Reviews.

REVIEWS .

All Books intended for . Review should be addressed to the Editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , N .

"Are Quatuor Coronatomm . " Volume II ., Part 2 . THE latest number of the Transactions of the Lodge—as with Btriot propriety it might be termed—of the Masonic literati , shows no falling off either in interest or affluence of materials . Within the period comprised in theso Proceedings , two papers were read , "The

Foundation of Modern Freemasonry , " by Bro . G . W . Speth , and " The Grand Lodge at York , " by Bro . T . B . Whytehead . Each lecture was followed by a discussion , aud here we may commend tho praotice of the Lodge , in allowing any members , interested in the subject matter of a paper , but who are debarred from actual attendance , when it

comes on for debate , to record their views , in the form of 'Additional Notes , " whioh are duly printed after the remarks of the variouB speakers , and constitute , in effect , a postscript to the report . By this latitude of discussion , members residing in the Provinces are enabled , when fcbey think fit , to contribute their quota to the general fund of

debate , and among those brethren who from time to time put on record in this way that they are present in the spirit , though absent in the flesh , may be named Bros . Maobean , of Glasgow j Ramsdon-Riley , of Bradford ; and last—not least—Hughan and Lane , of Torquay .

Among the essays or articles are , " Freemasonry in Rotterdam , 120 Years Ago , " by Bro . J . P . Vaillant , Grand Secretary of the Netherlands , and " The Origin of Freemaaonry , " by Bro . B . Cramer , of Berlin . These two valuable contributions have been carefully translated by the indefatigable Secretary of the Lodge , and Editor of

Us Transactions , Bro . Speth . The Note and Query columns are agreeably diversified by many records of old times , being commingled with muoh new and original matter . Review ! appear of " Sohwalbaoh ' s History of Masonic Ritual ;"

" Quatuor Coronatomm Antigrapha , Vol I . "; and " The 1759 Order of True Friendship " by Dr . Maennal . Lastly , there is the " Chroniole" of current events , and in bringing our notice to a close , we heartily congratulate both the Inner and Outer Cirolea of No . 2076 , aa well upon the

continned excellence of its Transactions , aa upon their rare fortune in posseasing , in Bro . Speth , a Secretary to whose literary versatility must be ascribed , in fairness , no slight share of the success whioh has crowned the issue of the series of publications , printed by the Quatuor Coronati Lodge .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . Wo cannot undertake to return rejected communications . VACANCY FOR MEDICAL OFFICER .

To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —As a candidate for Medical Officer to the Royal Masonio Institution for Boys , I have frequently been asked whether I am a Mason . May I therefore ask space to answer that question in the affirmative , and also to say I am a Life Subscriber to the Institution , having qualified myself on day of my initiation . Yours fraternally , R . F . TOMLIN , M . R . C . S . E ., & o . ( 1851 ) ,

Wood Green , N . 26 th August 1889 .

HOLIDAY JAUNTS THROUGH SOUTH WALESOUT OF THE BEATEN TRACKS . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR , —You have been kind enough on several previous occasions to insert my letters on the above Bubject , and as many of your readers are now , perhaps , cogitating where to go for their summer holidays , I shall be happy to supply them with full information of some of the most delightful rambles in this part of the

kingdom , if they will only write to me , stating the kind of scenory they like best , and enclosing a stamped addressed envelope for reply , which will be the only expense they need go to . My object is to get this part of the country better known , and appreciated by the thousands who spend large amounts in going to foreign countries without being able to obtain half the enjoyment they oould obtain iu tbeir own happy land , whore the parts out of the beaten tracks are littlo known . Yours very truly , HENRY B . G . BARIUM .

6 High Stroot , Haverfordwest , South Wales , 25 th August 1889 . HOILOWAT ' S OIMTMKHT AND Pitr . s . —Biliousness anil Dyspepsia . —There is no orgau in thc human body so Uablo to derangement as the liver ; food , fatigue , climate , and nnxiety all disorder its action , and render its secretions , tlio bile , more or less depraved , siiper-silmndant or scanty . The first symptoms should receive attention . A pain in the side , or the top of tho shoulder , a harsh cough , and difficulty of breathing are signs of liver disease , which aro removed without delay by friction with Hollo way ' s inestimable Ointment . Thc Tills should be taken without dolay . For all diseases of this vital organ the action of these conjoined remedies is ' a specific by checking tho over supply of bile , regulating its secretion ami giving nervous tone .

The Restaurant Frascati.

THE RESTAURANT FRASCATI .

