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father of a family who , being so awfully shortsighted that he could not see the biggest wen on his own nose , ought to wear spectacles . ' " The more exciting acts of this domestic drama came on , when , attracted by the reported wealth of our hero , suitors for the hands of " the g irls , " appear in the persons of a psendo- " Baron " of Russian extraction , and the avaricious son of a Colonel of " blue blood . "
vr the former insinuated himself into the credulity of Mr . Gummer , and tickled the vanity of mamma , with tho end of marrying Naucy , and the ignoble denouement , the collapse of hopes based upon too dazzling expectations , must be read to bo appreciated . Nor will we spoil the reader ' s interest by relating how poor Janet was jilted by her adventurous and unscrupulous lover ,
whose hankering was after the money , and not tho love , of the trusting and confiding maiden , but who , when it turned out that the golden prize was not so glittering as he supposed , turned on his heel , and made a ornel and despicable retreat from his engagement . These situations are depicted in facile language by the author , who invests his characters with all the requisite verve and natural force
in the more prominent situations into which ( hey are called . Of course , the history of a man who springs suddenly into the foremost ranks of affluence and popularity would not be complete unless he was made a Member of Parliament , and in the election sketch we are brought into laughable contact with some of the inflated election - mongers of the Borough of Marrowbone—veritable types of the
potvaliant politicians that are to be found in almost every small and rotten constituency . Mr . Nathaniel Busted , who is churchwarden , vestry-man , and chairman of ever so many local coteries all rolled into one , gives ns a pourtrayal of that clumsy fussiness and consummate self-importance of which those know the most who have any experience in electioneering , either parliamentary , munioipalor
, parochial . He puts us in mind of the inimitable Toole as Simmons in the " Spitalfield ' s Weaver , " only he is very much more coarse , venial , and impudent . But go when you will to any electioneering bout , and you will find a Nathaniel Busted , swaggering , and drinking , and forcing his besotted and impertinent vnlgarit y into the front on every occasion , both in season and out . The author has depicted
him to the letter , and in a way that marks him as a close observer of men and things in every-day life . We are unable , with the space at onr command , to enter more in detail into the varying turns of the wheel of fortune , and the changing episodes in the life of the Gammer family . Suffice it to say , that in spite of the little faults , if they can be so termed , we detected at the outset , the interest of
the reader is caught after the first two or three chapters , and is retained irresistibly to the end of the volume . The writer gives us a faithful and vivid delineation of many of the characters we consfcantly meet in the ordinary walks of life , and there is no straining after effect , such as we find in many authors who are eager to find themselves famous . He has evidently drawn his pictures from the
life , and we recognise them in an instant . He puts his round women and square men all into their proper spheres , and makes them do and say precisely that whioh we should expect cf them . Nor is there wanting plenty of sparkling and buoyant humour in the tale so admirably told . There are grotesque situations , and racy little bits of byplay which will not fail to excite the risible faculties of
the reader , and carry him irresistibly to the end of the story . These brilliant sallies of quaint and peculiar fun are relieved by the light and shade of gaiety and pathos , and there is no lack of harmony in the tints that are thrown in , here to heighten , and there to mellow , the picture before us . We congratulate Mr . Hopkins upon his successful treatment of a subject none the less difficult because , in
dealing with this class of character , there is a strong temptation to exaggerate and over-colour . He has judiciously avoided this fault , and his faithfulness to life is one of the chief recommendations of his narrative . The volume bristles with mirth and entertainment , and will be welcomed into many a household as a chatty and agree , able satire on the foibles and vanities which are every day abundantly
cropping up in all sorts and conditions of society , and which , though we may ourselves imitate them , we naturally see more strongly marked in others . In style of typography and binding , the work is an ornament to the library or drawing-room table , while the entertaining character of its contents will raise manv a smile in the inter .
vals of relaxation and leisure between the more solid hours of business duty . To converse mentally with such characters , and to follow the incidents here recorded , is a splendid tonic for driving dull care jiway 3 ^ nd we can only share the natural desire of the author that ma audience may be as extensive and appreciative as he has found 't to he in respect to the previous efforts of his pen .
