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LEYTON COLLEGE , ESSEX . BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN , GEORGE J . WESTFIELD . L . C . P ., F . S . A ., PRINCIPAL . THE object of this Establishment is to ensure a comprehensive liberal education , commensurate with the present improved state of society . PREPARATION FOB TUE CIVIL SBBTICE , CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE CUSS , COLLEGE OP PRSCBMOBS , SOCIETY OP ARTS , THE SCIENCE ASD ART E XAMUTAIIOITS , & c . Special attention to backward and timid pupils . Diet the best , and unlimited . References to the leading banking and commercial Anns in London and tho Provinces , and to numerous brethren whose sons are now , or have been , educated at the College . Prospectus forwarded on application to tho Principal

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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 bo elected without Entrance Fee and at tho present rate of subscription . Lodges requiring accommodation should mako immediate application to the Secretary . For all particulars and forms of application , apply to tho Secretary , at tho Offices , 37 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET , LONDON , E . C . ¦¦¦

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Now ready , Price 3 s 6 d , Grown Svo , cloth , gilt . MASONIC PORTRAITS . REPRINTED PROM "THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . " The Volnme contains the following : — 1 . OUR LITERARY BROTHER . 17 . THE CHRISTIAN MINISTER , 2 . A DISTINGUISHED MASON . 18 . THE MYSTIC . 3 . THE MAN OF ENEROI . 10 , A MODEL MASON . 4 . FATHER TIME . 20 . A CHIP FROM JOPPA . ™ 6 . A CORNER STONE . 21 . A PILLAR or MASONRY . 6 . THE CRAFTSMAN . 22 , BAYARD . 7 . THE GOWNSMAN . 23 . A RIGHT HAND MAN . 8 . AN EASTERN STAB . 21 . OUR CITIZEN BROTHER . 9 . THE KNIGHT ERRANT . 25 . AN ABLE PRECEPTOR . 10 . THE OCTOGENARIAN . 26 . AN ANCIENT BRITON . 11 . A ZEALOUS OFFICER , 27 . THE ARTIST . 12 . THE SOLDIER . 28 . THE FATHER OF THE LODGE . 13 . FROM TTNDER THE CBOWS . 29 . A SHINING LIGHT . 14 . OUR HERCULES . 30 . AN ART STUDENT . 16 . A MERCHANT PRINCE . 31 . THE MARINER . 18 . Taa CECRQHMAK . 32 . A SOLMBB O ? FOBTTOB . 33 . "OLD MUD . " OPINIONS OF THE PBESS . " 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 . " Wo do not remember to have read any similar series of sketches which BUrpass this in merit . "—Zand and Water . " 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 off ' a weakness when he finds it publicly displayed by a 'distinguished brother ; ' at the same timo he never loses sight of a good trait when it is displayed , either in connexion with the Craft or in tho service of the public out of doors . Tho sketches are lively reading . "—City Press . " Thisis anent 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 tho book as worthy of a place in every Masonic library . " —Koto of Masonry . " Evinces much literary ability , and is a valuable additio n to tho few works we have in Masonic biography . "—Philadelphia Keystone . " The book ought to be iu every well arranged Masonic Library . "—New York Courier . " The portraits consist of a series of what we 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 ' ) whoso herculean efforts in behalf of those 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 style of the author is pleasing , and the quality of his productions highly complimentay to his ability as a writer . " —Masonic Advocate . " There is a piquancy in tho ready off-hand dash that lends much zest to tho subject , and bars it from studied rhetorical expression . " —Hebrew Leader . " Wo value the work , and heartily thank Bro . Morgan for our copy "Masonic Jewel . " There can be no doubt that the writer has produced a series of Portraits which will bo a source of amusement and pleasure to Masons throughout the world . "—Surrey Comet . ° "Will be found very interesting and pleasant reading , especially to"tho Masonic world . "—Barnet Press . " Calculated to raise the Order—if that be possible—in the estimation of its members , if not of the outer world . "—Troxebndge and North Wilts Advertiser . "Written in a spirited , racy style , and conveying , in as clear a manner as Sossible , i- ' counterfeit presentment' of some of tho rulers of the Craft . "' ssex Standard , " Good sensibly written articles . The writer prefaces each of his sketches with Borne pithy common sense remarks . " —Cashel Gazette . " Cleverly and agreeably sketched , and the work altogether forms a valuable addition to Masonic literature . "—Hyde News . "Very amusing , and beyond doubt , faithful portraits of tho worthies who unconsciously sat for them . "—Veal , Walmer and Sandwich Mercury . "The members of tho 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 . "—Zeinh Chronicle . J " Should have a very large sale . "—Kingsbridge Gazette . "These sketches are 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 mitrht 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 little humour , and embellished with many a deft stroke of good natured satire . —Figaro . London : "W . W . MORGAN . By Order of all Booksellers , or -will be sent , free by post , direct from tho Office , 67 Barbican ,

