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M OVELTY THEATRE , GREAT QUEEN ST ., HOLBORN . Open all thc year round . Miss V . ST . LAWRENCE AND POWERFUL COMPANY . On MONDAV , MARCH 15 , at 7 . 30 o ' clock , and during the week , will be produced ••UNCLE TOM'S CABIN . " PRICES 3 d . TO A GUINEA . Manager , Mr . WALTER TYRRELL .

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BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR Machine for 18 97 Inspect the "HOLBORN Guaranteed to ue a First Class Machine at a Moderate Price . THE HOLBORN CYCLE COMPANY , 3 < j , GREAT QUEEN STREET , HOLBORN . ( Nearly opposite the Freemasons' Hall )

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A NDERTON'S HOTEL & TAVERN t \ . FLEET STREET , LONDON . F . II . CLEMOW , Proprietor . In connection with the Peacock Hotel , and Royal Hotel , Boston , Lincolnshire . The central position of Anderton ' s is unequalled for Masonic Banquets , Public Dinners , Wedding Breakfasts , Meetings of Creditors , Arbitrations , & c . The RESTAURANT on Eastern Side of Hotel Entrance is open to the public from 7 a . m . to 7 p . m . for Breakfasts , Lrncheons , Teas , and Dinners . The 2 s . Hot Luncheon , from 1 p . m . to 3 p . m ., in Coffee Room , unequalled . Registered Addicss for Telegrams : — CLEMOW , LONDON .

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np H . STEVENS'S GAME , POULTRY , AND PROVISION STORES , 6 5 , HAYMARKET , LONDON , S . W . SURREY FOWLS , YORK HAMS , AND CHOICE OLD CHEDDAR CHEESE . Clubs , Restaurants and Hotels supplied on the most advantageous terms . Prompt attention given to Country orders . Telephone No . 35 , 2 ' jij .

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THE SHIP AND TURTLE . Proprietor , Bro . C J . PAINTER . Btst snd oldest house in London for recherche * Masonic Bi'iqucts , Private Parties , and Dinners . / ssiMBLY ROOMS FOR COMPANIES , Sec -, > UR TURTLE "THE ELIXIR OF LIFE , " Vide faculty . Purveyors to H . R . H . Princeof Wales , H . I . M . Emperor of Russia , Dukes qf Saxe Gotha , Connaught , Cambridge , and most ot Crowned Heads of Europe . Manager , Bro . E . ASHBY .

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CANNON STREET HOTEL , CANNON STREET , E . C . RITTER & PUZEY , PROPRIETORS . SPACIOUS AND COMMODIOUS ROOMS FOR LARGE OR SMALL MASONIC LODGES , AND BANQUETS , MEETINGS , AUCTIONS , BALLS , CONCUKTS , ARBITRATIONS , CiNDEiuai . As , ETC . W . G . FENELEY , MANAGER .

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EDUCATION AT TIIE SEASIDE . THE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL , LY I'll AM , LANCS . Principal—Rev . W . II . J OHNSON , B . A , Select Boarding School for Boys . Beautiful and Refined Home . Sen nil . AMI KKCK I ' . ATII )** . ' GEOII . ' . ' H i . ' . i . fc -iHK SKA . I Icallliy and •.-aluliiiuir ; climate ; south aspect . Krg'i 1-, i-cicni-c ami Ail , Language :,, IJ . vinily , Muilc , Mn-iiliand , itc . ThurriiiKh Cdiii'iiirci il I'durati' -n . Preparation for the Univtisities . Sea Bathing . Liberal Board . Special udvant / iges for delicate Boys . TEI-. MS FROM 36 GUINEAS PER ANNUM . '

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VOICE PRODUCTION AND SINGING .

NEW AND IMPORTANT WORK , Based on the true Italian method , By Prof . CELL 1 ER , Showing How to Breathe , Produce and Preserve the Voice also I low to Phrase and Sing with Ease , Good Taste , and Effect . Absolutely invaluable to all vocalists . Highly recommended by eminent authorities . Post free , is ., from THK TEMPLE PUBLISHING COMPANY , "C , " Selbourne Chambers , Bell-yard , Fleet-st ., London , W . C .

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FOR ECONOMICAL AND RESPECTABLE FUNERALS at stated charges .

To cover all expenses , exclusive of cemetery fees

BRO . C . G . HATT

UNDERTAKER , 82 , HIGH STREET , KENSINGTON , W CREMATION AND EMBALMING . Distance no object . Orders by post or telegrams promptly attended to . Price Lists free on application .

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MAYO'S CASTLE HOTEL , EAST MOLESEY , HAMPTON COURT STATION . BRO . JOHN MAYO MASONIC TEMPLE . Accommodation in the new wing for Banquets for any number up to 120 . Every convenience for Ladies' Gatherings . Spacious landing to river , whence Steam Launches can start . Five Lodges meet here , and reference may be made to the respective Masters as to the catering , & c .

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Telephone No . 6879 . Established 1808 . MATTHEWS , DREW , & CO ., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS , PRINTERS , LITHOGRAPHERS , ACCOUNT BOOK MAKERS . ESTIMATES SUBMITTED .

THE PROFESSIONAL NOTE ,

A High-class Vellum Paper , with Rough or Satin Surface SAMPLES ON APPLICATION .

