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Price ' 3 s Gd , Crotvn Svo , cloth , gilt . MASONIC PORTRAITS . EEPBISIED rKOit "THE FuEEmsox's Gnzomcvx . " LIST OF THE PORTRAITS . 1 . OUR LITERARY BROTHER I 17 . Tin : CHRISTIAN MINISTER Bro . II . 51 . Levy . Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn . 2 . A DISTINGUISHED MASON j IS . TlIE MYSTIC Bro . . 1 . IS . Monckton . i Bro . R . lVentworth Little . 3 . THE MAN or ENERGY 19 . A M ODEL MASON Bro . John Constable . Bro . L . F . Littoll . 4 . FATHER Tint : 20 . A Cmr ntou Jorr . v Bro . Sir John Bennett . Bro . E . 1 ' . Albert . 5 . A CORNER STONE 21 . A PILLAR or MASONRY Bro . Alderman Stone . Bro . E . J . Base . G . THE CRAITSJIAN 22 . BAYARD Bro . Horace Jones . Bro . Capt . Philips . 7 . THK GOWNSMAN 23 . A RIGHT HAND MAN Bro . yl- ' ueus . J . Jlclatyre . j lira . 11 . CI . Bass . 8 . AN EASTERN STAR 2-t . OUR Gin / . i- 'x UUOTUKK Bro . John G . Stevens . j Bro . John Symomls . 9 . THE KNIGHT ERRANT i 25 . AN A ISLE PREC-EITOU Bro . W . J . Hnghati . Bro . E . Gottheil . 10 . THE OCTOGENARIAN 2 ( J . AN ANCIENT BRITON Bro . T . Adams . Bro . J . L . Thomas . 11 . A ZEALOUS OI- ' IKEU 27 . THE ARTIST Bro . James Terry . Bro . J- ! . J . Harty . 12 . THE SOLDIER ' [ 28 . THE FATHER or THE LODGE Bro . Jjicut .-Col . Creaton . I Bro . Richard Spencer . 13 . FRO . M UNDER THE CKO-VN 2 L > . A SHINING LIGHT Bro . J . C . J'arkinson . Bro . M'ignii . s Ohrcu . 14 . OUR HERCULES 30 . AN ART STUDENT Bro . Frederick Binckes . Bro . E . 51 . Haigh . 15 . A MERCHANT PRINCE 31 . THE M ARINER Bro . Sir F . M . Williams . Bro . Thomas Cubitt . 16 . THE CHURCHMAN 32 . A SOLDIER or FORTUNE Bro . the Rev . J . Hnysho . Bro . Jas . Stevens . 33 . "OLD MUG . " Bro . Henry Muggeridge .

Opinions Of The Press.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS .

"A series of articles , biographical , descriptive , aud eulogistic , of somo of the principal Masonic worthies of the day . They are well written , and though personal , by no means offensive , or intrusive into private life , ami in Masonic society will bo welcomed as an interesting series of word paintings of members of tho Craft . —Standard . " We do not remember to havo read any similar scries of sketches which Bitrpass this in merit . " —Land and Water . " Tlie book will bo of great interest to Masons , containing as it does pen-andink sketches of tho most distinguished men among them , and giving somo

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 and prolixity . "—Sunday Timo . '" J . G . ' writes with a considerable amount of freedom , never hesitating to 'hit off ' a weakness when he finds it publicly displayed by a 'distinguished brother ; ' at the same time he never loses sight of a good trait when it is displayed , either in connexion with the Craft or in the service of tho public out

of doors . The sketches are lively reading . "— 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 place in every Masonic library . "— Voice of Masonry . " Evinces much literary ability , and is a valuable addition to the few works WO have in Masonic biography . " —Philadelphia Keystone . " The book ought to be in every well arranged Masonic Library . "—New York

Courier . " Wo value tho work , and heartily thank Bro . Morgan for onr copy . " — Masonic Jewel . " The portraits consist of a series of what wo call ' pen and ink sketches ' of brethren prominent in 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 , the charities of English Masons , have a world-wide reputation , which will live long after tho

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 literature . " —Masonic llcciem " They belong to a kind of writing which has como to be amongst the most popular reading of tho day Tho types are as general as they are graphic . The salient characteristics are seized with au easy power , and hunpily hit off in felicitous phrase . " —Sheffield Post . " Good sensibly written articles . The writer ni-efaces each of his sketches with

Bome 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 unconsciously sat for them . "—Deal , Waliuer 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 tone , thoroughly Masonic . "—Leigh Chronicle .

