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with me while I speak for any sins of omission or commission of which I may be guilty ; for I speak not of and for myself alone , for though I shall endeavour to express my own sentiments , I speak also in the character of the mouthpiece of the lodge , and as the representative of the
feelings of its members . Had I the oratory of Demosthenes , backed by the reasoning of Plato , and the learning of Socrates , I should not be able to do more than justice to the subject in hand , but although I have not these qualities , I do possess the qualities of genuineness and
sincerity , and must rely upon them to enable me to perform my task aright . I assure you I highly appreciate the honour you have done me in selecting me to present the testimonial to our Bro . Stacey ; but although I do so , I must say that I also look upon the privilege as being my
right ; I feel entitled to it because I am the oldest P . M . of the lodge next to Bro . Stacey himself , and therefore , though not qualified by talents to do it , I was so through the length of time during which I have had the opportunity of appreciating his good qualities and his good
services . In the performance of his duty a man will be influenced by the character of the duty , or by his own temper or disposition , and where there is a hard duty to be performed one man may take it as a matter of fact , and although doing it well he may lack eneigy ; others might
forget the hard and fast duty in the ardour of their dispositions , but for myself I will endeavour to steer a middle course . The duty I have to perform is not like that of a commander leading the devoted band on to storm a breach or to a forlorn hope , who must feel that however
victorious he may be he will scatter death , desolation , and misery around him . I have the pleasure of leading on a compact and united band to a victory not to be gained by them , but already gained by our worthy Secretary , by his excellent fulfilment of the duties of his post , and
the kindness and urbanity of his manners . I followed him in the chair . It was a great privilege to follow such a Master , not that I could excel or even emulate him , but having such an excellent example before me , and such excellent advice to follow , it would
have been hard to go out of the path of duty . No words of my own could so well express the sentiments of the lodge towards him as the words inscribed upon the testimonial , which , I think , are exhaustive on that subject , and reflect great credit on those who composed them . They
are as follows : — " This testimonial , together with a silver inkstand , and a clock and bronzes , was presented by the brethren of the St . James ' s Union Lodge , No . iSo , to Bro . Henry Alfred Staeey , P . M ., P . Z ., at the lodge meeting held at the Freemasons' Hall , Great
Queenstreet , on the 13 th January , 1874 , in testimony of their appreciation of his valuable services as Honorary Secretary for the past 14 years ; for the uniform acts of kindness and urbanity of manner he has at all times evinced during his long connection with the lodge , extending over a
period of 25 years ; and also for tht interest he has displayed upon all occasions in the promulgation of Freemasonry . Signed , on behalf of the brethren , Alfred Stoner , P . M ., P . Z ., Treas . ; H . T . Robinson , P . M ., Hon . Secretary . " Bro . Stacey , in the name of the lodge I have
very great pleasure in presenting you with this slight mark of their esteem , and may the recollection of this often tend to alleviate any troubles of mind you may occasionally feel , and add a pleasure to your path through life . In handing it down to your children I trust that they may
profit by the excellent example you have given them . I trust that your connection with us may be long , and that when at length your mortal term is ended you may ascend to the great lodge above , where the world ' s great : architect " lives and reigns for ever . " Bro . Stacey : — " W . M ., S . and J . W ., Bro . Jackson , and
brethren , I am extremel y sorry that I am not good at making a speech , and that I really cannot find words to express to you my feelings on the present occasion . It is five and twenty years ago since I was initiated in this lodge , and I amnow the only one out of the then members of this lodge remaining alive . I have taken a rather active part in the concerns of the lodge ;
