Hand-book on friendly societies1880 |
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Page 13
... not possessed of sufficient capital may be enabled through the means of those Societies to secure relief in case of sickness , & c . , and inasmuch as it is the working classes who chiefly compose those Societies , and who therefore de- 13.
... not possessed of sufficient capital may be enabled through the means of those Societies to secure relief in case of sickness , & c . , and inasmuch as it is the working classes who chiefly compose those Societies , and who therefore de- 13.
Page 17
... means of obtaining an honest livelihood . How many young men do we find spending their time and money in places of amusement , which only gratify the mind for a short time , and perhaps the mind ( as it often does ) gets so initiated ...
... means of obtaining an honest livelihood . How many young men do we find spending their time and money in places of amusement , which only gratify the mind for a short time , and perhaps the mind ( as it often does ) gets so initiated ...
Page 23
... means , to join a Friendly Society , which , I have no doubt , will make them better sons , better husbands , better fathers , and better members of society . I have also to express a hope that although there may be some drawbacks in ...
... means , to join a Friendly Society , which , I have no doubt , will make them better sons , better husbands , better fathers , and better members of society . I have also to express a hope that although there may be some drawbacks in ...
Page 31
... means of collectors . " The simple fact of the Earl of Lichfield having made such a speech in the House of Lords is a sufficient guarantee of the correctness of his statements , which I have no doubt would have been instantly ...
... means of collectors . " The simple fact of the Earl of Lichfield having made such a speech in the House of Lords is a sufficient guarantee of the correctness of his statements , which I have no doubt would have been instantly ...
Page 32
... mean no other than simple loss and penury to all those that join such Societies . On the one hand there is waste and extravagance , which is in the highest degree culpable ; and on the other hand a consequent deprivation , which is as ...
... mean no other than simple loss and penury to all those that join such Societies . On the one hand there is waste and extravagance , which is in the highest degree culpable ; and on the other hand a consequent deprivation , which is as ...
Common terms and phrases
according Acts of Parliament actuaries amendment amount application appointed assets and liabilities Assistant Registrar assumed authorised Bank of England Bank of Ireland benefits assured birth or death cent Channel Islands Chief Registrar cieties committee of management consent copy court Court of Session dispute District entitled to receive exceeding Friendly Societies Act funeral donation Funeral Fund George Bailey give interest invested Ireland join a Friendly Leeke live meeting member or person members of Friendly ment mortgage number of members paid payable payment period person claiming Poor Law pounds present value Principal Act principles proceeding public auditor rate of mortality rates of contribution receipt registered as branches registered office registered Society registry resolution respect Scotland secretary secure sick pay sick relief Sick Visitor sickness and mortality six months Societies registered Society or Branch sub-section superannuation tions Treasury Regulation trustees valuation valuer week
Popular passages
Page 58 - In this Act, if not inconsistent with the context, the following terms have the meanings hereinafter respectively assigned to them ; that is to say, "Foreign state...
Page 78 - ... in any court of law or equity, touching or concerning the property, right, or claim...
Page 68 - Wilfully neglects or refuses to do any act or to furnish any information required for the purposes of this Act by the chief or any other registrar or other person authorized under this Act, or does any act or thing forbidden by this Act: (c.) Makes a return or wilfully furnishes information in any respect false or insufficient.
Page 83 - Offence be committed to the Common Gaol or House of Correction, there to be kept...
Page 80 - An inspector appointed under this section may require the production of all or any of the books and documents of the society, and may examine on oath its officers, members, agents, and servants in relation to its business, and may administer such oath accordingly.
Page 87 - ... as may be present in person or by proxy (in cases where by the regulations of the company proxies are allowed) at any general meeting of which notice specifying the intention to propose such resolution has been duly given...
Page 66 - ... verify the same with the accounts and vouchers relating thereto, and shall either sign the same as found by them to be correct, duly vouched, and in accordance with law...
Page 81 - Trade may require for the purpose of showing that the applicants have...
Page 65 - The right of one fifth of the total number of members, or of one hundred members in the case of a society of one thousand members and not exceeding ten thousand, or of five hundred members in the case of a society of more than ten thousand members, to apply to the chief registrar, or in...
Page 66 - Every trade union registered under this Act shall have a registered office to which all communications and notices may be addressed...