Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

Lodge 1031 , Rowley , M . R ., Lancaster . 1264 , Neptune , M . H ., Liverpool . „ 1380 , Skelmersdale , Queen ' s Hot ., Waterloo . -Red Cross Conclave , Skelmersdale , RLH ., Liverpool . Everton L . of I „ M . H ., Liverpool .

TUESDAY , DECEMBER 4 . Lodge 673 , St . John ' s , M . H ., Liverpool . „ 99 . V Furness , M . T ., Ulverston . „ 1476 , Blackpool , Clifton Arms , Blackpool . Chap . 203 , St . John of Jerusalem , M . H ., Liverpool . Mark Lodge 16 , Walton , A . R ., St . Ann ' s-strcct , Liverpool . Bootle L . of I ., 146 , Berry-st ., BOotle . Merchants L . of I ., M . H ., Liverpool .

WEDNESDAY , DECEMBER 3 . Lodge 1013 , Royal Victoria , M . H ., Liverpool . „ ' 33 Si Lindsay , 20 , King-st ., Wigan . „ I 354 i Marquis of Lome , M . R ., Leigh . „ 1620 , Marlborough , Derby H ., Lirerpool . Chap : 477 , Fidelity , M . R ., Birkenhead . Downshire L . of I ., M . H ., Liverpool . De Grey and Ripon , do ., M . R ., N . Hill-st ., Liverpool .

THURSDAY , DECEMBER 6 . Lodge 249 , Mariners , M . H ., Liverpool . „ 1473 * Bootle , A . R ., Buotle . Chap . 738 , Bridgevvater , M . H ., Runcorn . Harmonic L . of I ., Adelphi Hot ., Liverpool . Duke of Edinburgh , do ., M . H ., Liverpool .

FRIDAY , DECEMBER 7 . Lodge 680 , Sefton , Adelphi Hot ., Liverpool . „ 1373 , Architect , Didsbury Hot ., Didsbury . 11 1387 , Chorlton ; M . R ., Chorlton-cum-Hardy . I lamer L . of I ., M . H ., Liverpool .

For Masonic Meetings throughout Scotland sec Scottish Freemason , which can be obtaineel at the Office of this Journal , 198 , Fleet-street , London .

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CHARING CROSS STATION j TOILET^§1^CLUB. . ( Continental Booking Office Entrance . ) fc Great Convenience and Saving of Time to the "" rethren , desirous of dressing promptly , previous to Roing to Lodge , Ball , Dinner , & c . Private Dressing fo ° rh ' * r - a'ge 6 <* '' with every atten ( Iance and appliance * JL V " - ** Evening dress taken care of for the day or "•eason m perfumed boxes' ( locked ) , no charge . Baths , r-osiery , Perfumery , Hairdressing , Dress Suits , Boots , !¦ -. »•1 ' Masonic Clothing , Jewels , Swords , & c . Fuller ; ™^!« post ( id . stamp ) . KB . —Ladies' Depart-

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FURNISHTHROUGHOUT, 67,69,71,73,77&793HAMPSTEAQHOAD, NEAR TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD , LONDON . ^*^||1|F^MBi The Eugenie Easy Chair . Thcse superior Carpets of which Messrs . Oetzmann ancl Co ., have the exclusive sale , are of first-class British Mann- Walnut Cabinet . Spring Sept , gord Castors jjs oil facturr , have ail the style and appearance of real Turkey Superior do ., smiled all Carpets , at little more than the price of goo . l Brussels , and , •, Ormolu Hair 3 » s 6 d are very durable . Price lists free on application . For the \ " ™ „ . h i ;' " ? insfdc ^ thVeUet The Vienna , Gent ' s Easy convenience of those residing at a distance , a large piece ^ ° ^ Z ' lnslUcW"n \ , \ £ i Chair , larger size , lo showing the border and centre of carpet will be sent on re- - ' *•fii ' V . ..: " '" 2 " 6 a mate )! ... ... ... 35 s od ceipt of < s ., which will be deducted from price of carpet , or 3 Jt . 6 'ti- wi ch .., \\ ith a u * oo rs 73 s ou Superior do ., stuffed all refunded" upon return of pattern Hearth-iugs to match , 6 ft . * - "¦••* ¦ " > 2 aQots o-s ou Hair 42 s oil long by 2 ft . Sin . wide , £ 1 Js . 6 d . DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE , THE BEST FURNISHING GUIDE EXTANT , POST FREE . Lowest prices consistent with guaranteed quality . Orders per post receive prompt and faithful attention .

