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thought , and as correlative to tho Craft in their privileges , their organization , and their history . It is ¦ worthy of note that tho rig ht of Masons or Lodges to hold meetings in the Orders of Chivalry was inserted in the Act of Union between our two English
Grand Lodges in 1813 ; this permission is , of course , confined to the orders then existing , and may be considered not only as a graceful compliment paid by the hig h contracting parties , but as an assurance that in the ceremonies of those chivalric institutions the " United Grand Lodge * ' was unable to perceive any tmrnnds for censure or denunciation .
I may now glance at another objection which I have heard urged against knig htly orders in general , and that has reference to the high-sounding titles appropriated to the officers and members . This objection is at first sight a plausible one , but is , nevertheless , susceptible of explanation . In the Red Cross Order we have three grades , in which the designations of "Knight , " "Priest , " and "Prince" are respectively applied to the several members . It is well known that
the ceremony of installing a knig ht in the mcditcval era was of a most solemn religious character , full of mystic symbolism , and highly calculated to impress the candidate with sentiments of honor and virtue . His sword represented at once—fortitude , justice , and mercy , and indicated the spiritual warfare with sin
in which he was expected to engage . His lance was an emblem of truth—because truth , like the lance , knows no obliquity . The coat of mail was the symbol of a fortress erected against vice ; and the shield reminded him that a true knight was considered as a shield interposed between the prince and the people to preserve the rig hts of both , and secure the blessings
of peace . In the 1 nestly Order we are taught that the most acceptable incense to place upon the altar of the Deity is that true p iety and love which should actuate our conduct through life ; and when we arrive at the summit of our system , and have become both " lungs and Priests , " in a spiritual sense ,
humilitythat sacred virtue—is ioreiufy impressed upon our minds . I cannot , of course , enter into details upon this subject , but it is evident that these titles have a great significance and were not idly assumed for display and ostentation . A similar objection might indeed be levelled against thc Royal Arch degree as ,
in Ireland , the chief officer is styled " King , and m other countries he , at least , represents the monarchical position . But , however , interesting it may be to pursue these investigations , time will not warrant me in doing so
to-night . I must trust to your kindness to excuse the desultory nature of these remarks , but if I have succeeded in throwing even a faint glimmer upon the relations which we bear , as members of this order to the great - lasonic family , if I have been successful in removing , even one doubt as to the legality of our status , or the soundness of our principles , jl shall esteem myself peculiarly fortunate . It is due to
ourselves both as Masons , and Christians , to learn as much as possible of the views of those who preceded us in these chivalric degrees , in order that we may be able to defend onr organization as a special body of Freemasons ; and I am satisfied from what I know already , that we shall arise from the study , much instructed and edified . Jt will illumine many a dark
page m the past history of Freema-onry itself , and will evince to the enquirer the real value of such a Christian Order , not only : ts a memorial of the early trials of our faith , or of its subsequent triumph and establishment , but as a constant stimulus to our drooping energies , to persevere in the practice of truth and virtue , and thus attain , in the mysterious Hereafter to the full perfection of wisdom in thc mansions of everlasting light .
BRO . JAMES TJKETT , P . M ., P . Z ., 177 , 975 , & c . An influential committee of brethren has been formed for the purpose of presenting this esteemed and able craftsman with a testimonial in recognition of his
services to Freemasonry generally . The Treasurer is Bro . IL G . Buss , P . M . and P . Z ., 127 , Oflbrd Road , N . ; and the Secretary , Bro . It . Wentworth Little , P . M . and P . Z ., 7 , Gilbert Road , Kennington , S . E ., by whom subscriptions will be received . All sums received will be acknowledged in THE FREEMASON .
MURDEROUS ATTACK ON A COLONIAL UNDERSECRETARY BY AN EX-POLICE M AGISTRATE . —At the Brisbane central police-court , on tbe 22 nd of December , Mr . Frank Sidney Bowcrman , an ex-police magistrate , was charged with having , on the 24 th November , attempted to murder Mr . Arthur AVilcox Manning , Under-Colonial Secretary . It appears that the accused went into Mr . Mainline's offices .
and struck the unfortunate gentleman upon the head with a tomahawk . The medical testimony proved that prosecutor ' s lifo bad been in very great danger . Prisoner , who reserved his defence , was committed to take his trial . —[ Bro . Manning is thc Deputy District Grand Master of Freemasonry in Queensland . —ED . . A ' . ]
Agents.
