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Trice as Qd , Grown 8 vo , cloth , gilt . MASONICPORTRAITS. RSJBIHTEB THOM "THE FBEEMASOH ' S CHRONICA . " LIST OF THE PORTRAITS . 1 . Oun HTKKAKY B ROTHER 17 . T HE CHRISTIAN MINISTER Bro . 11 . M . Levy . Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn . 2 . A DISTINGUISHED MASON IS . THE MYSTIC Bro . J . B . Monckton . Bro . R . Wentworth Little . 3 . THE MAN OF E NERGY 10 . A MODEL MASON Bro . John Constable . bro . L . F . Littell . 4 . FATHER TIME 20 . A Cnir most Jorrv Bro . Sir John Bennett . Bro . K . 1 \ Albert . 5 . A COKNER STONE 21 . A PILLAR or MASONRY Bro . Alderman Stone . Bro . E . J . Page . G . THE C RAFTSMAN 22 . B AYARD Bro . noraco Jones . Bro . Capt . Philips . 7 . Tnu G OWNSMAN 23 . A RIGHT HAND MAN Bro . iKneas J . Melntyre . Bro . H . G . Buss . 8 . AN E ASTERN STAR 24 . OUR CITIZEN BROTHER Bro . John G . Stevens . Bro . John Symouds . 9 . THE KNIGHT ERRANT 25 . A N AHLE PUECEI ' Bro . W . J . Hughan . Bro . E . Gottheil . 10 . THE O CTOGENARIAN 26 . A N ANCIENT BRITON Bro . T . Adams . Bro . J . L . Thomas . 11 . A ZEALOUS OFFICER 27 . THE A RTIST liro . James Terry . Bro . E . J . Ilarty . 12 . THE S OLDIER 2 S . THE FATHER OFT HE LODGE Bro . Lieut .-Col . Crouton . Bro . Richard Spencer . 13 . FROM U NDER THE CROWN 29 . A SHINING LIGHT Bro . J . C . Parkinson . Bro . M » gmi . s Ohren . 14 . OUR HERCUI . ES 30 . AN ART STUDENT liro . Frederick Binckes . Bro . E . M . Haigh . 15 . A M ERCHANT PRINCE 31 . THE M ARINER Bro . Sir F , M . Williams . Bro . Thomas Cubitt . 16 . THE CHURCHMAN 32 . A SOLDIER OE FORTUNE Bro . tho Rev . J . Huyslie . Bro . Jas . Stevens . 33 . "OLD MUG . " Bro . Henry Muggcridge . OPINIONS 0 E THE PEESS . "A series of articles , biographical , descriptive , and eulogistic , of some of the principal Masonic worthies of the day . They are well written , and though personal , by no means offensive , or intrusive into private life , and in Masonic society will be welcomed as an interesting series of word paintings of members of the Craft . —Standard . " We do not remember to have read any similar series of sketches which surpass this in merit . " —Land and Water . " The book will be of great interest to Masons , containing as it does pen-andink sketches of the most distinguished men among them , and giving some considerable information on matters Masonic , from various points of view . "Lloyd's Newspaper . " Admirably written , being free from what aro too often observed in composition—inelegant language- and prolixity . " —Sunday Times . '" J . G . ' writes with a considerable amount of freedom , never hesitating to 'hit oft ' ' a weakness when he finds it publicl y displayed by a 'distinguished brother ; ' at tho same time ho never loses sight of a good trait when it is displayed , either in connexion with tho Craft or in the service of the public out of doors . The sketches are lively reading . " —City Press . " This is a ne ; it book . The Portraits consist of a series of ' word pictures ' of eminent English Masons . It styles Bro . W . J . Hughan 'Knight Errant , ' and sketches thirty-two others under equally unique titles . We commend the book as worthy of a place in every Masonic library . " —Voice of Masonry . " Evinces much literary ability , and is a valuable additioa to the few works we have in Masonic biography . "—Philadelphia Keystone . " The book ought to be in every well arranged Masonic Library . "—New York Courier . " Wo valuo the work , and heartily thank Bro . Morgan for our copy . "Masonic Jewel . "The portraits consist of a scries of what wo call' pen and ink sketches' of brethren prominent in all the noble undertakings of English Masonry . . . . Prominent among his brethren wo find Bro . Fred . Binckes , ( ' Our Hercules , ' whose herculean efforts in behalf of thoso blessed institutions , the charities of English Masons , have a world-wide reputation , which will live long after the zealous Craftsman has been , ' laid away to rest . ' " —New York Square . " The stylo of the author is pleasing , and the quality of his productions highly complimentay to his ability as a writer . "—Masonic Advocate . " It is a valuable contribution to English current litei ature . "—Masonic Review . " They belong to a kind of writing which has come to be amongst the most popular reading of the day The types are as general as they are graphic . The salient characteristics are seized with an easy power , and happily hit off in felicitous phrase . " —Sheffield Post . " Good sensibly written articles . The writer prefacos each of his sketches with some pithy common sense remarks . "—Cashel Gazette . " Cleverly and agreeably sketched , and the work altogether forms a valuable addition to Masonic literature . " —Ryde News . " Very amusing , and beyond doubt , faithful portraits of tho worthies who unconsciously sat for them . " —Leal , Walmer and Sandwich Mercury . "Tho members of the Craft will take it as an acceptable- addition to their biographical literature . " —Monmouthshire Chronicle . " They are written in a fair and genial tone , thoroughly Masonic . "—Leiah Chronicle . J " Should have a very large sale . "—Kinysbridye Gazette . " These sketches ore drawn with sparkling ability . "—Banffshire Reporter " We must sincerely congratulate the author on the success of his endeavour to aim at faithful portraiture , while there is an entire absence of what might give offence to the most sensitive mind . "—Folkestone Express . "A very acceptable contribution to tho history of the Order . The volume has our warmest commendation . "—Kelso Courier . "Drawn with no little humour , and embellished with many a deft stroke of good naturcd sutirc . " —Figaro . " The inquiring Brother who may wish to know something of tho strength and beauty of the princip le * of Masonry , will find a pleasure- in scannin" the characteristic pictures in this book . " —The Ilrii / house News . ° "There is a piquancy in the ready off-hand ' dash that lends much zest to the subject , mid liars it from studied rhetorical expression . "—Hebrew Leader " There can be no doubt that the writer lias produced a series of Portrait ' which will be a source of amusement and pleasure to Masons throu-hout the world . "—Surrey Comet . ° "Will bo found very interesting and pleasant reading , especially to the Masonic world . ' —Jlnrnet Press . " Calculated to raise the Order—if that be possible—in the estima'ion of its members , if not of the outer world . "—Trowbridge and North Wilts Advertiser "Written in a spirited , racy style , and conveying , in as clear a manner as possible , a counterfeit presentment' of some of the rulers of the Craft "Lssex Standard , London : W . W . MORGAN . By Order of all Booksellers , or will bo sent free by post , direct from the Office , 67 Barbican .