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for love I have done it ; solely and purely for love of Freemasonry and admiration of it . I have always felt an interest in the prosperity of this lodge , and in making the members of the lodge comfortable . I may say that since I have joined the lodge I have seen some 3 60 gentlemen
initiated into it , but I am sure I never expected that you would have deemed me worthy of this handsome testimonial for my past services . Words fail me to express my feelings . Believe me that I am extremely obliged to you , and I shall always highly value this testimony of your
approval , and I do more sincerely thank you for your kindness to me . " The lodge then voted five guineas to the Royal Benevolent Institution , Bro . Storer being about to act as Steward at the next festival . At the conclusion of the business of the evening the brethren adjourned to a
sumptuous repast , to which some go brethren sat down among whom were the following visitors Bros . C . J . Matier , P . G . W . Greece , and P . G . Steward , Scotland ; T . Beard , P . M . 101 ; McGill , 347 ; Jonas , 742 ; Blundell , 742 ; Styles , Smart , Hughes , Laycon , Gallico ,
Kempster , Coulton , W . W . Browne , Koch , J . H . Stacey , Edenherm , Moore , Harding , Perry , B . W . Perry , Baylis , Taylor , Binckes , Baxter , Noyes , Godfrey , South , Allen , Taylor , and Willment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded in a very generous spirit ,
and we regret that we have not space for the many excellent speeches which were made in connection with them . Suffice it is to say that on the toast " Prosperity to the Masonic Charities , " being proposed , coupled with the name of Bro . Binckes , that worthy brother , with his usual
untiring energy , failed not to seize the occasion to point out to young Masons their duties as regards their great institutions . Without wishing to prejudice them in favour of that to which he is especially attached , he urged them to give to all , but on no account to forget the Boys '
School , that being the only unendowed institution , and being at the same time a very important one as it must be regarded as a nursery of future Freemasons . He pointed out , as he never fails to do , that though there were about 40 , 000 or 45 , 000 Freemasons , the Masonic Charities were
in the main supported by some five or six thousand of that number and the remaining say five and thirty thousand might be sure that he would never relax his efforts to gain them also as practical supporters of the institutions for which it was both his duty and his pleasure to
plead . This is but a slight sketch of a very excellent speech , but then Bro . Binckes always does speak well and verv much to the purpose . During the evening there was some very excellent music , both vocal and instrumental , contributed bv the members of the lodge . We
cannot close our report without bearing our testimony to the great ability with which Bro . Gallico , though a foreigner , conducted the affairs of the evening both in the lodge-room and at the banquet table , and can but foresee that he will be a worthy successor to his predecessor .
SOUTH SHIELDS . —St . Hilda ' s Lodge ( No . 240 ) . —On Wednesday , January 7 th , the Worshipful Master , Officers , and brethren of St . Hilda ' s Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons , held their annual festival of Mr . J . Butchbys ' , Golden Lion Hotel , King-street , South Shields . There was a numerous attendance of the
brethren , and it is only due to Mr . and Mrs . Butchby , the host and hostess , to say that the entertainment provided for the several guests was of the most recherche character , and well merited the encomiums so liberall y bestowed . Bro . R . E . Thomson , W . M ., occupied the chair ,
Bro . J . S . Wilson , S . W . in the vice chair . There were also present , Rev . D . E . Evans , Chaplain ; Past Masters Wm . Wright . J . Hinde , G . Lawson , J . Ditchburne , J . S . Denham , Thomas Potter , St . Hilda ' s Lodge ; W . Brignal , jun ., P . M . Marquis Granby Lodge , 12 4 , Durham ; J . Ward , W . M ., Past Master ; Brown , St .