TWO of the moat difficult problems which exercise the consideration of the average " man about town" are the questions How to Dine , and Where to Dine . It cannot be denied that Londoners are particularly well-favoured in this respeot , as some of the most elegant buildings erected at the present day havo been requisitioned and set apart for the

delectation and satisfying of the inner man ; but there is ever a craving for something fresh , something that may be considered novel , actuating the masses , whioh will render the task of the caterer any . thing but a light one , while at times he will find all his ingenuity and energy taxed to the uttermost to keep pace with the ever-increasing

demand for novelty . During the last few weeks more than one palatial establishment has set forth its claims , and amongst these we may mention the Restaurant Frasoati , whioh has been erected in Oxford-street , on the well known spot recently occupied by the pro - prietora of the " Bodega , " within a few doors of Tottenham Court

Road . In company with a friend , we recently visited this establishment , whioh from basement to roof haa been moat elegantly fitted and furnished . In the basement will be found two capacious grill rooms , where the succulent chop , the juicy steak , or the appetitising bone oan be supplied at all times , —from 12 noon till midnight . These

rooms are well ventilated , and are absolutely free from that stuffiness whioh pervades so many other establishments where the " grill room" forms the basement on which the superstructure rests . On the ground flour a capacious " bar" has been provided , where the thirsty customer oan have hia wants ministered to , no matter to what

extent his requirements may extend . A special corner has been set apart for the supply of cooling drinks , and here the services of a skilled manipulator of American Drinks—from the proverbial " Eye Opener " to the " Night Cap "—seem to be incessantly in request . Ascending by the well-appointed lift , we reach the Renaissance Saloon , where Dinners a la Carte are served . This Saloon ia divided into

what may be deaoribed aa the " Lords" and " Commona" ; the second division is reserved for parties where ladies participate in the good things provided . In this Saloon the 2 s 6 d luncheon ia made a special feature of ; while , later on , the 5 s Table d'Hote presents its attractions . On the date of our visit

the menu for both these servioes seemed all that oould be wished for , while the detail and surroundings could soarcely be surpassed . This Saloon is moat artistically decorated , with a aeries of panel paintings , the work of the rising artist Bookbinder . It is brilliantly lighted at night , with the incandescent electric light , and

in its entirety helps the guests to the enjoyment of what ia placed before them . On the second floor another large room ia utilized for dining purposes , and here a lower tariff rules , whioh will doubtless be appreciated by those whose pretensions and requirements are of the modest order . The " private rooma " of the establishment are

everything that could be desired . These are available for parties of four , up to twenty , and the arrangements for service are as complete as it is possible to make them . The wine list has been oarefnlly prepared , while the charges for all the well-known brands will bear favourable comparison with other large eatabliahments . A special feature

we noticed in connection with the Dinner a la Carte is , that " One portion is served for two persons ; " Paterfamilias should bear this in mind when he desires to show his better half and the girls how they serve dinners in " swell " London establishments . The chief of this vast establishment is Bro . Chatrian , of the Percy Lodge , No . 198 ,

and La France , No . 2060 , and he has associated with him Mr . Ogden , a gentleman who brings to bear on his duties a well-developed experience . Bro . Andre Stahl , of the Perseverance Lodge , No . 1743 , has been appointed Manager , and for him , assisted aa he will be by the spirited proprietors , we anticipate a triumphant ) success in hia

new undertaking . In connection with this establishment it is proposed , in about two months time , to open an elegant winter garden , where accommodation will be provided for upwards of a thousand

guests . This will be a special feature , and if conducted in the liberal manner which seems now to pervade the minds of the enter , prising firm under notice , we cannot btft trust will be of an eminently gratifying nature .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . F . DELEVANTE . BY the death , which occurred on the 27 th instant , of thia well known brother , the Craft has lost one of its most

genial representatives . Bro . Delevante was associated with many of our metropolitan Lodges , among them we may mention the West Middlesex , No . 1612 ; the Earl of Carnarvon , No . 1642 ; the Queen ' s Westminster , No . 2021 :

the Asaph , No . 1319 . In the last named Lod ge he had filled the chair , and was always an active worker in the conduct of its business . For many years Bro . Delevante was the Musical Director at Madame Tussaud ' s Exhibitiou , where he was deservedly held in high repute . Our deceased brother ' s remains will be consigned to their last resting place , at Hammersmith Cemetery , this day ( Saturday ) .

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THE JUDGES , —Lodges alone are the judges of the qualifications , mental , moral and physical , of candidates , and are amenable ouly to their Grand Lodges , when guilty of infringing landmarks or law . — John H . Brown .

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