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ROYAL MASONIO BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOB AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS . THE ANNIVEESARY FESTIVAL OF THIS INSTITUTION will take place on Wednesday , the 11 th February 1877 , at Freemasons ' Tavern , Great Queen-street , London , upon which occasion H . R . H . Prince Leopold , E . G ., & c , & o . E . W . Prov . G . M . for Oxfordshire , has graciously signified his intention of presiding . Brethren desirous of accepting the office of Steward upon this auspicious occasion will greatly oblige by forwarding their names , as soon as convenient , to the Secretary , who will gladly give every information required . JAMES TERRY , Prov . G . D . C . Herts , Secrttary . i Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C . •¦¦ - - —————^——— " » " —¦ i—™— ' —

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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . BEO . CONSTABLE'S Tickets , entitling the holder to a chance in tho drawing for LIFE GOVERNORSHIPS Of tho above Institution aro now ready , prico ONE SHILLING EACH . To bo had of J . C ONSTABLE , 13 Sise Lane , Cannon Street , London , E . C .

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OUR WEEKLY BUDGET .

THE Queen , who will shortly quit Windsor Castle m order to spend Chrismas at Osborne , entertained the gallant Arctic voyager Captain Nares , R . N ., as her guest at dinner on Friday last . Captain Nares slept at the Castle , and left early on Saturday morning . Her Majesty has also

been pleased to appoint him an extraordinary member of the second class of Knights Commander of the Order of the Bath , as a further mark of her gracious appreciation of his services .

As announced last week , the thirty-second birthday of the Princess of "Wales was celebrated on Friday the 1 st instant , with the usual festivities . The Prince and Princess also gave a ball to tho principal tenants on the Sandringham and neighbouring estates , while the children

of the various schools in and around the neighbourhood had their tea in the Royal Mews in the afternoon . At King ' s Lynn the occasion was duly honoured , the children of the Lynn Union being entertained with a substantial tea at Her Royal Highness ' s cost . The town was extensively decorated

with flags , and the church bells rang out merrily during the day . Nor was Windsor behindhand in its rejoicings . The Royal Standard was hoisted at the Guildhall , and the inhabitants decorated their houses and streets with profusion , regulated by taste . A Royal salute was also fired from the the artillery on the Long Walk .

There was a full attendance at Grand Lodge on "Wednesday , Lord Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master , presiding . On the proposition , duly seconded , of Bro . Gould , "W . M . of the Moira Lodge , 92 , hia Royal

Highness the Prince of Wales was again chosen Grand Master for the ensuing year . Bro . Clabon -was then re-appointed President of the Lodge of Benevolence , and Bros . Joshua Nunn and James Brett Senior and

Junior Vice-Presidents respectively . The other business having been disposed of , Bro . Binckes' motion , to the effect that £ 6 , 000 should be distributed in equal shares among the three Masonic charities , in commemoration of the Grand Master ' s visit to India , came before Grand Lodge .

It was ruled that , until the report of the Special Committee had been received , no proposition of any kind could be entertained . . "When , however , such report came under discussion , it would be competent for Bro . Binckes or any

other member of Grand Lodge to submit an alternative motion by way of amendment . The proceedings then came to an end , and the members separated , after the usual formalities had been satisfied . Captain Nares and his officers and crews of the Arctic Expedition have every reason to be gratified at the recep