0 ^ ° Tuesday next , the 18 th instant , at the Beethoven Booms " [ Harley-street , Cavendish-square , Bro . Signor Macchiavelli will £ ive a Soiree Musicale , which , to judge from the character of the Programme that has been issued , is likely to prove of surpassing 'Merest . Among the vocalists , in addition to the beneficiary himself
are Mesdlles . G . Avigliana and Eugenie Papritz , Miss Nettie ^ ertens , and Signori E . Bonetti and A . Zoboli . Signor Tito Mattei WlJ ' preside at the pianoforte , and Signor G . Erba will discourse weet music on the violin . Conductor Signor A . Romili . The pro-Si'am mei wj , ; jj inuiudeg choice selections from the works of Verdi , a're , Donizetti , Rossini , Schubert , Gounod , Bouetti , Mattei , & c , is a most attractive one .
th v- great pleasure in announcing that the annual supper of no Kiogsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 , will take place at the ^ anonbnry Tavern , Canonbnry-square , on Monday , the 24 th instant , Br ' ' rr ^' * ^ cnair will be taken by the esteemed Preceptor t r 9 ; ¦ JrewinnardP . M ., who will be seconded in the fulfilment of hia hav y the wor , y Secretary of the Lodge , Bro . E . P . Forgo . We cessf n C 0 Dn ^ ence that this anniversary meeting will pass off sue-
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — MONTAGUE GUEST LODGE , No . 1000 . THE regular meeting of this new and rapidly increasing Lodge was held ou the 12 th instant , at tho Inns of Court , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , where the members were honoured by tho presonco of several Provincial Grand Officers . The first banner , with the arms of Right Worshipful Bro . Montague Guest , was hnng over tho W . M . 's chair . Bros . W . H . Dean P . P . G . S . R . Dorset W . M ., G . P . Festa S . W ., F . R . W . Hedges J . W ., J . D . Collier P . M . 13 f > 6 Spcrrtarv , Dr . Capon S . D .. H .
Slyman J . D ., W . II . Gardner I . G ., S . Brooks P . M . M . C , W . Staff Org ., E . Doble Steward , B . Bantz Tyler . Visitors—Dr . S . Skinner P . P . G . A . D . C . Dorset W . M . 665 , L . Bailey P . M . 257 , E . Dnnkley 874 , II . Massey W . M . 1928 P . M . 619 , J . Docker P . M . 1687 , Piatt P . P . G . W . Cheshire , H . M . Levy P . M . 18 S . Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . The W . M . in tho name of Bro . Montague Guest ,
M . P ., P . G . D ., Prov . G . M . Dorset , proposed , and tho proposition was duly seconded , " That this Lodge begs to express to ner Most Gracious Majesty tho Queen its deep sense of indignation and horror at the recent outrageous attempt on her life , and its feeling of gratitude to the G . A . O . T . U . at Her Majesty ' s most providential escape therefrom . " This was carried by acclamation , Bro . Festa
S . W . making some supplementary remarks . Bro . Brooke P . M . 1608 M . C . presented to the Lodge a very elegant silver square , with the names of the founders engraved on it , and for which a special vote of thanks was accorded , the same to be entororl on the minutes . Bro . Austin was raised to the third degree , and Bro . Young was passed . Messrs . H . Nisbett Pratt and Edenborough were balloted
for , and accepted . The former gentleman , being in attendance , was duly initiated into the Order , the W . M . rendering the ceremony perfectly and impressively ; indeed , every Officer was perfect . Bro . C . Hambro D . P . G . M . Dorset , and Dr . Shorter Skinner , W . M . Montague Lodgo 665 , Lyme Regis , were unanimously elected joining members . The Bye-Laws were read , and the election for
W . M . took place , the choice of the brethren falling on Bro . Festa S . W ., who was unanimously elected to that office . The W . M . congratulated Bro . Festa , and said no bettor Master could have been selected ; he was sure he would carry out every dnty required of him , and all wished him health and strength . Bro . Festa , in suitable terms , returned thanks . The W . M . here announced that the K . W .
Bro . Montague Guest had taken the office of Treasurer for the first year only , and the brethren then unanimously elected the present W . M ., Bro . Dean , to henceforth fulfil the duties . An Audit Committee was next appointed . The W . M . stated that , as the Lodge would be adjourned until October , he proposed to hold a ¦ Lodge of emergency during the summer months , to enable those brethren
who to-night were unable to be present to be initiated . The W . M . stated he was about to act as Steward for the Girls' School , and he thanked the Officers and brethren for the help they had given him , whereby he had been able to collect seventy guineas for his list . Bro . Festa S . W . proposed that the snm of ten guineas bo given from the funds of the Lodge to present the retiring W . M . with a Past Master ' s
jewel , and two and a half guineas for a P . M . s collar and jewel , in consideration of the admirable manner in which he had conducted the duties of the chair , and in token of the respset ho is held in ; this was carried unanimously . The Lodge was then closed and adjourned until October The brethren sat down to a very sumptuous banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . Gosden . The W . M . briefly introduced
the Loyal toasts , which leceived full honour , and then Br . \ Brookes P . M . M . C . rose ; he felt a great pleasure in taking tho gavel to propose thehealth of the W . M . ; he was sure the brethren wonld honour the toast . Bro . Dean was a model as to how Mtisons' work should be carried out ; he had set aii example such as all Worshipful Masters should follow . The members had seen his working , which had been ,
and would continue to be perfect , and would be continued by the Lodge in the future . He would ask them to drink the toast with ( he sincerity it merited . The Worshipful Master , in replying , thanked Bro . Brookes ; it was to him a great pleasure to work in and for the Lodge ; bnt he had to thank his Officers for their assistance . He sincerely hoped the Lodge would continue as successful .
