Presentation To Brother Ackland.

the happy tact of satisfying all concerned , and had thus surrounded himself with a host of friends . He had not only succeeded in making substantial profit for the employers by whom he had been engaged , earning their hearty goodwill for the services he had rendered them , but he had also earned the hearty goodwill of all with whom he had come into contact by his urbanity , ability , and admirable business

judgment . He ( the speaker ) had no hesitation in saying thafc the house in which they were now assembled had taken a step in advance in securing the services of a manager who is so universally esteemed ; and he felt Bro . Ackland wonld not only maintain the prestige he had gained in the past , but would do his utmost to raise the Manchester to the position of one of the best and most successful

hotels in Loudon . He then begged Brother Ackland s acceptance of a slight testimonial of their esteem and regard , aud hoped be would value it , not merely for its in . fcrinsio worth , but as an expression of their genuine and heartfelt esteem . Amidst loud cheering , the chairman then presented to Bro . Ackland a magnificent silver claret jug , liohly chased , and

bearing a suitable inscription , together wifch a cheque for a hundred guineas , and a valuable bracelet for Mrs . Ackland . After the applause had subsided , Bro . Ackland suitably acknowledged the compliment which had been paid to his wife and himself , and observed that the expressions of their kindness were far greater than he had expected , and were , therefore , all the more gratifying . He was extremely

grateful to his many friends , who had done so much in getting up this splendid testimonial , and felt it a great honour to be favoured with so large and influential a company on that occasion . It was quite refreshing to see so many of his old acquaintances , whose friendship he hoped he might long continue to deserve , and he assured them all he should strive to do so in his new sphere of labour .

Ifc ia proposed to erect a Kursaal off the Chain Pier , which will be a great improvement to the town of Brighton . The entrance to the Pier will be widened 14 feet . The promenade will be 116 feet wide , and at the head a construction , 630 feet long from east to west , and 148 feet wide .

Bro . Alderman H . Cox ( Chairman Royal Aquarium ) , was elected Mayor of Brighton for the ensuing year , bat the worthy brother being unable to attend tbe Committee through indisposition , the late Mayor , Bro . Alderman Halletfc , proceeded to his residence , where he was invested , and the customary declaration was made . The

thanks of the Council were unanimously voted to the late Mayor , Bro . Alderman Hallefct , and the Mayoress , for services rendered , and in recognition of the efficient manner in which he had discharged his duties during hia year of office . Bro . Halletfc has been twice Mayor of Brighton .

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