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LEYTON COLLEGE , ESSEX . BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN , GEORGE J . WESTFIELD , L . C . P .. F . S . A ., PRINCIPAL . THE object of this Establishment is to ensure a comprehensive liberal education , commensurate with the present improved state of society . PREPARATION FOE THK ClVIL SEKTICE , CAMBRIDGE MIDDI . E CLASS , COLLEGE OP PRECEPTORS , SOCIETY OF ARTS , SCIENCE AND ART E XAMINATIONS , & C . Special attention to backward and timid pupils . Diet tho best , and unlimited . References to the leading banking and commercial firms in London and the Provinces , and to numerous brethren whose sons are now , or havo been , educated at tho College . Prospectus forwarded on application to tho Principal . Tho duties of tho next Torm will commence on Monday , 22 nd January .

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LONDONMASONICCLUB, 101 QUEEN V 1 CTOHIA STREET , E . C . ON and after the 1 st Febrnary 1877 , an Entrance Feo of 5 guineas will bo imposed on New Members , tho Annual Subscription remaining as heretofore , 5 guineas Town Members , 3 guineas Country Members . Lodges requiring accommodation should mako immediate 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 . V ' T ' ' " " ~~ -

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Now ready , Price 3 s Gd , Grown Svo , cloth , gilt . MASONICPORTRAITS. REPRINTED TROM "THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . " ( The Volume contains the following : — 1 . OUR LITERARY BROTHER . 17 . THE CHRISTIAN MINISTEB . 2 . A DISTINGUISHED MASON . 18 . TUB MYSTIC . 5 . THE MAN OF ENERGY . 19 . A MODEL MASON . 4 . FATHER TIME . 20 . A CHIP PROM JOPPA . 6 . A CORNER STONE . 21 . A PILLAR or MASONET . G . THE CRAITSMAN . 22 . BAYARD . 7 . THE GOWNSMAN . 23 . A RIGHT HAND MAN- . 8 . AN EASTERN STAB . 2-1 . OUR CITIZEN BROTHER . 8 . THE KNIGHT EBRANT . 25 . AN ABLE PRECEPTOR . 10 . THE OOTOGKNARUN . 26 . AN ANCIENT BBIION . 11 . A ZEALOUS OFFICES . 27 . THE ARTIST . 12 . THE SOLDIER , 28 . THE FATHER OP THE LODGE . 13 . FROM UNDER THE CROWN . 29 . A SHINING LIGHT . 14 . OUR HZECULE 8 . 30 . AN ART STUDENT . 15 . A MERCHANT PRINCE . 31 . THE MARINER . 16 . THE CHURCHMAN . 32 . A SOLDIER OE FORTUNE , 33 . "OLD MUG . " OPINIONS OF THE PKESS . "A series of articles , biographical , descriptive , and eulogistic , of some of the principal Masonic worthies of the day . Thoy arc well written , and though personal , by no means offensive , or intrusive into private life , and 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 series of sketches which surpass this in merit . "—Land 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 hesitating to 'hit off ' a weakness when ho finds it publicly displayed by a 'distinguished brother ; ' at tho samo timo ho never loses sight of a good trait when it is displayed , either in connexion with tho Craft or in tho service of the public out of doors . Tho sketches aro lively reading . "—City Press . " This is a neat book . Tho Portraits consist o £ a series o £ 'word pictures ' of eminent English Masons . Ifc styles Bro . W . J . Hughan ' Knight Errant , ' and sketches thirty-two others under equally unique- titles . Wo 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 TV 0 have in Masonic biography . "—Philadelphia Keystone . " The book ought to be in every well arranged Masonic Library . "—JVeio York Courier . " The portraits consist of a series of what wc call' pen anil ink sketches' of brethren prominent in all tho noble undertakings of English Masonry . . . Prominent among his brethren wo find Bro . Fred . Binckes , ( ' Our Hercules , ' ) whose herculean efforts in behalf of those blessed institutions , tho charities of English Masons , have a world-wide reputation , which will live long after the zealous Craftsman has been , ' laid away to rest . " "—Nem York Square . " The stylo of the author is pleasing , and the quality of his productions highly complimentay to his ability as a writer . "—Masonic Advocate . "There is a piquancy in the ready off-hand dash that lends much zest to tho subject , and bars it from studied rhetorical expression . " —Hebrew Leader . "Wo value the work , and heartily thank Bro . Morgan for our copy" — Masonic Jcivel , " There can bo no doubt that tho 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 bo possible—in tho estimation of its members , if not of the outer world . "—Trowbridge and North Wilts Advertiser . "Written in a spirited , racy style , and convoying , in as clear a manner as possible , a counterfeit presentment' of somo of the rulers of the Craft . " — Msiex Standard . " Good sensibly written articles . The writer pref aces each of his sketches with Borne pithy common sense remarks . "— Cashcl Gazette . "Cleverly and agreeably sketched , and the work altogether forma a valuable addition to Masonic literature . "—Hyde J \~ cws . "Very amusing , and beyond doubt , faithful portraits of the worthies who unconsciously sat lor them . " —Deal , Walmer aud Sandwich Mercury . "The members of the Craft will take it as an acceptable addition to their biographical literature . "—Monmouthshire Chronicle . "They aro written in a fair and genial tono , thoroughly Masonic . "—Zcinh Lnronicte . " * J " Should have a very large sale . " —Kinysbridyc Gazette . "Theso sketches are drawn with sparkling ability . "—Banffshire Reporter . tn'ZfnTr ' ^ m r ? , i ' c 1 ? ' "» ratu ^ . fin ? 1 ' 01 ' otl tlic SUCCC ' 5 S of his endeavour to aim at faithful portraiture , while there is an entire absence of what might give offence to the most sensitive mind . "—Folkestone Exprci ^i^^^SS^^^X^^ofth0° ;dcr- ,fhcvolumc gooSrcd S ^ yZ ° > and embCUiSUca With nUlnj" a aoffc Etroko ot London : W . W . MOEGAtf . By Order of all Booksellers , or will bo sent , free by post , direct from the Office . G 7 Barbican ,

