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Price os Qd , Grown Svo , doth , gilt . MASONICPORTRAITS BEPKISTED FROM "TUB FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . " LIST OF THE PORTRAITS . 1 . Ouu LITERARY BUOTIIKB . ' 17 . THE CHRISTIAN MINISTER . 2 . A DISTINGUISHED MASON . ! 18 . Tim MYSTIC . 3 . TUB MAN OF ENERGY . 1 » . A MODKI MASON . i . FATHER TIME . . 20 . A CHIP mon JOPPA 5 . A CORNER SlOXK . , 21 . A PlLI . AR 01 ' MASONRY . 6 . THE CRAFTSMAN . | 22 . IIAYAUD . 7 . TUB GOWNSMAN . 2 : i . A RIGHT HAND MAX . 8 . AN EASTERN STAR . ' ¦ 21 . OUR CITIZK . V BUOTIIER . 9 . TKH KXIGHT ERRANT . 25 . Ax ABLE PRECEPTOR . 10 . THE OCTOGENARIAN . 2 I > . AN ANCIENT IIRITON . 11 . A ZRALOCS OFFICER . 27 . Tim ARTIST . 12 . THE SOLDIER . 2 S . THE FATHER OF THE LODGE . 13 . FROJI UNDER TUB CROWN . 2 ft . A . SHINING LIGHT . 11 . OUR HERCULES . I 30 . Ax ART STUDENT . 15 . A MERCHANT PIIINCI . | HI . TIIK MARINER . It ) . THE CHVRCHMAK- . . ' 12 . A SOLDIER OF FORTUNE . 33 . "OLD MUG . " OPINIONS OF THE PRESS . "A scries of articles , liio . irnipliic . il , descriptive , ami eulogistic , of some of the principal Masonic worthies ol' the day . Thoy aro well written , ami though personal , by no means offensive , or intrusive into private life , ami in Masonic society will bo welcomed as an interesting scries of word paintings of mom Iters of the Craft . —Slumlord . "Wo do not remember- to have read any similar series of sketches which surpass this in merit . "—Land mid IVater . " The book will bo of great , interest to Masons , containing ns it docs pen-andink sketches of ihe most distinguished men among them , and giving some considerable information on matters Masonic , from various points of view . "Lloyd's Keirspaper . _ "Admirably written , being free from what are too often observed in composition—inelegant language and prolixity . "—Sinning Time * . "' J . Ci . ' writes with a considerable amount of freedom , never he .-itating to 'hit off'a weakness wher . he finds it publicly displayed by a 'distinguished brother ; ' at the same time he never loses sight of a good trait when it is displayed , either iu connexion with Ihe ( . ' raft or in the service of the public out of doors . Ti ; e sketches are lively reading . "— ( if ;/ Press . "This is a neat book . The Portraits consist ' of a series of ' word pictures ' of eminent English . Masons . It styles I ' m . W . . 1 . Ilimhan ' Knight Krrant , ' ami sketches thirty-two others under eipi .-illy aniium titles . Wc commend tho book as worthy of a place in every . Masonic library . "— Voice of Masonry . " . Evinces much literary ability , and is a . valuable addition to the few works wo have in Masonic biography . "— I'hiladelplra Keystone . " The book ought to be iu every well arranged Ma .-onic Library . " — . Yrw York Courier . " U ' e value the work , and heartily thank Uro . Morgan for our copy . "Masonic J fin I . "The portraits consist , of a .-erics of what we call ' pen and ink sketches ' of brethren prominent iu all the noble undertakings of Kngli .-h Masonry . . . . Prominent among his brethren wu find llro . l- 'ml . liiuckes , ( ' Our Hercules , ' whose herculean dibits iu behalf of those blessed institutions , the charities of English Masons , have a world-wide reputation , which will live long after tho zealous Craftsman has been , ' laid away to rest . ' "—Ncio 1 ' ork Square . "The stylo of the author is pleasing , and tho quality of his productions highly complimentary to his ability as a writer . " —Masonic Advocate . "It is a valuable contribution to Kuglish current literature . "—Masonic Ileeicie . " They belong to a kind of writing which has come to be amongst the most popular reading of the day . .... Tho typos are as general as they are graphic . Tho salient characteristics are seized with au easy power , and happily hit off in felicitous phrase . "—Sheffield Vast . "Good sensibly written articles . Tho writer prefaces each of his sketches with gome pithy common sense remarks . "—Cashel Gazette . " Cleverly and agreeably sketched , and tho work altogether forms a valuable addition to Masonic literature . " —Jtyde Jfeies . "Very amusing , aud beyond doubt , faithful portraits of tho worthies who unconsciously s ,-it for them . "—Deal , Walmer and Sandieich Mercury . "The 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 . " —Leigh Chronicle . " Should have a very large sale . "—Kiiujsbr ' ulije Gazette . "Theso sketches are drawn with sparkling ability . "—Banffshire Jleporter . "We must sincerely congratulate the author on the success of his endeavour to aim at faithful portraiture , while there is au entire absence of what might give offence to the most sensitive mind . "—Folkestone Express . "A very acceptable contribution to the history of the Order . The volume has our warmest commendation . " —Kelso Courier . " Drawn with no littlo humour , and embellished with many a deft stroke of good natured satire . " —Figaro . " The inquiring Brother who may wiah to know something of the strength and beauty of the principles of Masonry , will find a pleasure in scanning the characteristic pictures in this book . "—The Brii / lnmsc Aries . " There is a piquancy iu the ready off-hand dash that lends much zest to the subject , » nd burs it from . studied rhetorical expression . "—Hebrew Leader . " There can be no doubt that tho writer has produced a series of Portrait ! which will be a source of amusement and pleasure to Masons throughout the world . " —Surrey Comet . "Will be found very interesting and pleasant reading , especially to the Masonic world . "—Barnet Press . " Calculated to raise the Order—if that be pos-ible—in the estimation of its members , it not of the outer world . "—Troicbridyc and jS ' ort / i Wilts Advertiser . " Written in a spirited , racy style , and conveying , iu as clear a mannc r as possible , a ' counterfeit presentment' of some of tho rulers of the Craft . "Jitaex Standard , London : W . W . MORGAN . By Order of all Booksellers , or will be sent free by post , direct from the OJlicc , G 7 Barbican .