" Should have a very large sale . "—Kinysbridae Gazelle . " These sketches are drawn with sparkling ability . " —liunffthire lienortei : "We must sincerely congratulate the author on the success of his endeavour to mm at faithful portraiture , whilo there is an entire absence of what might give offence to the most sensitive mind . " —Folkestone Exyrct * . "A very acceptable contribution to the history of the Order . The volume has our warmest commendation . "—Kelso Courier . " Drawn with no little humour , and embellished with many a deft stroke of good natured satire . " — Fiaaro .

ihe inquiring Brother who may wish to know something of the strength and beauty of the principle * of Masourv , will find a pleasure in scanning the characteristic pictures in this book . "— The Brh / hoime News . "There is a piquancy in the ready off-hand ' dash that lends much zest to tho subject , nnd bars it from studied rhetoi icnl expression . "—// cimr Leader . " There can bo no doubt that the writer has produced a series of Portraits which will bo 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 the Order—if that be pos .-iblc—in tho estimation of its members , it not of the outer world . " —Trowl / ridye mid North Wills Advertiser . "Written in a spirited , racy style , nnd convoying , in as clear a mamur as possible , a ' counterfeit presentment' of some of the rulers of the Craft . "Essex Standard .

London : W . W . MORGAN . By Order of all Booksellers , or will be sent free by post , direct from the Office , 07 Barbican ,

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Our Weekly Budget.

OUR WEEKLY BUDGET .

SCARCELY a clay passes but the Government is worried in both Houses of Parliament by innumerable questions as to Cyprus , its intentions as regards Asia Minor , tho Berlin Treaty , and whatever else it has done or left undone in relation to the Eastern Question . For instance , on Friday last , an exposition of the Ministerial policy having

been tendered on the day previous by the Earl of Beaconsfield , Earl Granville asked Lord Salisbury for a more explicit answer respecting slavery , whether and to what extent it exists on the island of Cyprus , and the intentions of Her Majesty ' s Government respecting it . Lord

Salisbury regretted his inability to answer the question until the Government were in possession of full information on the subject . Lord Carwell offered a remark and Lord Lilford gave some particulars as to the island , the acquisition of which he held would be a gain to the country . The

Roads and Bridges ( Scotland ) Bill was , on the motion of the Duke of Richmond and Gordon , read a second time . On Monday , after Lord Napier and Ettrick had called attention to the Madras and Bombay famine , with a view to urge on the Government the necessity of obtaining returns as to the

losses caused by those calamities , and Lord Cranbrook had replied , the Roads and Bridges ( Scotland ) Bill passed through Committee . On Tuesday , the Premier brought down a gracious message from the Queen , suggesting -with reference to the approaching marriage of her son , the Duke

of Connaught , that a suitable provision should be made for his Royal Highness , and it was arranged that the message should be considered on Thursday . Later in the evening , the question of Cyprus was again started by the Earl of Camperdown , who was exceedingly anxious to obtain a mass

of information respecting the island , and in this wish ho found two supporters , animated by a similar spirit of curiosity , in Earl Granville and Lord Hammond . The

Premier defended the course pursued by Government in withholding information they themselves had as yet been unable to obtain bnt this did not satisfy Lord Cardwell , nor was Lord Selborne content with the farther defence

offered by the Lord Chancellor . In fact , the greater part of the sitting was occupied with what can only be described as a most unseemly wrangle . In the House of Commons , after a variety of questions respecting Eastern matters had been disposed of , the House

made further progress in Committee with the Contagious Diseases ( Animals ) Bill , more than one division taking place on sundry of the clauses . On Friday there was au afternoon sitting , Avhen the Marquis of Hartington gave notice of his intention to question the policy of the

Government m the part they took in the Berlin Treaty and in concluding the Anglo-Turkish Convention , and requested that an early clay might be devoted to tho discussion of his resolution . The Chancellor of the Exchequer did nofc think he could fix an earlier day than Monday week ( the

29 th instant ) . The Committee on the Contagious Diseases ( Animals ) Bill was resumed , ancl further progress made . At nine o ' clock the sitting was renewed , but the House was immediately counted out . On Monday , Mr . D . Plunkett gave notice of an amendment he should move to the Marquis of Hartingfcon ' s resolution , agej subsequently