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Price Ss 6 d , Crown Svo , cloth , gilt . MASONIC PORTRAITS . REPRINTED PROU "THK FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . " LIST OF THE POETEAITS . 1 . OUR LlTKRARY BROTHER I 17 . TltK CHRISTIAN MINISTER Bro . It . M . Levy . i Bro . Rev . C . . 1 . -Martyn . 2 . A DISTINGUISHED MASON j IS . THE MYSTIC Bro . J . IS . Monckton . j Bro . II . Wentworth Little . 3 . THE MAN OF ENERGY | 19 . A MODEL MASON Bro . John Constable . ! Bro . L . F . Litte'l . 4 . FATHER TIME 20 . A Cim * FROM JOPPA Bro . Sir John Bennett . Bro . E . P . Albert . 5 . A CORNER S TONE 21 . A PILLAR OF MASONRY Bro . Alderman Stone . Bro . E . , T . Page . 6 . THE CRAFTSMAN 22 . BAYARD Bro . Horace Jones . \ Bro . Capt . Philips . 7 . THE GOWNSMAN I 23 . A RIGHT HAND MAN Bro . xEneas J . Mclntyre . i Bro . H . G . Buss . S . AN EASTERN STAR 2-1 . OUR CITIZEN BROTHER Bro . John G . Stevens . Bro . John Symonds . 9 . THE KNIGHT EUUANT 25 . AN AISLE PRECEPTOR Bro . W . J . Hugliau . j Bro . K . Gottheil . 10 . THE OCTOGEN . UUAN 2 G . AN ANCIENT BRITON Bro . T . Adams . Bro . J . L . Thomas . 11 . A ZEALOUS OFFICER j 27 . THE ARTIST Bro . James Terry . j Bro . K . J . Harty . 12 . THE SOLDIER 28 . Tun FATHER or THE LODGE Bro . Lieut .-Col . Creaton . Bro . Richard Spencer . 13 . FROM UNDER THE CROWN 29 . A SHINING LIGHT Bro . J . C . Parkinson . Bro . M \ gnus Ohren . 14 . OUR HERCULES 30 . AN ART STUDENT Bro . Frederick Binckes . Bro . JE . M . Haigh . 15 . A MERCHANT PRINCE 31 . THE MARINER Bro . Sir F . M . Williams . Bro . Thomas Cubitt . 16 . THE CHURCHMAN 32 . A SOLDIER OF FOKTUNB Bro . the Rev . J . Huyshe . Bro . Jas . Stevens . 33 . "OLD MUG . " Bro . Henry Muggcridge . OPINIONS OF THE PRESS . "A series of articles , biographical , descriptive , and eulogistic , of some of the principal Masonic worthies of the day . They avo 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 thi- in merit . "—Lund nnd Water . " The book will be of great interest to Masons , containing as it does pen-andink sketches of the most distinguished men among them , anil giving some considerable information on matters Masonic , from various points of view . " — Lloyd ' s Newspaper . " Admirably written , being freo from what aro too often observed in composition—inelegant language and prolixity . "—Sunday Times . "' J . G . ' write * with a considerable amount oi' freedom , never hesitating tru 'hit off'a weakness wher . he finds it pu ' ilicly displayed by a 'distinguished " ¦ brother ; ' at tho samo 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 . Tho sketches are lively reading . "—City Press . " This is a neat bonk . Tho Portraits consist of a series of 'word pictures ' of eminent English Masons . It , styles Bro . W . J . Hnuhan ' Knight Errant , ' and sketches thirty-two others under equally unique titles . We commend the book as worthy of a placo in every Masonic library . "—Voice of Masonry . " Evinces much literary ability , and is a valuable addition to tho few works we have in Masonic biography . "—Philadelphia Keystone . " The book ought to be in every well arranged Masonic Library . "—New York Courier . " Wo value the work , and heartily thank Bro . Morgan for our copy . " — Masonic Jewel . " The portraits consist of a scries of what we catl ' pen and ink sketches' of brethren prominent in all the noble undertakings of English Masonry . . . . Prominent among his brethren we 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 tho a dhor is pleasing , and the quality of his pi-ocluctions highly eomplimentay to his ability as a writer . " —ilftr . toii . ie Advocate . " It is a valuable contribution to Knglish current literature . "—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 , ancl happily hit off in felicitous phrase . " —Sheffield Post . " Good sensibly written articles . The writer prefaces 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 , ancl beyond doiibt , faithful portraits of tho worthies who unconsciously sat for them . "—Deal , Walmer and Sandwich Mercury . "The members of the Craft will take it as an acceptable addition to their bioeraphicai literature . " —Monmouthshire Chronicle . " Thoy are written in a fair and genial tone , thoroughly Masonic . " —Leigh Chronicle . " Should have a very largo sale . " —Kliigsbridlge Gazette . " Theso sketches are drawn w . th sparkling ability . " — Banffshire Reporter . " Wc must sincerely congratulate the author on the success of his endeavour ti 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 the history of the Order . Tho volume has our warmest commendation . " —Kelso Courier . " Drawn with no little humour , and embellished with many a deft stroke of good natural satire . "— Fit / tiro . "The inquiring Brother who may wish to know something of tho strength and beauty of the principle-of . Masonry , will find a pleasure in scanning the characteristic pictures in this book . " —TV Sriglinune . Kens . " There is a piquancy in the ready off-hand clash that lends much zest to the subject , nnd bars it from studied rhetorical expression . " —Hebrew Leader . " There can be no doubt that the writer has produced a scries of Portrait : whieh will be a source of amusement and pleasure to Masons throughout the world . "—Surrey Comet . " Will bo found very interesting and pleasant reading , especialiy to tin Masouic world . "—Barnet Pre ** . "Calculated to raise the Order—if that be pos-ible—in the estimation of its members , it not of the outer world . " —Trowbridge and North Wilts Adcertiser "Written in a spirited , racy style , and conveying , in as clear a matin ' . r . ispossible , a ' counterfeit presentment' of some of the rulers of tho Craft . " - lCssex Standard . London : W . W . MORGAN " . By Order of nil Booksellers , or will be sent free by post , direct from tho Office , 07 Barbican .