AGENTS .
LONDON : Bro . C . L . PHILPOTT , 65 , King Williamstreet , E . C . BANGOR : Bro . NIXON .
BIRMINGHAM : Bro . J . Villey , Union Passage & Uuion-st . BRECHIN : Bros . B LACK & J OHNSTON , 40 , Hig h-street .
BRISTOL : Bro . E . B . PENNY , 10 , Clare-street . CARDIFF : Bro . T HOMAS H AYNES , G , James Street . COCKERMOUTH : ¦ R .-n R THWAITES . 29 & 30 , Market-place .
COLCHESTER : Bro . GEO -IGE H . RAY . DEVONPORT : Bro . J . E . H . SPRY , 100 , Fore-street . DUNDEE : Bro . C . D . CHALMERS , 10 , Castle-street .
DURH AM : Bro . E . COOKE , 1 , Silver-street . GRAVE SEND : Bro . J AMES S TEVENSON , 48 , Wrotham-road . IPSWICH :
Bro . C . T . TOWNSEND , Masonic Hall . „ C . DAVY , 8 , Upper Brook-street . ISLE OF MAN : Bro . AV . I . NEALE , 38 , Duke-street , Douglas KILMARNOCK : Bro . JAMES MCKIE .
LANARKSHIRE : Bro . W . CRAY , Coalbridge . LEOMINSTER : Bro . S . PARTRIDGE . LIVERPOOL : Bri . J OSEPH WOOD , 18 , Norton-street .
LUDLOW : Bro . E . J . PARTRIDGE , 58 , Broad-street . MANCHESTER : Bros . J . & E . \ V . JACKSON , G 2 , Corporationstreet .
MARGATE : Bro . W . G . BRASIER , 37 , High-street . NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE , SHIELDS , and
ALNAVICK : Bro . AV . K FRANKLIN . NORWICH : Bro . R . J EARY , 70 , St . Stephen ' s-street . PEMBROKE DOCK : Bro . W . G . P HILLIPS , "Gazette Office . "
PLYMOUTH : Bro . J . T HOMAS , Cornwall-street . POPLAR : Bro . SAMUEL C IIIVEUS , 2 G 9 , Hig h-street . REDRUTH : Bro . AVM . TREGASKIS .
SCARBOROUGH : Bro . H . C . MARTIN , 9 , Oxford-street . STAFFORDSHIRE : Bro . F . S . WRIGHT , Bookseller , Longton , TRURO : Bro . AV . LAKE .
WARWICK : Bros . II . T . COOKE <_ SON , High-street . WESTON-SUPER-MARE : Bro . D . POWELL , Royal Assembl y Rooms , WHITEHAVEN :
Bros . PUGEN & GILL , 1 & 2 , Market-place YORK : Bro . M . J . SIMPSON , Bookseller .
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§ , & frcrfissnmEts . GRAND MASONIC BALL , UNDER THE IMMEDIATE PATRONAGE OF HIS GRACE THE DUKE O * -- LE 1 NSTER , M . W . GRAND MASTER , And thc Grand Lodge of the most A ncient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland , WI _ r , TAKE PUCE AT THE EXHIBITION PALACE , DUBLIN , ON FRIDAY EVENING , 9 th APRIL , 1869 . A . V . DAVOKEN-, P . M . and Sec , Lodge 728 , ) TI HKSBV PAUKIKSON- , W . M ., Lodge 125 , V 1 ™ ' Jou .-J II . HEAIJ-V , Acting Master , G . M . L ., ) becS-
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ARMS , CRESTS , and MONOGRAMS . — MASONIC EMBLEMS Engraved on Seals , Dies , & c . Official Stamps designed and Engraved . —liro . D . G . BERRI , Engraver to Her Majesty ' s Post Office , Stationery Office , & c , 30 , High Holborn ( opposite Chancery-lane ) , London , AA ' . C .