What had been achieved was far beyond his expectations . When he handed the gavel to his successor he was sure it would be to a Mason worthy to hold it . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Initiate , who by his attention to the ceremony led them to believe he was one who would be a credit to the Order . Bro . Pratt in a humorous speech responded . The W . M . then complimented the
Visitors . The Lodge waa proud to see them . Visiting created a good feeling and a fraternal regard each for the other . Bro . Piatt P . P . G . W . Cheshire in responding said , he never saw the working of the three degrees better performed than he had seen that evening . Brother Bailey P . M . 251 fully endorsed what had just been said ; he had been all over the Provinces , and never saw better working
than that of the W . M . mid his Officers . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the I . P . M . Bro . Brookes , who took tho Office with great readiness , and all wove indebted to him for his services , not only ns I . P . M . but also as M . C . Brother Brooke thought it the duty of every one who had passed tho chair to render service to ; i Lodge with which he waa associated ; he shonld only bo too pleased to do so in
this Lodge . Ho thanked them for tho reception they had given the foast . The W . M . in proposing - the health of the Secretary , stated ilint Bro . Collier had boen a groat acquisition to the Lodge . He was proficient in his duties , and had fulfilled them conscientiously . He hoped Brother Collier might bo among them for many years .
Bro . Collier P . M . responded ; while ho occupied the position of Secretary he hoped to do his duty to their satisfaction . Tho W . M . then proposed the health of thn Joining Member , Bro . Dr . Skinner P . Prov . G . A . D . C . The Lodge wonld be pleased to receive joining members , but none would be more welcome than the brethren from Dorset . The toast was enthusiastically received , and Bro , Dr . Skinner , iu appro-
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father of a family who , being so awfully shortsighted that he could not see the biggest wen on his own nose , ought to wear spectacles . ' " The more exciting acts of this domestic drama came on , when , attracted by the reported wealth of our hero , suitors for the hands of " the g irls , " appear in the persons of a psendo- " Baron " of Russian extraction , and the avaricious son of a Colonel of " blue blood . "
vr the former insinuated himself into the credulity of Mr . Gummer , and tickled the vanity of mamma , with tho end of marrying Naucy , and the ignoble denouement , the collapse of hopes based upon too dazzling expectations , must be read to bo appreciated . Nor will we spoil the reader ' s interest by relating how poor Janet was jilted by her adventurous and unscrupulous lover ,
whose hankering was after the money , and not tho love , of the trusting and confiding maiden , but who , when it turned out that the golden prize was not so glittering as he supposed , turned on his heel , and made a ornel and despicable retreat from his engagement . These situations are depicted in facile language by the author , who invests his characters with all the requisite verve and natural force
in the more prominent situations into which ( hey are called . Of course , the history of a man who springs suddenly into the foremost ranks of affluence and popularity would not be complete unless he was made a Member of Parliament , and in the election sketch we are brought into laughable contact with some of the inflated election - mongers of the Borough of Marrowbone—veritable types of the
potvaliant politicians that are to be found in almost every small and rotten constituency . Mr . Nathaniel Busted , who is churchwarden , vestry-man , and chairman of ever so many local coteries all rolled into one , gives ns a pourtrayal of that clumsy fussiness and consummate self-importance of which those know the most who have any experience in electioneering , either parliamentary , munioipalor
, parochial . He puts us in mind of the inimitable Toole as Simmons in the " Spitalfield ' s Weaver , " only he is very much more coarse , venial , and impudent . But go when you will to any electioneering bout , and you will find a Nathaniel Busted , swaggering , and drinking , and forcing his besotted and impertinent vnlgarit y into the front on every occasion , both in season and out . The author has depicted
