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Noio ready , Price ' 3 s Gd , Grown 8 vo , cloth , gilt . MASONICPORTRAITS. REPRINTED FROM "THE F KEEUASON ' S CHRONICIE . " The Volume contains the following : — 1 . OrB LITKRARY BROTHER . 17 . THE CHRISTIAN MINISTER . 2 . A DISTINGUISHED MASON . 18 . THK MYSTIC 3 . THK M . \ N OF ENERGY . 10 . A MODEL MASON . 4 . FATHER TIME . 20 . A CHIP FROM JOPPA . 5 . A CORNER STONE . 21 . A PILLAR or MASONRY . 6 . THE CRAFTSSIAN . 22 . BAYARD . 7 . THE GOWNSMAN . 23 . A RIGHT HAND MAN . 8 . AN KASTERN STAH . 24 . OUR CITIZEN BROTHER . 9 . THE KNIGHT ERRANT . 25 . AN ABLE PsEctPTOB . 10 . THE OCTOGENARIAN . 26 . AN ANCIENT BRITON . 11 . A ZEALOUS OFFICER . 27 . THE ARTIST . 12 . THE SOLDIER . 2 \ THK FATHER OF THE LODGE . 13 . FROM UNDER THE CROWN - . 29 . A SHINING LIGHT . 1-1 . OUR HERCULES . 30 . AN ART STUDENT . 15 . A MERCHANT PRINCE . 31 . THE MARINER . 16 . THE CHURCHMAN . 32 . A SOLDIER OF FORTUNE . 33 . "OLD MUG . " OPINION 3 OF THE PKESS . " We do not remember to have read any similar series of sketches which surpass this in merit . "—Zand and Water . " Admirably written , being free from what are too often observed in composition—inelegant language ancl prolixity . " —Sunday Times . "' J . G . ' write * with a considerable amount of freedom , never ho-itating to 'hit off ' a weakness when be finds it publicly displayed by a 'distinguished brother ; ' at the same time he never loses sight of a good trait when it is displai ed , either in connexion with the Craft or in the service of the public out Of doors . Tho sketches aro lively reading . "—City Press . " Evinces much literary ability , and is n , valuable addition to the few works wo have in Masonic biography . "—Philadelphia Keystone . " There can be no doubt that the writer lias produced a series of Portraits which will bo a sonrco of amusement and pleasure to Masons throughout tho world . "—Surrey Comet . "Will be found very interesting and pleasant reading , especially to tho Masonic world . " —Barnet Press . " Calculated to raise the Order—if that be pos ible—in the cstima'ion of its members , if not of the outer world . "—Trowbridge and North Wilts Advertiser . " "Written in a spirited , racy style , and conveying , in ns clear a mnnriT as possible , n ' counterfeit presentment' of somo of the rulers of the Craft . "Essex Standard . " Good sensibly written articles . The writer prefaces each of his sketches with some pithy common sense remarks . "—Cushcl Gazette . " Cleverly nnd agreeably sketched , and the work altogether forms a valuable addition to Masonic literature . "—Hyde News . " Very amusing , and beyond doubt , faithful portraits of the worthies who unconsciously sat for them . "—Seat , lValmer and Sandwich Mercury . "The members of tho Craft will take it as an acceptable addition to their biographical literature . " —Monmouthshire Chronicle . " They are written in a fair and genial toco , thoroughly Masonic . "—Leigh Chronicle . " Should have a very large sale . "—Kingsbridge Gazette . "These sketches are drawn with sparkling ability . "—Banjfshire Seporter . "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 might give offence to tho most sensitive mind . "—Folkestone Express . London : W . "W . MORGAN " . By Order of all Booksellers , or will be sent , free by post , direct from the Office , 67 Barbican .

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Our Weekly Budget.

OUR WEEKLY BUDGET .

THE public appears hardly as yet to have got over the elevation of Mr . Disraeli to the peerage . The comments on this unlooked for honour conferred upon a worthy subject by a grateful sovereign still continue . Of those who achieve greatness none certainly appear to have done so in a manner more honourable . Mr . Disraeli has

forced his way up to the foremost position in this country by dint of sheer hard Avork , superadded to the most splendid abilities . It redounds infinitely to his credit that

all classes and shades of politicians appear to rejoice in this latest addition to his honours . A Avord of sympathy , however , is due to the House of Commons , which has thus lost one of its brightest ornaments .

The reception of the Queen at Edinburgh has , according to all accounts , afforded Her Majesty the liveliest satisfaction . Everything , as we said last week , passed off most satisfactorily . The Avorthy burgesses of " the modern Athens" turned out en masse to welcome the Queen .

The ceremonial passed off most successfully , and sundry of them who contributed towards its success have since received the honours of knighthood , among them being the artist Avhose skill in portraiture has been so generally acknowledged . For some time hence the Royal residence in the Highlands will be honoured by Her Majesty ' s

presence . The Prince of Wales has returned to London , from a flying visit to the Continent . The coast of France has seen him , and the capital of little Belgium has received and

honoured him as the guest of its King and Queen . The Brussels exhibition was not overlooked , and the Prince expressed himself as highly gratified Avith Avhat he saw . The Princess and hov children have returned to Loudon

from the Isle of Wight . A move , hoAvever , to Abergeldie Avill take place shortly . The Duke of Connaught is on his Avay to be present at the usual Autumn Manoeuvres of the Austrian army . Earl Russell has Avritten a letter to Earl Granville , in

Avhich he expresses an opinion that an autumnal session of Parliament Avill be necessary , and advocates the intervention of European poAvers in the present Eastern crisis . We feel due respect for the utterances of so experienced a

statesman . An autumn session may be necessary , perhaps ; but the noble Earl appears to overlook the important fact that , but for the insidious designs of Russia , the unrighteous onslaught of Servia upon Turkey would never have been made . We hear much of the atrocities of the

Turks , but little of what goaded them into their present angry mood . Let us mete out to the Turks the same measure of justice Ave demand for the Christian , and we shall soon hear little of atrocities committed by the former . Thus far , at least , it seems to us that Turkey is the

aggrieved party , while on the score of atrocities , Avhich have occurred before now , even in European Avarfare , Russia , Avith the brutal bayonetting of our wounded in the Crimean battles , is one of the last poAvers in the world that can justly bring forward any such accusation .

The inquest into the cause of the terrible explosion on board H . M . S . Thunderer is still in progress . All diligence is being made in order to ascertain the true cause of the disaster . One gratifying fact is worth recording . Captain Wilson , in the course of his evidence , spoke in the highest

terms of the gallant conduct of Mr . Weekes , engineei attached to the Asia for service en board the Thunderer Mr . Weekes Avas the first to make his Avay into the engineroom , and to stop the engines and turn oil ' the steam .

Captain Wilson considered this evidenced the greatest courage on the part of Mr . Weekes , and announced his intention of bringing the matter under notice in the proper quarter when the present inquiry Avas terminated . All honour , say we , to Mr . Weekes . The annual Police F & te in support of the Metropolitan