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N 1 C OLL , HAIR CUTTER to H . R . H the Prince of Wales , 40 , GLASSHOUSE STREET , REGENT STKEET . The Hair artistically Cut and Brushed by Machinery—Charge lid . Shampooing with the celebrated Indian Itcctah , and cold , tepid , and warm Distilled AVatcr—Charge 6 d . ( including Brushing by Machinery ) . NICOLL'S GOLDEN TINCTURE , for giving a brilliant Golden shade to Hair of any colour—Sample Bottle , 3 s . Gd . NICOLL'S UNIVERSAL TOILET COMPANION . — It cleanses and beautifies the Hair , rendering it soft , glossy , and clastic -, it purifies the skin , eradicates daudritf ; its use in the bath is most refreshing and invigorating . —Is . NICOLL'S CELEBRATED SYRIAN LIQUID HAi :: DYE . —Instantaneous . — In Cases , 3 s Cd . Extract from lh » Weekly Times , May : — "Nicoll ' s Syrian Liquid Itair Dye may justly bo termed the Wonder of tho Ago , being free fiom all unpleasant smell ; and , acting instan -aneonsly on tlie hair , must pl . aso and astonish those who havo occasion to uso it . " Extract from tho Polytechnic Mogazine : — "It is with great pleasure wo call the attention of our readers to the Hair Dye invented by Mr . G . Kicoll . Its great superiority over other dyes confeisa boon on that portion of tho community who require its use , which wo ourselves acknowledge , and our improved looks will testify . " NICOLL'S TRICIIONAPIIHON removes the Scurf from the skin , prevents it turning grey , and imparts to thc Hair a beautifully glossy appearance . —2 s . Gd . per bottle . Hair-cutting and Shampooing Saloons . N . B . —Private Saloons for Ladies .
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DR . LEA'S CELEBRATED MEDICINES . " The efficacy of Lea ' s Medicines is proverbial . " Daily Telegraph . " Lea's preparations are excellent . ' '—Morning Star . LEA'S BENGAL ATRABILIOUS PILLS . Invaluable in all liver complaints , and as a Family Medicine ( without Mercury ) . 2 s . Oil . and Is . ( id . LEA'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS . AA'ill eradicate these disorders when every other remedy has failed ; excellent also in Neuralgia , Lumbago , and Sciatica . 2 s . !) d . and Is . Cd . LEA'S CONSUMPTION SPECIFIC . If preserved in , will seldom fail . lis . and 22 s . LEA'S ASTHMATIC EMULSION . -laintaiiis its superiority for this complaint , Chronic , Cough , Bronchial all'ections , (' olds , & c . 2 s . 9 d . and -Is , ( id , LEA'S AVHOOIMNG-COUGII EMULSION . A certain cure for this distruetivo complaint in a few days . 2 s . fld . and •)» . Cd . Prepared by G . LEA , M . D . Ca : iiber \ vell , Surrey . LOMION- AGENTS—BARCLAY , Farringdcn-strect ; PAGE and THtnS , 47 , lilackfriars-road ; and SUTTON , How Churchyard , % * Advice free .
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COU SUMPTION OF THE LUNGS . Dn . RAIT has discovered a CEUTAIN CURE for this fatal nmliidy . Advico gratis . Address AV . RAIT , M . D ., Peckham , Surrey .
Ad01007
HARPER TWELVETREES ' rn _ t'AHATJO . v or GLYCERINE AND SOAP POWDER IS a well-known standard article , always to be depended upon for extra strength mid genuine sterling quality . It is really 11 compound of Soap Making Materials , from which goo 1 strong AVashing Soap can be nude , possessing all the emollient properties of "GLYCERINE , " and is a distinct article from the ordinary AVaahing and Soap Powders ( so called ) . THE FAMILY AWASH may , by judicious management , be greatly expedited , to tlie delight nf the household by -. sing this preparation of GLYCERINE AND SOAP POAVDER , which supersedes soap and soda , washes with or without soap , lathers freely in hot or cold water , instantly eradicates dirt and gre . ise , and is perfectly harmless to the finest fabric . MANCI-ACTUm-D ONLY 11 V ROBERTSON COOK & Co ., Imperial Works , Bromley-by-Bow , London .