him to the letter , and in a way that marks him as a close observer of men and things in every-day life . We are unable , with the space at onr command , to enter more in detail into the varying turns of the wheel of fortune , and the changing episodes in the life of the Gammer family . Suffice it to say , that in spite of the little faults , if they can be so termed , we detected at the outset , the interest of
the reader is caught after the first two or three chapters , and is retained irresistibly to the end of the volume . The writer gives us a faithful and vivid delineation of many of the characters we consfcantly meet in the ordinary walks of life , and there is no straining after effect , such as we find in many authors who are eager to find themselves famous . He has evidently drawn his pictures from the
life , and we recognise them in an instant . He puts his round women and square men all into their proper spheres , and makes them do and say precisely that whioh we should expect cf them . Nor is there wanting plenty of sparkling and buoyant humour in the tale so admirably told . There are grotesque situations , and racy little bits of byplay which will not fail to excite the risible faculties of
the reader , and carry him irresistibly to the end of the story . These brilliant sallies of quaint and peculiar fun are relieved by the light and shade of gaiety and pathos , and there is no lack of harmony in the tints that are thrown in , here to heighten , and there to mellow , the picture before us . We congratulate Mr . Hopkins upon his successful treatment of a subject none the less difficult because , in
dealing with this class of character , there is a strong temptation to exaggerate and over-colour . He has judiciously avoided this fault , and his faithfulness to life is one of the chief recommendations of his narrative . The volume bristles with mirth and entertainment , and will be welcomed into many a household as a chatty and agree , able satire on the foibles and vanities which are every day abundantly
cropping up in all sorts and conditions of society , and which , though we may ourselves imitate them , we naturally see more strongly marked in others . In style of typography and binding , the work is an ornament to the library or drawing-room table , while the entertaining character of its contents will raise manv a smile in the inter .
vals of relaxation and leisure between the more solid hours of business duty . To converse mentally with such characters , and to follow the incidents here recorded , is a splendid tonic for driving dull care jiway 3 ^ nd we can only share the natural desire of the author that ma audience may be as extensive and appreciative as he has found 't to he in respect to the previous efforts of his pen .
0 ^ ° Tuesday next , the 18 th instant , at the Beethoven Booms " [ Harley-street , Cavendish-square , Bro . Signor Macchiavelli will £ ive a Soiree Musicale , which , to judge from the character of the Programme that has been issued , is likely to prove of surpassing 'Merest . Among the vocalists , in addition to the beneficiary himself
are Mesdlles . G . Avigliana and Eugenie Papritz , Miss Nettie ^ ertens , and Signori E . Bonetti and A . Zoboli . Signor Tito Mattei WlJ ' preside at the pianoforte , and Signor G . Erba will discourse weet music on the violin . Conductor Signor A . Romili . The pro-Si'am mei wj , ; jj inuiudeg choice selections from the works of Verdi , a're , Donizetti , Rossini , Schubert , Gounod , Bouetti , Mattei , & c , is a most attractive one .
th v- great pleasure in announcing that the annual supper of no Kiogsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 , will take place at the ^ anonbnry Tavern , Canonbnry-square , on Monday , the 24 th instant , Br ' ' rr ^' * ^ cnair will be taken by the esteemed Preceptor t r 9 ; ¦ JrewinnardP . M ., who will be seconded in the fulfilment of hia hav y the wor , y Secretary of the Lodge , Bro . E . P . Forgo . We cessf n C 0 Dn ^ ence that this anniversary meeting will pass off sue-
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — MONTAGUE GUEST LODGE , No . 1000 . THE regular meeting of this new and rapidly increasing Lodge was held ou the 12 th instant , at tho Inns of Court , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , where the members were honoured by tho presonco of several Provincial Grand Officers . The first banner , with the arms of Right Worshipful Bro . Montague Guest , was hnng over tho W . M . 's chair . Bros . W . H . Dean P . P . G . S . R . Dorset W . M ., G . P . Festa S . W ., F . R . W . Hedges J . W ., J . D . Collier P . M . 13 f > 6 Spcrrtarv , Dr . Capon S . D .. H .
