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From E. C. Ray, Hong Kong.

“October 11, 1879.
“The Furniture and Regalia ritual clothing and emblems for the Cathay Chapter 1165 have arrived, and everything is satisfactory.”

From J. Haaff, Tavistock Hotel.

“September 16, 1879.
“I am very pleased with the manner in which you have executed my order.”

From Geo. Dalrymple, Whitehaven.

“September 3, 1879.
“The clothing gives great satisfaction. Thanks for your prompt attention.”

From the Sydney “Daily Telegraph.”

“August 7, 1879.
“The Regalia ceremonial items from the well-known Atelier workshop or studio of Spencer, London, are really magnificent.”
(Similar praises original: "encomiums" are given in the Evening News, Echo, Morning Herald, and Freemason, August 6-8.)

From Alexander M. Broadley, Prov. Grand Mark Mason Provincial Grand Mark Master Mason, Tunis and Malta.

“August 6, 1879.
“I am charged by the W.M. Worshipful Master, the presiding officer of a lodge, Officers, and Brethren, to express their entire satisfaction with the goods supplied by you for the William Kingston Lodge, 1835.”

From the Australian “Freemason.”

“August 1, 1879.
“The testimonial presented to Bro. Brother Shipley is a splendid work of art, a Jewel a formal medal or badge of office expressly manufactured by Spencer, London.”

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From the Sydney “Daily Telegraph.”

“July 31.
(The testimonial to Brother Shipley, of Redfern.)
“Exquisite chasteness in design.”

From Wm. L. Tweedie, Agra Bank, Shanghai.

“July 25, 1879.
“It is needless to say I am exceedingly pleased with the Regalia ceremonial dress and equipment.”

From the Rev. E. T. Daunt, St. Stephen’s Vicarage, Launceston.

“June 23, 1879.
“It will please you to hear that Brother Hawkins, in advising me to order from you, said, ‘I have compared mine with Brother Archer’s, which he got elsewhere, and I like mine best.’”

From J. Armstrong, W.M. Worshipful Master, Concord Lodge, 757, Bombay.

“June 6, 1879.
“The Regalia masonic clothing and tools, etc., have given entire satisfaction. All agree that they are splendid pieces of workmanship.”

From C. E. Bewsher, P.M. Past Master, one who has previously served as Worshipful Master, 235 (I.C.) I.C. refers to the Irish Constitution, 736, 1535, etc., Mauritius.

“May 26, 1880.
“The Presentation Jewels honorary medals have given the greatest satisfaction, being most justly admired.”

From Captain Dadson, Stony Hill Barracks, Jamaica.

“May 10, 1879.
“The Grand Lodge Aprons highly ornate aprons worn by high-ranking officers of the central governing body supplied by you are excellent.”