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Address.
thought , and as correlative to tho Craft in their privileges , their organization , and their history . It is ¦ worthy of note that tho rig ht of Masons or Lodges to hold meetings in the Orders of Chivalry was inserted in the Act of Union between our two English
Grand Lodges in 1813 ; this permission is , of course , confined to the orders then existing , and may be considered not only as a graceful compliment paid by the hig h contracting parties , but as an assurance that in the ceremonies of those chivalric institutions the " United Grand Lodge * ' was unable to perceive any tmrnnds for censure or denunciation .
I may now glance at another objection which I have heard urged against knig htly orders in general , and that has reference to the high-sounding titles appropriated to the officers and members . This objection is at first sight a plausible one , but is , nevertheless , susceptible of explanation . In the Red Cross Order we have three grades , in which the designations of "Knight , " "Priest , " and "Prince" are respectively applied to the several members . It is well known that
the ceremony of installing a knig ht in the mcditcval era was of a most solemn religious character , full of mystic symbolism , and highly calculated to impress the candidate with sentiments of honor and virtue . His sword represented at once—fortitude , justice , and mercy , and indicated the spiritual warfare with sin
in which he was expected to engage . His lance was an emblem of truth—because truth , like the lance , knows no obliquity . The coat of mail was the symbol of a fortress erected against vice ; and the shield reminded him that a true knight was considered as a shield interposed between the prince and the people to preserve the rig hts of both , and secure the blessings
of peace . In the 1 nestly Order we are taught that the most acceptable incense to place upon the altar of the Deity is that true p iety and love which should actuate our conduct through life ; and when we arrive at the summit of our system , and have become both " lungs and Priests , " in a spiritual sense ,
humilitythat sacred virtue—is ioreiufy impressed upon our minds . I cannot , of course , enter into details upon this subject , but it is evident that these titles have a great significance and were not idly assumed for display and ostentation . A similar objection might indeed be levelled against thc Royal Arch degree as ,
in Ireland , the chief officer is styled " King , and m other countries he , at least , represents the monarchical position . But , however , interesting it may be to pursue these investigations , time will not warrant me in doing so
to-night . I must trust to your kindness to excuse the desultory nature of these remarks , but if I have succeeded in throwing even a faint glimmer upon the relations which we bear , as members of this order to the great - lasonic family , if I have been successful in removing , even one doubt as to the legality of our status , or the soundness of our principles , jl shall esteem myself peculiarly fortunate . It is due to
ourselves both as Masons , and Christians , to learn as much as possible of the views of those who preceded us in these chivalric degrees , in order that we may be able to defend onr organization as a special body of Freemasons ; and I am satisfied from what I know already , that we shall arise from the study , much instructed and edified . Jt will illumine many a dark
page m the past history of Freema-onry itself , and will evince to the enquirer the real value of such a Christian Order , not only : ts a memorial of the early trials of our faith , or of its subsequent triumph and establishment , but as a constant stimulus to our drooping energies , to persevere in the practice of truth and virtue , and thus attain , in the mysterious Hereafter to the full perfection of wisdom in thc mansions of everlasting light .
BRO . JAMES TJKETT , P . M ., P . Z ., 177 , 975 , & c . An influential committee of brethren has been formed for the purpose of presenting this esteemed and able craftsman with a testimonial in recognition of his
services to Freemasonry generally . The Treasurer is Bro . IL G . Buss , P . M . and P . Z ., 127 , Oflbrd Road , N . ; and the Secretary , Bro . It . Wentworth Little , P . M . and P . Z ., 7 , Gilbert Road , Kennington , S . E ., by whom subscriptions will be received . All sums received will be acknowledged in THE FREEMASON .
MURDEROUS ATTACK ON A COLONIAL UNDERSECRETARY BY AN EX-POLICE M AGISTRATE . —At the Brisbane central police-court , on tbe 22 nd of December , Mr . Frank Sidney Bowcrman , an ex-police magistrate , was charged with having , on the 24 th November , attempted to murder Mr . Arthur AVilcox Manning , Under-Colonial Secretary . It appears that the accused went into Mr . Mainline's offices .
and struck the unfortunate gentleman upon the head with a tomahawk . The medical testimony proved that prosecutor ' s lifo bad been in very great danger . Prisoner , who reserved his defence , was committed to take his trial . —[ Bro . Manning is thc Deputy District Grand Master of Freemasonry in Queensland . —ED . . A ' . ]
Agents.
