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the Emperor , who then seemed afc the summit of his splendour and power , was ou the verge of a precipice . '" After a visit to the Pyramids , whioh were illuminated in honour of the occasion , the Prince took leave of the Khedive , aud journeyed by rail to Suez , where the Serapis and Osborne were awaiting him . On tho 1 st November Aden was in sight , and here he landed , and received the Arab chiefs , who were allies of England , tho principal among

them , namely , the Saltan of Lahej , being decorated at the bauds of his Royal Highness himself . Having returned on board , the Prince entertained the Resident and the principal officers of his staff , after which he continued hia voyage to Bombay , whioh was reached early on the morning of the 8 th November . The scene as tho Serapis drew near the harbour was grand in the extreme , and is thus described : —

" At eight a . m ., tho ships of the East ; India squadron , under his Excellency Rear Admiral R . J . Macdouald ( Commander-in-Chief ) , viz ., Undaunted ( flag ) , Briton , Daphne , Philomel , and Nimble , as well as the harbour ironclad turret ships Abyssinia and Magdala , and the ships of the fl ying , or detached squadron , under Rear-Admiral Rowley Lambert , Narcissus ( flag ) , Raleigh , Topaze , Doris , and

Newcastle , dressed and fired a salute , with magnificent effect , though tho Serapis was rather too far afc the time . They lay in echelon in two lines , the Indian Squadron on the port , and the Detached Squadron on the starboard side of the grand sea alloy through whioh the Serapis was to pass . Behind the Li g ht House , which rises out of the sea like one of the huge painted candles to be seen in foreign churches ,

there lay spread out , when the smoko rolled away , the fair panorama of the Bay , fenced in by the blue Ghauts , with the fleet in front , and enclosing in its arms the great expanse of buildings , steeples , and houses , which give some impression of tho importance of the city of Bombay ; but the scene was once more shut out by the rolling cloud of smoke from the broadsides and forts , which drifted slowly away before tho land

breeze northward . It was just nine o ' clock when tho Serapis , the Prince ' s stately yacht , entered between the lines of the men-of-war , the marines drawn up and presenting arms , officers in full uniform with uncovered heads , and tho crews on the yards cheering ship after ship . The fleet then fired another salute , the bands on board each ship playing ' God Save the Qneen' and ' God Bless the Prince of

"Wales . ' Tho spectacle is not one to be described . There might be naval displays with more lively backgrounds , greater life and animation in flying yachts and countless boats and steamers crowded with people and gay with flags elsewhere j but where , out of India , could be seen such a stretch of coast fringed with tropical vegetation , and lighted by such a sun f "

Of course , all the arrangements had been made beforehand , nofc without some difficulty , however , so thafc when the Serapis cams to her moorings all was read y for the Prince ' s landing . But , first of all , the Viceroy had to pay his visit of welcome , and this did nofc take place till some six hours later . In tho meantime , however , members of the Vieeregal suite came aboard , aud also the officers who had

been charged with the duty of accompanying His Royal Highness dnring his journey . With the passage describing these four gentlemen , we must bring our notice to a close , for tho present . The four " were Major-General Sam Browne , V . C ., Major Bon . Williams , Major Bradford , and Major Sartorius V . C . The first-named officer was charged with all the transport arrangements , trains , carriages ,

baggage , and the like . The second was entrusted , with the care of tho stud-horses , syces , & c . The third had , perhaps , the most difficult and arduous post , for he had to look after the safety of the Prince ' s person , aud to act as the head of the police . The fourth had the control of the tents and valetaille , and service of the Royal Camps . Amoug

these four officers there wero two Victoria Crosses , and only six arms , for' Sam' Browne had lust one of his in an action near the Rohilcund Terai , near tho end of the mutiny , and Major Bradford had to suffer the loss of one by amputation , in consequence of injuries received from a wounded tiger . There are few men whose four hands could do as much work as these gallant soldiers managed with only two . "

Cook ' s Tourists' Handbook for Holland , Belgium , and the Rhine . Entirely New Edition . London : Thomas Cook and Son , Ludgato Circus , E . C . ; and Simpkiu , Marshall and Co . IK another month or two people will begin to ask themselves the question—Where shall we spend our holiday F and no doubt a con-. siderabie number will elect to visit tho Continent in preference to

roaming about in some of our own counties . Belgium and tho Rhine are favourite resorts for the English tourist , while Holland , albeit only a few find their way thither , is a country which will repay the traveller to cross the German Ocean in order to visit its quaint old cities and towns . But a traveller hardly stands a fair chance of enjoying himself in a foreign country who does nofc provide himself

beforehand with some description of guide book . It is in order to meet this requirement thafc Messrs . T . Cook and Son are now publishing a series of Tourist Handbooks , aud tho latest of these is before us . We need not say much as to its general character , for all these handbooks are compiled on the same principle of giving , in as moderate a space as possible , the greatest amount of needful

information . In this instance a long series of itineraries is given , embracing all the cities aud towns of importance . Under each city and town are mentioned all the most interesting sightsthe churches , the libraries and museums , the picture galleries , old buildings , public monuments , aud the like . Iu the case of cities like Amsterdam , Haarlem , the Hague , & c , short histories are likewise

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OPINIONS OF THE PKESS . "A aeries of articles , biographical , descriptive , aud eulogistic , of some of the principal Masouic worthies of tho day . They aro well written , aud though personal , by no means offensive , or intrusive into private life , and in Masonic society will be welcomed as an interesting series of word paintings of members of the Craft . —Standard .

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of doors . The sketches aro lively readiug . "—City Press . " This is a neat book . Tho 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 . We commend the book as worthy of a placo in every Masonic library . " — Voice of Masonry . "Evinces much literary ability , and js a valuable addition to the few works wo havo in Masonic biography . "—Philadelphia Keystone . " The book ought to be in every well arranged Masonic Library . "—New York Courier .

" Good sensibly written articles . The 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 , faithful portraits of tho worthies who

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" Drawn with no little humour , and embellished with many a deft stroke of good natural satire . —Figaro . " Tho inquiring Brother who may wish to know something of the strength and beauty of the principles of Masonry , will find a pleasure in scanning tho Characteristic pictures in this book . " —The Prighousc News . " Wo value the 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' of brethren prominent in all tho noble undertakings of English Masonry . . . . Prominent among his brethren we find Bro . Fred . Binckes , ( ' Ouv ' Hercules , ' whoso herculean efforts iu behalf of thoso 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 tho author is pleasing , and the finality of his productions

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