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LONDON MASONIC CLUB , 101 QUEEN VICTOEIA STREET , E . C . THE CLUB IS NOW OPEN for tho uso of Members . Only a limited number of members can be elected without Entrance Fee and at tho present rate of subscription . Lodges requiring accommodation should make irnmediato application to tho Secretary . For all particulars and forms of application , apply to the Secretary , at tho Offices , 37 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET , LONDON , E . C .

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Now ready , Prico 3 s 6 d , Grown ovo , cloth , gilt . MASONIC PORTRAITS . RflrsufTED FSOJI "THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . " The Volume contains the following : — 1 . ODR LITERART BROTHER . 17 . THE CHRISTIAN HraisiER . 2 . A DISTINGUISHED MASON . 13 . TUB MI- STIC . 3 . THE MAN OF ENERGY . 19 . A MODEL MASON . 4 . FATHER TIME . 20 . A CHIP FROM JorPA . 5 . A CORNER STONE . 21 . A PILLAR OF MASONRY . 0 . THE CRAFTSMAN . 22 . BAITABD . 7 . THE GOWNSMAN . 23 . A RIGHT IIAND MAN . 8 . AN EASTERN STAB . 21 . OUR CITIZEN BUOTHEB . 0 . THE KNIGHT ERBANT . 25 . AN ABLE PRECEPTOR . 10 . TnE OCTOGENARIAN . 2 C . AN ANCIENT BRITON . 11 . A ZEALOUS OFFICER . 27 . THE ARTIST . 12 . THE SOLDIKH . 28 . THE FATHER or THE LODGE . 13 . FROM UNDER THE CROWN . 29 . A SHINING LIGHT . 11 . OUR HERCULES . 30 . AN ART STUDENT . 15 . A MERCHANT PRINCE . 31 . THE MARINES . 16 . THE CHURCHMAN . 32 . A SOLDIER OB FORTUNE . 33 . "OLD MUG . " OPINIONS OP THE PBESS . " AVe do not remombev to havo read any similar series of sketches which surpass this in merit . "—Laud and Water . _ " Admirably written , being free from what are 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 he finds it publicly displayed by a 'distinguished brother ; ' at the surao time ho never loses sight of a good trait when it is displayed , cither in connexion with the Craft or in the service of the public out o £ doors . The sketches aro lively reading . "—City l'ress . "This is a noat book . Tho Portraits consist of a series of ' word pictures ' of eminent English Masons . It , styles Bro . W . J . Ilughan ' Knight Errant , ' and sketches thirty-two others under equally unique titlos . We commend tho book as worthy of a placo in every Masonic library . "—I ' oice of Masonry . " Evinces much literary ability , and is a valuable addition to the few works wc have in Masonic biography . " —I' / iiladclj / liia Keystone . " Tho book ought to bo in every well arranged Masonic Library . "—New York Courier , "The portraits consist of a scries of what we call' pen and ink sketches' of brethren prominent in all tho noble undertakings of English Masonry . . . . Prominent among liis brethren wo find Bro . Fred . Binckes , ( ' Our Hercules , ' ) whose herculean efforts in behalf of those blessed institutions , the charities of English Masons , have a world-wide reputation , which will live long after the zealous Craftsman has been , ' laid away to rest . ' "—New York Square . " The style of the author is pleasing , and the quality of his productions highly complimcutay to his ability as a writer . " —Masonic Adcoeate . " There is a piquancy in tho ready off-hand dash that lends much zest to the subject , and bars it from studied rhetorical expression . "—Hebrew Leader . " ' -Ve value the work , and heartily thank Bro . Morgan for our copy . "Masonic Jewel . " There can bo no doubt that the writer has produced a scries of Portraits which will bo a source of amusement and pleasure to Masons throughout the world . "—Surrey Comet . "Will bo found very interesting and pleasant reading , especially to the Masonic world . " - — . Bunitf l'ress . " Calculated to raise the Order—if that bo possible—in the estimation of its members , if not of the outer wovhV ' —Troivbridye and lYort / i Wilts Advertiser . "Written in a spirited , racy stylo , and conveying , in as clear a manner as possible , a ' counterfeit presentment' of somo of tho rulers of tho Craft" — Essex Standard . " Good sensibly written articles . The wmor prefaces each of his sketches with some pithy common sense remarks . " —Casliel Gazelle . "Cleverly and agreeably sketched , and tho work altogether forms a valuable addition to Masonic literature . "—Hyde iVeics . v <« uuo « . " Very amusing , imd beyond doubt , faithful portraits of the worthier whn nncousciousiy sul for t \\ cm . "—Dcu ! , Wahner and Sa , idv . ic ! i Mercury "The members of the Craft will take it a , an acceptable addition to their b ographical htrralnrc . "—Moiimatitlijliirc Chronicle . '' They aro written in a fair and genial tone , thoroughly Mnsomc . " -Zeiri 7 , " Should havo a very large an \ a . —Kinystjridyc Gazette . "These sketches are drawn with sparkling ability . " - ^ , ; , //*/ , ; ,- ? xeportcr "Wo must sincerely congratulate the author on tho success of his endeavour to ami at ta . thlu portraiture , wlnlo there is nr , entire absence of what might give offence to the most sensitive mind . "—Folkestone Express . migui , "A very acceptable contribution to the history of the Order . The volume has onr warmest commendation . "—Kcho Courier . i"t- vuiuiui , London : W . W . MOEGAN . By Order of nil Booksellers , or will bo sent , freo by post , direct from the Office , 67 Barbican .