AGENTS .
LONDON : Bro . C . L . PHILPOTT , 65 , King Williamstreet , E . C . BANGOR : Bro . NIXON .
BIRMINGHAM : Bro . J . Villey , Union Passage & Uuion-st . BRECHIN : Bros . B LACK & J OHNSTON , 40 , Hig h-street .
BRISTOL : Bro . E . B . PENNY , 10 , Clare-street . CARDIFF : Bro . T HOMAS H AYNES , G , James Street . COCKERMOUTH : ¦ R .-n R THWAITES . 29 & 30 , Market-place .
COLCHESTER : Bro . GEO -IGE H . RAY . DEVONPORT : Bro . J . E . H . SPRY , 100 , Fore-street . DUNDEE : Bro . C . D . CHALMERS , 10 , Castle-street .
DURH AM : Bro . E . COOKE , 1 , Silver-street . GRAVE SEND : Bro . J AMES S TEVENSON , 48 , Wrotham-road . IPSWICH :
Bro . C . T . TOWNSEND , Masonic Hall . „ C . DAVY , 8 , Upper Brook-street . ISLE OF MAN : Bro . AV . I . NEALE , 38 , Duke-street , Douglas KILMARNOCK : Bro . JAMES MCKIE .
LANARKSHIRE : Bro . W . CRAY , Coalbridge . LEOMINSTER : Bro . S . PARTRIDGE . LIVERPOOL : Bri . J OSEPH WOOD , 18 , Norton-street .
LUDLOW : Bro . E . J . PARTRIDGE , 58 , Broad-street . MANCHESTER : Bros . J . & E . \ V . JACKSON , G 2 , Corporationstreet .
MARGATE : Bro . W . G . BRASIER , 37 , High-street . NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE , SHIELDS , and
ALNAVICK : Bro . AV . K FRANKLIN . NORWICH : Bro . R . J EARY , 70 , St . Stephen ' s-street . PEMBROKE DOCK : Bro . W . G . P HILLIPS , "Gazette Office . "
PLYMOUTH : Bro . J . T HOMAS , Cornwall-street . POPLAR : Bro . SAMUEL C IIIVEUS , 2 G 9 , Hig h-street . REDRUTH : Bro . AVM . TREGASKIS .
SCARBOROUGH : Bro . H . C . MARTIN , 9 , Oxford-street . STAFFORDSHIRE : Bro . F . S . WRIGHT , Bookseller , Longton , TRURO : Bro . AV . LAKE .
WARWICK : Bros . II . T . COOKE <_ SON , High-street . WESTON-SUPER-MARE : Bro . D . POWELL , Royal Assembl y Rooms , WHITEHAVEN :
Bros . PUGEN & GILL , 1 & 2 , Market-place YORK : Bro . M . J . SIMPSON , Bookseller .
Ad01002
§ , & frcrfissnmEts . GRAND MASONIC BALL , UNDER THE IMMEDIATE PATRONAGE OF HIS GRACE THE DUKE O * -- LE 1 NSTER , M . W . GRAND MASTER , And thc Grand Lodge of the most A ncient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland , WI _ r , TAKE PUCE AT THE EXHIBITION PALACE , DUBLIN , ON FRIDAY EVENING , 9 th APRIL , 1869 . A . V . DAVOKEN-, P . M . and Sec , Lodge 728 , ) TI HKSBV PAUKIKSON- , W . M ., Lodge 125 , V 1 ™ ' Jou .-J II . HEAIJ-V , Acting Master , G . M . L ., ) becS-
Ad01003
ARMS , CRESTS , and MONOGRAMS . — MASONIC EMBLEMS Engraved on Seals , Dies , & c . Official Stamps designed and Engraved . —liro . D . G . BERRI , Engraver to Her Majesty ' s Post Office , Stationery Office , & c , 30 , High Holborn ( opposite Chancery-lane ) , London , AA ' . C .