Georges Lodge , North Shieids ; J . T . Dickinson , W . M ., Past Master , Hope ; and E . Foster , and T . Baker , St . Bede ' s Lodge , Jarrow ; G . C . Scarlaw , ao 8 , Scotland ; Claughton , J . W . ; T . G . Mabane , S . D . ; J . J . Athey , I G . ; J . H . Morton , T . Lumney , Stewards ; G . S Shotton , Secretary , and others . In the absence
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of the Past Master Roddam , the duties connected with the office of Director of Ceremonies were ably discharged by Past Masters Lawson and Ditchburn , who were most attentive in looking after the requirements of the company . On the
removal of the cloth , the chairman rose amid applause to give the first toast— " The Queen , " but previous to doing so expressed the high satisfaction he had in seeing so large an attendance of the brethren . The toast was received with
applause . The chairman next gave the " Princess of Wales and the Royal Family . " He then gave " Army , Navy and Volunteers , including therewith the health of Lieutenant Mabane , of the Third Durham Artillery Volunteers , " who responded . The Chairman next
gave the " Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , " The Most Hon . the Marquess of Ripon , and the officers of the Grand Lodge , " " The R . W . Provincial Grand Master of Durham , Bro . John Fawcett , " and " The Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , " associating
thereunto the names of Bro . Brignal , P . G . R ., and Bro . Denham , P . G . W ., who responded . The Chairman then gave " R . W . Prov . Grand Master of Northumberland , the Right Hon . Earl Percy , M . P ., and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge . " " The Health of the Worshipful
Master of St . Hilda ' s Lodge was next given , and was received with cheers , accompanied by the best wishes of the brethren for the success of Bro . P ... E , Thomson , who made an appropriate response , in which he spoke of the many excellencies of Freemasonry , and of his earnest desire
to maintain the pre-eminence of the lodge and generally of the Craft . The following toasts were afterwards given and responded to : — " The Health of the I . P . M . of St . Hilda ' s Lodge . Bro . Potter , " " The Visiting Lodges , " " The Officers of St . Hilda ' s Lodge , " " Our Absent Brethren , "
and others . After spending an exceedingly pleasant evening , the brethren separated in love and harmony . BIRKENHEAD . —Mersey Lodge ( No . 477 ) . — The annual installation in connection with this lodge in Cheshire , took place on Monday
afternoon , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Chambers , 55 > Argyle-street , Birkenhead . Bro . J . Griffiths , W . M ., opened the lodge , and there were present to assist Bros . R ; Gracie , P . M . ; S . Jones , I . P . M . ; H . Martin , P . M . ; J . M . Radcliffe , P . M ., ( acting Treasurer ) ; J . Adams , S . D . ; T .
Dixon , Sec . ; D . Fraser , I . G . ; W . M . Asher , D . C ; and T . Rodan , Tyler . The members present were , Bros . T . Brown , H . Sabine , W . Pulford , E . P . Haddon , W . Lockyer , J . H . Browne , G . Nelson , J . Jones , W . Bennett , E . Evans , W . Simms , J . Eccles , J . Houston , D .
H . Whalley , R . Humphreys , J . Woolley , J . Penin , W . J . Lee , P . B . Hollyoake , J . Williams , R . Ridyard , R . Rhodes , W . Hopkinson , J . S . CIswett , G . Cook , C . Marsh , W . H . Hume , T . E . Tomlinson , J . Rice , J . Thompson , H . E . Field , J . Ibeson , A . Mitchell , and W . Worrall , jun . There were present as visitors W . Bulley ,
P . P . J . G . D . ; W . P , Piatt , P . P . J . G . W . ; A . Samuels , W . M . 1350 ; T . Leighton , P . M . 1035 ; E . Davies , S . W . 605 ; J : J ; Rose , W . M . 249 ; E . Jones , 605 ; J . J . Aden , 605 ; J . B . Jackson , 216 ; W . Lownsborough , 823 ; J . Acton 823 ; W . H . Cooper , 823 , W . Bulley , jun ., 537 ; and D . J . Little , 1021 . After Messrs . J . Smith , Hamilton , Blenchley , and Baird had been
initiated by Bro . J . Griffiths , W . M ., the chair of Installing Master was taken by Bro . W . P . Piatt , P . P . J . G . W . ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro . E . G . Willoughby , P . M ., through illness ) , who proceeded to place Bro . R . Gracie , P . M ., in the position of W . M . for the ensuing year . The whole of the ceremony was performed in a most effective manner , and the
charge given by him to the following officers , invested by the W . M ., were equally impressive and complete . —Bros . J . Griffiths , I . P . M . ; D . Fraser , S . W . ; T . Dixon , J . W . ; J . M . Radcliffe , W . M . 605 , Treas . ; S . Jones , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Pulford , S . D . ; W . M . Asher , J . D . ; R .
