Compiled "to commemorate the Semi-Jubilee of the introduction of the Independant Order of Good Templars into Scotland," being "deemed a fitting opportunity for publishing a history of the Order, with portraits and biographical glimpses of some of its workers." Blue cloth w/gilt decoration to front cover, gilt lettering to front cover/spine, Lodge seal in blind to back cover, 288 pages (including index), errata slip bound in at rear, illustrated. Bumped/worn corners/spine endsm moderate edgewear, darkened edges, Grand Lodge of Scotland presentation sticker attached to front end paper in honour of recipient's "excellency in Juvenile Catechism Examination," moderate general wear.