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npHE Queen is still at Balmoral Castle , and with Princess JL Beatrice and Prince Leopold attended divine service on Sunday . The Court is ordered to go into mourning for three weeks , on account of the death of the late Queen

Christina of Spain . On Sunday the Duchess of Edinburgh was safely delivered of a daughter , at Coburg , at which place the Marquis and Marchioness of Lome have lately arrived .

The Australian Cricketers concluded what is expected will be their last match in England on Tuesday , when 11 players of England opposed them at Kennington Oval . The match resulted in favour of the colonials , who scored 166 against their opponents' 158 .

1 he inquiry into the loss of the Eurydice has been coneluded . The court consider that the vessel was in a sound ancl seaworthy state , and that no blame could be attached to either the officers or crew . They state that the loss was

occasioned by the ship being caught in a sudden squall , the approach of which was concealed from the officers of the ship by the high land of the coast . In addition to the casualties from the storms which were

recorded in our last issue , several fatalities have occurred round the coast , where vessels have been wrecked and members of their crews lost . The week which has just closed will bo painfully

remembered by a very great number of families . Two most disastrous accidents have occurred , which , together , will render the homes of some thousands desolate , ancl will

cause heartfelt sorrow in many families . Ou Saturday die regular last cheap train of the London , Chatham and Dover Railway , which leaves Ilamssatc ancl Margate each

Jay was , in consequence of excess of traffic , divided into two parts . Tho tit'dt of these reached its destination as usual , out to the second a most appalling accident occurred . On reaching Sittingbourno Station the driver observed that the line on which he was travelling -was blocked by some