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Our Weekly Budget.

OUR WEEKLY BUDGET .

THE Royal Circle at Balmoral has been increased by tho arrival , on Tuesday afternoon , of H . R . H . Princess Alice ( Princess Louis of Hesse ) . The Queen , accompanied by the Princess Beatrice and Prince Leopold , drove to Ballatcr to meet her daughter . Preparations are being made for the visit of the Prince of Wales to Glasgow , and

the Masonic portion of the ceremonial in connection with laying the foundation stone of the new Post Office will after all be carried out ; tho Prince , who is Patron of the Craft in Scotland , having with his usual kindness yielded

on this point to the expressed wishes of the citizens . There will also be held the proposed review of volunteers , so that the worthy people of Glasgow will have a grand opportunity of enjoying themselves .

Meetings continue to be held all over the country on tho subject of the Turkish atrocities in Bulgaria , and several important speeches have been made by the leading members of both political parties . On Saturday , Sir Stafford Northcote , the Chancellor of the Exchequer , who is

generally pointed to as Mr . Disraeli's successor in the House of Commons , was presented with an address by the Conservative Working Men ' s Association at Edinburgh , and this , of course , afforded him an opportunity , of which he readily availed himself , of delivering a long and effective speech on

the present political situation . On Tuesday a great meeting was held at the City Hall , Glasgow , at which the Earl of Shaftesbury and the Duke of Argyll spoke strongly on the Turkish imlroglio . The day previous , there was a grand gathering in Guildhall , under the presidency of

Lord Mayor Cotton , and on the evening of the same day there was a grand working men ' s demonstration at Exeter Hall , of which Professor Pawcett was the presiding genius . On Wednesday , Lord Beaconsfield was present at tho annual gathering of the Royal Bucks Agricultural

Association . On such occasions , politics , as a rule , are very properly avoided , but in this instance this wise rule was very wisely departed from , and his Lordship , having given a brief account of his elevation by Her Majesty to the peerage , explained at considerable length the action of the

government thus far during the present critical juncture . We trust his speech will have a re-assuring effect , and will satisfy the public generally that the Ministry is losing no opportunity of re-establishing peace on a firm and durable basis . Numerous other meetings have been held in other

parts of the country , but none of them approach in importance the three or four we have alluded to above . Nor is public attention directed wholly and solely to the discussion of these terrible circumstances . Something more

substantial is being done . Subscriptions are being raised in all districts , the object of tho promoters being to afford as much relief as possible to those who have suffered b y these calamities .

On Friday , Saturday and Monday , visitors to the Alexandra Palace had the opportunity of seeing , not only how the bnsy bee " employs each shining hour , " but also the produce of such employment , as well as the various modes of bee-keeping . The exhibition was held under the

auspices of the British Bee-keepers Association , founded by Sir John Lubbock , in 1874 . In the Central Hall was held what was very appropriately called the " Honey Fair , " there being quite 500 feet of table ppn . ee covered with hives and honeycomb . The practical work of bee-keepinc

was illustrated in the Italian Garden , where the different systems and the operation of swarming were exhibited . Thousands of bees were buzzing about each day , but the number of visitors was considerable , the more timid being

provided with veils for their faces . We wish the Association eveiy success . There is no reason why our cottagers should rmt take to bee-keeping as a profitable occupation . Pure honey of home growth would be certain to find a ready market . We shall shortly hear of further performances of the