Ad01004
N 1 C OLL , HAIR CUTTER to H . R . H the Prince of Wales , 40 , GLASSHOUSE STREET , REGENT STKEET . The Hair artistically Cut and Brushed by Machinery—Charge lid . Shampooing with the celebrated Indian Itcctah , and cold , tepid , and warm Distilled AVatcr—Charge 6 d . ( including Brushing by Machinery ) . NICOLL'S GOLDEN TINCTURE , for giving a brilliant Golden shade to Hair of any colour—Sample Bottle , 3 s . Gd . NICOLL'S UNIVERSAL TOILET COMPANION . — It cleanses and beautifies the Hair , rendering it soft , glossy , and clastic -, it purifies the skin , eradicates daudritf ; its use in the bath is most refreshing and invigorating . —Is . NICOLL'S CELEBRATED SYRIAN LIQUID HAi :: DYE . —Instantaneous . — In Cases , 3 s Cd . Extract from lh » Weekly Times , May : — "Nicoll ' s Syrian Liquid Itair Dye may justly bo termed the Wonder of tho Ago , being free fiom all unpleasant smell ; and , acting instan -aneonsly on tlie hair , must pl . aso and astonish those who havo occasion to uso it . " Extract from tho Polytechnic Mogazine : — "It is with great pleasure wo call the attention of our readers to the Hair Dye invented by Mr . G . Kicoll . Its great superiority over other dyes confeisa boon on that portion of tho community who require its use , which wo ourselves acknowledge , and our improved looks will testify . " NICOLL'S TRICIIONAPIIHON removes the Scurf from the skin , prevents it turning grey , and imparts to thc Hair a beautifully glossy appearance . —2 s . Gd . per bottle . Hair-cutting and Shampooing Saloons . N . B . —Private Saloons for Ladies .
Ad01005
DR . LEA'S CELEBRATED MEDICINES . " The efficacy of Lea ' s Medicines is proverbial . " Daily Telegraph . " Lea's preparations are excellent . ' '—Morning Star . LEA'S BENGAL ATRABILIOUS PILLS . Invaluable in all liver complaints , and as a Family Medicine ( without Mercury ) . 2 s . Oil . and Is . ( id . LEA'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS . AA'ill eradicate these disorders when every other remedy has failed ; excellent also in Neuralgia , Lumbago , and Sciatica . 2 s . !) d . and Is . Cd . LEA'S CONSUMPTION SPECIFIC . If preserved in , will seldom fail . lis . and 22 s . LEA'S ASTHMATIC EMULSION . -laintaiiis its superiority for this complaint , Chronic , Cough , Bronchial all'ections , (' olds , & c . 2 s . 9 d . and -Is , ( id , LEA'S AVHOOIMNG-COUGII EMULSION . A certain cure for this distruetivo complaint in a few days . 2 s . fld . and •)» . Cd . Prepared by G . LEA , M . D . Ca : iiber \ vell , Surrey . LOMION- AGENTS—BARCLAY , Farringdcn-strect ; PAGE and THtnS , 47 , lilackfriars-road ; and SUTTON , How Churchyard , % * Advice free .
Ad01006
COU SUMPTION OF THE LUNGS . Dn . RAIT has discovered a CEUTAIN CURE for this fatal nmliidy . Advico gratis . Address AV . RAIT , M . D ., Peckham , Surrey .
Ad01007
HARPER TWELVETREES ' rn _ t'AHATJO . v or GLYCERINE AND SOAP POWDER IS a well-known standard article , always to be depended upon for extra strength mid genuine sterling quality . It is really 11 compound of Soap Making Materials , from which goo 1 strong AVashing Soap can be nude , possessing all the emollient properties of "GLYCERINE , " and is a distinct article from the ordinary AVaahing and Soap Powders ( so called ) . THE FAMILY AWASH may , by judicious management , be greatly expedited , to tlie delight nf the household by -. sing this preparation of GLYCERINE AND SOAP POAVDER , which supersedes soap and soda , washes with or without soap , lathers freely in hot or cold water , instantly eradicates dirt and gre . ise , and is perfectly harmless to the finest fabric . MANCI-ACTUm-D ONLY 11 V ROBERTSON COOK & Co ., Imperial Works , Bromley-by-Bow , London .