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Now ready , Price 3 s 6 d , Grown Svo , cloth , gilt . MASONIC PORTRAITS . REPRINTED PROM " THB F REEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . " The Yolumo contains the following : — 1 . OUR LITERARY BROTHER . 17 . THE CHRISTIAN MINISTER . 2 . A DISTINGUISHED MASON . 18 . THB MYSTIC . 3 . THB MAN OP ENERQT . 10 . A MODEL MASON . 4 . FATHER TIME . 20 . A CHIP FROM JOPPA . 6 . A CORNER STOXB . 21 . A PILLAR OF MASONRY . C . THE CRAFTSMAN . 22 . BAYARD . 7 . THE GOWNSMAN . 23 . A RIGHT HAND MAN . 8 . AN EASTERN STAR . 2 i . OUR CITIZEN BROTHER . 9 . THE KNIGHT ERRANT . 25 . AN ABLE PRECEPTOR . 10 . THE OCTOGENARIAN . 20 . AN ANCIENT BRITON . 11 . A ZEALOUS OFFICER . 27 . THE ARTIST . 12 . THE SOLDIER . 28 . THE FATHER OF THE LODGE . 13 . FROM UNDER TnE CROWN . 29 . A SHINING LIGHT . U . OUR HERCULES . 30 . AN ART STUDENT . 15 . A MERCHANT PRINCE . 31 . TnE MARINER . 16 . THE CHURCHMAN . 32 . A SOLDIER OF FORTUNE . 33 . "OLD MUG . " OPINIONS OP THE PBESS . "Wc do not remember to have read any similar series of sketches which surpass this in merit . "—land and Wafer . "Admirably written , being free from what aro too ofteu observed iu 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 , cither in connexion with the Craft or in tho service of the public out of doors . Tho sketches arc lively reading . "—City Press . " Kvinccs much literary ability , and is a valuable addition to the few works wo havo in Masonic biography . "—Philadelphia Keystone . " The book ought to bo in every well arranged Masonic Library . " —Ifetc York Courier . " The portraits consist of a series of what wc call' 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 ciforts in behalf of those blessed institutious , the charities of English Masons , have a world-wide reputation , which will live long after the zealous Craftsman has been , ' laid away to rest . ' " —A ero York Square . " The style of the author is pleasing , and the quality of his productions highly complimcntay to his ability as a writer . "—Masonic Adcocate . " There is a piquancy in the ready off-hand dash that lends murh zest to the subject , and bars it from studied rhetorical expression . " —Hebrew Leader . "We value the work , and heartily thank Bro . Morgan for our copy . "Masonic Jewel , " There can bo 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 the Masonic world . " —JBarnet Press . " Calculated to raise tho Order—if that bo possible—in the estimation of its members , if not of the outer world . " —Trowbridge and North Wilts Advertiser . "Written in a spirited , racy stylo , and conveying , in as clear a manner as possible , a 'counterfeit presentment' of some of the rulers of the Craft . " — Essex Standard . " Good sensibly wvitteu 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 n valuable addition to Masonic literature . "—lij / de Ifeu-s . "Very amusing , and beyond doubt , faithful portraits of tho worthies who unconsciously sat for them . "—Deal , Walmcr and Sandwich Mercury . "Tho members of the Craft will take it as an acceptable addition to their b ographical literature . " —Monmouthshire Chronicle . "They are written in a fair and genial tone , thoroughly Masonic . " —Zciah Chronicle . ' " Should have a very large sa \ e . " —Kiiigslridffe Gazette . "These sketches are drawn with sparkling ability . "—Banffshire Jlevorfcr . "We must sincerely congratulate tho author on the success of his endeavour to aim at faithful portraiture , while there is an entire absence of what mi" -ht give offence to the most sensitive mind . " —Folkestone Express . ° " A very acceptable contribution to the history oE the Order . The volume has our warmest commendation . "—Kelso Courier . London : W . W . MORGAN . By Order of all Booksellers , or will be sent , free by post , direct from the Office , 07 Barbican .

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Our Weekly Budget.

OUR WEEKLY BUDGET .

THE week has been an eventful one , at least in respect of the growing excitement over the Bulgarian business . All over the country meetings are being held for the purpose of expressing the indignation of the people at the barbarities practised by the Turks . We sympathize most deeply with the sufferers , but we trust our people will not allow sentiment to over ride common sense .

The Doncaster Meeting was honoured by the presence of royalty , the Prince of Wales having gone there for the express purpose of enjoying the sport . The St . Leger was won by Lord Dupplin ' s Petrarch , tho same which carried off the Two Thousand , the Duke of Hamilton ' s

Wild Tommy being second , and Julius Ceesar third . The race towards the finish was very exciting , a neck only separating tho first two horses , but Julius Cresar was a good half-dozen lengths behind Wild Tommy . Only nine started , and Kisber , the favourite , was nowhere .

Tho Annual Meeting of the British Association is at an end . A number of valuable papers have been read in the various sections . A large number of grants were also made for scientific researches during the coming year , and at the close of the session a number of pleasant little

excursions were organized in the neighbourhood of Glasgow . The Council , moreover , have arranged to take the necessary steps for the foundation of a scientific museum , and will bring the subject under tho notice of the Government in clue course .

The Annual Conference of the Associated Chambers of Commerce was held this week , at Bristol , under the presidency of Mr . Sampson Lloyd , M . P . One of the subjects brought under discussion was the neutralisation of the

Suez Canal . The question of bankruptcy was also taken into consideration , and was referred to tho Committee appointed in the month of February , with a request that they will deliver their report to the meeting that will be held in February next .

Mr . Gladstone , having delivered himself of a pamphlet on the Turkish Atrocities in particular , and the aspect of the Eastern Question in general , addressed his constituents on Blackheath on Saturday last . The day was not a brilliant one , but as regards numbers the event must be set down as

a great success . The Ex-premier no longer holds the leadership of the Liberal Party ; he is free , therefore , to express his views on the subject . But a former minister has certain responsibilities which he cannot wholly shake off , and we question if , at the present moment , it is

altogether Avise for so eminent a politician to express any views on so delicate a matter . What is needed , especially now , is that the hands of our government should be strengthened . It is hardly possible to foresee from one day , hardly from one hour to another , what direction affairs will take . It

behoves , therefore , the British public to be particularly calm and dispassionate just now ; for then the chances of meeting even greater calamities than any that have yet taken place will be proportionately greater . The Earl of Derby was clear and certain in his replies to the two deputations

which recently waited upon him , and it is a satisfaction to feel , apart from all party feeling , that the helm of the government , as to its foreign policy , is under such able governance . In the whole range of politicians of every shade we do not know a better man for Foreign Minister than the Earl of Derby .

In the International Rifle Match at Philadelphia , our American friends have gained the victory , having scored 3126 , the Irish with 3104 being second , the Australians with 3096 third , and then the Scotch with 3061 , while

the Canadians brought up the rear with 2923 . It was at the 900 yards' range the Americans made such headway , the Irish being unable at the last range , of 1000 yards , to make up choir lost ground . The contest was conducted