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ROYAL MASONIO BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOB AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS . THE ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL OP THIS INSTITUTION will take place on Monday , tho 12 th February 1877 , at Freemasons ' Tavern , Great Queen-street , London , upon which occasion H . B . H . Prince Leopold , K . G ., & c , & c . E . W . Prov . G . M . for Oxfordshire , has graciously signified his intention of presiding . Brethren desirous of accepting tho office of Steward upon this auspicious occasion will greatly oblige by forwarding their names , as soon as convenient , to the Secretary , who will gladly give every information required . JAMES TERRY , Prov . G . D . C . Herts , Secretary . * * * H . R . H . Princo Leopold has been pleased to alter tho day of the Festival from Wednesday tho 11 th February ( being Ash Wednesday ) to Monday the 12 th . \ Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C ,

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The Compliments Of The Season

THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON

A S this is tho last -working day of the year , we take the opportunity of wishing all our readers all those good wishes which aro usually described as the " Compliments

of the Season . " They have •stedfastly supported us in our struggles to make this journal a success , and many among them havo been most energetic in the assistance

they have rendered . If our prospects are brighter now than at any previous period in our career , the gratification is due at least as much to their kindness as to our own

perseverance . We have done our best , and they have shown their appreciation of that best by helping us to the

utmost of their ability . Wo thank them , one and all , and trust the new year which wo enter upon on Monday will be one of prosperity and unalloyed happiness to the Craft universal .

Our Weekly Budget.

OUR WEEKLY BUDGET .

npHE QUEEN , contrary to her usual custom of late years , X spent Christmas at Windsor Castle , where the regular festivities connected with Yuletide were faithfully observed . One of the consequences of Her Majesty ' s remaining has been , that the State apartments were closed to tho public

on Boxing-day , when ordinarily there is a great influx of visitors into the town . The Prince of Wales has been , and indeed now is in residence at Sandringham . The usual distribution of Christmas fare was made in His Eoyal

Highness ' s presence , so that all on the estate might thoroughly enjoy themselves at this festive season . We feel we owe some apology to our readers for making such frequent references to the weather . It is necessary j

however , wo should repeat the infliction , fortius once only at all events , though what we aro are about to say must not be regarded as news . Onr announcement is simply to tho effect that tho weather has not been seasonable , not like

the Christmas weather we read about in story-books , and which the longer we live tho more firmly we believe is , after all , mere moonshine . A gonial Christmas out-of-doors is a thing of the past . Our forefathers , many generations

since , may have known what it was to have sharp , crisp , frosty weather , but it is not our good fortune who live in these degenerate days . At all events people who aro desirous of knowing when the last genuine Christmas

visited us , must go back a matter of over twenty years , when , if wc remember rightly , there was a long and sharp winter of the right sort , that is as far as snow and ice are concerned . This year we have had slush and rain , varied , on Saturday evening , with wtsat wo must describe as a very