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THE FREEMASONS' TAVERN , GREAT QUEEN" STKEET . LONDON , "W . C . Tho admirable and unrivalled accommodation provided at this Estnblisment for ZMT ^ SOIsTXC BA . 2 STQTJTETS , PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DINNERS , WEDDING BREAKFASTS , BALLS , * c . Is too well known toneuct comment . The entire i » un ; u ; cmeiitluis been cfcanjjetl , ant ! the Establishment in all its branches thoroughly re-organised . The attention of the Masonic Body i- directed to the many advantages offered . cuisiisr * : OF THE HIGHEST ci-iiVTJACTisR . WINES PERFECT IS CONDITION AND QUALITY . N . B .-DINNERS PROVIDED FROM 3 ' -. RESTAURANT , WINE , SMOKING & RETIRING ROOMS Tlio fullest measure of public confidence and support ensured . ALFRED BEST , PROPRIETOR .

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$0pllllusmricInstitutionfa§xxk, ST . JOHN'S HILL , S . W . Office— u Freemasons' Hull , Great Qneen-sfcreet , W . C . Patrons : H . R . H . Tin : Pitixc-K OF WALKS , K . G ., & c M . W . G . M . President . If . E . H . THE PIU . VCESS or WALES . A QUARTERLY GENEHAL COURT of the Governors and Subscribers of this Institution will bo held sit Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , Lincoln ' s . Inn Fields , London , on Saturday , the 11 th day of January 1 H 7 S 1 , ut Twelve o ' clock precisely , on the General Business of the Institution , to pliicc Candidates ou tlio List for Election iu April next , to declare tlio number of Girls then to be elected , nnd to receive nnd con » ider the Report of the Sub-Committee on tho Revision of the Laws . Also to consider the following notices of motion -. — By . Tiro . H . A . Dubois" That Uro . Joint Faulkner be appointed as tbe Hon . Dental Surgeon to this Institution . " r . y Uro . F . AV . IF . Ramsay , M . D . — "That Bro . AV . H . Love-joy be appointed ns the Hon . Dental Surgeon to this Institution . " F . It . \ V . HEDGES , Secretary .

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rnHE NINETY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL will tako . L place at the Freemiiso ; s' Tavern , on Wednesday , 11 th May 1870 . Names of Stewards will be thankfully received by the Secretary .

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THEMASONICSEASON. TO WORSHIPFUL MASTERS and SECRETARIES of LODGES . Bro . George Smith ( from Anderton ' s ) will lie pleased to supply TARIFF or CHARGES for INSTALLATION BANQUETS , VESTRY DINNERS , Sc ., & o . for large or small parties . Address—GEORGE SMITH , George Tavern , Billingsgate Market .

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Price ls 6 d , or sent free by Post for Is 8 d in Stamps , PRACTICAL RULES OP ENGLISH SYNTAX ; interspersed with Critical Notes and Explanatory Observations . London -. W . W . MORGAN , 07 Barbican , E . C .

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ON New Year ' s Day tlie usual presents of coal and meat made by Her Majesty to tbe poor around Windsor wero distributed , the clergy of the neignbouvlood acting as distributors . The Duke of Connaught left Osborne on Thursday , accompanied by Captain Fitz-