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paper by Mr . Chas . Todd , Postmaster General , on " South Australia ; its Observatory and Meteorology . " The imformation contained in these will be found to be of immense value , bnt any attempt to give an idea of them in the limited space at our command would be futile . We must , therefore refer the reader to the articles themselves for such particulars as he may be anxious to learn .

There is a considerable number of illustrations , from photographs taken by experienced artists , and there should have been , in order to have mado the work complete , a carefully-prepared index , though wo admit tho fulness of tho Contents Table to some extent neutralises this defect . However , the work is most exhaustive , and Mr . Harcus is deserving of our thanks for the evident pains ho has bestowed npon it . Nor must we withhold our meed of praise from tho different

gentlemen who have placed their papers and essays at his disposal , or from the Government of the Colonj ' , under whose sanction the volume is published . In conclusion , we urge upon thoso of our readers who take an interest in the Colonies of onr mighty empire to read and mentally digest the contents of Mr . Harcns's work , for seldom have we met with any similar history which has proved to be so complete and xxbaustive in all its details .

Familiar English Quotations . London : Whittaker and Co ., Ave Maria Lane . A LiraE companion of this kind is of use to all classes of people , but especially to the journalist , who , having frequently but little time allowed him for the revision and correction of his MSS ., is oocasioni-lly guilty of misquotation . But the editor has done

something more than compile a list of tho most familiar passages which writers aud speakers are in the habit of introducing , with greater or less propriety , into their writings or speeches . In cases of donbt or error as to the proper reading of a passage he gives the different or correct version . Wherever , likewise , there lias been a difficulty in tracing the authorship of any of these familiar passages , he furnishes

a careful note embodying all the best and latest information thereon . The little volume , therefore , contains something more than a list , alphabetically arranged , of Familiar English Quotations . Tho list is furnished , where necessary , with annotations , aud these annotations , throw a considerable amount of light on the meaning , application , and

authorship of sundry familiar passages as to which doubts havo existed or exist . An index completes tho little volume , which , as we hare suggested , will be invaluable to speakers and writers who are often in need of somo familiar passage to give point or effect to their speeches and writings .

Notices Of Meetings

NOTICES OF MEETINGS

Kent Lodge of Instruction , No . 15 . —On Thursday , the 27 th of September , at tho Chequers , Marsh-street , Walthamstow . Present—Bros . W . Hallows W . M ., Hunt S . W . ancl Sec , Upward J . W ., Pinder P . M . Preceptor , Franklin S . D ., Delvalli J . D ., F . Hallows I . G . ; also P . M . ' s Bros . C . Carter , C . B . Carter , Groome , Cleverley . Lodge was opened in cine form with solemn prayer , and advanced to the

second and third degrees . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . F . Hallows acting as candidate . The Ijodgo was resumed to the second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Delvalli acting as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the first degree . Bro . Cleverley 1107 was elected a member . Bro . Hunt was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week .

Prosperity Lodge , No . 65 . —This Lodge met for the first time since tho vacation on Thursday , the 27 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , City , under tho Presidency of tho W . M . Bros . C . Daniel , G . F . Burge S . W ., Brown J . W ., C . E . Ferry See ., E . W . Braine S . D ., Mathews J . D ., Chicken I . G ., C . T . Speight Tyler . P . M . 's Bros . L . A . Leius , Carrnthers , J . L . Mather , Davey , Arnold , Cornwall ,

Chivers ; and Bros . Sladden , Feltham , Fox , Miller , Hawkins , Henson , T . Roberta , Jewell , C . Rich , Boston , W . Wright , Cowuic , English , & c . Tbe Lodge was opened and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Sladden , Lynch , and Mitchell were raised to the third degree , and Mr . J . J . Hurwood , who had been previously ballotted for , was initiated . Praise is due to the W . M . and Officers for their working .

Bro . A . G . Souttar , late a member of this Lodge , was elected a joining member . Bro . L . A . Leius P . M . solicited votes for the Boys' School , in aid of Alfred Stevens , a son of the late Bro . Stevens , a P . M . of tlie Lodge . A discussion then took place respecting the revision of the bye-laws . A sum of two guineas was voted to the widow of a deceased Bro . The W . M . next urged the claims of the Indian Famine

Fund , to which other Lodges had contributed ; his appeal resulting in the sum of five guineas being unanimously voted . Tin- Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren , 61 in number , partook of an excellent banquet ancl dessert , provided by Bros . Ritter and Clifford . The W . M . in appropriate terms -proposed the Loyal and Masonic toasts . . Bro . Carruthers P . M . then rose : the toast he had

to propose was that of the W . M ., all he could say in his praise would be superfluous , as the brethren had seen his working that evening ; he hoped they would give him a hearty reception on his reappearance in the chair . The W . M . thanked Bro . Carruthers for his I- nrl expivs « ious , Miid the brethren for the manner they had received {; , e toa * t . Whenever they required his services , they were at their

dis-I osal . x he W . M . then proposed the toast of" The Visitors . " All were pleased to see them . They r . ad hitherto given , aud always would give , a hearty welcome . Bro . Pinto Leite W . M . 795 returned thanks for the hospitality accorded to him by the Lodge , and was followed by Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . In proposing the health of Bro . Harwoocl ,

the initiate of the evening , the W . M . regretted that he , through illness in his family , had been compelled to leave . However , he would publicly thank him for his contribution of £ 5 5 s to supplement the Lodge grant to the Indian Famine Fund . The brethren had also aided the cause , and the amount they would be able to hand oyer would

