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LONDON MASONIC CLUB , 101 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET , E . C . THE CLUB IS NOW OPEN for the use of Members . Only a limited number of members can be electee ! without Entrance Fee and at the present rate of subscription . Lodges requiring accommodation should make immediate application to the Secretary . For all particulars and forms of application , apply to the Secretary , at tho Offices , 37 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET , LONDON , E . C .

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Now ready , Price 3 s 6 d , Crown Svo , clotlt , gilt . MASONIC PORTRAITS . REPRINTED FROM " THE FREEMASON ' S CUBONICM . " The Volume contains the following : — 1 . OUR LITERARY BROTHER . 17 . THE CHRISTIAN MINISTER . 2 . A DISTINGUISH ™ MASON . 18 . Tim MTSTIC . 3 . THB MAW OF ENERGY . 19 . A MODEL MASON . 4 . FATHER TIME . 20 . A CHIP FROM JOPPA . 5 . A CORKER STONE . 21 . A PILLAR OF MASONRY . 6 . THE CRAFTSMAN . 22 . BAYARD . 7 . THE GOWNSMAN . 23 . A RIGHT HAND MAN . 8 . AN EASTERN STAR . 2-1 . OUR CITIZEN BROTHER . 9 . THE KNIGHT ERRANT . 25 . AN ABIE PRECEPTOR . 10 . THE OCTOGENARIAN . 26 . AN ANCIENT BRITON . 11 . A ZEALOUS OFFICER . 27 . THE ARTIST . 12 . THE SOLDIER . 2 S . THE FATHER OF THE LODGE . 13 . FROM UNDER THE CROWN . 29 . A SHINING LIGHT . 11 . OUE HERCULES . 30 . AN ART STUDENT . 16 . A MERCHANT PRINCB . 31 . THE MARINER . 16 . THB CHURCHMAN . 32 . A SOLDIER OS FORTUNE . 33 . "OLD MUG . " OPINIONS OF THB PBESS . " We do not remember to have road any similar series of sketches which surpass this in merit . "—Land and Water . " Admirably written , being free from what are too often observed in composition—inelegant language and prolixity . " —Sunday Times . "' J . G . ' writes with a considerable amount of freedom , never hesitating to 'hit off' a weakness when 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 in connexion with the Craft or in the service of the public out of doors . The sketches are lively reading . "—City Press . " Evinces much literary ability , and is a valuable addition to the few works wo have in Masonic biography . "—Philadelphia Keystone . " The hook ought to bo in every well arranged Masonic Library . " —iVero York Courier , " The portraits consist of a scries of what wo call' pen and ink sketches' of brethren prominent in all tho noble undertakings of English Masonry . . . . Prominent among his brethren we find Bro . Fred . Binckes , ( ' Our Hercules , ' ) whose herculean efforts in behalf of those blessed institutions , the charities of English Masons , havo a world-wide reputation , which will live long after the zealous Craftsman has been , ' laid away to rest . ' "—New York Square . " There can bo no doubt that the writer has produced a series of Portraits which will be a source of amusement and pleasure to Masons throughout the world . "—Surrey Comet . "Will bo found very interesting and pleasant reading , especially to the Masonic world . "—Barnet Press . " Calculated to raise tho Order—if that be possible—in tho estimation 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 somo of the rulers of tho Craft . "Essex Standard , " Good sensibly written articles . The writer prefaces each of his sketches with some pithy common sense remarks . "—Cnshel Gazette . " Cleverly and agreeably sketched , and tho work altogether forms a valuable addition to Masonic literature . "—Hyde News , "Very amusing , and beyond doubt , faithful portraits of the worthies who unconsciously sat for them . " —Seal , Walmcr and Sandwich Mercury . "The members of the Craft will take it as an acceptable addition to their biographical literature . " —Monmouthshire Chronicle . " They aro written in a fair and genial tone , thoroughly Masonic . "—Leigh Chronicle . " Should have a very large sale . " —Kinysbridge Gazette . " Theso sketches are drawn with sparkling ability . "—Banffshire Meporter . "Wo 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 . 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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Our Weekly Budget.

OUR WEEKLY BUDGET .

ON Thursday of last week was held the annual gathering of the Braemer Royal Highland Society . Ifc was expected that the Queen and all the other members of the Royal Family now sojourning in the Highlands would have been present to witness the sports which take place on this occasion . But the weather was unpvopitious , and

the Queen and Princess Beatrice were absent . The Prince and Princess of Wales and their two boys , as well as Prince Leopold , drove up about two o ' clock , the Princes wearing the Royal Stuart tartan , and remained for some three hours , highly interested spectators of the games .

The Farquharson and Duff Clansmen and some of the Kincardineshire Volunteers , numbering , in all , about one hundred and fifty , and headed by their pipers , had previously assembled . The sports consisted of throwing the hammer and stone , lumping , running , dancing , and

bagpipeplaying . In addition to the Royal Party , there was a large and fashionable attendance , including Colonel Farquharson , the Earl of Fife , Viscount Cardwell , the Marquis of Huntly , and Mr . Goschen , M . P . The Volunteers and Farquharson Highlanders were afterwards entertained afc

dinner by Colonel Farquharson , and the Duff Highlanders by the Earl of Fife . The usual ball followed . It is announced that the Prince of Wales , with a numerous party , will attend the approaching Doncaster Races , arrangements having already been made , and two private

boxes , adjoining the Noblemen ' s Stands , secured for the reception of the distinguished party . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught reached Vienna on Sunday night , and was

received by the Imperial Crown Prince Rudolf and Sir Andrew Buchanan , our ambassador . The object of His Royal Highness's visit is to witness the Austrian Military Manoeuvres .

The Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge was held on Wednesday . There was a numerous attendance , and the motion of Bro . Rev . R . J . Simpson , for a Committee to take into consideration the best way of

commemorating the Grand Master ' s visit to India , was carried unanimously , two amendments , one by Bro . Philbriek , for the inclusion of other high officers of the Order , and the second by Bro . Captain Curteis , of the Province of Devon , that the Provincial Grand Masters be added to the list

having previously been accepted and given effect to in the resolution . Fnll particulars of this and the other business transacted will be found elsewhere . Sportsmen , these latter clays , have not been highly favoured in respect of the weather . Partridge shooting

commenced on Friday of last week , except m parts of the country where the ingathering of the harvest is not yet complete . The general tone of the reports from various parts of the country points to a capital season , and on the opening clay several good bags were made in Surrey , Kent , Leicestershire , Norfolk , Worcestershire , and other

districts . The excitement about the atrocities committed by the Turks is on the increase . Meetings are being held in various parts of the country , and resolutions expressing the deepest indignation at the cruelties practised by the Turks

on the Christian population of their provinces are carried by enormous majorities . Mr . Gladstone has issued a pamphlet , and will meet his constituents to-day at 3 p . m ., and , no doubt , in Monday's paper we shall read a spirit-stirring speech by the right honourable gentleman . Ifc seems ,

beyond all doubt , tbat the grossest barbarities have been committed , and that a terrible sacrifice of life have accompanied them . It is needless to say we have no sympathy

whatever with the ruffians who have been guilty of these atrocious acts . But as the Pall Mall Gazette very properly points out , the people of this country must not allow sentiment to take the place of statesmanship . The task our Government has before ifc ia hard enough in all consciencg