[The following note of previous editions of the Law relating 
to Friendly Societies may he interesting :— 
First edition—By John Tidd Pratt, Esq. (10 Geo. 4, 
c. 56) ----- - published 1829 
Second edition—By the same(including4&5 WilL 
4, c. 40) 1834 
Third edition—(Same Acts) 1838 
Fourth edition—(Dit o) 1843 
First edition—By William Tidd Pratt, Esq. (13 & 14 
Viet. c. 115 1850 
Second edition 1853 
Third edition - 1854 
Fourth edition (18 & 19 Viet. c. 63) ... 1855 
Fifth edition - - 1859 
Sixth edition - 1862 
Seventh edition 1867 
Eighth edition—By the present editor ... 1873 
Ninth edition—By the same (38 & 39 Viet. c. 60) - 1876]