Note 1135 — PART IV. From the Reformation to the present time. (continued 8)

Of two of these we learn, that the first was established on the 1st. of June 1795 for a hundred members, who receive relief in sickness, lying-in, old age, and upon the death of their husbands. The fund is supported by a small monthly payment of their own, and annual subscriptions from honorary members.—The second beneficial society for the same number of poor women, (100;) was established July 1, 1799, affording the same allowances to them, except the pension in old age, which it was found by experience could not be supported without the assistance of many honorary members. It was hoped that this society would be able to support itself; in which case the advantages resulting from it might have been extended to any number of poor women who might choose to embrace them. But either the allowance must be still further reduced, or the monthly payment increased, before it will be released from the necessity of requiring at least occasional benefactions.—It is to be hoped therefore that it will not fail of obtaining every necessary aid and support.