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THEFREEMASONS'TAVERN, GREAT QUEEN ST ., LONDON W . C . THE ADMIRABLE AND UNRIVALLED ACCOMMODATION FOR MASONIC BANQUETS , PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DINNERS , "Wedding Breakfasts , BaUs , & c , Is too well known to need comment . The entire management changed , and the establishment in all it branches thoroughly re-organised . Thc attention of the MASONIC BODY ia directed to the many advantages offered . CUISINI' ot- THE HIGHEST CHARACTER . WINES PERFECT IN CONDITION AND QUALITY RESTAURANT , WINE , SMOKING AND RI-TIUINO ROOMS . The fullest measure of public confidence and support ensured . ALFRED BEST , Proprietor .

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CANNONSTREETHOTEL, CANNON STREET , LONDON , E . C . The Railway advantages , in direct communication with the Hotel , renders this establishment unecmallcd in the Metropolis for MASONIC BANQUETS , PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DINNERS , BREAKFASTS , & c , DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENTS , PUBLIC MEETINGS , ARBITRATIONS . THE LARGE HALL is capable of seating upwards of Twelve Hundred people . FAMILIES AND VISITORS visiting London for long or short periods will find all the appointments , ana accomodation , unrivalled . E . H . RAND , Superintendent .

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GREEN'S,ST.JAMES'SPLACEHOTEL, 17 , ST . JAMES'S PLACE , ST . JAMES'S STREET , S . W . The advantages possessed by this Hotel are rarely to be found . Situated in the most fashionable , and at the same time most quiet part of Town ( no traffic through St . James's Place ) , it contains elegant suites of rooms , also single apartments , with use of Coffee Room . The attention of Masonic Brethren , Noblemen , Gentlemen , and Families Is directed to the superior excellence and comfcrt of the above Hotel . Under personal supervision great care has been devoted to the CUISINE , and choice selection of FIRST GUALITY WINES . Visitors to the Hotel have the privilege of a PRIVATE and DIRECT entry to the GREEN PARK . Families and Gentlemen visiting London should communicate with BRO . ANTON HEROLD .

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ASHLEY'SHOTEL, HENRIETTA STREET AND MAIDEN LANE , COVENT GARDEN , LONDON . This well known homely and comfortable FAMILY AND MASONIC HOTEL , Situated in the most central and commercial part of the metropolis , has been Rebuilt and Newly Furnished . Visitors obtain all the comforts and convenience of a First-class Modern Hotel at prices long noted for combining Comfort with Economy . LADIES' COFFEE ROOM . BILLIARDS . Ni ght Porter . LODGE COVENT GARDEN , 1614 , and the PISCATORIAL SOCIETY'S MEETINGS are held here . Room Complete in Appointments for MASONIC BANQUETS and other Meetings . Bro . RICHARD MICHELL , Proprietor .

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T * HE LONDONAND GENERALWATER PURIFYING COMPANY x ( LIMITED ) . PATENT CISTERN FILTERS CHARGED SOLELY WITH ANIMAL CHARCOAL . Requiring , when once fixed , no attention whatever . with a Cistern ' pi ' lter . TI 1 E LATEST PATENTED FILTER IN GENERAL USE . _ _„_ , And superior to all others , Vide Professor Frankland ' s Reports to the Registrar General , July 1866 . Novem S ^^ SSI ! " ? " IfiSI ) ber > lS 6 h arld Ma -y > lS 7 ° i " Lancet , " . January u , 1867 , and Testimonials from Dr . Hassall , Septemher a- , ( jj'g'SSKKfelc ifffl ** 8 l > 3 * Dr . Letheby , February ij , 1875 , and December , 187 a . I SjfflififfliSlI lljjjj Price & l " - upwards . PORTABLE FILTERS on this System , Cx Js . to £ 3 . I § j | ^*™ J"ff HHI Patronized and used by Her Majesty the Queen , at Osborne ; by H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., a f ~ BJ SfJSIHl' Hil l Sandringham ; by H . R . H . the Duko of Cambridge ; the elite of the Medical Profession , and at the London I iS " JjlttJillllK- i |[ l | P •" •George's , Fever , and German Hospitals , and various Lunatic Asylums , l ^ j £ & S l 2 S 3 . vr Institutions , Breweries , 8 cc . i POCKET FILTERS , 4 s . 6 d . and 6 s . each . HOUSEHOLD and FANCY FILTERS from us . 6 d . WATER TESTING APPARATUS FOR DETECTING THE IMPURITIES IN WATER , 10 s . 6 d . and 21 s . each . Danchell ' s " { Testing Apparatus for Discovering the Presence of Impurities in Water , " is a most convenient and portable one—Vide D y ke on the Preliminary Duties of Health Officers . This is a very handy case for the Study Table or Carpet Bag . It contains the Chief Chemical Tests for Qnalitive Water Analysis , and will be found of use by medical and other men who may have occasion to ascertain in a ready manner whether any of the more actual u impurities are present or not in water . Vide the " Medical Record , " January 39 , 1873 . 157 , STRAND ( four doors from Somerset House ) , LONDON .