and his voice faltering with emotion,and when he had expressed his thanks the whole assemblage gave him a hearty round of applause.During the social hour which followed the program refreshment* of lemonade, boiled and baked ham sandwiches and pickels were served.The were many out-of-town guests present and everyone expressed himself as having a most enjoyable evening.John E. Richards, aa a man of 87 years and a Mason of 66 years, we salute you, and wish you many more years of usefulness and activity in the work of Masonry and inthe uiturvit of yuur follow man.