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Price 3 s 6 d , Croion 8 vo , cloth , gilt . MASONICPORTRAITS. HBPWMIBD FBOM "THE FBEEMASON ' S CUBONICLE . " LIST OF THE PORTRAITS . 1 . OUR L ITERARY BROTHER 17 . THE CHRISTIAN MINISTER Bro . H . M . Lovy . Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn . 2 . A D ISTINGUISHED MASON 18 . THE MYSTIC Bro . J . B . Monckton . Bro . R . Wentworth Little . 3 . THE M AN OF ENERGY 19 . A M ODEL MASON Bro . John Constable . Bro . L . F . Litte'l . 4 . FATHER TIME 20 . A CHIP PROM JOPPA Bro . Sir John Bennett . Bro . E . P . Albert . 5 . A C ORNER STONE 21 . A P ILLAR or MASONRY Bro . Alderman Stone . Bro . E . J . Page . 6 . T HE CRAFTSMAN 22 . B AYARD Bro . Horace Jones . Bro . Capt . Thilips . 7 . T HE GOWNSMAN 23 . A RIGHT HAND MAN Bro . / Eneas J . Mclntyrc . Bro . H . G . Buss . 8 . AN EASTERN STAR 24 . OUR CITIZEN BROTHER Bro . John G . Stevens . Bro . John Symonis . 9 . T HE KNIGHT ERRANT 25 . AN ABLE PRECBU ' TOR Bro . W . J . Hughan . Bro . E . Gottheil . 10 . T HE OCTOGENARIAN 2 G . AN ANCIENT BRITON Bro . T . Adams . Bro . J . L . Thomas . 11 . A ZEALOUS OFFICER 27 . T HE ARTIST Bro . James Terry . Bro . E . J . Haity . 12 . THE SOLDIER 28 . THE FATHER OF THE LODGE Bro . Lient .-Col . Creaton . Bro . Richard Spencer . 13 . FROM UNDER THE CROWN 29 . A SHINING LIGHT Bro . J . C . Parkinson . Bro . M gnus Ohren . 14 . OUR HERCULES 30 . AN ART STUDENT Bro . Frederick Binckes . Bro . E . M . Haigh . 15 . A M ERCHANT PRINCE 31 . THE MARINER Bro . Sir F . M . Williams . Bro . Thomas Cubitt . 16 . THE C HURCHMAN 32 . A SOLDIER OF FORTUNE Bro . the Rev . J . Huyshe . Bro . Jas . Stevens . 33 . "OLD MUG . " Bro . Henry Muggeridge . OPINIONS OF THE PRESS . " A series of articles , biographical , descriptive , and eulogistic , of some of the principal Masonic worthies of the day . They aro well written , and though personal , by no means offensive , or intrusive into private life , and in Masonic ¦ ociety will be welcomed as an interesting series of word paintings of members Of the Craft . —Standard . " We do not remember to have read any similar series of sketches which surpass this in merit . "—Land and Water . " The book will be of great interest to Masons , containing as it does pen-andink sketches of the most distinguished men among them , and giving some considerable , information on matters Masonic , from various points of view . " — Lloyd ' s Newspaper . " Admirably written . being free from what aro too often observed in composition—inelegant language nnd prolixity . " —Sunday Times , "' J . G . ' writes with a considerable amount of freedom , never ho itating to •hit off ' a weakness whon he finds it pu dicly displayed by a 'distinguished brother ; ' at tho same timo he never loses sight of a good trait when a is displajed , either in connexion with tho Craft or in the service of the public out of doors . The sketches are 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 . Hug ban 'Knight Errant , ' and sketches thirty-two others under equally unique titles . We commend the hook as worthy of a place in every Masonic library . "— Voice of Musonry . " Kiinces much literary ability , and is » valuable addition to the few works Wfl have in Masonic biography . "—Philadelph a Keystone . " The book ought to be in every well arranged Masonic Library . "—New York Courier . " We value the work , and heartily thank Bro . Morgan for our copy . " — itasonic Jewel . " The portraits consist of a series of what wo call' pen and ink sketches' of brethren prominent iu all the noblo undertakings of English Masonry . . . . Prominent among his brethren we find Bro . Fred . Binckes , ( 'Our Hercules , ' whose herculean efforts in behalf of those blessed institutions , tho charities of English Masons , have a world-wide reputation , which will live long alter the zealous Craftsman has been , ' laid away to rest . ' "—New York Square . "The stylo of the author is pleasing , and tho quality of his productions highly complimentay to his ability as a writer . " —Masonic Advocate . "It is a valuable contribution to English current lite ature . "—Masonic Review . " They belong to a kind of writing which has come to bo amongst the most popular reading of the tiny Tho types are as geueral as they are graphic . The salient characteristics are seized with un easy power , and happily hit off in felicitous phrase . " —Sheffield Post . " Good sensibly written nrt . cles . Tne writer prefaces each of his sketches with some pithy common sense remarks . "—Cashel Gazette . " Cleverly and agreeably sketched , and tho work altogether forms a valuable addition to Masonic literature . "—Hyde News . " Very amusing , and beyond doubt , taithful portraits of the worthies who unconsciously s « t for them . " —Deal , IValmer and Saudieieh Mercury . "The members of tho Craft will take it a . - an acceptable addition to their biographical literature . "—Monmouthshire Chronicle . " They are written in a fair and genial tone , thoroughly Masonic "—leinh Chr . nicle . J " Should have a very largo sale . " —Kinysbridge Gazette . "These sketches are drawn w . th sparkling anility . ' —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 mi » ht give offence to the most sensitive mind . "—Folkestone Express . " "A very acceptable contribution to tho history of tho Order . The volume has our warmest commendation . " —Kelso Courier . " Drawn with no little humour , and embellished with many a deft stroke ol good naturcd satire . "—Fiyuro . " The inquiring Brother who may wish to know something of the strength nnd beauty of tho principle j of Masonry , will Hnd a pleasure in scannin" tin characteristic pictures in this book . "—The Briyhonse hew * . = •' There is a piquancy in tho ready off-hand dash that lends much zest to thi subject , nnd bars it from studied rhetorical expression . "—Hebrew Lender " There can be no doubt that the writer bus produced a series of Portrait which will bo a source of amusement and pleasuro to Masons throughout ' tin world . "—Surrey Comet . a "Will be found very interesting and pleasant reading , e . ^ pecin'ly to th-Masonic world . "—Barnet I ' ress . " Calculated to raise the Order—if that be pos-ible—in the estima ion of itmembers , it not of the outer world . "—Trowbridge and North Wilts Advertiser "Written in a spirited , racy style , and conveying , in as clear a manm-r 3 > possible , a ' counterfeit presentment' of somo of the rulers of the Craft " - Essex Standard , London : W . "W . MORGAN . By Order of all Booksellers , or -vviJl be sent freo by poafc , direct from tae Office . 67 Barbican .