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LONDONMASONICCLUB, 101 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET , E . C . Bro . ALDERMAN HADLEY Chairman . VTOTICE TO MEMBERS . —The Subscription from 31 st July 1878 1 . 1 to 31 st July 187 !) i . s now payable . It is intended to admit a few more members without Entrance Fee at the present rate of Subscription , viz . . fc . > us for Town Members , and X' 3 os for Country Members . The Club premises are- being improved so as to increase the accommodation already afforded to members and to Masonic Lodges . Full particulars can bo obtained of the Honorary Secretary at the Club .

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OUR WEEKLY BUDGET .

ON Thursday last , iu tho House of Lords , the Earl of Beaconsfield moved an address of thanks in acknowledgment of Her Majesty's gracious message to Parliament respecting an increase to the Duke of Connaught ' s income on the occasion of his marriage with the Princess Louise Margaret of Germany . Coupled with the address was a

resolution promising on their Lordships' part , that they would concurs in the measures that might be proposed . Earl Granville supported the address , as did Lord Napier of Magdala , and it was carried unanimously . On Friday , Earl Granville adduced the testimony of Hobert Pacha in

support of his view of the capabilities of Batoum as a harbour , but the statement of the worthy Pacha bore out that of the Koyal Hydrographer , on which was based the view of the Prime Minister . After this a long and unprofitable debate followed on the Schouvaloff-Salisbury

Memorandum . The Earl of Kosebery initiated it , and Lords Salisbury , Carnarvon , Morley , Bath , and Granville took part in it , the last-mentioned , in the course of his speech , being rebuked by Lord Redesdale for speaking of the Prime Minister as the Earl of Beaconsfield ,

instead of a 8 the " noble Lord , " or " noble Earl . " But Lord Granville justified his doing so on the ground of the Premier ' s absence from the House . On Monday another

long debate took place on the Eastern settlement , on a motion by Lord Stratheden and Campbell , for any further diplomatic correspondence which might have taken place since the cessation of hostilities . Earl Granville was the

next speaker , and took the opportunity of referring to some remarks of the Earl of Beaconsfield ' s , offered in an afterdinner speech on Saturday , Avhen the latter justified the statement he had made . Lord Napier and Ettrick , the Marquises

of Ripon and Salisbury , and Viscounts Cardwell and Cranbrook , likewise spoke , after which the motion was withdrawn . On Tuesday a motion of Lord Truro , on tho subject of the Metropolitan Police , was negatived after a short debate .

In the House of Commons a motion was made on Thursday last that the House should resolve itself into a Committee of Ways and Means for the purpose of considering the Queen ' s Message above referred to . This was met by an amendment proposed by Sir Charles Dilke , that the consideration of the Message should be deferred till certain

returns for which he called had been made . The amendment was defeated by 320 to So , whereupon the House went into Committee and agreed to certain resolutions by which the Duke of Conuaught will receive £ 25 , 000 a year on the occasion of his marriage . On Friday after the usual Minister , badgering to which the House is now treated at well nigh