Slyman J . D ., W . II . Gardner I . G ., S . Brooks P . M . M . C , W . Staff Org ., E . Doble Steward , B . Bantz Tyler . Visitors—Dr . S . Skinner P . P . G . A . D . C . Dorset W . M . 665 , L . Bailey P . M . 257 , E . Dnnkley 874 , II . Massey W . M . 1928 P . M . 619 , J . Docker P . M . 1687 , Piatt P . P . G . W . Cheshire , H . M . Levy P . M . 18 S . Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . The W . M . in tho name of Bro . Montague Guest ,
M . P ., P . G . D ., Prov . G . M . Dorset , proposed , and tho proposition was duly seconded , " That this Lodge begs to express to ner Most Gracious Majesty tho Queen its deep sense of indignation and horror at the recent outrageous attempt on her life , and its feeling of gratitude to the G . A . O . T . U . at Her Majesty ' s most providential escape therefrom . " This was carried by acclamation , Bro . Festa
S . W . making some supplementary remarks . Bro . Brooke P . M . 1608 M . C . presented to the Lodge a very elegant silver square , with the names of the founders engraved on it , and for which a special vote of thanks was accorded , the same to be entororl on the minutes . Bro . Austin was raised to the third degree , and Bro . Young was passed . Messrs . H . Nisbett Pratt and Edenborough were balloted
for , and accepted . The former gentleman , being in attendance , was duly initiated into the Order , the W . M . rendering the ceremony perfectly and impressively ; indeed , every Officer was perfect . Bro . C . Hambro D . P . G . M . Dorset , and Dr . Shorter Skinner , W . M . Montague Lodgo 665 , Lyme Regis , were unanimously elected joining members . The Bye-Laws were read , and the election for
W . M . took place , the choice of the brethren falling on Bro . Festa S . W ., who was unanimously elected to that office . The W . M . congratulated Bro . Festa , and said no bettor Master could have been selected ; he was sure he would carry out every dnty required of him , and all wished him health and strength . Bro . Festa , in suitable terms , returned thanks . The W . M . here announced that the K . W .
Bro . Montague Guest had taken the office of Treasurer for the first year only , and the brethren then unanimously elected the present W . M ., Bro . Dean , to henceforth fulfil the duties . An Audit Committee was next appointed . The W . M . stated that , as the Lodge would be adjourned until October , he proposed to hold a ¦ Lodge of emergency during the summer months , to enable those brethren
who to-night were unable to be present to be initiated . The W . M . stated he was about to act as Steward for the Girls' School , and he thanked the Officers and brethren for the help they had given him , whereby he had been able to collect seventy guineas for his list . Bro . Festa S . W . proposed that the snm of ten guineas bo given from the funds of the Lodge to present the retiring W . M . with a Past Master ' s
jewel , and two and a half guineas for a P . M . s collar and jewel , in consideration of the admirable manner in which he had conducted the duties of the chair , and in token of the respset ho is held in ; this was carried unanimously . The Lodge was then closed and adjourned until October The brethren sat down to a very sumptuous banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . Gosden . The W . M . briefly introduced
the Loyal toasts , which leceived full honour , and then Br . \ Brookes P . M . M . C . rose ; he felt a great pleasure in taking tho gavel to propose thehealth of the W . M . ; he was sure the brethren wonld honour the toast . Bro . Dean was a model as to how Mtisons' work should be carried out ; he had set aii example such as all Worshipful Masters should follow . The members had seen his working , which had been ,
and would continue to be perfect , and would be continued by the Lodge in the future . He would ask them to drink the toast with ( he sincerity it merited . The Worshipful Master , in replying , thanked Bro . Brookes ; it was to him a great pleasure to work in and for the Lodge ; bnt he had to thank his Officers for their assistance . He sincerely hoped the Lodge would continue as successful .
What had been achieved was far beyond his expectations . When he handed the gavel to his successor he was sure it would be to a Mason worthy to hold it . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Initiate , who by his attention to the ceremony led them to believe he was one who would be a credit to the Order . Bro . Pratt in a humorous speech responded . The W . M . then complimented the
Visitors . The Lodge waa proud to see them . Visiting created a good feeling and a fraternal regard each for the other . Bro . Piatt P . P . G . W . Cheshire in responding said , he never saw the working of the three degrees better performed than he had seen that evening . Brother Bailey P . M . 251 fully endorsed what had just been said ; he had been all over the Provinces , and never saw better working
than that of the W . M . mid his Officers . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the I . P . M . Bro . Brookes , who took tho Office with great readiness , and all wove indebted to him for his services , not only ns I . P . M . but also as M . C . Brother Brooke thought it the duty of every one who had passed tho chair to render service to ; i Lodge with which he waa associated ; he shonld only bo too pleased to do so in
this Lodge . Ho thanked them for tho reception they had given the foast . The W . M . in proposing - the health of the Secretary , stated ilint Bro . Collier had boen a groat acquisition to the Lodge . He was proficient in his duties , and had fulfilled them conscientiously . He hoped Brother Collier might bo among them for many years .
Bro . Collier P . M . responded ; while ho occupied the position of Secretary he hoped to do his duty to their satisfaction . Tho W . M . then proposed the health of thn Joining Member , Bro . Dr . Skinner P . Prov . G . A . D . C . The Lodge wonld be pleased to receive joining members , but none would be more welcome than the brethren from Dorset . The toast was enthusiastically received , and Bro , Dr . Skinner , iu appro-