Rhodes , I . G . ; A . Mitchell , D . C ; W . H . Forde , S . S . ; W . Worral , jun . Bro . T . Roda was again unanimously re-elected and invested Tyler of the lodge . After several communications and propositions has been attended to , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . An excellent installation banquet was subsequently served at
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with me while I speak for any sins of omission or commission of which I may be guilty ; for I speak not of and for myself alone , for though I shall endeavour to express my own sentiments , I speak also in the character of the mouthpiece of the lodge , and as the representative of the
feelings of its members . Had I the oratory of Demosthenes , backed by the reasoning of Plato , and the learning of Socrates , I should not be able to do more than justice to the subject in hand , but although I have not these qualities , I do possess the qualities of genuineness and
sincerity , and must rely upon them to enable me to perform my task aright . I assure you I highly appreciate the honour you have done me in selecting me to present the testimonial to our Bro . Stacey ; but although I do so , I must say that I also look upon the privilege as being my
right ; I feel entitled to it because I am the oldest P . M . of the lodge next to Bro . Stacey himself , and therefore , though not qualified by talents to do it , I was so through the length of time during which I have had the opportunity of appreciating his good qualities and his good
services . In the performance of his duty a man will be influenced by the character of the duty , or by his own temper or disposition , and where there is a hard duty to be performed one man may take it as a matter of fact , and although doing it well he may lack eneigy ; others might
forget the hard and fast duty in the ardour of their dispositions , but for myself I will endeavour to steer a middle course . The duty I have to perform is not like that of a commander leading the devoted band on to storm a breach or to a forlorn hope , who must feel that however
victorious he may be he will scatter death , desolation , and misery around him . I have the pleasure of leading on a compact and united band to a victory not to be gained by them , but already gained by our worthy Secretary , by his excellent fulfilment of the duties of his post , and
the kindness and urbanity of his manners . I followed him in the chair . It was a great privilege to follow such a Master , not that I could excel or even emulate him , but having such an excellent example before me , and such excellent advice to follow , it would
have been hard to go out of the path of duty . No words of my own could so well express the sentiments of the lodge towards him as the words inscribed upon the testimonial , which , I think , are exhaustive on that subject , and reflect great credit on those who composed them . They
are as follows : — " This testimonial , together with a silver inkstand , and a clock and bronzes , was presented by the brethren of the St . James ' s Union Lodge , No . iSo , to Bro . Henry Alfred Staeey , P . M ., P . Z ., at the lodge meeting held at the Freemasons' Hall , Great
Queenstreet , on the 13 th January , 1874 , in testimony of their appreciation of his valuable services as Honorary Secretary for the past 14 years ; for the uniform acts of kindness and urbanity of manner he has at all times evinced during his long connection with the lodge , extending over a
period of 25 years ; and also for tht interest he has displayed upon all occasions in the promulgation of Freemasonry . Signed , on behalf of the brethren , Alfred Stoner , P . M ., P . Z ., Treas . ; H . T . Robinson , P . M ., Hon . Secretary . " Bro . Stacey , in the name of the lodge I have
very great pleasure in presenting you with this slight mark of their esteem , and may the recollection of this often tend to alleviate any troubles of mind you may occasionally feel , and add a pleasure to your path through life . In handing it down to your children I trust that they may
profit by the excellent example you have given them . I trust that your connection with us may be long , and that when at length your mortal term is ended you may ascend to the great lodge above , where the world ' s great : architect " lives and reigns for ever . " Bro . Stacey : — " W . M ., S . and J . W ., Bro . Jackson , and