Send for Illustrated Price List Free

MATTHEWS , DREW , & COMPANY

37 & 38 , HIGH HOLBORN , LONDON , W . C . ( Opposite Chancery Lane ) . Law Writing Department—10 , GRAY ' S INN PLACE , W . C

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HIGH SCHOOL , Winslow , Bucks ( 50 miles from London ) . Head Master-F . R . KITTO , T . C . D ., M . C . P ., & c . High-class School for Boys . Thorough Classical , Mathematical , English , and Commercial training . Refined Home : kind treatment . No corporal punishment .

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NEW MASONIC WORK

AN EXACT REPRODUCTION

OF THE

MACNAB MASONIC MS OK A . D . 1722 , EDITED BV

BRO . WILLIAM WATSON ( of Leeds ) , WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY BRO . WILLIAM JAMES HUGHAN ALSO Reduced Facsimile of portions of the MS . The "New Articles" given in the Roll and all else of a peculiar character are duly explained in Bro . Hughan's Introduction . Only 250 copies at 2 S . 6 d . each , post free . LONDON -. GEORGE KENNING , 16 , GREAT QUEEN STREET , W . C .

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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . APRIL ELECTION , 1 S 97 . To the Patrons , Vice-Patrons , Presidents , Vice-Presidents , Life Governors and Subscribers . NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the case of GEORGE PARSONS has been withdrawn .

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For MASONIC BANQUETS , CONCERTS , AT HOMES , & c , HRO . TOM CARRICK , The popular Humorist and Mandolinist , will be pleased to accept engagements in London or Country . Brilliant repertoire ; moderate fees . Press notices and full particulars of T . CAKKICK , Haddenham Cottage , Upper Claptonroad , N . E .

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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS . St . John ' s Hill , Battersea Rise , S . W . THE 109 th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE On WEDNESDAY , the uth MAY , 1 S 97 , LORD LLANGATTOCK R . W . Prov . Grand Master South Wales ( E . D . ) , IN THE CHAIR . Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this important occasion are most earnestly solicited to send in their names to the Secretary as early as convenient . Stewards are greatly needed , and their services will be very gratefully received . F . R . W . HEDGES , Offices—5 , Freemasons' Hall , Secretary . London , W . C .

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PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY , LIMITED . CHIEF OFFICE-HOLBORN BARS , LONDON . Summary of the Report presented at the FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING , held on 4 th March , 18 97 . ORDINARY BRANCH—The number of Policies ^ - ^ issued during the year was 64 , 241 assuring the sum of £ 6 , 507 , 820 and producing a New Annual Premium Income of £ 354 , 526 . The Premiums received during the year were £ 2 , 543 , 262 , being an increase of £ 239 , 249 over the year 1895 . The Claims of the year amounted to £ 588 , 874 . The number of Deaths was 4 , 598 and 365 Endowment Assurances matured . The number of Policies in force at the end of the year was 455 , 795 . INDUSTRIAL BRANCH . —The premiums received during the year were £ 4 , 578 , 793 , being an increase of £ 226 , 168 . The Claims of the year amounted to £ 1 , 706 , 481 . The number of deaths was 183 , 959 and 1 , 630 Endowment Assurances matured . The number of Free Policies granted during the year to those Policyholders of five years' standing , who desired to discontinue their payments , was 59 , 534 , the number in force being 499 , 296 . The ' number of Free Policies which became Claims during the year was 9 , 283 . The total number of Policies in force at the end of the year was 12 , 130 , 542 : their average duration is almost exactly eight years . The assets of the Company , in both Branches , as shewn in the Balance Sheet , are £ 27 , 059 , 111 , being an increase of £ 3 , 143 , 221 over those of 18 95 . A supplement showing in detail the various investments is published with this Report . In their last Report the Directors drew attention to the success which had attended the introduction of the special tables combining Life Assurance with a provision for old age . The popularity of these tables still continues , and it will interest the Shareholders to learn that Endowment Assurances and other forms of provision for old age are largely adopted by the public , the number of Policies securing benefits at age 60 and upwards being over 550 , 000 , and securing capital sums exceeding * £ 23 , 000 , 000 . Messrs . Deloitte , Dever , Griffiths & Co . have examined the Securities , and their certificate is appended to the Balance Sheets . THOS . C . DEWEY , *) ., WILLIAM HUGHES , \ *™ 8 '" - W . J . LANCASTER , Secretary . The full Report and Balance Sheet can be obtained upon application to the Secretary .

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/™* OALS . COALS . COALS . COCKERELL'S ( LIMITED ) , 13 , CORNHILL , LONDON , E . C . For Prices , see Daily Paper ' . Trucks direct from the Colliery to every Railwiv KHtion .

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For Masonic Festivals , Banquets , Concerts , at Homes , & c . MEISTERIN MANDOLINE TRIO MISS BLANCHE WALKER , MISS JEANNETTE MOLENKAMP , and MISS IDA DUFF . Or with the addition of Guitarists , Popular Vocalists , and Humorist ( large and select list ) . Full particulars of T . LAWLER , MEISTERIN STUDIO , 19 , MORTIMER ST ., REGENT STREET , W . Ladies' Mandoline and Guitar Circle and Private Lessons as usual .

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MONEY PROMPTLY ADVANCED ON BILLS OF SALE , And other Securities , at moderate Interest , tepayable by instalments or othciwioc . ' ¦ Office Established 1 S 56 . G . J . SHIPWAY , 3 , TAVISTOCK STREET , STRAND