Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-01-29

LOCAL AFFAIRS.
A Felicitous Occasion al tho Residence
oil rHH Of the Hon. ID. n French.

ll ED" Of the Hon. ID. n. French.
This members Of b. b. French Lodge, No.
II, f.AM NJ conceived the pleasant idea, on the
occasion Of his recent election 10 the seventh ma
sonic term AZ worshipfuI Master, TO present TO r
, L. sieysnsa testimonial which should be alike
an indieation Of their appreciation and Of his
worth as Mason, HE unfaltering devotion TO the
interests Of the Order, and at the same time com
menpursie In intrinsic value to their esteem and
, friendship for the recipient as q man, whose
countless acts Of philanthropy and brotherly de-
yotIon, together with his high attributes as a
Chriatian gentleman, have endeared him to all
with whom, In the sphere Of his varied duties, he
comes In contact. "
On the determination Of the members Of the
Lodge, which derives lis name from the Hon
"B. B. French" being made known to him,
this gentleman, with his Characteristic hospi-
tality and generous impulses, pnwiling that so
desirable an achievement for so worthy a pur-
pose should pass unpsrtieipsted in by him, and
anxious, too, to add his assurances OF esteem
and high value Of the recipients worth, invited
the fraternh brothers to his mansion, where, on
Saturday evening last, thsy congregated, at 8
O'Clock, for the purpose Of presenting the testi-
monial, each receiving q cordial welcome. The
present selected consists Of q massive silver SER
vice, Of the richest design and hnish, and Of ex-
quisite taste. Zach piece Is appropriately in
sorbcd with the. name Of the Lodge, the re-
cipient's name, aud masonic symbols, xecuted
10 the most finished style Of engraving.
The gentleman selected to make tho presenta-
ton address was unfortunately confined to his
bed by indisposition, and being called upon to
do so, the duty was performed In his most happy
manner By Major French, whose impromptu re.
marks, appropriate aud Astounding In ohaste sen
teneas Of graduation and Masonic admoui-
tion, paid a compliment to the recipient Of the
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would, AND justly 100, feel proud. the address
was listened 10 with marked interest, aud when
completed and the smell produced broken. A spon.
,anaor. emo,ion ~ ,,anrIno ..,.s,.,,on st,an,Iv
vu' ~ ~" .,ofueas rane'.u Nsen, anu CON
uhaea un'ii 'ne fesPonse was commenced oy w.
M. STEVENS, whose emotions were manifest,
though struggling to suppress their In voluntary
tutnuIt Expressing the thanks Of A heart de-
No'ea 70 nus oro'ne,' ior ,ne manifestation OF es-
TEEN ana appreciation OF MS enorts In the dulles
Of his oflce and the interests OF the Lodge
who have expressed In unqualified terms
their confidence by electing him 10 the
oriental chair for the seventh Masonic term,
Brother Stevens continued his remarks, which
were characterized by that simplicity aud ear
nest style which alone would establish his char
acter for affection, modest worth, and the cher
ished pre- requisites for u true Mason, which in
eludes all the virtues. The death like silence
with which his address was listened to by the
audience attested their interest. and each seemed
reimbued with sentiments Of afectiouate regard
for the speaker.
After the ceremony OF presentation the COM
papy Inspected the niue pieces Of beautiful silver,
aud, on Invitation Of the host, adjourned to the
dining hall, where was spread generous and
inviting repast, Of which all partcok with ze.t
only enhanced by the good feeling which, In
abundant forms, manifested itself, while good
humor aud wine flowed In incessant streams
until the hour Of departure, when each took
leave Of their entertainers with impressions Of Il
joyous evening spent, and many happy autici-
patons for the future Of all concerned.
The silver service presented on this occasion
was purchased at the establishment Of Dewolf,
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