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PROVINCE OF NORTHS AND HUNTS . HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF MANCHESTER , K . T ., Ac , K . W . P . G . M . BUTLER WILKINS , ESQUIRE , D . P . G . M . Consecration of the Eleanor Cross lodge , Wo . 1764 , ON TUESDAY , 17 TH SEPTEMBER 1878 . \ SPECIAL LODOE will bo opened at the Masonio Hall , f \ . Abiugton Street , Northampton , at TWELVE O'CLOCK precisely . There will be Choral Service , at All Saints' Church , tit half-past Two o ' clock . ijermon by the V . W . REVEREND R . P . BENT , PAST GRAND CHAPLAIN OF ENGLAND . Tho Offertory will be collected on behalf of tho Northampton General Infirmary ami the Masonic Clniriiies . A Banquet will bo served at the Town Hall at Four o ' clock . Tickets , 6 s Cd each ( including dessert ) , to bo obtained of HENRY BROWN , Secretary pro tern , IS Gold Street , Northampton .

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LONDONMASONICCLUB, 101 QUEEN" VICTORIA STREET , E . C . Bro . ALDERMAN HADLEY Chairman . NOTICE TO MEMBERS . —The Subscription from 31 st July 1878 to 31 st July 1879 is now payable . It is intended to admit a few more numbers witnout Entrance Fee at the present r . to of Subscription , viz . £ o 5 s for Town Members , and £ . } 3 s for Country Members . The i lub premises aro being improved so as to iucreaso the accommodation already afforded to members and to Masonic Lodges . Full particulars can be obtained of tho Honorary Secretary at the Club .

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THEMASONICQUARTETTE. BROS . BURGESS PERRY , ARTHUR THOMAS , EDWIN MOSS , and GEORGE MUSGKAVE undertake the Musical arrangements of the Ceremonies and Banquets . For Terms : —Address , BRO . E . MOSS , 147 Aldersgate-Street , E . C .

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FISHDINNERSINPERFECTION 2 S EACH , including entrees , Poultry , Joints , Cheese , and Salad ' Served from 12 to i daily .-GEORGE TAVERN , Billingsgate Market . Sole Proprietor , GEORGE SMITH , from Anderton's Hotel .

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ROYAL POLYTEC H NIO . -CYPRUS , its history and characteristics . THE MICUOPHONE AND TELEPHONE . THE GIANT PLATE MACHINl- ; . DUUOSCQ'S CHROMATIC FOUNTAIN . TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION with the DIVER , & c . THIS PARiS EXHIBITION . THE KAFFIR WAR . PKOF . PBPPEB ' Interesting and Instructive Sanitary Lectures , entitled PURB AIR , PUR ¦; FOOD and PURE " WATER . GVO UTToN OF SPtOIES—Concluding daily , at i and 9 , ivtha MUSiCAL JUMBLE and THE BABES IN THE WOOD , by Mr . SETMOUB SMITH . —Admission to the whole , Is ; Open at i 2 and 7 , Carriages at 5 and 10 .

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THE Queen on Tuesday reviewed the special squadron which it was deemed expedientto form for home defence when the Eastern question was under discussion ; unfortunately the weather was most unfavourable . On

Wednesday Her Majesty held a Council at Osborne , when Mr . Roebuck was sworn as a Privy Councillor , and the dignity uf knighthood was conferred on the Mayor of Nottingham , Mr . James Oldknovv . The Prince and Princess of Wales

visited Southampton on Monday , when the Prince laid a memorial stotie to the late Bishop of Oxford . On Monday , in the House ot Lords , a bill relating to

Municipal Corporations in England was laid on tho table by tho Lord Chancellor for consideration during the recess ; Lord Truro gave notice that next Session he inended to move for a commission to consider the best

neatis of reorganising the police force throughout the ¦ jountry , and several minor matters were advanced a stage . Jn Tuesday , the Royal Assent was given by Commission to •everal Bills which have passed the necessary stages .

Lord O'Hugan moved the second reading of the Sale of Intoxicating Liquors ( Sunday ) Ireland Bill , pointing out ts principal points , and urging that considerable good might be expected if it became law . The Duk ~ of Kichmoud aud Gordon followed , stating that tbe Government