Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-23
Testimonial Presentation.

| ''NsS A~NANA 49,
ic Hall on the 18th inst, it being a''regu-
lar communication of Watertown Lodge
No. 40. Visiting brethren were present
as follows: D. McMiller, E. Hurlbut,
A. w. Willis. W. Parks, II. Hastings,
c, L. Kellogg, II. N. Humiston, w. S..
Dibble, Geo. Shepard, G. w. Mosis, w.
B. Fay, and N. w. Miller, from Ocono-
mowoc; J. W. Williams, w. H. Babcock
and L. Birdsey, from Columbus; Ell. A.
Wedemeyer, from Waterloo; and G. w.
Cartwright, from Palmyra. The Wor-
shipful Master, Brother J. G. Ford,
conferred the masters degree, in very
impressive manner upon an appreciative
candidate. After the work was COM
pleted the secretary, Bro. VIM. Hum
phrey, was made the recipient of q valua-
BILE present from the Lodge and Chapter,
the presentation being made by Bro. N.
G. Daniels, who spoke as follows: Wor-
shipful Master and Brethren, one of
the most important lessons which we,
as masons, should learn, is to seek no
Office or position, but to endeavor to be
qualified to perform, and ever ready to
do whatever duty may be assigned us,
and that in whatever the brethren deem
us fitted, they will call upon us to act,
and when SO called, that it is our duty to
comply. From this arisesa desire when
one in whom we have confidence, and to
whom we have assigned a duty, has
zealously discharged his trust, that he
receive from us some tangible proof, tn at
his labors are appreciated. Actuated by
this spirit the brethren and COMPANIONS
of Watertown Lodge and Chapter desir-
ing to give formal expression of their
esteem for and gratitude to Bro, VIM.
Humphrey, for the faithful, efficient and
satisfactory manner in which he has
conducted the affairs pertaining to the
Office of secretary, authorized a commit
tee to procure an appropriate testimonial
to be presented to him. AS the result of
their labor, we have a very beautiful
charm of solid gold, bearing upon one of
Its sides, a representation of two crossed
quilts, the insignia of his Office, upon the
opposite the Key Stone, Square and
Compass and letter G. Upon the outer
edge or band is inscribed, by whom and
to whom presented. Brother Humphrey
permit me in behalf of the brethren and
companions of Watertown Lodge No. 40
and Chapter No. II, to offer it for your
acceptance. We tru that it will ever re-
mind you, of the warm efection, conf
dence and esteem of your brethren and
companions, of whom | voice the unani-
nous and heartfelt sentiment in congrat-
ulating and thanking you for your ex-
emplary conduct, your uniform kindness
and courtesy, in your intercourse, both
official and personal, with them. You
are yet in the morning of life, and from
your well known habits Of sobriety and
orderly course of life, we may hope that
you have many years of usefulness be-
fore YOU, and whatever may be your po-
sition in the Fraternity, we hope and
trust that your heart and hand may be
devoted to its welfare and prosperity,
you will please receive it, and permit me
to add my own most ardent prayer, that
your days may be long in which to enjoy
it. Bro Humphrey responded as follows:
| Worshipful Master Brethren and Com
panions, for this elegent testimonial of
your fraternal friendship, l thank you.
| In after years when my eyes shall rest
upon this insignia of Masonry, it will
call to mind nothing but pleasant rem
iniscenoes of my association with you.
If the manner in which I haye performed
the duty of secretary for the Lodge aud
Chapter has met with your approval, I
am amply repaid for my labor.
| After the Lodge was closed, refresh.
ments were served in the banquet room.
The good things of life disposed of the
guests repaired again to the lodge
room, where an hour was pleasantly
passed in listening to some excellent
singing and in social converse, when all
returned to their homes feeling that they
had spent a pleasant and profitable
evening and that it had been good for
them to be there VINO.
Juvenile Temple Entertainment.
The members of Watertown Juvenile
Temple will give an entertainment at
their lodge room Thursday evening Of
this week. The exercises will be under
the direction of the superintendent, Miss
Inez Brown, and al exceedingly interest
ing programme has been arranged for the
occasion, consisting,of charades, tableaux,
declarations, music, &c. There should