thistle-work, giving to it a rich effect, and the whole is beautifully executed. Many excellent addresses were delivered; and it is pleasant to record that the Robert Burns Lodge is prospering in a manner which reflects a high degree of credit on its officers and members.

NORTH LONDON.-The members and friends of the Marc Antony Lodge celebrated their anniversary on Thursday, April 25, by a friendly meeting at the Lodge-house, Earl Cathcart, Munster Street, Regent's Park, P.G. Bush in the chair, and P. G. Wilde in the vice-chair. There were present Mr. Charles Hardwick, Past Grand Master of the Order; Mr. J. Harris, G.M., and Mr. Diprose, D.G. M. of the District; Mr. G. F. Pardon, and many other active members of the metropolitan districts. Messrs. Hardwick, Harris, and Diprose spoke at length; and, in reply to the toast of the evening, P.P.G.M. Dansie, Sec. to the Lodge, gave a most satisfactory account of its present condition and future prospects.

NORTH LONDON.-The officers of the District, together with officers and members of the other Districts, paid a visit to the Countess of Darlington Lodge on Wednesday evening, April 24. Among the speakers were P.G.M Hardwick, who, in an eloquent and lengthy address, advocated the claims of the Society; Mr. John Harris, Prov. G. M.; Mr. Diprose, D.G.M.; Mr. Barnes, G. M. of Pimlico; Mr. G. F. Pardon; Mr. Parncutt, Sec. of the Ledge; Mr. Price, of the Marc Antony; and many other well-known members of the Order. The band of the Victoria Rifles delighted the numerous audience by several excellent performances.

NORWICH.-On Tuesday evening, April 9th, the anniversary dinner of the Loyal Amicable Lodge was held at the Bell Hotel. About 120 members and friends were present, presided over by the Sheriff of Norwich (D. Dalrymple, Esq., M.D.). The vice presidents were Mr. A. Morgan and Mr. Hyams. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, came that of "the Bishop and Clergy," which was responded to by the Rev. Bell Cooke and the Rev. Mr. Hildyard. The Chairman said he had then come to the principal feature of the evening -that of a presentation of a portrait and testimonial to P.P.G.M. Bryant Allen. After eulogising the course of conduct Mr. Allen had pursued as a citizen of Norwich, he said, the Lodge was not contented with merely having a portrait of Mr. Allen hung on the wall, but wished to show a further testimony of their regard, and the committee had selected for that purpose a first-rate English gold watch. Mr. Allen gratefully acknowledged the compliment paid to him by the Sheriff; he had frequently been complimented as an "OddFellow," but as a citizen, and coming from such a citizen, he never before had been so highly honoured. He hoped he should never prove himself unworthy of this handsome testimonial, and good wishes. The portrait alluded to by the chairman, was painted by Mr. Sands, of Norwich, and is considered an excellent likeness.