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be 15 guineas . Tho W . M . then said he had pleasure in proposing tho toast of the Past Masters . They were a host in themselves this even , ing . Their presence and support evinced they wero worthy to occupy auy position the Craft nii ^ ht require . Bro . Carrnthers replied , and was followed by Bros . Arnold anil Lewis , who thanked the W . M . for his remarks . Ho , tho W . M ., had done his duty as well as any P . M .

who had occupied the chair ; he had also done more—ho had estab . lished a good feeling amongst tho members of tho Lodge , and when ho leaves tho chair , he was sure he would have secured the respect of every brother in the Lodge . Tho tonst of the Officers was next given ; the W . M . was proud of them ; he knew the Lodge would appreciate their qnalities . He hoped to see them eventually ocenpying

tho chair . After a response from Bro . Burge , the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated . Bros . Rudderforth , E . Miller , G . W . Miller , & c , sang some excellent songs during tho evening . The Visitors were-Bros . W . C . Hollands W . M . 1321 , J . Cook 192 , J . Fowler 1154 , W . Evans 1382 , W . H . G . Rudderforth 12 , E . Harfeld P . M . 185 , Piuto Leite W . M . 7935 , Blake 795 , Dawes 1471 , H . M . Levy 188 , & o .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction . —At the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , 25 th September 1877 . Present—Bro ? . Daniel W . M ., Wharman S . W ., Brown J . W ., Harris S . D ., Fraser J . D . Forrest I . G ., Rudderforth Preceptor , Hollands Sec , Fraser , Cownie , Gloss , West , & o . The Lodge was opened in form . The minutes of tho previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge was

opened in the second degree . Bro . West answered the questions , and was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and Bro . West was raised . After the Lodge had been lowered , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hollands candidate . The second section of tho lecture waa worked by Bro .

Rudderforth , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Cownie 69 and Bro . Gloss 212 were elected members of this Lodge of Instrnction . Bro . L . A . Leins , P . M . 65 , having engaged to work the ceremony of installation on Tuesday , 2 nd October , it was proposed that Bro . Wharman should occupy the chair on the second Tuesday in October .

Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —The weekly meetings will be resumed on Tuesday evening next , 2 nd Ootob er , at the Jamaica Coffee House , Change Alley , Cornhill . In future the proceedings will commence at 7 o ' clock .

William Preston Lodge , No . 766 . —This Lodge held its first meeting of the season on Thursday , the 27 th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel . Present—Bros . W . E . Newton W . M ., S . D . Ewins as S . W ., C . Cutmore J . W ., W . Worrell P . M . Secretary , Capt . Kain P . M . Treasurer , Kidman S . D ., Drake J . D ., G . Newman P . M . Steward . Past Masters Pringle , Miller , Braun . Visitors—Bros . H . E . Frances

P . P . S . G . D . Surrey , Kenning , & c . This well known banner Lodge proceeded to business at 5 p . m . The W . M . raised Bros . B . T . Lowne and J . H . Brookes , and afterwards initiated Mr . James Turle Lee . A ballot was then taken for W . M ., which resulted , as was fully anticipated , in the unanimous election of Bro . S . D . Ewins . Bros . Capt . Kain and Wm . Worrell wero elected respectively Treasurer and Secretary .

The report of the Audit Committee was presented , and proved satisfactory to the members , there being a large balance in favour of the Lodge . The business being ended , the Lodge was closed , and the usual banquet followed . The ordinary routine toasts were gone through , and the one of the evening , viz . —the W . M . elect , was submitted by the W . M . in appropriate terms . He congratulated the

Lodge upon tho unanimous election of so esteemed a brother aa S . D . Ewins , who would in every sense maintain the prestige of the Lodge , and efficiently perform his duties . We need hardly say the toast was received with applause . Bro . Ewins , in reply , thanked the brethren for having elected him for the ensuing year , and also for their hearty response to the toast ; he assured them he would do

all in his power to contribute to the harmony of the Lodge , and strive to do honour to their choice . "The Visitors" was replied to by Bros . Frances , Kenning and others . The remaining toasts followed in quick succession , and the brethren separated , not at an early hour , after having enjoyed a pleasanc evening , enlivened by the vocal strains of several talented members .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on 25 th of September , at the Sisters Tavern , Pcwnall-road , Dalston . Present—Bros . J . Lorkin W . M ., G . Brown S . W ., Defriez J . W ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., Christian S . D ., Young J . D . Past Master Wallington Preceptor . Visitors—Bros . F . Brown , Pullcu , Carr , & e . Business—The Lodge was opened in dne

torm , the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Pullen acting as candidate . The Lodge was called from labour to refreshment , and afterwards resumed Masonic duties . Bro . Defriez worked the second , third and fourth sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Carr of

1607 was elected member of this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Brown the S . W . was chosen W . M . for ensiling week , and he appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Lorkin , for his able working in the chair .

Whittington Lodge of Instruction , So . 862 ,-At the weekly meeting on Wednesday last , the chair was taken b y Bro . W . H . Marston , who was supported by Bros . Hallain S . W ., J . Rosser J . W ., Dodson S . D ., T . H . Pate J . D ., Abell I . G . Past Master Bro . W . Long Preceptor , and a fair assemblage of members . Visitors—Bros . Rickwood , Kobler , Lipscomb , Bui nfnther , and Morgan .

After the Lodge had been opened , and the preliminary bnsiness gone through , Bro . Marston advanced the Lodge to the 2 nd degree , aud Bro . Kohler presented himself as a candidate for raising . He was examined and entrusted . The Lodge opened in the third , and the ceremony was performed . Bro . Marston , who possesses an excellent voice , and knows how to make proper use of it , was con .