brethren , I am extremel y sorry that I am not good at making a speech , and that I really cannot find words to express to you my feelings on the present occasion . It is five and twenty years ago since I was initiated in this lodge , and I amnow the only one out of the then members of this lodge remaining alive . I have taken a rather active part in the concerns of the lodge ;
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for love I have done it ; solely and purely for love of Freemasonry and admiration of it . I have always felt an interest in the prosperity of this lodge , and in making the members of the lodge comfortable . I may say that since I have joined the lodge I have seen some 3 60 gentlemen
initiated into it , but I am sure I never expected that you would have deemed me worthy of this handsome testimonial for my past services . Words fail me to express my feelings . Believe me that I am extremely obliged to you , and I shall always highly value this testimony of your
approval , and I do more sincerely thank you for your kindness to me . " The lodge then voted five guineas to the Royal Benevolent Institution , Bro . Storer being about to act as Steward at the next festival . At the conclusion of the business of the evening the brethren adjourned to a
sumptuous repast , to which some go brethren sat down among whom were the following visitors Bros . C . J . Matier , P . G . W . Greece , and P . G . Steward , Scotland ; T . Beard , P . M . 101 ; McGill , 347 ; Jonas , 742 ; Blundell , 742 ; Styles , Smart , Hughes , Laycon , Gallico ,
Kempster , Coulton , W . W . Browne , Koch , J . H . Stacey , Edenherm , Moore , Harding , Perry , B . W . Perry , Baylis , Taylor , Binckes , Baxter , Noyes , Godfrey , South , Allen , Taylor , and Willment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded in a very generous spirit ,
and we regret that we have not space for the many excellent speeches which were made in connection with them . Suffice it is to say that on the toast " Prosperity to the Masonic Charities , " being proposed , coupled with the name of Bro . Binckes , that worthy brother , with his usual
untiring energy , failed not to seize the occasion to point out to young Masons their duties as regards their great institutions . Without wishing to prejudice them in favour of that to which he is especially attached , he urged them to give to all , but on no account to forget the Boys '
School , that being the only unendowed institution , and being at the same time a very important one as it must be regarded as a nursery of future Freemasons . He pointed out , as he never fails to do , that though there were about 40 , 000 or 45 , 000 Freemasons , the Masonic Charities were
in the main supported by some five or six thousand of that number and the remaining say five and thirty thousand might be sure that he would never relax his efforts to gain them also as practical supporters of the institutions for which it was both his duty and his pleasure to
plead . This is but a slight sketch of a very excellent speech , but then Bro . Binckes always does speak well and verv much to the purpose . During the evening there was some very excellent music , both vocal and instrumental , contributed bv the members of the lodge . We
cannot close our report without bearing our testimony to the great ability with which Bro . Gallico , though a foreigner , conducted the affairs of the evening both in the lodge-room and at the banquet table , and can but foresee that he will be a worthy successor to his predecessor .
SOUTH SHIELDS . —St . Hilda ' s Lodge ( No . 240 ) . —On Wednesday , January 7 th , the Worshipful Master , Officers , and brethren of St . Hilda ' s Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons , held their annual festival of Mr . J . Butchbys ' , Golden Lion Hotel , King-street , South Shields . There was a numerous attendance of the
brethren , and it is only due to Mr . and Mrs . Butchby , the host and hostess , to say that the entertainment provided for the several guests was of the most recherche character , and well merited the encomiums so liberall y bestowed . Bro . R . E . Thomson , W . M ., occupied the chair ,
Bro . J . S . Wilson , S . W . in the vice chair . There were also present , Rev . D . E . Evans , Chaplain ; Past Masters Wm . Wright . J . Hinde , G . Lawson , J . Ditchburne , J . S . Denham , Thomas Potter , St . Hilda ' s Lodge ; W . Brignal , jun ., P . M . Marquis Granby Lodge , 12 4 , Durham ; J . Ward , W . M ., Past Master ; Brown , St .
