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LEYTON COLLEGE , ESSEX . BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN , GEORGE J . WESTFIELD , L . C . P ., F . S . A ., PRINCIPAL . rpHE object of this Establishment is to ensure a comprehensive libe-JL ral education , commensurate with the present improved state of society . PltEPAKiTIOX VOR ME ClVIti SERVICE , CAMBRIDGE MlDDlB CLASS , CotLKOE OF PKKCUreoRS , SoCtliTT OF ARTS , TUB SCIENCE AND ART EXAMINATIONS , & C . Special attention to backward and timid pupils . Diet the best , and unlimited . Inferences to the leading banking and commercial firms in London and tho Provinces , and to numerous brethren whoso sons are now , or have been , educated at the College . Prospectus forwarded on application to the Principal

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LONDONMASONICCLUB, 101 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET , E . C . ON and after the 1 st February 1877 , an Entrance Fee of 5 guineas will bo imposed on New Members , tho Annual Subscription remaining as heretofore , 5 guineas Town Members , 3 guineas Country Members . Lodges requiring accommodation should mako immediato application to the Secretary . For all particulars and forms of application , apply to tho Secretary , at the Offices , 37 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET , LONDON , B . C .

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Now ready , Price 3 s Gel , Grown ovo , cloth , gilt . MASONICPORTRAITS. REPRINTED MOM "THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . " The Volume contains the following : — 1 . Otm LITERARY BROTHER . 17 . Tun CHRISTIAN JIINISIEH . 2 . A DISTINGUISHED MASON . 18 . THE MYSTIC . 3 . THE MAN OF ENERGA- . 19 . A MODEL MASON . 4 . FATHER TIME . 20 . A CHIP FROM JOPPA . ™ 6 . A CORNER STONE . 21 . A PILLAR OP MASONRY . 6 . THE CIIAFTSMAN . 22 . BATARD . 7 . THE GOWNSMAN . 23 . A RIGHT HAND MAN . 8 . AN EASTKRN . STAR . 2 f . OUR CITIZEN BROTHER . 9 . THE KNIGHT ERRANT . 25 . AN AIILE PRECEPTOR . 10 . THE OCTOGENARIAN . 20 . AN ANCIENT BRITON . 11 . A ZEALOUS OFFICER . 27 . THE ARTIST . 12 . THE SOLDIER . 2 S . THIS FATHER OF THE LODGE . 13 . FROM UNDER THE CROWN . 29 . A SHINING LIGHT . 1-1 . OUR HKKCUI . ES . : t 0 . AN ART STUDENT . 16 . A MEKOHANT PRINCE . I 31 . Tiru MARINER . 16 . THE CHURCHMAN . ' 'J 3 . A SOLDIER or FORTUNE . 33 . "OLD MUG . " OPINIONS OF THE PKESS . "A series of articles , biographical , descriptive , and eulogistic , of some of the principal Masonic worthies of tho day . Thoy are well written , and though personal , by no means offensive , or intrusive into private life , and in Masonic society will bo welcomed as an interesting series of word paintings of members of tho Crnl't . —Standard . " Wo do not remember to have road any similar scries of sketches which surpass this in merit . " —Land 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 ho ? itating to 'hit off' a weakness when ho 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 tho service of the public out of doors . The sketches aro lively reading . "—City Press . "This is a neat 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 . Wo commend the book as worthy of a place in every Masonic library . " — J ' oice 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 . "—Nexo York Courier . " Tho portraits consist of a scries of what we call ' pen and ink sketches' of brethren prominent in nil the noble undertakings of English Masonry . . . Prominent among his brethren we And Bro . Fred . Binckes , ( ' Our Hercules , ' ) whoso herculean efforts iu behalf of those blessed institutions , the charities of English Masons , have a world-wide reputation , which will live long after tho zealous Craftsman lias been , ' laid away to rest . ' " —New York Square . " The stylo of the author is pleasing , and th « quality of his productions highly complimcntay to his ability as a writer . " —Masonic Adcocate . " Thero is a piquancy in the ready off-hand dash that lends much 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 be no doubt that the writer has produced a scries o £ Portraits which will be 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 . " —Burnet 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 somo of the rulers of the Craft . "Essex Standard . " Good sensibly written articles . Tho writer prefaces each of his sketches with Bomc pithy common sense remarks . "—Cushel Gazette . " Cleverly and agreeably sketched , and the work altogether forms a valuable addition to Masonic literature . " —Hyde News . " Very amusing , uml beyond doubt , faithful portraits of the worthies who unconsciously sat for them . " —Deal , Jl ' almcr and Sandwich Mercury . "Tho members of the Craft will take it a * an acceptable addition to their b Ographical literature . "—Monmouthshire Chronicle . " They aro written in a fair aud genial tone , thoroughly Masonic . "—Lciah Chronicle . J " Should have a very largo sale . " —Kingsbridge Gazette . "These sketches are drawn with sparkling ability . "—Binijfshire Brporlcr . "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 . "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 nutured satire . —Figaro . London : W . W . MORGAN . By Order of all Booksellers , or -will be sent , free bv post , direct from the Office , 67 Barbican ,

