M. RHODES & SON/GOLDSMITHS/BRADFORD
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Manoah Rhodes - Manoah Rhodes & Sons Ltd.
Re: Manoah Rhodes - Manoah Rhodes & Sons Ltd.
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M. RHODES & SON/GOLDSMITHS/BRADFORD
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M. RHODES & SON/GOLDSMITHS/BRADFORD
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Re: Manoah Rhodes - Manoah Rhodes & Sons Ltd.
Testimonial To Dr. Macturk
At noon on Tuesday, Oct. 18th, a numerous party of subscribers to the testimonial to Dr. Macturk met in St. George’s Hall, Bradford, to witness the interesting ceremony of its presentation to the respected gentleman. The beautiful testimonial to be presented occupied a prominent place on a table at one end of the saloon, and excited the admiration of the company. It consists of a centre piece and two dessert stands, elaborately wrought in silver. In the former the bowl is supported by three beautiful figures of medical skill, according to the ancients: Hygeia, the goddess of health, in the same mythology; and Charity succouring three sick orphan children. These figures are exquisitely rendered, and furnish a beautiful illustration of the perfection to which the silversmith’s art has been brought in our day. Less imposing, but equally beautiful, are the subordinate pieces, one of which is supported by children playing with a goat. The larger piece contains the following inscription :— "Presented to William Macturk, M.D., by his friends and fellow-townsmen, in grateful acknowledgment of his many kind attentions to the poor, and more especially his gratuitous services during a period of thirty-three years at the Bradford Dispensary." The cost of the whole is 220 guineas; and the whole amount has been raised in sums varying from five guineas to five shillings. Mr. Manoah Rhodes, silversmith, supplied this testimonial. On Dr. Macturk entering the room, he was received with a round of hearty applause. The Rev. Dr. Willis then said that on behalf of the House Committee of the Bradford Infirmary, he begged leave to ask the Mayor to present the testimonial, which stood before him, to their worthy friend, Dr. Macturk. The presentation was preceded by very complimentary speeches from both Dr. Willis and the Mayor. Dr. Macturk made a suitable reply.
Source: The Lancet - 12th November 1859
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At noon on Tuesday, Oct. 18th, a numerous party of subscribers to the testimonial to Dr. Macturk met in St. George’s Hall, Bradford, to witness the interesting ceremony of its presentation to the respected gentleman. The beautiful testimonial to be presented occupied a prominent place on a table at one end of the saloon, and excited the admiration of the company. It consists of a centre piece and two dessert stands, elaborately wrought in silver. In the former the bowl is supported by three beautiful figures of medical skill, according to the ancients: Hygeia, the goddess of health, in the same mythology; and Charity succouring three sick orphan children. These figures are exquisitely rendered, and furnish a beautiful illustration of the perfection to which the silversmith’s art has been brought in our day. Less imposing, but equally beautiful, are the subordinate pieces, one of which is supported by children playing with a goat. The larger piece contains the following inscription :— "Presented to William Macturk, M.D., by his friends and fellow-townsmen, in grateful acknowledgment of his many kind attentions to the poor, and more especially his gratuitous services during a period of thirty-three years at the Bradford Dispensary." The cost of the whole is 220 guineas; and the whole amount has been raised in sums varying from five guineas to five shillings. Mr. Manoah Rhodes, silversmith, supplied this testimonial. On Dr. Macturk entering the room, he was received with a round of hearty applause. The Rev. Dr. Willis then said that on behalf of the House Committee of the Bradford Infirmary, he begged leave to ask the Mayor to present the testimonial, which stood before him, to their worthy friend, Dr. Macturk. The presentation was preceded by very complimentary speeches from both Dr. Willis and the Mayor. Dr. Macturk made a suitable reply.
Source: The Lancet - 12th November 1859
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