Georges Lodge , North Shieids ; J . T . Dickinson , W . M ., Past Master , Hope ; and E . Foster , and T . Baker , St . Bede ' s Lodge , Jarrow ; G . C . Scarlaw , ao 8 , Scotland ; Claughton , J . W . ; T . G . Mabane , S . D . ; J . J . Athey , I G . ; J . H . Morton , T . Lumney , Stewards ; G . S Shotton , Secretary , and others . In the absence
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of the Past Master Roddam , the duties connected with the office of Director of Ceremonies were ably discharged by Past Masters Lawson and Ditchburn , who were most attentive in looking after the requirements of the company . On the
removal of the cloth , the chairman rose amid applause to give the first toast— " The Queen , " but previous to doing so expressed the high satisfaction he had in seeing so large an attendance of the brethren . The toast was received with
applause . The chairman next gave the " Princess of Wales and the Royal Family . " He then gave " Army , Navy and Volunteers , including therewith the health of Lieutenant Mabane , of the Third Durham Artillery Volunteers , " who responded . The Chairman next
gave the " Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , " The Most Hon . the Marquess of Ripon , and the officers of the Grand Lodge , " " The R . W . Provincial Grand Master of Durham , Bro . John Fawcett , " and " The Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , " associating
thereunto the names of Bro . Brignal , P . G . R ., and Bro . Denham , P . G . W ., who responded . The Chairman then gave " R . W . Prov . Grand Master of Northumberland , the Right Hon . Earl Percy , M . P ., and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge . " " The Health of the Worshipful
Master of St . Hilda ' s Lodge was next given , and was received with cheers , accompanied by the best wishes of the brethren for the success of Bro . P ... E , Thomson , who made an appropriate response , in which he spoke of the many excellencies of Freemasonry , and of his earnest desire
to maintain the pre-eminence of the lodge and generally of the Craft . The following toasts were afterwards given and responded to : — " The Health of the I . P . M . of St . Hilda ' s Lodge . Bro . Potter , " " The Visiting Lodges , " " The Officers of St . Hilda ' s Lodge , " " Our Absent Brethren , "
and others . After spending an exceedingly pleasant evening , the brethren separated in love and harmony . BIRKENHEAD . —Mersey Lodge ( No . 477 ) . — The annual installation in connection with this lodge in Cheshire , took place on Monday
afternoon , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Chambers , 55 > Argyle-street , Birkenhead . Bro . J . Griffiths , W . M ., opened the lodge , and there were present to assist Bros . R ; Gracie , P . M . ; S . Jones , I . P . M . ; H . Martin , P . M . ; J . M . Radcliffe , P . M ., ( acting Treasurer ) ; J . Adams , S . D . ; T .
Dixon , Sec . ; D . Fraser , I . G . ; W . M . Asher , D . C ; and T . Rodan , Tyler . The members present were , Bros . T . Brown , H . Sabine , W . Pulford , E . P . Haddon , W . Lockyer , J . H . Browne , G . Nelson , J . Jones , W . Bennett , E . Evans , W . Simms , J . Eccles , J . Houston , D .
H . Whalley , R . Humphreys , J . Woolley , J . Penin , W . J . Lee , P . B . Hollyoake , J . Williams , R . Ridyard , R . Rhodes , W . Hopkinson , J . S . CIswett , G . Cook , C . Marsh , W . H . Hume , T . E . Tomlinson , J . Rice , J . Thompson , H . E . Field , J . Ibeson , A . Mitchell , and W . Worrall , jun . There were present as visitors W . Bulley ,
P . P . J . G . D . ; W . P , Piatt , P . P . J . G . W . ; A . Samuels , W . M . 1350 ; T . Leighton , P . M . 1035 ; E . Davies , S . W . 605 ; J : J ; Rose , W . M . 249 ; E . Jones , 605 ; J . J . Aden , 605 ; J . B . Jackson , 216 ; W . Lownsborough , 823 ; J . Acton 823 ; W . H . Cooper , 823 , W . Bulley , jun ., 537 ; and D . J . Little , 1021 . After Messrs . J . Smith , Hamilton , Blenchley , and Baird had been
initiated by Bro . J . Griffiths , W . M ., the chair of Installing Master was taken by Bro . W . P . Piatt , P . P . J . G . W . ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro . E . G . Willoughby , P . M ., through illness ) , who proceeded to place Bro . R . Gracie , P . M ., in the position of W . M . for the ensuing year . The whole of the ceremony was performed in a most effective manner , and the
charge given by him to the following officers , invested by the W . M ., were equally impressive and complete . —Bros . J . Griffiths , I . P . M . ; D . Fraser , S . W . ; T . Dixon , J . W . ; J . M . Radcliffe , W . M . 605 , Treas . ; S . Jones , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Pulford , S . D . ; W . M . Asher , J . D . ; R .
Rhodes , I . G . ; A . Mitchell , D . C ; W . H . Forde , S . S . ; W . Worral , jun . Bro . T . Roda was again unanimously re-elected and invested Tyler of the lodge . After several communications and propositions has been attended to , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . An excellent installation banquet was subsequently served at