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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION you ACED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS . THE ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL OF THIS INSTITUTION will take place on Monday , the 12 th February 1877 , at Freemasons ' Tavern , Great Queen-street , Loudon , upon which occasion H . E . H . Prince Leopold , K . G ., & c , & c . R . W . PTOT . 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 . V H . R . H . Princo Leopold has been pleased to alter the day of theFestival from Wednesday the 14 th February ( being Ash Wednesday ) to Monday the 12 th . 4 Freemasons' Hall , Loudon , W . C ,

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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons . —Every Purchaser of Bro . Curtois's TICKETS ( prico Is ench ) is entitled to ono chance in the Drawing for Lifo Governorships , which will be hold on tho 18 th January 1877 . Special advantages for Lodges , & c , taking 100 Tickets . To bo obtained of J . Edward Curteis , Stonehouse , Devon .

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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . BRO . CONSTABLE'S Tickets , entitling the holder to a chance in the drawing for LIFE G-OVEBNOBSHIPS Of the above Institution are now ready , price ONE SHILLING EACH . To bo had of J . CONSTABLE , 13 SiseLane , Cannon Street , London , E . C .

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iutj^IS1„.: 67 BARBICAN , E . G .

Our Weekly Budget.

OUR WEEKLY BUDGET .

LAST Saturday the Queen held a Council at Windsor , at -which the Duke of Richmond and Gordon , the Lord Chancellor , the Lord Chamberlain , and the Right Hon . Stephen Cave , M . P ., were present . Parliament , -which stood prorogued to the 12 th instant , was further prorogued till 8 th February , on which day it will meet for the despatch

of business . The Marquess of Tweeddale had an audience of Her Majesty for the purpose of delivering up the badge and riband of the Order of the Thistle worn by his late father . Captain John Richardson having then been presented as Secretary of the Order in succession to his father ,

Sir John Richardson , Sir "William Stirling Maxwell , Bart ., preceded by Captain Richardson , the Secretary , was introduced into the Royal presence , received the honour of knighthood , and was then invested with the insignia of the Thistle . Captain George S . Nares , R . N ., preceded by Sir

Albert W . Woods , Registrar and Secretary of the Bath , was then introduced to Her Majesty , received the honour of knighthood , and was invested with the insignia of the Civil Division of the Second Class or Knights Commander of the Bath . Captain Henry Stephenson , R . N ., then

received from the Queen the insignia of the Third Class ( Civil ) , or Companions of the Bath . The Prince and Princess Christian dined with Her Majesty on Saturday , aa did the Right Hon . the Home Secretary , Mr . Theodore Martin , and Sir William S . Maxwell .

The same day His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales arrived afc Marlborough House from a visit to the Maharajah Dhuleep Sing , afc Elvedon Hall , Thetford . On Monday , the Princess of Wales , accompanied by the Princess Louis of Hesse , and attended by her suite , returned to Marlborough

House from Sandringham . On Tuesday the Princo of Wales was present , at the meeting in St . James ' s Hall of the Royal Geographical Society , when Captains Sir George Nares , Stephenson , and Markham , severally read some

highly interesting - papers relating to the recent Arctic discoveries , the first of them being general in its character , and noting the results of the expedition ; while Captain Stephenson described the winter quarters of the Discovery , and how he and her officers and crew passed the winter ; and . Captain Markham directed his attention chiefly to the