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Article XVI. 



On the Utility of thofe Clubs called by the Name 

 of Friendly Societies, /';; Country Pari/bes. 



Gentlemen, 



1HAVE been a Subfcriber to your Society from 

 its firft Inftitution, although, from the remote- 

 nefs of my fituation, it has not been in my power 

 to attend more than one of your meetings. Ha- 

 ving however conftantly received your Annual 

 Premium Books, I have with pleafure feen a num- 

 ber of the premiums judicioufly offered, not only far 

 the advancement of Agriculture, Planting, &c. but 

 alfo as rewards for long-continued Induftry and 

 good Behaviour in Servants, &c. 



As I venerate every attempt, either in Societies 

 or in Individuals, to promote ufeful knowledge, 

 improvements in the neceflary arts, and happi- 

 nefs in collective and civil Society, I wilh to 

 point out one fubjecl: which feems in a particular 

 manner to merit your attention and encourage- 

 ment: 



This is, the eftabliftiment of Parochial Friendly 

 Societies among handicrafts-men and poor labour- 

 ers. 



