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"A scries of articles , biographical , descriptive , ami eulogistic , of somo ol tho principal Masonic worthies of the day . They are well written , ami though personal , by no means offensive , or intrusive into private life , and in Masonic socioty will be welcomed as an interesting scries of word paintings of members of the Craft . —Standard . " Wo do not remember to have read any similar series of sketches which surpass this in merit . "—Laud and Witter . " Tho book will be of groat interest to Jfasons , 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 are too often observed in composition—inelegant language nnd prolixity , "—Sunday Times . '" J . G . ' writer with a considerable amount of freedom , never hesitating to 'hit off' a weakness when he finds it publicly displayed by n 'distinguished brother ; ' at tho same timo he never loses sight of a good trait when it hdisplaved , either in connexion with tho Craft or in the service of tho public out of doors . Tho sketches are lively reading . "—City Press . "This is a neat book . Tho Portraits consist of a scries 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 th ( - buok as worthy of a place in every Masonic library . " — Voice of Masonry . " f . inces much literary ability , and is it valuable addition to the few workswe have in Masonic biograph . v . "—Philadelphia Keystone . " The book ought to be in every well arranged Masonic Library . "—New York Courier . " We value tho work , and heartily thank Bro . Morgan for our copy . "Masonic Jewel . "The portraits consist of a series of what wo call 'pen and ink sketches' ol brethren prominent iu all tho noble undertakings of English Masonry . . . . Prominent among his brethren we find Bro . Fred . Binckes , ( 'Our Hercules , ' whoso herculean efforts in behalf of those blessed institutions , the charities oi English Masons , havo a world-wide reputation , which will live long after the zealous Craftsman has been , ' laid away to rest . ' "—New York Square . " Tho stylo of the author is pleasing , and the quality of his productions highly eomplimentay 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 lias come to bo amongst tho most popular reading of tlio day The types aro as general as they arc graphic . Tho salient characteristics are seized with an easy power , and happilj hit off in felicitous phrase "—Sheffield Post . ' Uootl sensibly written articles ' . The writer prefaces each of his sketches with some pithy common sense remarks . " —Cushcl Gazette . " Cleverly and agreeably sketched , and the work altogether forms a valuabh addition to Masonic literature . "—liyde News . " Very amusing , and beyond doubt , ' faithful portraits of the worthies whe unconsciously s it for them . " —Veal , ll ' almer and Sandwich Mercury . "The membera of the Cralt will lake it a- an acceptable addition to theii biographical literature . " —Monmouthshire Chronicle . " Thoy are written in a fair and gonial tone , thoroughly Masonic . "—Leigi Chronicle . " Should have a . very large sale . "—ICici / soridije Gazelle . "These sketches aro drawn w . th sparkling ability . ''—Banffshire Reporter . "We must sincerely congratulate the author on the success of his enilcavotii t . i 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 Ihe history of the Order . Tho volume has our warmest commendation . " —Kelso Courier . "Drawn with no little humour , and embellished with many a deft stroked good natured satire . "— Fii / aro . "The inquiring Brother who may wish to know something of the strength and beauty ol the principles of Masonry , will lind a pleasure in scanning tin characteristic pictures in this book . "— The . Brh / house Aews . "There is a piquancy in the ready off-hand ' dash that lends much zest to th > subject , and bars it t ' ri . m studied rhetorical expression . "—Meorca Leader . " There can bo no doubt that tho writer has produced a series of Portrait , 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 the Masonic world . "—Barnet Press . " Calculated to raise tho Order—if that be possible—in tho cstima'ion of its members , it not of the outer world . "— Trowbridge ami North Wills Advertiser . " Written in a spirited , racy style , and convoying , in as clear a inarm * r as possible , a ' counterfeit presentment' of some of tho rulers of the Croft . "Essex Standard , London : W . W . MOEGAU . By Order of all Booksellers , or will be sent free by post , direct from tho Office , 07 Barbican . || | |

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Death Of H.R.H. The Princess Alice.

DEATH OF H . R . H . THE PRINCESS ALICE .

Ou Saturday intelligence was received from Darmstadt of the death of H . R . H . the Princess Alice , Grand Duchess of Hesse , who expired at half-past seven on the morning

of that day . The deceased Princess was the second daughter of Her Majesty the Queen , and was born afc Buckingham Palace , on the 25 th April 184-3 . Her Royal

Highness won the esteem of the whole country by the tinermitting devotion with which she tended her father in his last illness , now 17 years ago . From the moment that illness assumed a threatening aspect she scarcely ever quitted his bedside , and in the result her own health was impaired . After his death the Princess proved a great comfort and support to the Queen in her bereavement , and

her sympathy tended greatly to the resignation and composure of Her Majesty . In 1 SG 2 the Princess was married , at Osborne House , to Prince Louis , Grand Duke of Hesse , who a few days afterwards was authorised b y Royal

Warrant from Her Majesty to assume the title of his Royal Highness , and in the same yonr was nominated a Knight of tho Garter . Hesse-Darmstadt , from that time the home ot the Princess , is a small State , containing nearly a million inhabitants , mostly Protestant : and since the summer